🛒HOSTS File, Explained: The Location and How to Use It to Block Unwanted Websites
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You might have heard of a computer’s hosts file. If not, you didn’t miss much. Literally, that’s a file named …
How-Tos
How-tos are detailed posts explaining the way stuff works and how to get things done.
Windows 11 on an Intel-based Mac: Latest 24H2 ISO Downloads and Installation/Upgrade Guide
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This post will help you install Windows 11 on an Intel-based Mac. It’s worth noting that if you have a …
Windows 11 Upgrade on Unsupported Devices: Free 24H2 23H2 22H2 22H1 ISO Downloads to 100% Bypass TPM 2.0 or Unqualified CPUs
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This post will help you upgrade any Windows 10 computer, including those that don’t meet the hardware requirements—without TPM 2.0, …
Windows 11 Upgrade and Installation Errors: The Cryptic Messages and How to Overcome Them
7 Min Read
Since the original version of Windows 11 (21H2) first became available in late 2021, and especially since my post on …
Wi-Fi, Online Media, Misinformation, and How to Stay Safe: It’s on You!
16 Min Read
I often get questions concerning online safety. They can be broad, along the lines of “how to protect my computer …
Ransomware Explained, Prevention, and Contingency: Simple Ways to Stay Safe
12 Min Read
For almost a decade—and counting—ransomware has been a massive security headache for individuals and businesses alike. More than just some …
Microsoft Account is a Raw Deal: How to 100% Avoid It on a Windows Computer
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This post will help you deal with that dreadful practice of Microsoft where it forces you to use an online …
Tips on Travel Light: How to Turn Your Laptop into a Travel Router or Wi-Fi Hotspot
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Lately, I’ve gotten many messages asking for a recommendation on “travel routers.” Summer is here, and folks want to stay …
Windows Backup: Do That Today with These Free Apps
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Backing up data is essential, but many of us often don’t do that until it’s too late. This post aims …
Essential Windows 11 Tricks and Keyboard Shortcuts that Make Life Easier
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You’ll find in this post the Windows 11 tricks and keyboard shortcuts that help you handle a computer much more …
