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Hardening Windows: How to protect your computer against attacks
With these tools, you can significantly reduce the attack surface of Windows and effectively protect it against viruses and hackers.
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Watch out! These 9 online banking scams drain your accounts
New and improved hacker tricks pose a danger even for experienced online banking users.
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How to stop Microsoft Teams from automatically launching at startup
Tired of Microsoft Teams launching on its own when you start up your PC? Here's how to disable autostart for Teams.
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Want to safely use Windows 10 after Microsoft ends support? Meet 0Patch
With 0Patch, you can provide Windows 10 with updates beyond October 2025. We show you how it works.
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6 ways hackers sidestep your two-factor authentication
It is considered very secure: logging in with two factors. However, this technology is also vulnerable to security gaps and social engineering. To really protect your accounts, you should be aware of these vulnerabilities.
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Nifty Copilot alternatives that add AI to Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
With Copilot, Microsoft has built artificial intelligence directly into its Office programs. But this is not the only way to utilize the benefits of AI in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
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15 tips to give you more power in Google Contacts
A digital contact list is part of most email services — and it can do more than many people realize.
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You're the best password: How to start using passkeys on Windows PCs
You are the best password, because hackers cannot imitate or steal your physical characteristics. How to protect your PC and important online services with face or finger recognition.
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5 easy ways to sign digital documents for free
We show you how to sign digital documents on your PC or smartphone free of charge.
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Microsoft Excel: How to switch off automatic formatting
Excel is known for automatically formatting certain entries, which is often useful but sometimes annoying. This automatic function can now be deactivated on an individual level. We'll show you how.
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Delete duplicate photos with this free PC software
The best free software to delete duplicate photos and clean up your photo folder.
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How to send and share large files for free
Some files are simply too big for an e-mail, but with specialized online services like Gmail and Dropbox sharing still works.
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Phone scammers are using faked AI voices. Here's how to protect yourself
Modern AI tools can clone almost anyone's voice — and they're being used to scam people.
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How to reinstall Windows and give your PC a fresh start
How to reinstall the system without losing any files.
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Paint.net: 5 great tips for this free Photoshop alternative
Paint.net image editing is free, uncomplicated, and offers lots of possibilities. Here are the five best tips and tricks.
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Sick of Google? Try one of these 5 search engines
You don't have to use Google to search the internet. Here are five contenders you don't want to miss.
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Has my PC been hacked? 5 ways to detect virus attacks, step-by-step
Your computer was running fine a moment ago, but now applications are stalling and you're inundated with ads. This step-by-step guide will help you identify the type of attack as well as provide the solution.
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There's a sneaky way to make your passwords more secure: emojis 👍
Here's a creative tip that can instantly boost the complexity of your passwords without making them harder to memorize.
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8 big gotchas to watch out for in tech privacy policies
The privacy policies of internet services play an important role for end users. In this article, we'll show you the potential pitfalls and what you should look out for.
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