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The 'Taskbar' Settings window in the Settings app.  1
How to Hide the Taskbar on Windows 10

When you need the extra screen space.

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A Windows 11 PC.  1
How to Change the Notification Sound on Windows 11

Tired of hearing the same sound day in and day out?

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A Windows 10 desktop.  1
How to Reset Microsoft OneDrive on Windows 10 to Fix Sync Problems

Did you try turning it off and turning it back on again?

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A Bluetooth adapter on a keyboard.  1
How to Add Bluetooth to Your Computer

No Bluetooth? No problem.

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How to Undervolt Your Laptop So It Runs Cooler, Faster, and Longer

Laptop manufacturers hate this one weird trick.

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A blank Linux Terminal, like you'd see if you opened a new tmux window.  1
How to Use tmux on Linux (and Why It's Better Than Screen)

Is the Linux tmux command really better than screen? We gave it shot to find out.

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The lock screen of a Linux PC.  1
How to Install and Use the Linux Bash Shell on Windows 10

You can use BASH on Windows 10, but WSL is so much more than just that.

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A mouse with green lighting on a table.  1
How to Change the Mouse Pointer Color and Size on Windows 10

More colors than you know what to do with.

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A Windows desktop.  1
How to Enable or Disable Secure Sign-In for Windows 10

Every little bit of security matters.

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Soundcore Space Q45 headphones, case, USB-C charging cable, 3.5mm audio cable, documentation, and case on a table 1
Should You Connect Your PC Headphones With USB or the Headphone Jack?

Even headphones have too many options these days

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A Windows 11 desktop.  1
How to Enable DNS Over HTTPS on Windows 11

A more private way to browse.

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A Windows 10 desktop, with a distinct lack of shutdown shortcuts.  1
A gaming PC with an all-in-one liquid cooler and soft blue-green lighting.  1
A motherboard visible in a computer case. 1
What Is UEFI, and How Is It Different from BIOS?

BIOS is dead, long live UEFI.

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A volume knob 1
How to Update Audio Drivers on Windows

Fix audio issues and get general sound enhancements!

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MSI Cube 5 12M behind a mouse and near a keyboard and monitor 1
Are Mini PCs Worth It?

Tiny computers save you space and (maybe) money, but are they capable enough?

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Taskbar Settings on Windows 10.  1
How to Customize the Taskbar in Windows 10

The Windows 10 taskbar works much like previous Windows versions, offering shortcuts and icons for every running app.

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A Windows 10 desktop.  1
How to Exit Safe Mode on Windows 10

Safe Mode: Great for troubleshooting, awful for everything else.

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The Network Status page on Windows 10.  1
How to Flush DNS on Windows 10

Completely risk free.

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