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10 extensions that turbocharge Windows Explorer
Explorer is by no means a perfect program. However, there are developers in the freeware and open source scene who are constantly introducing practical add-ons and additional functions for the file manager.
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Brave browser: Do not save visited websites
The Internet browser Brave now offers a "Request Off the Record (OTR)" feature that hides your surfing from other users on your PC.
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How to edit PDF files without any hassle
Need to make notes in a PDF, or perhaps correct a few typos or reorganize the pages? Here are the tools and tips you need.
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Use Microsoft Office apps in your browser for free
You don't have to buy Word, Excel, and company or pay for a subscription. The Office programs are also available as free online versions that run directly in the web browser and are completely sufficient for most tasks.
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Mastering PDFs: How to create, convert, and search
PDFs are very handy, but they have some quirks. Here's how to become an expert at handling them.
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How to turn off Microsoft Word's text predictions
Hate Microsoft Word's predictive text? Here's how to turn it off.
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PC live images: Play games, repair issues, or try Linux – risk-free
If you want to try out something new on your computer, a live system is just the thing: Use one to start a Linux computer or a console game or turn your PC into a Chromebook.
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7 must-know Steam tips to level up your PC gaming experience
Millions of people regularly use the Steam gaming platform. But there are some features that you probably don't know about yet.
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How to use your browser as a password manager
The password managers of the major browsers were long regarded as narrow-gauge solutions for people who did not want to install separate tools. However, the current versions are catching up with the specialized programs.
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21 Chrome tips to make browsing smoother and faster
Do you think Google Chrome consumes too much battery and works too slowly? Here are tips to make your browser faster and better.
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10 must-know PC security tips that keep you safe online
Criminals are always finding new ways to steal confidential info and smuggle in malware. These tips can help keep you safe.
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Microsoft OneDrive: How to edit images directly in the cloud
You can access your photos stored Microsoft's OneDrive via Windows Explorer. In addition to being able to view, share, and delete images, you can also edit them directly.
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Your email account was hacked. What now?
Hackers hijack mail accounts to send spam unnoticed under someone else's name. But the intruders leave traces, and there are also ways to get rid of them again.
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What is a zero day exploit? The most dangerous security attacks, explained
Zero-day gaps are software vulnerabilities for which no patch is yet available, although there is no time to lose. Nevertheless, you are not completely without protection.
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How to install Ubuntu Linux the right way
Ubuntu 23.10 has been available for a few days. We show you how to install this Linux distribution on your PC and set it up according to your wishes.
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Don't be fooled: Comcast's ‘10G’ doesn't mean what you think it does
Comcast says Xfinity offers 10G home internet, but the term "10G" is hazy and potentially misleading—especially because it has no relation to 5G for cell phones.
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Don't click Google ads for software downloads. They're dangerous
Malvertising never goes away—it just changes tactics.
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22 awesome open source programs that do everything you need
Open source software is available free of charge on the internet. There are solutions for almost every field of application with which you can work comfortably.
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X (aka Twitter) used to be great for customer service. Here's where to go now
You once could use X to reach all kinds of companies for help. Lately I’ve been making more use of a different social media site instead.
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