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How to safely extend system partition (C) on Windows 11 – without extra tools
On Windows 11, it’s possible to extend the partition containing the operating system, apps, and files to use the remaining unallocated space on the hard drive, and in this guide, I’ll explain the proper process to complete this configuration without losing your data. A typical installation of Windows 11 has three partitions, including the EFI (Extensible Firmware Interface) partition, which…
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Can robots work safely alongside humans? This one industry leader thinks we’re not far away
Humanoid robots and people will be able to work truly side-by-side this year, according to the CEO of one leading robotics company. In a discussion at Mobile World Congress (MWC), Peggy Johnson — who stepped in as CEO of Agility Robotics last year — shared what the company’s Digit robot was capable of doing now, and what was expected to…
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How to Safely Clean Your Smartwatch Without Ruining It
We may earn a commission from links on this page. I wear my Apple Watch continuously, only removing to to charge it or when I’m showering. I wear it to sleep and to work out, under heavy sweatshirts, on the beach—basically anywhere and everywhere. As you can imagine, the device gets dirty. But as you might also imagine, I have…
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Can I torrent safely with PIA?
Not all VPNs are suitable for torrenting. Some VPNs allow torrenting on all servers, some only on specific servers, and some even block torrenting entirely. What’s more, although some VPNs allow torrenting, that doesn’t make them entirely suitable for it. For example, you may find that the VPN in question logs identifying data, which could open you up to legal…
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How to Safely Use Unconventional Car Shifters
Even if your car has a shifter you find frustrating, there are ways to make sure you’re using it safely, says Funkhouser. Ask the dealer. If you just bought the car, you may find a brief operational tutorial at the dealership useful, not just for operation of the controls, but for phone pairing, instrument panel customization, power seat memory settings,…
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How to Safely Load a Christmas Tree, and Can You Decorate Your Car
The typical roof rack can carry a load from 110 to 220 pounds, says Joel Batchler, an engineer who has designed roof carriers at General Motors. Typical Christmas trees weigh roughly 50 to 70 pounds, so they should be no problem, he says. Still, “we always recommend owners check with their owner’s manual to check what their roof rack is…
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How to Safely Clean and Disinfect Your Baby’s Toys
We contacted the American Academy of Pediatrics to find out whether disinfecting and sanitizing toys is really necessary. While the organization does not have an official policy on cleaning, disinfecting, and sanitizing kids’ toys at home, Danette Swanson Glassy, MD, FAAP, told us that unless someone sick with fever or diarrhea touches your children’s toys, “at home, cleaning is enough.”…
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How to Use a Space Heater Safely
Certification: Make sure the heater you buy carries a safety certification label from an independent testing organization, such as the UL mark, the ETL label from Intertek, or certification from CSA International. Shutoff features: A smart sensor that automatically shuts off a heater when it overheats is a must. You’ll also want a tip-over switch that does the same if…
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Can You Fax a Check? Yes. Follow These Steps to Do it Safely
There are probably a dozen ways of sending money that are easier than faxing a check. Even so, it is still possible and legal to send a check with fax — and you might find yourself in a situation where it’s your only choice. If you ever need to fax a check, it’s important to follow a few steps to…
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How to Safely Set Up a Generator
Gasoline-powered portable generators produce carbon monoxide gas and, if they’re used indoors or too close to your home, that odorless, colorless CO exhaust can kill a person within minutes. The only safe spot to operate a generator is outdoors, at a minimum of 20 feet from your house. Direct the engine exhaust away from windows, doors, air-conditioning units, or other…
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