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How to Upgrade Windows 7 to Windows 10
Description: This article will show you how to upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 10. As of January 14, 2020, Microsoft has completely discontinued support for Windows 7. This means that they will no longer offer any tech support or security and feature updates. You will still be able to use Windows 7 that already exists…
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How to Reset/Refresh Windows 10
If you're having having issues with your computer that are hard to troubleshoot or track down, you may want to consider resetting or refreshing your system. If it's slow and you've already tried to clean it out, or if it's crashing and reinstalling all your drivers hasn't fixed it. Maybe you keep having issues downloading…
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Announcing Windows 11!
Yesterday Microsoft announced the successor to Windows 10, the aptly named Windows 11. You can check out the full presentation here, or read some of our highlights under the video The first big news is that Windows 11 will be a free upgrade for Windows 10 users, provided they meet the criteria: · 64-bit CU · 4GB of RAM ·…
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How to Clear Cache in Chrome and Other Browsers
Greetings everyone! Today, we’re going to tell you how to clear your cache from Google Chrome and other commonly used internet browsers! Why should I clear the cache? Clearing the cache from Chrome or other browsers like Firefox, Edge, or Safari can benefit your computer. It can help: * Protect your personal information *…
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Intel XeSS Explained: Everything you need to know about Intel’s Upscaler
Intel might be a third player in the graphics card industry, but it’s anything but a third wheel. With a capable range of mid-range graphics cards, some impressive advances in driver performance, and exciting technologies that make Intel’s GPUs that much better, it’s got a lot going for it. The keystone of Intel’s GPU…
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My keyboard or mouse won't work after the computer sleeps in Windows 10
If your mouse or keyboard does not seem to work in Windows 10 after you have woke your computer from sleep, and you have to shut down the PC completely to get them to work again, there are few things you can do to try and fix that problem. This guide will cover several different steps you can try if you're having this…
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How to Get the Latest Must-Have Lenovo Legion Go Drivers
By Dan Ackerman Having tested and/or reviewed every new handheld PC gaming device from the original Steam Deck to the new Lenovo Legion Go, I know these devices are constantly evolving via software updates. For example, the Steam Deck experience has improved immeasurably over the past nearly two years thanks to a steady…
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NVIDIA's DLSS: What is it and how to make the most of it
Written by Jon Martindale Deep Learning Super Sampling, or DLSS, is NVIDIA’s flagship upscaling algorithm that can dramatically improve in-game performance. It’s the culmination of years of development in game optimization, dynamic settings adjustments, and artificial intelligence. When used effectively, it can more than…
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Why We Love Windows 11
Sponsored by Microsoft Windows 11 Intro by @JeremyS Microsoft has brought a new, updated experience to how we all compute: Windows 11. Windows 11 ushered in a range of improvements and features to enhance performance, security, user experience, and productivity. It offers faster boot times, quicker app launches, and…
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Crash Course: How to Diagnose a Windows Blue Screen (of Death)
We’ve all experienced it before. Whether we’re hard at work sending an important email or in the middle of an online game with friends, we’ve all fallen victim to the Blue Screen of Death. The Blue Screen of Death, also known as a BSOD or, officially, the Windows Exception Error, occurs when the Windows operating system…
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How To Make Sure McAfee Is Uninstalled COMPLETELY
There are times that an uninstallation of McAfee using Windows just didn't get rid of all of McAfee. I recommend using that MCPR tool (McAfee Consumer Product Removal Tool) to be absolutely certain McAfee is gone and won't cause issues when you try to install another anti-virus program. Here is a link straight to McAfee's…
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How to Check for TPM 2.0
With the announcements of Windows 11, one of the specifications to upgrade is having a TPM (Trusted-Platform-Module) 2.0 on your system. This requirement is going to be one of the biggest blockades preventing people from upgrading their Windows 10 to Windows 11. The TPM is used for storing passwords and encryption keys and…
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How to Uninstall and Reinstall ESET For Mac (Big Sur)
With the release of Apple’s new Mac operating system, Big Sur, users have experienced compatibility issues with their ESET Antivirus. The easiest solution to this issue is to uninstall and reinstall your ESET. The following guide will walk you through the steps to do so. NOTICE: Please make sure you have your ESET License…
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How to Set Up Windows 10 on a New PC 2020
If you have never owned a Windows 10 PC then you may not be used to the new setup process Microsoft has created. Don't worry though! This guide will walk you through it step-by-step. This guide was created using Windows 10 - version 2004. First, select your region. Most of you will want to click United States, then click…
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Changing Your Password
When bringing in your computer to a Micro Center Knowledge Bar for upgrades or repair work, we will likely need access to your computer to perform the work. For your piece of mind, we recommend changing your password temporarily, then once we've completed the work you can change it to something of your choosing. Windows 10…
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NVIDIA 3000s upgrade (Video driver process)
As we all know the NVIDIA 3000s have dropped and most people are looking to upgrade their current build with the new video cards. Now most computers will handle the change with no issue but as for the software, you may run into some driver issues. We do recommend performing a DDU (Display Driver Uninstaller) and then will…
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How to Update Your Video Card Drivers
Greetings everyone! For our second Tuesday Tech Tip of the Week, we’re going to tell you when and how to update drivers for your video card! We’re going to post a Tech Tip of the Week every Tuesday and if there’s something you may want to see in a future tech tip, please be sure to let us know in the comments below! What…
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Creating Windows 10 Installation Media on OSX
This is a guide on various methods of creating installation media on OSX. The methods vary based on a couple of factors. Mainly the age of the system, and whether the motherboard can boot to certain file systems. Mainly ExFAT. FAT32 will work, but it’s limited to a maximum file size of 4GB, and at this point the…
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How to Recover Files with the Windows File Recovery Tool
This is a basic guide on using the Windows File Recovery tool to pull information off of a flash drive. We’ll discuss the modes required and basic syntax for scanning a flash drive and recovering delete files. We’ll also cover how to specify a certain file type to search for, as this will significantly shorten the time…
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How to Initialize and Format a Newly Installed Secondary Drive in Windows 10
You needed more storage space and so you've just installed a new secondary drive in your computer. But when you open the file explorer, it's not there! If the drive has never been installed in a computer before, it probably needs initialized and partitioned before you can save or install things on it. Fortunately, getting…
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How to remove a Printer from Windows 10
If you have gotten a new printer for your PC, and still see the option for your old, unused printer, this process explains how to remove a printer in windows 10, which will remove the option of it being available to print to. This process can also be done to assist with the reinstall of a printer driver as well. Here is…
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[GUIDE] How to Install & Enable On-Screen Display in MSI Afterburner (RTSS)
Have you ever wondered how your computer is performing while gaming? Do you feel like your system might be running hot, or that your performance is lacking and you're trying to figure out why? This guide will introduce you to a very helpful set of troubleshooting tools known as MSI Afterburner and Rivatuner Statistics…
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How to use the Maingear Vector 2 NODE Control Center Software
This guide will give you a general overview of the new NODE Control Center software included on the Maingear Vector 2 laptops. It differs from the NODE software on some of their previous models, though it does have very similar functionality in general. It includes features for customizing lighting and performance, as well…
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How do I make Windows 10 not prompt for a password after sleep
By default, Windows will require you to to sign in again after waking up from sleep mode. Your computer will automatically go to sleep after a certain amount of time, or if you have a laptop, after closing the lid. Some of you may prefer to not be required to enter your password again every time you open your computer back…
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How to sign in to Microsoft Office with an existing Microsoft Account
Most new computers come with a free trial of Office 365, which is not activated. If you already have a Microsoft account with an existing Office subscription, you do not need to re-download Office, just use these instructions to sign in using to your existing Microsoft account and activate Office from what is already…
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How to change AutoPlay settings in Windows 10
When you connect a flash drive to your computer, you may want it to automatically open up and show you the contents. You might want the SD card from your camera to automatically import photos or for CDs to automatically start playing. What your computer does when you connect or insert a device can be controlled by changing…
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How to Run the Windows Activation Troubleshooter
Maybe you just reset Windows on your computer, or maybe you just brought home a new computer. Either way, you should have a valid copy of Windows, but suddenly, the system is telling you to activate Windows, or that your copy of Windows isn't genuine. If you have a copy of your product key handy, you can always just…
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How to uninstall another antivirus program before installing ESET in Windows 10
ESET will attempt to stop you from installing if you have another antivirus already on your computer. If you manage to install anyway, your system will run more slowly and may experience issues launching some applications. The best thing to do is to remove any pre-installed antivirus software before installing ESET. Here…
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How to Create a Windows 10 Installation Flash Drive
For better or worse, you've encountered a situation where you need to install Windows using external media. Could be you're putting together a new build, or maybe your hard drive just failed and a Windows Reset isn't an option. Fortunately, it's easy to create an installer using Windows 10 Media Creation Tool to install…
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How to Fix Your Master Boot Record in Windows 8 and 10
The Master Boot Record (MBR) is a file that tells your computer where to find Windows and what drive to boot from. If it is corrupted, your computer will not successfully start up. You may receive an error message like "Operating System Not Found" or "Invalid Partition Table." If you have already attempted a System…
