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A camera and an iPhone.  1
What Is the AVIF Image Format?

AVIF saves bandwidth, supports HDR, and is probably already supported in your browser of choice.

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A USB drive plugged into a PC.  1
What Is a Portable App, and Why Does It Matter?

Portable applications offer some definite advantages over their traditional counterparts.

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A bootable USB Drive.  1
How to Make a Bootable Windows 10 USB Drive

It's the best way to install Windows 10.

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The full app list on Windows 11.  1
How to Uninstall an Application on Windows 11

If you uninstall an app in the woods, does it make a sound?

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The Capture settings on Windows 10.  1
Open the Windows Snipping Tool With a Keyboard Shortcut

Capture it before it's gone from your screen!

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The Windows 11 Start Menu. 1
How to Remove Your Windows 11 Password

Who needs a password anyway?

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How to Turn Your Windows PC Into a Wi-Fi Hotspot

Got spotty Wi-Fi at your desk but a blazing fast Ethernet connection? No problem.

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A PNG file.  1
How to Make Windows Show File Extensions

Windows really shouldn't hide them.

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An example of a 3D modeled house with an exposed wire frame. 1
The Best Free 3D Modeling Software

Create art, video game assets, or items to 3D print with these free apps.

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Some apps visible on the taskbar of a Windows 11 PC.  1
How to Add a Program to Startup in Windows 10 or Windows 11

Just don't go too crazy. Even a multicore PC booting off an SSD can get bogged down.

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The Settings app on Windows 10.  1
How to Install .Appx or .AppxBundle Software on Windows 10

It's an older format, but it checks out.

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Some Startup settings on Windows 10.  1
How to Disable Fast Startup on Windows 10

Sometimes it's good to slow down.

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Microsoft Store logo 1
The Microsoft Store Has a New Website, and It Looks Great

Now coming to a browser near you.

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A Windows 11 PC with the stock desktop background. 1
How to Disable Your Integrated Graphics on Windows 11

When games and other graphics-intensive applications starts to lag, this is what you do!

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The Background settings.  1
How to Quickly Switch Between Virtual Desktops on Windows 10

Love multitasking but hate clutter? Multiple desktops are the way to go.

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Windows 11 logo 1
How to Disable Windows Copilot

Window Copilot is great, but it's not for everyone.

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Some folders on Windows.  1
6 Ways to Rename Files and Folders in Windows 10

Right-click > Rename is so mundane.

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Start screen of Microsoft Let's Surf game. 1
Windows 11 Setup Now Includes a Fun Surfing Game

"Let's Surf" is an homage to the old "SkiFree" game.

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The Sound menu on Windows 10.  1
How to Fix Sound Problems in Windows 10

Hear silence? A terrible screeching noise?

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A standard Windows 10 background. 1
How to Check the PowerShell Version in Windows 10

Find out your PC's PowerShell version.

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