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Change These 5 Windows Settings for Maximum Storage
Maximizing storage space helps your Windows PC run more efficiently and smoothly. It also gives you extra drive space for downloading and transferring important files to your computer. You can achieve this by adjusting a few simple settings. Enable Storage Sense to Automatically Manage Drive Space A lot of drive space can be lost to things like temporary files, old…
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6 Settings to Make Your Windows 11 Desktop More Minimalist
A desktop overloaded with shortcuts and a taskbar filled with pinned apps can make your desktop look messy and harder to navigate. Fortunately, Windows offers plenty of customization options to make your setup more minimalist. Here’s how I keep my desktop clean—and how you can do the same. 6 Keep Your Desktop Free of Shortcut Clutter Our desktops often hold…
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KB5053654 (build 22635.5160) for Windows 11 adds PC FAQs to Settings in Beta Channel
Microsoft is now rolling out Windows 11 build 22635.5160 in the Beta Channel as the update KB5053654 as part of the version 23H2 development. In this release, Microsoft is introducing a dedicated FAQs section in the Settings app, a speech recap feature for Windows Narrator, and updating the Windows Share interface with a new option to edit images without opening…
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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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Build 27823 for Windows 11 brings GPU specs to Settings in Canary Channel
Microsoft is now rolling out the Windows 11 build 27823 in the Canary Channel of the Windows Insider Program. This is a minor update, but it includes visual changes for the Settings app and fixes problems with File Explorer, Lock Screen, printers, and more. Windows 11 build 27823 (Canary) According to the official changes, Windows 11 build 27823 rolls out…
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Privacy settings, tips, and more
In a perfect world, we could ignore AI altogether, but it’s not that simple. Whether your job involves AI, you’re worried about your content being used for training, or you’re concerned about your kids using AI inappropriately, learning how to stay safe while using AI is crucial. Not to mention, AI-driven scams have caused $108 million in damages in the…
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How to open Settings in Windows 11 (17 ways)
When you want to change how Windows 11 looks and how your computer or device works, you must use the Settings app. Knowing how to open it is important, and many people prefer the easiest and/or fastest methods that allow them to be more productive, like using a keyboard shortcut, or a command they can run in the app they’re…
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How to Change the Settings on a Lectric XPeak 2.0 E-Bike
We may earn a commission from links on this page. If you own a Lectric XPeak 2.0 e-bike, it’s possible to modify a ton of aspects of the bike right from the onboard screen, including changing the top speed, adjusting the throttle and pedal assist, controlling the lights, and more. But these settings are not readily understandable from the display…
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The First Four Settings to Change on Any Boox E-Ink Tablet
While they will never have the name recognition of the Amazon Kindle, e-ink devices from Chinese tech company Onyx International—sold under the slightly silly “Boox” brand name—are gaining a cult following in the U.S. I’ve reviewed three of its e-readers and digital notebooks over the past year, and I’m a huge fan. And if you’re reading this article, you probably…
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12 Gaming Monitor Settings You Should Change Right Now
Your monitor is one of the most critical parts of your gaming setup, so optimizing it for the best experience is important. However, with so many confusing settings, it can get a little overwhelming. That’s why I created this checklist to help you get the best experience possible. On a good gaming monitor, most of these settings should already be…
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