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How to Run a Microsoft Windows Security & Safety Review

September 28, 2023 / Dave Taylor / Spam, Scams & Security, Windows PC Help / No Comments
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Did you know that Microsoft has a tool that helps you ensure you have your Windows and online account locked down and as secure as possible? It’s the “Safety Review” and it’s just a few clicks away…

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How to Change Taskbar Color in Windows 11 [Updated for 2023]

September 26, 2023 / Dave Taylor / Windows PC Help / No Comments
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It used to be that you went to Appearance > Colors and picked the highlight color for both your text and the Windows taskbar. No more, however. Nowadays, it’s a bit more convoluted…

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How Can I Check for Firefox Updates on a Windows PC?

September 19, 2023 / Dave Taylor / Windows PC Help / 2 Comments
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Web browsers seem to constantly be hit by malware and security exploits, so I know all about needing to keep mine updated. But how do I force update Firefox on my PC?

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How to Wipe, Reinitialize, and Reset a Windows PC

September 16, 2023 / Dave Taylor / Windows PC Help / No Comments
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I want to sell my older Windows laptop but am afraid I won’t remember to log out of everything and delete every single program I’ve downloaded and licensed. How can I do a wipe and reset so it’s identical to a brand new computer?

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How to Connect to Xfinitywifi Internet from Windows 10

September 8, 2023 / Dave Taylor / Windows PC Help / No Comments
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Dave, I’m on Windows 10 and am wondering if I can still use Xfinitywifi to connect to the Internet? If so, can you show me the steps required? Thanks.

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Getting Started with WordPad Replacement LibreOffice Writer

September 5, 2023 / Dave Taylor / Windows PC Help / No Comments
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As of late summer 2023, Microsoft has announced that it’s phasing WordPad out and that the program will soon vanish from your Windows 11 PC! Not to worry, a great – free – alternative is LibreOffice Writer. Here’s how to switch.

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An Introduction to the New Microsoft Windows Copilot AI Sidebar

August 29, 2023 / Dave Taylor / Windows PC Help / No Comments
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Update to the very latest version of Windows 11 and you’ll find something surprising: A new sidebar on the Desktop called “Copilot”. It’s Bing AI neatly integrated into your Windows experience and it’s pretty cool. Here’s how to get started with Copilot for Windows…

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Microsoft Edge Won’t Let Me Download Office Files?

August 22, 2023 / Dave Taylor / Outlook & Office 365 Help, Windows PC Help / No Comments
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Every time I click on a link that’s a file type that would be part of Microsoft Office (.docx, .xls, .ppt), Edge opens up that file in the browser, rather than letting me download the file. Super annoying! How can I just download files when I click on them? I’m running Edge in Win11.

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