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Microsoft Forms quiz title and description fields for a new quiz

How to Create a Quiz in Microsoft Forms

September 26, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Microsoft Forms quiz title and description fields for a new quiz

Create a quiz in Microsoft Forms: select New Quiz, add questions, tick the correct answers, set points and feedback, then share the link and grade the results.

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YouTube Studio Channel analytics overview with Realtime subscriber panel

How to See Your Subscriptions List on YouTube – Quick and Easy Guide!

September 26, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
YouTube Studio Channel analytics overview with Realtime subscriber panel

See your YouTube subscriptions list: click Subscriptions in the Guide on a computer, or tap Subscriptions then All in the app. Plus privacy, limits and fixes.

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Google sign-in page for the Takeout export tool

How to Use Google Takeout

September 26, 2026 by Philip Celasco 3 Comments
Google sign-in page for the Takeout export tool

How to use Google Takeout: pick products at takeout.google.com, set delivery, file type and size, then download the archive before it expires in about 7 days.

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Windows Security Virus & threat protection page with Scan options link

How to run Microsoft Defender full virus scan on Windows 11

September 26, 2026 by Philip Celasco 5 Comments
Windows Security Virus & threat protection page with Scan options link

Run a Microsoft Defender full scan on Windows 11 from Windows Security, PowerShell or MpCmdRun, then read the results, schedule it and fix scans that stop.

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Windows blue screen showing Stop code CLOCK_WATCHDOG_TIMEOUT at 0 percent

How to Fix Clock Watchdog Timeout Error On Windows 11/10

September 26, 2026 by Philip Celasco 1 Comment
Windows blue screen showing Stop code CLOCK_WATCHDOG_TIMEOUT at 0 percent

Fix CLOCK_WATCHDOG_TIMEOUT (stop code 0x101) on Windows 11 and 10: remove overclocks, update BIOS and drivers, test RAM, run DISM and SFC, and stop the crash.

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Windows RE Advanced options screen showing the Uninstall Updates tile

How to Uninstall Problematic Windows Updates Easily in Windows 11/10

September 26, 2026 by Philip Celasco 2 Comments
Windows RE Advanced options screen showing the Uninstall Updates tile

Uninstall problematic Windows updates from Settings > Windows Update > Update history > Uninstall updates, with wusa in Command Prompt, or from Windows RE.

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Word document with Grammarly AI rewrite suggestion and Accept button

Installing and Using the Grammarly Add-in for Microsoft Office

September 26, 2026 by Philip Celasco 1 Comment
Word document with Grammarly AI rewrite suggestion and Accept button

Install Grammarly for Microsoft Office the current way: Grammarly for Windows or Mac. Setup, use in Word and Outlook, fixes, and how to uninstall the old add-in.

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Windows 11 Accessibility Contrast themes page with four theme previews

How to enable or disable High Contrast Mode in Windows 11/10

September 26, 2026 by Philip Celasco 1 Comment
Windows 11 Accessibility Contrast themes page with four theme previews

Enable or disable High Contrast Mode in Windows 11/10 with Left Alt + Left Shift + Print Screen or Settings. Customize contrast themes and fix a stuck screen.

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Apple Genius Bar counter with staff helping several customers

How To Make A Genius Bar Appointment At An Apple Store

September 26, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Apple Genius Bar counter with staff helping several customers

Make a Genius Bar appointment from your Apple Store’s page, Get Support or the Apple Support app. What to bring, how to back up, and how to change or cancel.

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Reflective underside of a DVD disc showing its rainbow data layer

Optical Drives: Basics, Types, And Modern-Day Uses Explained

September 26, 2026 by Philip Celasco 2 Comments
Reflective underside of a DVD disc showing its rainbow data layer

Optical drives read and write CDs, DVDs and Blu-ray discs with a laser. See the drive types, disc capacities, how they work, and what they are still good for.

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Crunchyroll TV activation screen with six empty code entry boxes

How to Activate Crunchyroll on Any Device

September 26, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Crunchyroll TV activation screen with six empty code entry boxes

Activate Crunchyroll on a TV or console: choose Login with Activation Code, then enter the 6-character code at crunchyroll.com/activate. Fixes included.

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NVIDIA chart showing VSync frame rate stutter between 60 and 30 fps

How to turn on vsync Windows 11

September 26, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
NVIDIA chart showing VSync frame rate stutter between 60 and 30 fps

Turn on VSync in Windows 11 from a game’s graphics menu or NVIDIA Control Panel’s Vertical sync setting. Plus G-SYNC, variable refresh rate and fixes.

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