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Windows
How to Use Windows 11 With a Local Account
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Windows 11 is notoriously picky about how it is installed. Among other things, Windows 11 requires that you use a Microsoft account when you install it. Here’s how you can avoid using a Microsoft account while installing Windows 11 or convert an existing Microsoft account into a local one.
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Snipping Tool Is Becoming a Screen Recorder on Windows 11
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Snipping Tool has been around since Windows Vista, and after a plan to phase it out a few years ago didn’t work, Microsoft has been working to modernize Snipping Tool. Now another major update is on the way.
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10 Quick Ways to Speed Up a Slow PC Running Windows 7, 8, 10, or 11
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Windows PCs don’t have to slow down over time. Whether your PC has gradually become slower or it suddenly ground to a halt a few minutes ago, there could be quite a few reasons for that slowness.
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5 Ways to Speed Up Your Windows PC’s Login Process
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Windows optimization tips often center on making your PC run faster, but what if you want to log in faster and with fewer hassles? These simple tweaks can help.
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Apple
You Can Now Protect Your Apple Account With Hardware Keys
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Two-factor authentication is a must-have in today’s digital world. There are different methods for it, but perhaps the most secure one is using a hardware key. Now, you’ll be able to secure your Apple account using one.
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Apple Will Allow End-To-End Encrypted iCloud Backups
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The lack of full end-to-end encrypted cloud backups has been a problem for Apple devices, leaving only local iTunes and Mac backups for people concerned about their security. That’s finally changing.
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Google Is Finally Making Chrome Use Less RAM
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Google Chrome uses sandboxing to improve security, which has the unfortunate side effect of requiring more RAM for each tab. There’s a new feature rolling out that (partially) addresses the problem.
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Say Goodbye to Paginated Google Search Results
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Google’s iconic page picker has been a staple feature ever since the search engine was first launched in 1998. But now, it’s going away, as Google is implementing a new infinite scrolling feature on its search results on the desktop to see more results.
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Useful Information
The Five Best PC Upgrades to Improve Performance
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Upgrading a PC? Your choices range from installing more RAM to custom building a case designed for a DIY liquid cooling system. Which upgrades are the best depends on your PC. What specs does it have right now? Are you gaming, editing 4K videos, or just browsing the web?
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FAQ of the Week
Why Do We Measure Speed in Bits, But Space in Bytes?
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Your internet connection speed is measured in megabits per second, but your computer’s SSD space is measured in megabytes. Both of these units measure an amount of binary data, so why not just use one or the other for everything?
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