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How to reset Microsoft Edge browser to default settings
This guide will show you how to Microsoft Edge to its default settings. This will reset the startup page, new tab page, search engine, and pinned tabs. It will also disable all extensions and clear temporary data like cookies. Your favorites, history, and saved passwords will not be cleared. 1. Click the three dots at the…
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How to Temporarily Pause Windows Updates in Windows 11
While Windows 11 updates are automatic, they can easily be temporarily paused through Settings in Windows 11. When you pause updates, new Windows feature updates won’t be installed for up to 35 days. Pausing updates cannot be repeatedly used, once the time lapses for each pause period, updates will have to be installed…
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How to Change Screen/Display Resolution in Windows 11
Under normal circumstances, Windows is pretty good about automatically using your monitor with the proper screen/display resolution. However, if you ever find your screen suddenly looks a lot larger and more pixelated, or everything suddenly looks way too small, or perhaps you just got a new monitor and it doesn't look how…
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How to check what version of Microsoft Office you have installed in Windows 11
Need to verify what version of Office you currently have installed on your Windows 11 PC? This article will explain how to check which version of Microsoft Office you have installed on Windows 11. 1. Open any Microsoft Office program that would be installed onto your computer. Word, Excel, and PowerPoint are the most…
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How to troubleshoot the keyboard or mouse not working after sleep mode in Windows 11
If your mouse or keyboard does not seem to work in Windows 11 after you have woken your computer from sleep, and you have to shut down the PC completely to get them to work again, there are a few things you can do to try and fix that problem. This guide will cover a couple of different steps you can try if you're having…
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How to find your Wi-Fi password in Windows 11
If you are not sure what your Wi-Fi/wireless password is for the network you are currently connected to, that can be found directly within the wireless properties settings on your computer. NOTE: This would not allow you to get password information for networks which you do not already have the password for and are not…
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How to Disable Startup Programs and Services in Windows 11
Many programs and services start automatically when you turn on your Windows 11 computer. Some of these may be programs that you don't use. The more services that automatically start, the longer your computer will take to boot. Disabling these programs and services can improve your boot times, and save you from having to…
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How to Change Default Desktop Icons in Windows 11
This article will show how to change the default desktop icons in Windows 11. This can be used to add/remove such icons as This PC (My Computer) and Recycle Bin from the desktop. Here is how to do this: 1. Right-click on the Start button, typically found on the taskbar at the bottom of the screen, then click on Settings.…
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How to Repair Office 2019/2021 or Office 365 in Windows 11
If an Office application such as Word, Excel, or Outlook is not working correctly, sometimes restarting the application will fix the problem. When that doesn't work, repairing it is the next viable option. This article describes how to perform a repair on Office 2019/2021 or Office 365 in Windows 11. There are two types of…
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How do I make Windows 11 not prompt for a password after waking from sleep
By default, Windows will require you to sign in again with your computer password after waking up from sleep mode. Your computer may 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…
