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How to extend a volume using diskpart in Windows 10
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 enable System Restore in Windows 10
This guide will show you how to ensure System Restore is enabled in Windows 10. System Restore allows you to revert the computer's state to an earlier time. Here is how to enable or check that it is enabled: 1. Right click on the Start button, typically found at the lower left corner of the screen, then click on Search. 2.…
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How to restore macOS from a Time Machine backup
This guide explains how to restore the operating system on a Mac from a Time Machine backup. This can be used if the Mac is having problems starting and will restore files as to a previous time. Here is how to restore: 1. With the Mac turned off, connect the Time Machine drive (e.g. external USB storage device) to the Mac.…
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Hard Drive Encryption Frequently Asked Questions
Here are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions we get about hard drive encryption at Micro Center: Q: Do I have to have my drive encrypted? A: No, but many companies that deal with sensitive information including both the medical industry and the government may have polices that require it. Encryption is a…
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Windows 10 Refresh and Reset Frequently Asked Questions
Here are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions we get about Windows 10 Refreshes and Resets at Micro Center: Q: What is the difference between a reset and refresh of Windows 10? A: A reset will remove all files and programs from the operating system installation disk. A refresh will only remove all…
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Office 365 Frequently Asked Questions
Here are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions we get about Microsoft Office 365 at Micro Center: Q: How do I install Microsoft Office 365? A: You will need a valid Office 365 license key and a Microsoft Account to start downloading Office. Go to office.com/setup and sign in using a Microsoft account. Put…
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How to Add or Change Keyboard Language in Mac OS
Looking to add or change a keyboard language on your Mac system? Here's our guide on how to add and change keyboard languages on a Mac. Here is how to change this: 1) Open the Apple menu and select System Preferences. 2) In the System Preferences menu, select Keyboard. 3) Once the Keyboard menu is open, select the Input…
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How to Set Monitor Refresh Rate in the NVIDIA Control Panel
Here's how to set your monitor refresh rate in the NVIDIA Control Panel to optimize performance with higher end monitors. 1. Open the NVIDIA Control Panel by right clicking on an empty part of your desktop and then clicking on the NVIDIA Control Panel from the menu that appears. 2. On the left pane of the NVIDIA Control…
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How to delete a Profile in Outlook
This article covers the process to delete Outlook profiles. Deleting and replacing an Outlook profile can fix issues in Outlook that are preventing your account from logging in or emails from sending/receiving. Open the Control Panel. Open the Start Menu and type Control Panel and click on it from the search results. 2.…
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How to create a Profile for Outlook
This article covers the process to create Outlook profiles. Deleting and replacing an Outlook profile can fix corruption preventing your account from logging in or email from sending/receiving. Creating multiple profiles can be useful for separating email addresses for personal and work use. 1. Open the Control Panel. Open…
