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Microsoft Learn Get-Service cmdlet reference page showing its syntax

Services.msc: Step-by-Step Guide to Windows Services Management in 2026

September 24, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Microsoft Learn Get-Service cmdlet reference page showing its syntax

Services.msc opens the Windows Services console. Start, stop and restart services, set startup types, recovery and Log On, use PowerShell, and fix failures.

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System Information window with the Processor field highlighted in red

DYMO Drivers for Windows 11: How to Download & Install

September 24, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
System Information window with the Processor field highlighted in red

DYMO drivers for Windows 11 come with DYMO Connect for Desktop. Pick the right software for your LabelWriter, install it, add the printer and fix failed installs.

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Microsoft Download Center page for the Office Deployment Tool

Office Deployment Tool: How to Download, Install and Configure

September 24, 2026 by Philip Celasco 2 Comments
Microsoft Download Center page for the Office Deployment Tool

Office Deployment Tool guide: download ODT from Microsoft, build configuration.xml, run setup.exe /download and /configure, then update, remove and fix Office.

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Windows Startup Settings screen listing numbered boot options 1 to 9

SFC /SCANNOW: Step-by-Step Guide to Windows System File Checker Tool 2025

September 24, 2026 by Philip Celasco 5 Comments
Windows Startup Settings screen listing numbered boot options 1 to 9

Run sfc /scannow from an administrator Command Prompt to repair Windows 11 and 10 system files. DISM first, Safe Mode, CBS.log results and fixes when SFC fails.

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Device Manager context menu with Update driver highlighted for an audio device

Download and Reinstall Realtek HD Audio Manager on Windows 11

September 24, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Device Manager context menu with Update driver highlighted for an audio device

Reinstall Realtek HD Audio Manager on Windows 11: reinstall the audio driver from your PC maker or Device Manager, then get Realtek Audio Console from the Store.

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Finder File menu with Move to Trash option highlighted

How to UninstallRemove Microsoft Edge from Your Computer

September 24, 2026 by Philip Celasco 1 Comment
Finder File menu with Move to Trash option highlighted

Uninstall Microsoft Edge in Windows only in the EEA. Elsewhere, change the default browser, unpin Edge, stop startup boost, or remove it from a Mac or phone.

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Chrome Site settings JavaScript page with Sites can use JavaScript selected

How To Fix Javascript:void(0) Error Message From Web Browser

September 23, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Chrome Site settings JavaScript page with Sites can use JavaScript selected

Fix javascript:void(0) in Chrome, Edge or Safari: allow JavaScript, hard reload, clear site data, test extensions, update the browser, plus fixes for site owners.

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Microsoft's Download Windows 11 page listing installation options

How to run setup wizard on Windows 11

September 23, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Microsoft's Download Windows 11 page listing installation options

Run the setup wizard on Windows 11: open setup.exe from an ISO or USB, boot for a clean install, or use Reset this PC to see the first-run screens again.

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Microsoft Support page titled Change Default Apps in Windows

Restore Windows Photo Viewer in Windows 11/10 and set it as default

September 23, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Microsoft Support page titled Change Default Apps in Windows

Restore Windows Photo Viewer in Windows 11/10 as the default image app with Open with or Default apps, check if your PC has it, and use Photos when it does not.

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Windows Terminal Startup settings with Default profile set to PowerShell

How to use Windows Terminal in Windows 11/10: Beginners Guide

September 23, 2026 by Philip Celasco 5 Comments
Windows Terminal Startup settings with Default profile set to PowerShell

Use Windows Terminal in Windows 11/10: install it, open tabs and panes, pick profiles, run as admin, make it the default terminal and learn the key shortcuts.

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Windows 11 User Account Control prompt asking to allow Microsoft Management Console

Enable or Disable User Account Control (UAC) in Windows

September 23, 2026 by Philip Celasco 2 Comments
Windows 11 User Account Control prompt asking to allow Microsoft Management Console

Enable or disable User Account Control (UAC) in Windows 11 and 10 with the Control Panel slider, registry, CMD, PowerShell or Group Policy, and why to keep it on.

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Disk Management right-click menu highlighting Change Drive Letter and Paths

How to unhide d drive in Windows 11

September 23, 2026 by Philip Celasco 1 Comment
Disk Management right-click menu highlighting Change Drive Letter and Paths

Unhide the D drive in Windows 11 by giving it back its letter in Disk Management, then clear DiskPart hidden flags, File Explorer options and drive-hiding policies.

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