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How to Enable AMD FreeSync on Windows 10
This article will demonstrate how to enable AMD FreeSync on a Windows 10 PC. 1. Make sure the monitor supports AMD’s FreeSync technology. A list of supported monitors can be found here: https://www.amd.com/en/products/freesync-monitors 2. Left click on the Show Hidden Icons button at the bottom right corner of the desktop,…
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How to perform a clean boot on Mac OS
Here are general steps you can take to perform a clean boot on a Mac computer. 1) Open System Preferences on your Mac and then go into Users & Groups. 2) You will need to click on the lock icon on the bottom left of the screen to be able to make changes. If prompted, enter your password for the account. 3) Click on the…
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How to clear cookies and site data each time Google Chrome is closed
This guide will show you how to clear cookies and site data each time Google Chrome is closed. This typically will affect any active sign-ins on websites and some site customizations or settings. Here is how to set this up: 1. With Google Chrome open, click the three dots for customize and control Google Chrome, found at…
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How to Utilize HP's Print & Scan Doctor
If you have an HP printer/scanner running in to trouble, HP provides a software known as the HP Print & Scan Doctor, which you can download to your PC to attempt automatic fixes to these problems. NOTE: This software is only designed for HP products, it will not work for other brands/models of printers and scanners. Here…
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How to Change the User Profile Picture on a Mac
This article describes how to change the user profile picture on a Mac. This is the same picture you see at the login screen. 1. Click on the Apple Menu and go to System Preferences. 2. Click on Users & Groups. 3. Click the lock icon to make changes and enter in the administrator password. 4. Select the user account on the…
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Windows 10 S Mode Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some of the most commonly received questions we get about Windows 10 S Mode at Micro Center: Q: What is Windows 10 S Mode? A: To increase security and performance, Windows 10 S mode only runs and allows apps from the Microsoft Store. If you want to download and install an app that isn't available in the Microsoft…
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How to use Display Calibration on Mac OS
An article on how to use the Display Calibration on the Mac OS. This article includes both Normal and Expert calibration steps. 1) Open the Apple menu and select System Preferences. 2) In System Preferences, open Display. 3) In Display, click on the Color tab. Normal Display Calibration 1) Click on the Calibrate button. 2)…
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How to change Folders Appearing on the Start Menu in Windows 10
This article will show how to choose which folders appear on the Start menu in Windows 10. This will allow quicker access to commonly used folders such as Documents, Downloads, Music, and Pictures. 1. Right click on the Start button, typically found at the lower left corner of the screen, then click on Settings. 2. From…
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How to use WinDirStat to Analyze Storage Spaces on Windows 10
This article describes how to use WinDirStat in Windows 10 to check storage space and delete files. This is especially helpful if a user is trying to figure out which file or program is taking up the most space. 1. Click the Windows Start Button, typically found at the lower left corner of the screen. Then click WinDirStat…
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Useful Keyboard Shortcuts for macOS
Here are some very useful several shortcuts to make using macOS easier to use for everyday functions!
