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Have you ever had to reinstall Windows from scratch after replacing a bad hard drive, being hit with a severe malware attack or some other digital disaster?
If so, you probably remember having to type in your Windows Product Key so Microsoft could reactivate your Windows installation.
I have always considered having to re-enter the Product Key to reactivate a machine’s Windows installation to be an irritating waste of time. [Read more…]
Question from Ellen: A couple of years ago I started using a Windows PC for the first time because my iMac died and I couldn’t afford a new one.
When I bought my new laptop the salesman told me that Windows 10 does a horrible job at keeping the system optimized and running smoothly.
He said I needed to buy a program called System Mechanic and use it to clean Windows up every few months. [Read more…]
Did you know that even if your computer has a Blu-ray drive, you still won’t be able to play Blu-ray movies on Windows 10?
The reason for this is that Blu-ray discs are protected by certain region codes to prevent unauthorized copying, distribution, and video playback. This requires specific decoding technology that a professional Blu-ray player provides.
Therefore, this post has come up with 3 ways that can help you play Blu-ray movies on Windows 10. Choose one that works best for you, and begin your cinematic journey! [Read more…]
Question from Kyle: I used the Clipboard History for a while with no problems whatsoever, but the last round of Windows Updates broke it.
Now when I press the Windows+V key nothing happens. The box with the stored Clipboard items doesn’t even pop up.
How can I fix this? [Read more…]
Question from Nell: Starting with Windows 10 I’ve been seeing recommendations for new apps almost every time I open the Start Menu, and I’m also seeing them in Windows 11.
Is there something I can do to stop these suggestions from being shown? They’re really annoying!
Thanks in advance for your help. [Read more…]