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Have you ever used one of those Android TV boxes? Rather than spending money buying one, you can make your own using a USB flash drive and your PC. Warning: This sounds simple in theory, but in practice, I experimented with at least half a […]
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You can use Check In on your iPhone to automatically notify someone that your iPhone has arrived, and choose what details they can see if you don’t successfully complete your Check In. Also, if a friend sends you a Check In but their iPhone hasn’t
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This article relates to both Windows 10 and Windows 11 and refers to the list of recently accessed files and/or folders maintained in File Explorer. File Explorer maintains a record of all accessed files and folders, which accumulates over time until the list becomes very
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A guy called me because he wanted a few things done, including fixing some problems with his email. He uses Gmail through the Chrome web browser. Let’s say he went to a website that had various share options. For example, when you click on the
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How Do You Use Copilot? Many of my clients are still unaware of what Copilot is and how it can be used. There are few limits on what you can ask and there isn’t a wrong way to ask it. You can use it to
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I started getting error messages when copying photos from my Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) card to my computer. An “Out of memory” error: “Error 0x80070037: The specified network resource or device is no longer available.” I tried formatting the card in Windows. I was able
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Flyby11 is a new tool to help users upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11 on unsupported PCs. Flyby11 provides a method to bypass all requirements – including CPU, TPM, and Secure Boot – and upgrade to the latest Windows 11 version. The tool automatically
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Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, Elon Musk, and many other computer entrepreneurs have one thing in common – an unwavering determination to succeed. One could also point to a certain arrogance, especially with Jobs and Musk. But have you ever heard of Rod Canion (Compaq), Nolan
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On Friday 31st October Microsoft finally announced Windows 10 ESU (Extended Security Updates) pricing and terms for home users. Note: The “home” term used throughout this article does not refer to Windows 10 Home edition but rather to differentiate between home and enterprise users. Microsoft
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I have two Desktop computers with Bluetooth USB dongles installed. They are listed in Device Manager as “Generic Bluetooth Radio”. Recently, I bought a pair of “MonkeyMax” Bluetooth headphones. This is how I got them working. In your search box type “Bluetooth” and click on
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Well, it turns out now that I am older I have apparently turned into one of those folks I used to call Luddites. In case you didn’t know, these folks shy away from new technology. I know! I never saw it coming either! But being
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Windows 11 includes a feature that allows users to reinstall the operating system while retaining everything, including installed programs, settings, and all data. Windows 11 hasn’t exactly been a major hit for Microsoft with many users opting to stick with Windows 10. However, Windows 11
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Can traditional PCs run AI features without an NPU? Read on to find that answer and more. For some time now I’ve been wondering to what extent an NPU (Neural Processing Unit) is required to run AI features, so I decided to research the topic.
Everything You Need To Know About AI & NPUs Read More »
Microsoft has started rolling out the latest Windows 11 update (24H2) in stages, which means you might not see it right away, but you will eventually. 24H2 is a new “Windows Platform” release, meaning the update will be installed using the “OS swap” method, which
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