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5 ways to avoid AI in Windows — and on the web – Computerworld
Copilot doesn’t actually do anything until you open it and ask it a question, so it won’t do anything on your PC as long as you leave it closed. You can also opt to completely uninstall it, though, if you like: Just open the Start menu, search for “Copilot,” then right-click the “Copilot” shortcut and select “Uninstall.” You can now…
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The fastest ways to manage, move, and sync files – Computerworld
Android file transfer: Automatic syncing with a computer Maybe you like having certain files stored locally on your Android phone, but you also want those files to be backed up and saved on your computer. The best of both worlds, right? Believe it or not, this is actually quite easy to pull off. Just grab an Android app called AutoSync,…
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Four Ways to Turn a Hallway Into a Useful Room
On the day you moved into your home, you may have wondered how you’d ever fill all that space. Flash forward a few years and suddenly you’re wracking your brain trying to carve out an extra storage area, or contemplating a major remodel to add more square footage. If this sounds like you and you’re all out of ideas, there’s…
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5 Ways to download Windows 11 (2025)
Windows 11, Microsoft’s latest operating system, introduces a slew of new features and enhancements designed to improve user experience, security, and performance. Whether you’re upgrading from a previous version of Windows or installing it on a new device, there are multiple methods for downloading Windows 11. While upgrading through Windows Update is straightforward, Microsoft offers multiple tools to acquire the…
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10 ways to open Copilot in Windows
Windows Copilot is a smart AI assistant built into your computer to help you with tasks, answer questions, and make things easier in general. It’s designed to boost your productivity and make your work simpler. But before you can start using it, you need to know how to open it. The good news is that both Windows 11 and Windows…
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8 ways to open the Snipping Tool in Windows 10 and Windows 11
One of the most useful tools included in Windows is the Snipping Tool. This app allows you to capture any part of your screen, save the screenshots as images, or copy them to the clipboard. You can also annotate your screenshots with pens, highlighters, and erasers. The Snipping Tool is available in all versions of Windows, and there are many…
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8 Ways to Speed Up Slow Charging on a Laptop
Does your Windows laptop take ages to charge? Slow charging can be frustrating. Unless your laptop battery is near the end of its lifespan, you can follow a few simple practices to get your laptop powered up faster. So what are these practices, and how do they boost charging speed? 1 Use the Original Charger and Cable Jason Fitzpatrick /…
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6 fast ways to free up space on your Windows PC – Computerworld
Once you have all that stuff stored safely in such a remote location, there’s a reasonable argument that you no longer need it also taking up space on your own local PC (unless you simply want the redundancy as an extra fail-safe and backup, of course). You can address this in several ways: First, you can hide certain folders so…
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6 Ways of Opening the Task Manager app on Windows 10/11
Task Manager is an app on the Windows 10/11 operating system that is used to monitor the running apps and services of your Windows 10/11 operating system. The Task Manager app is also used for monitoring the CPU, memory, disk, network, GPU, and other hardware usage information. A few screenshots of the Windows Task Manager app are shown below: In…
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The Easiest Ways to Make Your Home Smell Incredible
We may earn a commission from links on this page. A while back, I saw a so-called hack on social media for making your home smell nice that was, simply put, terrible advice. It involved putting essential oils in your vacuum, which you should never do. I recommended a few other home-scenting tips instead, but all of those focused on…
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