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I’m tired of "Microslop": The 4 settings I change to make Windows usable again

From buggy updates to aggressive power saving, Windows can feel like an obstacle course. Here are 4 specific settings that ...
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I Can't Use a New Windows Computer Until I Change These 9 Settings

Getting a new Windows computer is undeniably exciting. However, before I truly dive in and start exploring, there are a few key settings I always adjust to optimize performance, enhance privacy, and ...
PC World

6 Windows settings I change to make my PC less vulnerable to hackers

A decent antivirus program and VPN are a great first line of defense against hackers. But if you haven’t tweaked certain Windows settings, you could still be leaving back doors open for malicious ...
Houston Chronicle

The Purpose of the "My Computer" Folder in Windows XP

The My Computer folder can be accessed in three different places on the computer and does exactly the same thing in all three places. You can find the My Computer folder on the computer's desktop, on ...
PC Magazine

My Windows PC Kept Randomly Waking Up From Sleep Mode. Here's How I Fixed it

My Windows PC Kept Randomly Waking Up From Sleep Mode. Here's How I Fixed it If your computer keeps waking up from sleep mode, there may be a few settings you can tweak to fix the problem. Here's how ...