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    digitpatrox2 weeks ago
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    How to stop automatic screen brightness dimming on Windows 11

    To prevent the screen from dimming automatically on Windows 11, open Settings > Display > Brightness and turn off “Change brightness automatically when lighting changes” and “Change brightness based on content.” Also, on Settings > Power & battery > Screen, sleep, & hibernate timeouts, turn off the “Dim my screen when I look away” option. On Windows 11, if your…

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    digitpatrox2 weeks ago
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    How to enable automatic Registry backup on Windows 11, 10

    To enable automatic backups for the Registry on Windows 11 (and 10), create the “EnablePeriodicBackup” DWORD in the Registry and set its value to “1,” then create a new task to use the Task Scheduler to run the “RegIdleBackup” task on a periodic schedule. You can still enable the function to create automatic backups of the Registry on Windows 11…

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    digitpatrox3 weeks ago
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    How to Schedule Automatic Shutdown on Windows 11

    Do you want your Windows 11 PC to automatically turn off at or after the specified time? It’s quick and easy to do that. I’ll show you several methods—including a keyboard shortcut one—to help you shut down your machine. Using Task Scheduler Windows 11’s built-in Task Scheduler utility allows you to run predefined tasks at specified times. You can assign…

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    digitpatrox4 weeks ago
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    How to set up automatic email replies in Outlook for Windows 11, 10

    To configure automatic replies in Outlook, open Settings > Accounts > Automatic replies and turn on the “automatic replies” toggle switch. Choose the time period to send messages while you’re away, compose the message, decide whether to send replies only to contacts, and save the settings.  In the new version of Outlook for Windows 11 (and 10), you can enable…

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    digitpatroxNovember 11, 2024
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    Microsoft blames Windows Server 2025 automatic upgrades on 3rd-party tools

    Microsoft has finally confirmed that some Windows Server 2019 and 2022 systems were “unexpectedly” upgraded to Windows Server 2025 on devices if updates were managed using third-party patch management tools. The company also updated the Windows release health dashboard on November 6 to say that Windows Server 2025 is now offered as an optional update on Windows Server 2022 and…

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    digitpatroxOctober 24, 2024
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    Automatic emergency braking is getting better at preventing crashes

    Automatic emergency braking (AEB) isn’t perfect, but the technology is improving, according to a recent study conducted by AAA. The research comes on the heels of a new federal rule requiring all vehicles to have the most robust version of AEB by 2029. AAA wanted to see how newer vehicles with AEB fared compared to older models with the technology.…

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    digitpatroxOctober 23, 2024
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    Best Automatic Soap Dispensers – Consumer Reports

    We ordered four of the most popular automatic soap dispensers and put them to the test in our labs and homes. CR’s José Amézquita measured the consistency of the soap dispensed from each dispenser, and as our home evaluator, I used each dispenser for several days in my busy household, paying attention to ease of use (especially for young children),…

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    digitpatroxSeptember 27, 2024
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    Yes, You Should Buy an Automatic Dog Feeder (but Lower Your Expectations First)

    CR evaluated five cat/dog feeders—including two from the popular Petlibro brand—and they made mealtime for a Labradoodle more complicated Blake the Labradoodle helped us evaluate five automatic feeders from brands like Petlibro and Patpet. By Lisa Fogarty My dog has a million amazing qualities, but self-sufficiency and self-restraint aren’t two of them. There may be times when you have to…

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    digitpatroxSeptember 3, 2024
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    Cars That Come With Free Automatic Crash Notification

    Alfa ConnectFree trial period: 10 years.Additional features: Roadside assistance and stolen vehicle assistance.Availability: Available on select Alfa vehicles. OnStar (Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC)Free trial period: 8 years. Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC models will get the OnStar One Essentials plan, which includes ACN. The feature is transferable if the car is sold. A GM spokesperson said that the automaker chose…

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