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Set up a Transparent Taskbar

Whether you’re using Windows 10 or the newer Windows 11, achieving a transparent taskbar is straightforward.Let’s explore the steps for both operating systems: For Windows 10 you use the TranslucentTB app.1. Open the Microsoft Store and navigate to the TranslucentTB app.2. Click the Get button to download and install the app.3. Once installed, click the […]

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How to Find Your Windows PC’s Motherboard Model

Knowing your PC’s motherboard model is essential for various reasons, whether you’re upgrading hardware or troubleshooting compatibility issues. In this short guide, we’ll explore three straightforward methods to discover your motherboard details on Windows 11. 1. Checking System InformationPress the Windows key + R to open the Run dialogType “msinfo32” and click OK to open […]

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Copilot and what it can do for you

ChatGPT has prompted a lot of companies to try to get in on the AI act. One of these is Microsoft, which has its AI-infused chatbot known as Copilot (previously Bing Chat). The basic version of Copilot is free. But for just $20 (about £16) a month, Copilot Pro offers a few additional perks, the […]

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Windows 10 BitLocker

On most of the devices that are designed for Windows 10, device encryption is automatically enabled. Windows Setup automatically creates the necessary partitions and initializes encryption on the operating system drive with a clear key. To complete the encryption process, you must perform the following step. Sign in using a Microsoft account that has administrator […]

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The Windows 7 BOOTMGR is missing problem

The "BOOTMGR is missing" error shows its ugly head shortly after your computer is turned on, just after the Power On Self Test (POST) is complete. At this point in the boot process, Windows has only just started to load. So what are the causes of the BOOTMGR Error? The most common reasons for BOOTMGR […]

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Turn off Windows 10's search indexing

Windows 10 indexes your hard disk in the background so it can search your PC more quickly. But slower PC's that use indexing will often see a slow down in their performance and by turning indexing off can give a useful speed boost. Even if you have a fast SSD drive turning off indexing can […]

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Shut Off Windows Tips and Tricks

When you start up your brand new Windows PC you will notice that Windows keeps an eye on what you are doing and offers suitable tips and tricks depending on what task you are doing. These tips can be an annoyance and may even affect the performance of your PC. To turn these off type […]

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Can you switch off Windows 10 Update?

Can Windows Update be completely turned off. Unfortunately the answer is no. Microsoft now has already changed the way updates are delivered in Windows 10 and the result is that they are now downloaded automatically, whether you want them or not. You can, at least, delay the Windows restart that might be needed to a […]

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Clean your PC with Windows own tools

If your disk is bloated with files you don't need, you may find your PC is gradually slowing down. So cleaning out all this junk could give you a performance boost. Windows 10 has a built in tool called Storage Sense which can help your PC stay in good shape performance wise. To use this […]

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Secure data deletion and erasure

Today, organisations need to manage many different types of devices, including hard drives, SSDs, servers, tape backups, mobile devices, memory cards, and virtual environments. It’s now more important than ever to manage every bit of data securely and comply with regulations, especially at the end of the data life cycle. When data erasure operations are […]

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