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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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How to disable ads for apps in Windows 11's Start menu
Windows 11 occasionally displays ads in the Start menu — and you can turn them off pretty easily.
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How to easily restore Windows 11 from the cloud, with your data
You can restore Windows 11 directly from the cloud, without installation media and without external drives.
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How to turn off annoying Windows notifications for individual apps
Windows notifications can get really annoying, especially if they're constantly popping up. We'll show you how to switch off these notifications on an individual basis.
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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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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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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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How to connect a PS5 controller to your laptop (and set it up right)
Learn whether you should connect your PS5 controller to your laptop using a wired or wireless connection, plus a few caveats to keep in mind with DualSense controllers on PC.
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Microsoft offers tips for long startup times on Windows PCs
In a new support page, Microsoft provides guidance on speeding up the Windows startup process.
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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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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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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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Maximize your cloud storage with these 5 tools and tricks
Because storage space on OneDrive, Dropbox, or Google Drive is limited, you should use convenient tools to clear out superfluous files.
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