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How to Copy a DVD onto Your Windows PC with WinXDVD Ripper

June 13, 2023 / Dave Taylor / Windows PC Help / No Comments
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I have hundreds of DVDs and would like to bring along and watch a few shows while I’m visiting my grandkids. They don’t have a DVD player, however! Can I somehow copy them onto my PC laptop before I leave? What’s a solution that doesn’t involve buying new digital copies of them all, Dave?

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How to Use Edge Built-In Spelling and Grammar Tools

June 6, 2023 / Dave Taylor / Windows PC Help / No Comments
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I write a lot of posts on social media and often find that I’ve posted something with a spelling error or even some weird grammar mistake. Is there an extension for Edge on Windows that can help me avoid these silly mistakes?

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How to Customize Folders In File Explorer’s Quick Access List

May 23, 2023 / Dave Taylor / Windows PC Help / No Comments
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Is there a way to change what folders are shown on the list that’s on the left side in Windows Explorer [now “File Explorer”]? Can I add new folders to the list and reorder them too? I’m running Win11.

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Guide to Adding Fingerprint Login to a Windows PC

May 15, 2023 / Dave Taylor / Windows PC Help / No Comments
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Got a shiny new Windows 11 PC that includes a fingerprint scanner? With a lot of modern PCs it’s easy to forget the scanner’s even included, but if it is, here’s how to get it set up as an alternative login method…

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Find and Play Minesweeper, Solitaire and more in Win11

May 9, 2023 / Dave Taylor / Windows PC Help / No Comments
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Now that I’ve updated to Windows 11 on my new laptop, I can’t seem to find Solitaire and other games that I’ve enjoyed over the years. Are they all gone or do I need an Xbox account or what? Interested in both Solitaire and Minesweeper…

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How Can I Stop “Feedback Hub” Notifications on my PC?

May 2, 2023 / Dave Taylor / Windows PC Help / 1 Comment
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I got a new Windows PC and every time I start up there are notifications from “Feedback Hub” asking me if I’d recommend the PC to my friends or not. So weird. I don’t want them. How can I shut this feedback hub thing down forever?

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Guide to Getting Started with Google One VPN

April 21, 2023 / Dave Taylor / Computer & Internet Basics, Windows PC Help / No Comments
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I saw that my company’s Google One account now includes access to a VPN managed by Google, without any additional charge. Since I’m paying for a VPN, should I switch? Is VPN by Google One easy to install and use? I’m on a Windows PC.

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How Can I Add Folder Shortcuts to my Windows Start Menu?

April 18, 2023 / Dave Taylor / Windows PC Help / 2 Comments
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I noticed a friend has a handy set of icons along the bottom of his Start Menu that are shortcuts to his commonly accessed folders. Downloads, Pictures, Movies, etc. How can I add the same to my own Win11 PC? It might make the Start Menu useful again!

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