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How to Set Up a Google Home & Google Home Mini
Adding a new Smart Home device, like a Google Home or Home Mini can change how your home feels and how you can interact with it. However, setting up these new devices can be a bit tricky. We’re here to help with a simple guide explaining how to set up a Google Home device, as well as some common commands that you can give…
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How to run an SFC scan in Windows 10
The System File Checker (SFC) is a tool you can use to scan for and attempt to repair corrupted Windows files. This is a catch-all type of tool you can run if you're having issues with Windows and having trouble tracking it down. Issues that SFC might help with include crashing, Windows apps (Settings, Start Menu, File…
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How to Temporarily Pause Updates in Windows 10
While Windows 10 updates are automatic, they can easily be temporarily paused through Settings in Windows 10. 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 take ownership of a file or folder in Windows 10
Are you trying to access files transferred from another computer or getting a message stating you don’t have permission to access a file on your Windows 10 PC? Thankfully this can be corrected quite easily through Windows Properties to get you access to those files again. Here is how to take ownership of a file or folder…
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How to import Windows Contacts into Microsoft Outlook
This guide will show you how to import contacts from the Windows Contacts folder to Microsoft Outlook. This is especially helpful after a data migration is done if the contacts are not imported properly into Outlook but show up in the Contacts folder in File Explorer. 1. Using File Explorer, browse to the Windows Contacts…
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How to use helpful functions for DiskPart in Windows 10
Diskpart is a very useful command line utility that allows you to manage the various partitions, volumes and disks/drives that are connected to the computer. There are so many things you can do with diskpart that it'd be hard to go through and explain every single one, but there are some functions that are particularly…
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How to remove login password from a Windows 10 Local Account
Looking to remove your Windows 10 password on your local account? We will show you how to change the settings on your Windows 10 PC so that it does not ask for a password at login. Before proceeding with these steps, it is assumed that you have carefully evaluated the pros and cons and possible risks of eliminating a login…
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How to check Volume Level Settings in Windows 10
Not getting any sound or it is just too quiet on your Windows 10 PC? This article will show you what settings to check if your sound is not working or the volume is too low in Windows 10. Here is how to check those settings: 1. Right click on the sound icon typically found at the bottom right corner of the screen, then…
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How to Reinstall Default Windows 10 Apps with PowerShell
There are a number of apps that are included by default with Windows 10. Things like the Camera app, Windows Mail, and Microsoft Edge come to mind. What you might not realize is that even things like the Start Menu, File Explorer and other basic Windows features are technically "apps." When you have problems with a…
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Windows Crash/Blue Screen of Death Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some of the most commonly received blue screen of death (BSOD) questions we receive at Micro Center: Q: What causes my computer to crash? A: There are many things that can cause crashes. Usually it is something software or Windows related. Crashes can be caused by hardware issues as well, but that is uncommon.…
