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How to Boot into Safe Mode in Windows 10/11
Need to get into Safe Mode on Windows 10 or 11? There is a method to do that from within Windows and a way to get to it without logging in, the process is Identical on both operating systems. Here is how to do both of those methods. If you are able to log in to your PC: 1. Press the Windows + R keys together on the…
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How to Change Monitor Refresh Rate in Windows 11
If you have just gotten a gaming monitor that can do 120/144Hz or more and it doesn't seem to be as responsive as expected, it may be that the refresh rate setting in Windows is set incorrectly. This can be changed very quickly through the Display settings on any Windows 11 PC. Here is how to change your monitor's refresh…
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How to change the Main Display in Windows 11
This article will show you how to change the default main display on Windows 11 when using multiple monitors. The "main display" of your computer is where you will see computer notifications, more information on your taskbar, and where new programs will open up by default. Here is how to change the main display: 1.…
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How to restart Windows Explorer in Windows 11
If your File Explorer, taskbar, or Start menu starts to have issues, it may be best to try a simple restart of Windows Explorer to see if this can quickly fix these sorts of problems with your Windows 11 computer. This process can easily be done by opening Task Manager on your computer. Here is how to do this: 1. To open…
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How to Pause, Unlink and Uninstall OneDrive from a Windows 11 PC
OneDrive is Microsoft's cloud-storage feature that comes integrated with Windows 11. It is linked to your Microsoft account and will automatically back up your data whenever it can. While OneDrive can be a useful tool, it only provides 5GB of free backup space and you have to pay for extra. Additionally, if you have very…
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How to Disable Sleep Mode in Windows 11
Sleep mode is typically used when you step away from the computer for a period of time. The system will then enter a lower power state until the power button is pressed to wake it up and all open applications will return to the state you left them. This helps reduce energy consumption, which can save you money on your…
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How to extend a volume using diskpart in Windows 11
This article describes how to extend a volume on a drive using diskpart. This is useful if you have a drive that has been split into more than one partition and the other partitions have not been formatted. This process will combine an allocated partition into any unallocated partition that is right next to it. 1. Open the…
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How to change AutoPlay settings in Windows 11
When you connect a flash drive, phone, etc. to your computer, you may want it to automatically open up and show you the contents. You might want the device 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…
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How to Locate Data on an Old Hard Drive on Windows 11
Most people have to upgrade their computers or have had a computer stop working due to hardware failure. This article explains how to locate your pictures, documents, and other files off an old hard drive. Get the hard drive out of the old computer. This step is simple for a desktop, though the difficulty can vary for…
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How to play a DVD with VLC Media Player in Windows 11
This article will show how to open and play a DVD in VLC Media Player in Windows 11. VLC Media Player is a free downloadable software available for your Windows PC. If you're not sure how to install that, please check out our guide here. 1) Open VLC Media Player on your computer. To get to this, click on the Start button,…
