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Repair and Reset Store Apps in Windows

Sometimes Store apps in Windows can malfunction, become corrupt, and in some cases simply not allow you to perform a function you want to such as removing or changing an important setting. It’s easy in Windows though to repair or even completely reset an app…

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Fix Problems on Surface PCs with the Diagnostic Toolkit

If you own a Microsoft PC such as a Surface Pro, or Surface Book, you might now know of a useful diagnostic tool that can help keep your PC running smoothly. Microsoft’s Surface Diagnostic Toolkit can be downloaded as a win32 desktop app, or from…

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What is Windows 10 S and Why You Might Want it

Windows 10 S is a special mode in which the Windows 10 operating system runs that can make your PC more secure and stable to use, but what is it and why might you want it? Essentially Windows 10 S is the equivalent of Google…

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Arrange Windows on Your PC with Snap

If you have a lot of windows open on your desktop at any one time, it can sometimes be difficult to manage them, especially if you need to compare two documents, or move files from one window to another. In Windows 10 though you can…

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Run Apps Blocked by Windows SmartScreen

If you download a program or app from the Internet you need to certain that it’s safe to use, and isn’t malware or has been modified to carry a malware payload. This is why downloading software from Torrent websites is always a bad idea, as malware…

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Manage Start-up Apps in Windows

Having a lot of apps running in the background on your PC can really slow things down, and sometimes even cause a PC to grind to a halt. It’s not helped when software also installs additional apps, such as updaters and helper utilities (answers on…

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Always Open Files and Documents with the Right App

It can be very frustrating when you’re trying to work on a document, or use any type of file, and it opens in the wrong program or app. There are several ways though to quickly and easily make sure files and documents open in the…

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Desktop Apps vs Microsoft Store Apps: Which is Best?

As computer users we’re used to installing programs and apps in one of two ways. Either you’re the kind of person who downloads a desktop application (also known as program, software, or win32 app) and runs the Setup.exe installer, or you’re the sort of person…

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Manage Live Tiles in the Start Menu

Windows 10’s Live Tiles in the Start Menu can be a very quick and easy way to see information from an app without having to open it. For example, you can see incoming emails, messages, or news headlines at a glance. Sometimes you want to…

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