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Philip Celasco
Philip is a Texas-based technology writer and IT administrator at Techdows.com with more than 10 years of experience creating practical content for everyday users and professionals.
He specializes in web browsers, particularly Chromium-based platforms such as Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Brave, and Opera. Through his work as an IT administrator, Philip has hands-on experience managing devices, configuring browser policies, troubleshooting software and network issues, and helping people resolve problems that affect productivity and security.
His articles are based on practical testing and real-world technical experience. He covers browser settings, extensions, performance problems, privacy controls, security features, and Windows troubleshooting.
Outside work, Philip enjoys the quieter side of life in Texas and stepping away from the screen when he can. He has two kids, two cats and loves to play golf with his mother during the weekends.
Set or change default programs in Windows 11/10 by file type, link type or app, from Settings or Open with. Covers reset, work PCs and defaults that revert.
GitHub download for PC and Mac: get GitHub Desktop free from desktop.github.com. Covers the 293 MB Windows installer, Arm64 and MSI builds, macOS and setup.
Git download links for Windows 11, 10 and ARM64 from the official Git for Windows release, plus the Mac install command, portable Git and winget steps.
Access the Microsoft 365 admin center at admin.microsoft.com with an admin work account. Sign-in steps, the Teams and Entra portals, roles and access-denied fixes.
TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot protect keys and the startup chain on Windows. Check both with tpm.msc, msinfo32 and Device security, then turn them on in UEFI.
Genshin Impact download for Windows 11 and 10: free from the Epic Games Store or Google Play Games, with PC requirements, Mac options and install fixes.
The power button on Windows 11 is in the Start menu: select Start, then Power. Find it on the sign-in screen, Ctrl+Alt+Del, Win+X, Alt+F4 and the PC itself.
Final Cut Pro download for Mac and iPad from Apple’s App Store: buy it once for $299.99 or start a free month with Apple Creator Studio. Setup steps inside.
Access your USPS LiteBlue account at liteblue.usps.gov with your Employee ID and SSP password. Password and MFA resets, PostalEASE, ePayroll and phishing tips.
Reset Open with settings in Windows 10 by reassigning each file type in Open with or Settings > Default apps. Windows 11 differences, checks and fixes included.
Turn Windows Firewall on or off in Windows 11 and 10 with Windows Security, Control Panel, netsh, PowerShell or Group Policy, and why leaving it off is risky.