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How to fix missing taskbar and Start menu in Windows 11
Windows 11 updates sometimes cause the Start menu and taskbar to disappear – here are two ways to get them back
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How to automate tasks in Windows
Windows uses the Task Scheduler tool for regular maintenance tasks, but you can also use it to open apps or run commands on schedule
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How to make Windows 11 easier to use on tablets
Windows 10’s tablet mode hasn’t made its way into Windows 11, but the new OS is better suited for touch if you make use of these settings and features
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How to find your Microsoft Office product key
A product key is often required to install older versions of Office, but all hope is not lost if you can't find it.
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6 ways to fix a laptop that won't turn on
Here's what to try if you can't get your PC or laptop to boot up
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How to remove login password in Windows
Even if you don't have the luxury of fingerprint or face unlock, typing your password each time might not be necessary
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How to fix 'Application Unable to Start Correctly' error (0xc000007b)
Here are seven quick fixes to solve 'The application was unable to start correctly' errors in Windows
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How to transfer photos from PC to iPhone
Copying photos between a computer and an iPhone is easy when you know how
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How to downgrade from Windows 11 to Windows 10
Whether it's been a few days or a few months, there are ways to go back to Windows 10 after you've installed Windows 11
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I forgot my Windows password. How do I log in?
If you can't remember your Windows password and can't log in, here's what to do.
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How to install the Windows 11 2022 Update now
Windows 11's major update for 2022 has only just begun rolling out, but anyone with a compatible device can download a version of it now
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How to use Windows 11's screen reader
Narrator is the name given to Windows 11’s screen reader feature, which makes it possible to use the OS if you have a visual impairment
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How to get the Google Play Store on Windows 11
Android apps on Windows 11 are officially limited to the Amazon Appstore, but a workaround gets you access to everything from the Play Store too
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How to set up Windows 11 without a Microsoft account
A Microsoft account might seem like a requirement to use Windows 11 Home, but there are two key ways to use a local one instead
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How to disable ads on Windows 11
Microsoft includes lots of subtle advertising in Windows 11, which can prove frustrating. Here are eight ways to reduce the amount you see
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How to reinstall Windows 11 updates
Some Windows 11 updates can lead to issues, but Microsoft makes it easy to uninstall, reinstall or even block specific ones – here's how
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How to send large files in Windows 10 and 11
Email providers place strict limits on the size of files you can attach, but simple workarounds are available in recent versions of Windows
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