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Windows Change your PIN dialog with PIN complexity requirements listed

How to Change PIN on Windows 11 for Users

September 26, 2026 by Philip Celasco 1 Comment
Windows Change your PIN dialog with PIN complexity requirements listed

Change your PIN on Windows 11 in Settings > Accounts > Sign-in options > PIN (Windows Hello). Reset a forgotten PIN, set complexity, remove it and fix errors.

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Devices and Printers folder listing a printer, mouse and webcam

How to Open Devices and Printers in Windows 11/10

September 26, 2026 by Philip Celasco 3 Comments
Devices and Printers folder listing a printer, mouse and webcam

Open Devices and Printers in Windows 11/10 by typing control printers in Run. Also Control Panel, Settings, a desktop shortcut, and fixes when it will not open.

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Bing results page with a callout pointing to the Copilot icon

How to Enable and Use Microsoft Bing AI Search?

September 26, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Bing results page with a callout pointing to the Copilot icon

Enable Microsoft Bing AI search by opening bing.com/copilotsearch or the Copilot icon on Bing. Use it in Edge, on iPhone and Android, for images and voice search.

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Computer Management Local Users and Groups list with a user Properties dialog open

How To Add User Account In Windows 11 – Full Guide

September 26, 2026 by Philip Celasco 4 Comments
Computer Management Local Users and Groups list with a user Properties dialog open

Add a user account in Windows 11 from Settings > Accounts > Other users, or with net user and New-LocalUser. Local accounts, family, admin rights and fixes.

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Add Printer dialog with IP address or hostname option selected

How To Connect a Wireless Printer Easily to Windows 11/10 PC

September 26, 2026 by Philip Celasco 2 Comments
Add Printer dialog with IP address or hostname option selected

Connect a wireless printer to Windows 11 or 10 from Settings > Printers & scanners > Add device, then add it by IP address or Wi-Fi Direct if Windows misses it.

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Windows Update settings page showing the Check for updates button

Install, Uninstall & Reinstall Bluetooth Drivers Windows 11/10

September 26, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Windows Update settings page showing the Check for updates button

Install, uninstall and reinstall Bluetooth drivers on Windows 11/10 via Device Manager, Windows Update or your PC maker’s package, plus fixes if Bluetooth vanishes.

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Google Play Games official web page showing the Download on PC button

How to Install Google Play Games Beta on Your Windows PC to Play Android Games

September 26, 2026 by Philip Celasco 2 Comments
Google Play Games official web page showing the Download on PC button

Install Google Play Games on your Windows PC: requirements, virtualization, download, sign-in, error code fixes and uninstall. The app is no longer labelled beta.

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Windows 11 Choose an option screen with Troubleshoot and Continue tiles

How to access boot manager Windows 11

September 26, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Windows 11 Choose an option screen with Troubleshoot and Continue tiles

Access the boot manager in Windows 11 with Shift + Restart, Settings > Recovery, or shutdown /r /o. Firmware boot menus, USB media, bcdedit and fixes.

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iPad and iPhone Erase screen listing Apps and Data, Apple Account, Find My, Wallet

How to Factory Reset an iPad: A Step-by-Step Guide for All Models

September 26, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
iPad and iPhone Erase screen listing Apps and Data, Apple Account, Find My, Wallet

Factory reset an iPad from Settings, without the passcode, with a Mac or PC, or remotely with Find My. Recovery mode buttons for every model, plus Activation Lock.

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UK Extended keyboard diagram with the slash key beside right Shift

How Type Forward Slash On Keyboard PC & Laptop – Full Guide

September 26, 2026 by Philip Celasco 5 Comments
UK Extended keyboard diagram with the slash key beside right Shift

Type a forward slash on a PC or laptop keyboard with the / key beside the right Shift, the keypad divide key, or Alt + 47. Layout fixes and Mac, Chromebook, Linux.

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PowerToys Keyboard Manager page showing shortcut remaps with target apps

How to change alt+f4 function in Windows 11

September 26, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
PowerToys Keyboard Manager page showing shortcut remaps with target apps

Change the Alt+F4 function in Windows 11 with PowerToys Keyboard Manager, block it with Keyboard Filter, or unbind it in one app. Steps, checks and fixes.

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Windows 11 Settings Privacy and security Device encryption toggle switched on

What Is device encryption in Windows 11

September 26, 2026 by Philip Celasco 2 Comments
Windows 11 Settings Privacy and security Device encryption toggle switched on

Device encryption in Windows 11 is automatic BitLocker for Home and Pro PCs. See the requirements, the 24H2 changes, how to turn it on or off and find your key.

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