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How to use Microsoft's free PC Manager for a digital spring cleaning
Microsoft PC Manager emerged last year, but it's now a full-featured utility app available for download from the Microsoft Store. It promises to clean and boost your PC. Is it useful? Yes!
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How to digitize and declutter your CDs and DVDs
A guide to converting CDs and DVDs to digital formats while selling the discs you no longer need.
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Hardware acceleration: A turbo button for PC software
In order to benefit from faster loading times, you often come across the term "hardware acceleration." What exactly is this?
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How to get started with Windows’ free ‘new Outlook’ app
The new Outlook is available for Windows and macOS and allows you to manage your emails, contacts, and appointments in a single app in Windows and macOS. The free Outlook is definitely worth a look.
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How to pick the best microSD card for your security camera
Cameras with a microSD card slot offer enhanced privacy and freedom from paying for cloud storage subscriptions. We'll show you how to find the best one.
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You should always memorize these two passwords
If you use a password manager, you might believe you need to remember just one password only. But you really should keep at least two in your head.
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Protect and secure your Windows computer: A practical guide
Keep your computers safe with the right settings — and the right attitude.
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The easiest way to run a private AI chatbot on your PC
Here's how to run a local LLM (or AI chatbot) on your PC: try GPT4All, a local LLM that quickly downloads and can run right on your PC's CPU.
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How to log into Windows 11 automatically
There's a trick to getting around Microsoft lockouts. Here's how to do it.
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Make your VPN faster: 10 tips and tricks
If you use a VPN, it can slow down the speed of your internet connection. Here are tips on how to avoid this.
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Windows 12: How to use new functions now
What Microsoft is planning for the future can be seen in the pre-release versions. Some features for the upcoming version can already be realized today under Windows 10 or 11.
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How to switch from Edge to the Chrome or Firefox browser
Microsoft is pushing Edge as the default browser. However, many users prefer to use other browsing software. Switching browsers is easy and can be done in a few simple steps.
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How to delete your personal information from the internet
Would you like to cover your online tracks? We'll show you various methods that will still work in 2024.
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How to check whether your e-mail address is being misused
How to check immediately whether your email address has been leaked on the internet. How to react correctly if you are affected. Update: Over 70 million new, compromised email addresses at haveibeenpwned.
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Upgrade your audio by knowing your microphone's 'polar pattern'
Often the solution to getting clear and unaltered sound recordings lies in an aspect that is easily overlooked — the directional characteristic of the microphone.
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These 8 Raspberry Pi attachments radically expand its powers
The Raspberry Pi is already versatile out of the box. But with hardware extensions that are plugged directly onto the board, you can significantly increase the possibilities. We introduce you to some remarkable components.
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Windows 10 & 11: Unlock hidden features
Microsoft has hidden some tools and functions in Windows 10 and 11 and switched them off by default. We will introduce you to these gems and show you how to activate them to unlock additional functions in the Home editions.
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Canva: The best 5 tips & tricks for beginners
New to Canva? No problem! These five tips and tricks will help you get started quickly.
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Why 32GB of RAM is becoming the standard
The question of how much RAM a computer really needs is a hotly debated topic. In the following, we look at the different requirement scenarios.
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Windows 11: How to set up a local network
If you use more than one PC in your private or business environment, you will benefit from a Windows 11 network.
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How to create free AI images with Adobe Firefly
Adobe is investing heavily in artificial intelligence, both for editing images and creating new ones. Here's how the cool new AI service Firefly works.
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The best Linux software for Windows switchers
Missing programs are one of the biggest hurdles when switching to Linux. However, this does not affect every user. Apart from specialised applications, there is also a wide range of software available under Linux.
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How to protect yourself from PayPal fraud
Business flourishes at Christmas time — including that of fraudsters and scammers. To avoid falling prey to PayPal scammers, you should follow these simple rules.
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Nvidia's DLAA makes PC games look better with little performance hit
Nvidia's DLAA tech replaces traditional anti-aliasing technologies to offer better visuals with no performance hit.
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Raspberry Pi: The best beginner projects
New users of the Raspberry Pi are always faced with the question of what can be done with the popular single-board computer. These are the most exciting beginner projects for getting started.
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6 reasons to skip RGB lights in your PC
RGB lighting in a PC makes for spectacular visuals, but does it also enhance the gaming experience?
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How to protect yourself from eBay fraud
Scammers and fraudsters are becoming increasingly creative on eBay. We present typical scams and explain how you can protect yourself.
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How to stop Microsoft Word from turning URLs into hyperlinks
Microsoft Word often makes many changes automatically. Here's how to avoid having what you write converted into clickable URLs.
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How to protect yourself from Amazon fraud
Many users — many scammers? If you don't want to fall victim to fraudsters and scammers on Amazon, you should pay attention to these important rules.
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This scary AI recognizes passwords by the sound of your typing
British researchers have trained an artificial intelligence to recognize keystrokes by sound. A smartphone placed near a laptop served as the microphone.
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How to check which version of Windows you have
Do you know which version of Windows you are using? It's easy to find out.
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10 extensions that turbocharge Windows Explorer
Explorer is by no means a perfect program. However, there are developers in the freeware and open source scene who are constantly introducing practical add-ons and additional functions for the file manager.
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Brave browser: Do not save visited websites
The Internet browser Brave now offers a "Request Off the Record (OTR)" feature that hides your surfing from other users on your PC.
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How to edit PDF files without any hassle
Need to make notes in a PDF, or perhaps correct a few typos or reorganize the pages? Here are the tools and tips you need.
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Help! My graphics cards fans aren't spinning. How do I fix it?
The intensive work of graphics cards causes them to heat up quickly, which can become problematic when the fans stop working. Here's how to tackle this problem properly.
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Use Microsoft Office apps in your browser for free
You don't have to buy Word, Excel, and company or pay for a subscription. The Office programs are also available as free online versions that run directly in the web browser and are completely sufficient for most tasks.
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How to set up a new SSD or hard drive in Windows
Use Disk Management to easily set up a new hard drive, SSD, or USB stick under Windows.
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Mastering PDFs: How to create, convert, and search
PDFs are very handy, but they have some quirks. Here's how to become an expert at handling them.
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8 deeply hidden, truly useful Windows features
Windows is full of interesting functions. Some of them are used on a daily basis, others are not easy to find. There are many additional options hidden in the depths of the system that need to be discovered.
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How to turn off Microsoft Word's text predictions
Hate Microsoft Word's predictive text? Here's how to turn it off.
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What used PC hardware is good to buy, and what should you avoid?
The dream of a powerful PC can be expensive due to high hardware prices. Used PC components can offer a cost-effective alternative, as long as you know which parts are worth it and which you should avoid.
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Why an optical drive is still valuable
Most people regard optical drives as obsolete, but they still have a place in PCs.
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PC live images: Play games, repair issues, or try Linux – risk-free
If you want to try out something new on your computer, a live system is just the thing: Use one to start a Linux computer or a console game or turn your PC into a Chromebook.
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7 must-know Steam tips to level up your PC gaming experience
Millions of people regularly use the Steam gaming platform. But there are some features that you probably don't know about yet.
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How to use your browser as a password manager
The password managers of the major browsers were long regarded as narrow-gauge solutions for people who did not want to install separate tools. However, the current versions are catching up with the specialized programs.
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Surf smarter by mastering Chrome's tabs
These smart tabs, which live in Google Chrome, can make your browsing a smoother experience.
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9 tips that turbocharge your Windows PC startup time
Windows boots quickly — but only directly after a new installation. Read which tools measure the boot time, why Windows is getting slower and slower, and, above all, what you can do about it.
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Windows Recycle Bin tips and tricks that optimize your PC
The Windows recycle bin usually receives little attention. However, correct handling is just as important for securely removing sensitive data as it is for restoring accidentally deleted content.
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How to install Windows on a Mac
Intel Macs are long gone, but you can still install and run Windows on Macs with Apple Silicon.
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