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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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The paranoid's guide to securing your smart home
Despite all the conveniences that a smart home brings, there are also new vulnerabilities you need to guard against.
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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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8 common smart home headaches, solved
Smart home gadgets are designed to make life easier, but sometimes they don't work as intended. We'll show you how to fix the most common problems.
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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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5 ways to get Alexa to shut the hell up
Is Alexa driving you nuts with unnecessary weather alerts, ultra-detailed delivery updates, and random "by the way" digressions? Help is here.
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Unlock the hidden menu on your TV with this secret button combo
Here's a lifehack for your smart TV: use this button combo to activate a secret menu that can do some cool stuff.
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22 awesome free apps already installed on your Windows PC
Microsoft has developed many powerful free applications for Windows 11.
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14 tips to protect your privacy on Windows 11
With the right settings enabled, you can make your Windows 11 experience more secure.
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18 tweaks that give Windows 11 a personalized feel
Not happy with the look of Windows 11? Here are tips to make your computer look better and feel better.
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6 powerful Windows apps that tweak, tune, and speed up your PC
Use tweaking tools to repair, speed up, and clean up Windows and customize it to your requirements. These are the best programs.
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Better Wi-Fi thanks to mesh: What you need to know
Want faster Wi-Fi speed and better wireless coverage? A mesh network might be what you need. Here are the advantages and how to get started.
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How does a CAPTCHA know that I'm not a robot?
CAPTCHA tests are a common means of protecting against bots and spam. But how does it actually work? We explain the magic behind the curtain.
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Use your TV as a computer monitor: Everything you need to know
Will that big, sexy screen look as good on your desk as it does in your living room? Let's dig into the specifics of using an HDTV with your PC.
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How to turn your laptop into a desktop workstation
If you're not going anywhere for a while with your laptop, why not kick back and get the full desktop experience? Here's how.
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How to check your PC’s CPU temperature
Is your PC's processor too hot? Here's how to monitor your computer's CPU temperature, and lower it if needed.
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How to create custom Windows icons from your own images
Here's how to change the look of the icons — to any image.
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Gmail: How to schedule emails to send at specific times
How to send reminders to yourself at the desired times.
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Securing the home network – smart tricks and settings
Keep the hackers away and protect your other gadgets if any device suffers a breach or malware.
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