Windows 10
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Automatically Back Up Files to USB Drive
SyncToy is a tool from Microsoft which allows you to synchronise files easily between two folders, either two local folders, or one local and one on an external drive (including a USB flash drive). It…
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Monitoring Your Children’s Online Activity
The temptation and lure of the Internet is often a little too much for some people, especially young people who are repeatedly told not to look or go somewhere on it. Tell a young person…
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Using the Windows Hosts File to Block Websites
The Hosts file is used by the operating system to map hostnames to IP addresses. It’s a historical file that’s used by Windows to signpost internal and external websites, and other such networking services. You…
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Check and Optimise Windows 10 Memory Use
RAM, or Random Access Memory, is an essential part of your PC and can have a huge bearing on how well your computer performs. Adding RAM is a good way to give your PC an…
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10 Ways To Re-Use An Old USB Flash Drive
It is possible to buy USB flash drives with 1 or 2TB capacity these days, making those dozen 8 or 16GB drives you undoubtedly have in a drawer somewhere pretty obsolete. But don’t throw them…
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Send iPhone Messages From Your PC
Great news for PC owners – but only if you have a DELL PC. For years, those in Apple’s walled garden have been able to use their Macs to send and receive texts, make phone…
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How to Search Google Like a Pro
Google is estimated to process over 40,000 search queries a second, which adds up to over 3.5 billion searches every day (and over 1.2 trillion a year). It has, in its Index, hundreds of billions…
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Connect Your Phone to a Windows 10 PC
You can connect an iOS or Android phone to your Microsoft account and Windows 10, allowing you to view the photos on your phone from the comfort of your desktop, and even see call and…
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Complete Guide to Protecting Your Privacy in Google
Online privacy is an extremely important issue when it comes to using your Google apps. Google has included a comprehensive privacy tool to help you take control of, and monitor, how your information is used…
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5 Tools to Boost Windows 10 Performance
Before you start to add software to help with PC and Windows 10 maintenance, it is worth checking out the numerous tools included with the OS. These are slightly spread out over several different settings…
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Testing Linux Distros in Your Browser
One of the great elements of Linux is the way in which anyone can create their own unique spin; with a different desktop environment, included packages, wallpapers, and even custom apps. It’s one of the…
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5 Completely Free Microsoft Office Alternatives
Office has some advantages and if you get a free copy with your computer, it is definitely worth sticking with. If, however, you want almost the same capabilities in a completely free program, these five…
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Laptop Care and Maintenance Tips for Beginners
Laptops are great! They are small, portable and can be easily put away when not in use. They are not, however, as robust as a desktop, so good care and maintenance is a must if…
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Massive Windows 10 Security Vulnerabilities Discovered
How to protect yourself from the wormable vulnerabilities that could affect 800m Windows 10 computers.
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What To Do If You Are Hacked
Being the victim of a hack sounds scary to most people, but while you should take it seriously, there is often no need to panic. If you think you have been hacked, just follow the…
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