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How to backup and restore files, apps, settings using OneDrive on Windows 11
UPDATED 3/27/2025: On Windows 11, you can use the “Windows Backup” settings (or app) to back up your files, settings, credentials, and apps to the cloud, which you can then restore on a new computer or clean installation, and in this guide, I’ll explain how to complete this setup. Windows Backup is a collection of features that allows you to…
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Microsoft says button to restore classic Outlook is broken
Microsoft is investigating a known issue that causes the new Outlook email client to crash when users click the “Go to classic Outlook” button, which should help them switch back to the classic Outlook. “Some users have reported that the ‘go back to classic Outlook’ button in new Outlook for Windows does not open a support article on how to…
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Jim Jordan subpoena pushes YouTube to restore ‘free speech’ like Meta
Meta may have caved on their content moderation policies for the sake of “free speech”, but there’s a world of other Big Tech companies out there – and more social media platforms for conservatives to de-censor. On Thursday, Rep. Jim Jordan subpoenaed Alphabet, the parent company of Google, demanding documents that show whether YouTube removed content at the request of…
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How to restore File Explorer folders and tabs after restart on Windows 11
On Windows 11, you can have File Explorer restore your previous sessions, including folders and tabs, after the computer restarts, and in this guide, I’ll explain the steps to apply this configuration. If, after restarting your computer, you prefer the system to restore the previous File Explorer session, you can complete this configuration from the “Folder Options.” Also, starting with…
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How to restore the default location of user folders in Windows
Did you move the default user folders (Documents, Downloads, Pictures, etc) somewhere else? Did you change your mind and want them back to their initial location? Have you set up OneDrive, and you noticed that it changed the location of your Documents folder? Do you want to restore the default folder locations for Documents, Downloads, Pictures, Videos, or other user…
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How to create System Restore Point on Windows 11
To create a System Restore Point on Windows 11, open the “System Protection” settings, select the drive, click on “Confiture,” and select the “Turn on system protection” option. Then, on “System Protection,” select the drive to protect and click on “Create.” To recover Windows 11 with a restore point, open the “System Protection” settings, click on “System Restore,” select the…
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How to Back Up Your Mac and Restore Files With Time Machine
Summary Regularly backing up your Mac with Time Machine can prevent data loss and allow you to restore earlier versions of files. To get started, connect a drive that you want to use (and don’t mind being erased), and then head to System Settings > General > Time Machine and use the “Add Disk” button. You can restore your entire…
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How to restore Registry from secret backup on Windows 11, 10
To recover Windows 11 (or 10) from Registry problems, start the computer in Command Prompt using the Windows Recovery Environment, create a copy of the “config” folder, and restore the SYSTEM, SOFTWARE, SAM, SECURITY, and DEFAULT Registry files, and restart the device. On Windows 11 (or 10), it is never a good idea to modify the Registry because the database…
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How to restore AM/PM and year for time and date in Taskbar on Windows 11
To restore AM/PM and year in the Taskbar, open Settings > Time & language > Date & time, click the “Show time and date in the System tray” setting, and disable the “Show abbreviated time and date” option. On Windows 11, missing parts of the time and date in the Taskbar is not a bug. It’s the new format for the clock. However, there’s an option…
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How to Backup and Restore the Windows Registry
Key Takeaways The Windows Registry contains all the configurations and settings used by various components in Windows. You can back up and restore specific sections or the entire Windows Registry through the Registry Editor. Additionally, you can create a system restore point, which will also create a backup of the Windows Registry. Whenever you make a change to the Windows…
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