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Crash course: How do virtual PCs actually work?

Reading Time: 4 minutesVirtualization is a fine thing: it allows you to test programs, settings, and other operating systems without endangering your own PC. We explain what you need to get started with virtual PCs. Anyone who frequently installs and uninstalls new software, tests beta versions of programs, or tinkers with the registry in Windows, often reaches the point where they have to completely re-install their operating system. With the help of a virtual machine, you can save Read more…

By johny, ago

How to find your saved passwords in Chrome

Reading Time: 2 minutesOne of the easiest ways to store your passwords and passkeys is within your browser—but you may not give much thought to how to find them within Chrome, since it’ll autofill your credentials whenever you need to log into a site. If you need to look up a particular password, it takes just a few quick clicks to access them directly. Here’s how to locate them—and how to access all the different settings related to Read more…

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Top 10 keyboard shortcuts everyone should know

Reading Time: 3 minutesUsing keyboard shortcuts can greatly increase your productivity, reduce repetitive strain, and help keep you focused. For example, to copy text, you can highlight text and press Ctrl+C shortcut. The shortcut is faster than moving your hands from the keyboard, highlighting with the mouse, right-clicking, selecting copy, and returning to the keyboard. Below are the top 10 keyboard shortcuts we recommend everyone memorize and use. Ctrl+C or Ctrl+Insert and Ctrl+X Both Ctrl+C and Ctrl+Insert will Read more…

By johny, ago

Windows 11: Over 30 hidden new features you probably missed

Reading Time: 5 minutesWindows 11’s 22H2 version is almost a year old. In the meantime, Microsoft patched many innovations into the operating system via so-called “Moments.” While Windows 10 will not receive any new features until its end of support in October 2025, Microsoft will continue to provide Windows 11 with innovations — and not only with the next major yearly upgrade to version 23H3 in autumn. Initially thought to be an exception, interim feature updates called “Moments” Read more…

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7 PC Tips Everyone Should Know

Reading Time: 2 minutesComputers are an essential part of our daily lives. But are you using yours to its full potential? These top seven PC tips will help improve your device’s performance and optimize your experience. Top PC Tips and Tricks for Better Performance Want to increase productivity and make time spent using your computer more enjoyable? Here are a few computer tips and tricks to freshen up your tech game. 1. Keep Your PC Clean Not only Read more…

By johny, ago

Top 10 keyboard shortcuts everyone should know

Reading Time: 3 minutesUsing keyboard shortcuts can greatly increase your productivity, reduce repetitive strain, and help keep you focused. For example, to copy text, you can highlight text and press Ctrl+C shortcut. The shortcut is faster than moving your hands from the keyboard, highlighting with the mouse, right-clicking, selecting copy, and returning to the keyboard. Below are the top 10 keyboard shortcuts we recommend everyone memorize and use. Ctrl+C or Ctrl+Insert and Ctrl+X Both Ctrl+C and Ctrl+Insert will Read more…

By johny, ago

Top 10 keyboard shortcuts everyone should know

Reading Time: 3 minutesUsing keyboard shortcuts can greatly increase your productivity, reduce repetitive strain, and help keep you focused. For example, to copy text, you can highlight text and press Ctrl+C shortcut. The shortcut is faster than moving your hands from the keyboard, highlighting with the mouse, right-clicking, selecting copy, and returning to the keyboard. Below are the top 10 keyboard shortcuts we recommend everyone memorize and use. Ctrl+C or Ctrl+Insert and Ctrl+X Both Ctrl+C and Ctrl+Insert will Read more…

By johny, ago
5 Excel Autofill Tricks to Build Your Spreadsheets

5 Excel Autofill Tricks to Build Your Spreadsheets Faster

Reading Time: 7 minutesExcel autofill features offer the most effective ways to save time while filling out spreadsheets. Most people don’t realize that a lot of the things they do manually can be automated. For example, maybe you want to apply a formula to only every second or third row when you drag down to autofill. Or maybe you want to fill in all of the blanks in a sheet. In this article, we’ll show you how to Read more…

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What Are the Different Computer Cable Types You Need to Know?

What Are the Different Computer Cable Types You Need to Know?

Reading Time: 7 minutesComputer cables are overwhelming. There are so many standards, acronyms, and terms to know. Do you need IDE or SATA for your hard drive? What’s the differences between USB Type A, Type B, and Type C? Are DisplayPort and Thunderbolt the same thing? In the end, consumers like you and me are left on our own to learn all the different cable types. Wouldn’t it be great if there was a single source of information Read more…

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What’s Using My Bandwidth? 5 Tips to Monitor Home Network Usage

What’s Using My Bandwidth? 5 Tips to Monitor Home Network Usage

Reading Time: 5 minutesThe kids are playing an online game. Your partner is streaming a movie and downloading something for work. You’re trying to compete with them for bandwidth… but it just isn’t happening. A lot of things can drain your internet bandwidth capacity. Most of the time, it is the people on your network you know about. At other times, it is malware or a network intruder. It can get so bad you cry out “What is Read more…

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