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News
Don’t upgrade your PC if you want to watch DVDs or Blu-rays in 4K
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If you are a user who still has a computer with a disk drive (DVD, Blu-ray, etc.) and you still use it to play your DVD or Blu-ray movies then you will want to pay attention. Starting with Intel's 12th gen Core Processors, Intel has dropped the necessary support to be able to decrypt and play your movies.
This change has been made to increase the security of the processors as the technology has been defeated by hackers. There is also a declining user base of physical media and even computers with disk drives included. More and more users have also moved to streaming.
If you still use your computer to watch your DVDs and/or Blu-rays then do not plan on upgrading or replacing your computer as any new system may not offer the capability to play them.
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Windows
Use This Hidden Keyboard Combo to Fix Your Frozen Computer
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Did you know that there are other options you can try to resolve a frozen computer before trying to reboot it? There is simply a key combination you can use on your keyboard. Check out the linked article for full details on the key combo such as when to use it and what to do if it doesn't work.
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10 Bizarrely Specific Keyboard Shortcuts in Windows
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Beyond just getting your system unfrozen there are other keyboard shortcuts that can open Microsoft-specific apps and websites to help you get to the resources quicker. Check out the linked article for full details.
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Windows 10 vs Windows 11: All the Major Changes
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If you are considering upgrading to Windows 11 you need to know about all the major changes before upgrading. We have also been testing Windows 11 for the last couple of weeks and you should also be aware there are still some quirks/bugs present, while minor, can cause an annoyance or make some things more difficult until Microsoft can smooth out these rough edges. Overall Windows 11 has been better than expected for a new operating system.
For a detailed dive into Windows 11, along with a comparison to Windows 10, check out our new video series.
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New to Windows 11? 8 Amazing Features You Need to Try
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Once you do decide to upgrade to Windows 11 you should check out and explore many of the new and improved features. Check out the linked article for some of the features to start with.
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Apple
Mac Keyboard Modifiers Explained: A Complete Guide
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If you've ever used a Mac you may have noticed the keyboard looks slightly different from what you may be accustomed to seeing from a Windows-based system. Macs have their own keyboard modifiers. Many of these keys perform the same or similar functions to their PC counterparts. Check out the linked article to learn more about these modifiers and what they do.
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6 Ways To Get Unfiltered Google Search Results
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Google Search is the most popular search engine. Just like all of Google's other services they track everything you do and this information is used to personalize your search results. This means you will not see everything that you could.
Google uses the information it collects about you to make your search results more accurate and relevant. But by shaping the content you see to match your perceived interests, it also places you in a “filter bubble." This means you may miss out on useful sites that Google's algorithms deem less suitable for you.
There are many options and alternatives to get around this and depersonalize your search results. Check out the linked article for full details.
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Tips & Tricks
5 Ways to Check if Your Internet Is Being Throttled
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If you've ever noticed that your internet connection has slowed down there is a possibility that your connection was throttled.
What is throttling?
Internet throttling is when your internet service provider (ISP) limits your internet speeds on purpose.
To learn how to check if your connection is being throttled and ways to stop it then check out the linked article for full details.
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Useful Information
5 Reasons Why You Shouldn't Future-Proof Your PC
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One of the main reasons not to do this is that technology is always improving. At some point what you have will become obsolete regardless of how much upgrading you do. Generally, if you can get around 4-5 years of good life out of your PC then you got your money's worth. For additional reasons why you shouldn't future-proof your PC check out the linked article.
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FAQ of the Week
What Is Digital Decay & Data Degredation?
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Each week we will address a frequently asked question. This week we are looking at digital decay.
You may be asking what it is. Digital decay is the gradual breakdown, decomposition, and wear out of data stored on the computer.
There are many factors that contribute to this:
- Advancement of storage devices
- Storage device/hardware failures
- Link Rot (related to links on the web when they stop working)
- Hackers (erasing data)
One of the best ways to protect against this is to back up your data. For additional details check out the linked article.
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