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May 13, 2022

Automatically Run an Elevated Task at Startup in Windows

How to automatically run an elevated task at startup and circumvent the UAC prompt, with Task Scheduler and the schtasks command.

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May 07, 2022

Windows 11 Start Menu Folders - Instant Folder Access

Learn about Windows 11 start menu folders to make your life a little easier than it was yesterday. Small steps that go a long way.

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May 05, 2022

Macrium Reflect iastorafs.sys BSOD Error - Solved

I was dealing with a Macrium Reflect iastorafs.sys BSOD error after redeploying a successfully restored image to a new laptop.

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May 02, 2022

Windows 11 Start Menu Always Show All Apps by Default

Want to make your Windows 11 start menu always show all apps? This and other customizations will make your start menu easier to use.

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Apr 28, 2022

Windows 11 Start Menu Back to Windows 10 Classic Style

Want your Windows 11 start menu back to Windows 10? This instant solution has more easy options for your start menu.

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Apr 27, 2022

Windows 11 Start Menu Pinned Icons - Easy Guide

Mastering the Windows 11 start menu pinned icons: what everybody thought you already knew about organizing your apps.

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Apr 26, 2022

Windows 11 Start Menu Survival Guide - Proven Essential Tips

The Windows 11 start menu has changed. Make sure you don't miss out on these Windows 11 secrets in this free guide.

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Apr 26, 2022

Windows 11 Start Menu Recommended Icons - Instant Remove

Remove or hide Windows 11 start menu recommended icons. Method 2 involves Explorer Patcher which allows full customization.

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Jan 25, 2022

Norton Crypto Mining - What You Need to Know

With Norton crypto mining as part of a Norton 360 subscription come a bunch of questions. Is it any good, how to disable? I attempt to answer them here.

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Dec 15, 2021

Password Monitor Securely Checks Your Saved Passwords - Microsoft Edge

Microsoft Edge says that password monitor securely checks your saved passwords. Here's what you need to know and how to double-check for security.

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Nov 19, 2021

This PC Doesn’t Currently Meet The System Requirements For Windows 11

Solved: this PC doesn’t currently meet all the system requirements for Windows 11. With this registry modification you WILL be able to run Windows 11.

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Oct 14, 2021

How to Create a Windows 11 Sleep Mode Shortcut? (Not Hibernate)

Learn how to create a Windows 11 sleep mode shortcut easily so you can invoke sleep mode directly (bonus: sleep mode keyboard shortcut).

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Oct 11, 2021

How to Remove Chat From The Windows 11 Taskbar Easily

Learn how to remove chat from the Windows 11 taskbar if you don't use the chat function anyway. Tidy up your Windows 11 taskbar.

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Oct 05, 2021

Will LastPass Work With Microsoft Edge - LastPass Extension

How will LastPass work with Microsoft Edge? With this mini-tutorial you'll have your central password vault and master password ready in 5 minutes.

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Oct 02, 2021

How to Backup Your Computer to an External Hard Drive - Full Guide

In this guide I show you how to backup your computer to an external hard drive like a pro. This will work to backup your laptop or Surface Pro as well.

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