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How to Factory Reset a Windows 11 PC
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Windows is notorious for problems and sometimes the only way to fix them is by resetting Windows. There are a few ways to reset your Windows PC and the right way depends on whether your PC is currently in a functional state or won't boot at all. You can reset from Settings, Recovery, or using a Windows installation media.
How to Enable or Disable Microsoft Defender in Windows 11
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Windows Security is good to have and we don't recommend disabling it if everything on your PC works well. But sometimes Windows users aren't left with any choice but to eliminate programs that take up system resources and make their PC painfully slow. Windows Defender on Windows 11 can be disabled using three ways — Using Group Policy, Windows 11 Settings, and Registry.
Windows 11 Home vs Pro: Which One is Right for You?
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There are quite a few differences between Windows 11 Home and Pro, starting with features such as Hyper-V, Kiosk Mode, Windows Sandbox, CPU core and RAM limit, Remote Desktop Connection, and more which are unavailable on Home. This makes Windows 11 Pro suitable for enterprises. Some of these features can be enabled in Windows 11 Home through workarounds, therefore the decision to choose between the two depends on whether you need Hyper-V, BitLocker, Remote Desktop, and more RAM, CPU resources.
How to Install Google Play Store on Windows 11
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Microsoft's Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) was launched a long time ago, and while it's a great addition to Windows 11, one of its major flaws is the lack of Google Play Store and Services. However, there are a couple of tools that allow you to install Google Play Store and Services on Windows 11. You can either download a pre-built WSA image with the Play Store included, or patch the WSA image with Play Store locally on your PC.
10 Best Burner Phone Number Apps (Free and Paid)
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Burner phone or secondary number can help you sign up for various services without jeopardizing your privacy. They can come in handy in creating Craigslist, dating, or other profiles in which you want your personal number to be private. Some of the best burner phone apps are Burner, Google Voice, MightyCall, and Grasshopper.
How to Take Screenshots on Windows 11 (6 Ways)
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Windows 11 comes with a built-in screenshot tool called Snipping Tool, but it might be too barebones for some users. There are a lot of third-party screenshot tools for Windows 11 and almost all of them are very feature-rich and completely free to use. Some of them are ShareX, Greenshot, and Flameshot.
10 Best Free Email Providers Online
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There are many good free email providers out in the wild that you could use as your main email service or as a backup. Some of them include Yahoo Mail, Zoho Mail, Tuta, Outlook, and Proton. Yahoo offers lots of storage, while Zoho and Outlook are made for businesses. Tuta and Proton Mail offer the best security for individuals.
12 Best Free GeoGuessr Alternatives in 2025
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Geoguessr started off as a free tool but has become more and more inclined to a pay-to-play mechanic, offering only 5 minutes of free gameplay every 15 minutes. Hence, we have listed some of the best free alternatives to GeoGuessr. Some of them are completely free like Geohub and City Guesser, with the latter also bringing a video-based gameplay to the table.
10 Best WhatsApp Alternatives You Must Try in 2025
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WhatsApp can be too overwhelming nowadays which is many are looking to switch from the platform. If you are in the market for WhatsApp alternatives, you can try out apps like Telegram, Viber, Line and even social media apps like Discord and Snapchat. Privacy oriented users go opt for Signal or Session as their primary messaging apps.
How to Disable Windows Defender Antivirus on Windows 10
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There are two ways to go about disabling Windows Defender / Windows Security on Windows 10 — Using Registry Hacks or Editing the Group Policy. There are other methods too but the aforementioned methods work best in completely disabling Windows Defender on Windows 10.
How to Turn On Developer Mode on ChromeOS
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Enabling Developer Mode on ChromeOS is pretty easy but it also has its shortcomings. The reason why you may want to enable Developer Mode on a Chromebook is to interact deeply with Crosh, install Android APKs, and for some serious app development. Developer Mode on ChromeOS can be enabled using the esc + Refresh keys and pressing the power button to boot into Recovery and following the on-screen instructions.
50 Chromebook Shortcuts: Use ChromeOS Like a Pro
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Chromebooks are considered fast machines but there's always room to speed up things, and that's where Chromebook shortcuts come in. There are all sorts of Chromebook shortcuts, including essential, browser, text editing, and system shortcuts. We've categorized each of them in this guide.
How to Mirror Your Android Display to PC
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Scrcpy is a free and open-source tool that can help mirror your Android screen to PC, among other things. The tool can be used on Windows, Mac, and Linux, and can mirror your Android display both wired and wirelessly.
5 Ways to Take a Screenshot on Windows
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The popular way to take a screenshot on Windows is by using keyboard shortcuts. You can simply press the Windows + Print Screen shortcut to capture a screenshot. Besides that, you can use built-in apps like Snipping Tool, and third-party tools like ShareX for more advanced features.
10 Best Android Launchers You Must Check Out in 2025
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Android launchers come in lots of shapes and sizes to suit everyone's palette. From vertical launchers like Niagara to the old and trusted Nova launcher and a few new youth in the block, you'd be hard-pressed to find a list as comprehensive as this one anywhere else. Some of the best Android launchers are Smart Launcher 6, Niagara Launcher, Hyperion Launcher, and Nova Launcher, among others.
How to Stop Windows 10 Updates from Installing Automatically
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Windows updates could be a pain but there are lots of ways to disable them or halt them temporarily. Some of these methods include using the Group Policy Editor, Windows Services, and the Registry Editor. You can also set your network as a metered connection to fool Windows into believing you have limited internet resources.