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How to Keep Your Laptop On With the Lid Closed on Windows 11

Use your laptop more like a desktop PC - with the lid closed.

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Windows 11 is Getting Rid of the Tips App

You already know how to use Windows 11, though, right?

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4 Ways to Change the Administrator Name in Windows 11

It's quick and easy to alter the Windows administrator name after you've created the account.

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How to Monitor Your Computer's GPU Temperature

GPU temperature affects the performance and longevity of your hardware. Fortunately, there are multiple ways to keep an eye on it.

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How to Change Your User Name on Windows 10 or 11

Changing your user name is extremely simple.

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How to Back Up Local Group Policy Editor Settings on Windows (and Why You Should)

Back up your Local Group Policy Editor settings on Windows so that you're protected and have the option to deploy them elsewhere.

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How to Enable Hardware-Accelerated GPU Scheduling in Windows 10 and 11

Want to make your apps and games a bit smoother? Try this.

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How to Send a PowerShell Command's Output to a File

It's simple to create a TXT or CSV file of a command's output on Windows 10 and 11.

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Microsoft Will Update Surface PCs for Even Longer

Not quite up there with Chromebooks, though.

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How to Log In as Administrator on Windows 10 or 11

You can do it, but you shouldn't.

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Do Downloads Continue When Windows Is in Sleep Mode?

If you've got a large file to download, you might wonder if progress stops while your Windows 10 or 11 computer rests.

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How to Disable the Touchpad on Windows 11

If you prefer an external mouse over your Windows device's touchpad, disable the pad to prevent unwanted cursor movement.

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Taskbar Icons Not Showing on Windows 11? Try These 6 Fixes

If your taskbar icons have vanished without reason on Windows 11, these fixes will resolve the issue.

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How to Fix the "Network Discovery Is Turned Off" Error on Windows

Fix the "Network discovery is turned off" error in Windows.

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How to Change the Desktop Background on Windows 11

Give your Windows desktop some pizzazz.

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Windows 11 Won’t Install These Two Apps Anymore

Microsoft is dropping two apps from new installations of Windows 11.

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Upgrade Your Computer to Windows 11 Pro for 87% Off

For a limited time, you can buy Windows 11 Professional for a fraction of the usual cost.

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OneNote on Windows Gets Improved Pen and Ink Gestures

Writing on a Windows tablet just got a lot easier.

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How to Scan for Hardware Changes on Windows 11

If you can't find a device listed in the Device Manager, scan for hardware changes on your computer.

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