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Task Manager Details tab listing many msedgewebview2.exe processes with memory use

How to Fix the Microsoft Edge WebView2 Process Consuming Your Windows Memory

September 22, 2026 by Philip Celasco 1 Comment
Task Manager Details tab listing many msedgewebview2.exe processes with memory use

Microsoft Edge WebView2 using too much memory? Find the app behind msedgewebview2.exe in Task Manager, then restart, update or reset that app instead of the runtime.

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File Explorer View menu with File name extensions option highlighted

How to Create and Run a Batch File in Windows 10 and 11

September 22, 2026 by Philip Celasco 4 Comments
File Explorer View menu with File name extensions option highlighted

Create a batch file in Notepad, save it as .bat and run it on Windows 10 or 11. Includes run as admin, schtasks scheduling, examples and fixes.

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Plex Server Setup wizard naming the server with remote access ticked

How to Setup Plex Media Server – Step by Step Guide

September 22, 2026 by Philip Celasco 1 Comment
Plex Server Setup wizard naming the server with remote access ticked

Set up Plex Media Server step by step: install it, claim it in Plex Web App, add movie and TV libraries, turn on remote access and share it with family.

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Group Policy Editor showing Microsoft Edge policies under Administrative Templates

How To Get New Tabs In Edge To Open With A Page Of My Choice

September 22, 2026 by Philip Celasco 2 Comments
Group Policy Editor showing Microsoft Edge policies under Administrative Templates

Make new tabs in Edge open a page of your choice: what the NewTabPageLocation policy does, the startup page and Home button routes, blank tabs, Google and fixes.

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Windows 11 About page showing the device name and PC model highlighted

How to Find Your Computer Name and Location on Windows 11/10(2026 Guide)

September 22, 2026 by Philip Celasco 2 Comments
Windows 11 About page showing the device name and PC model highlighted

Find your computer name on Windows 11 or 10 in Settings > System > About, or type hostname in Command Prompt. Plus domain, workgroup, location and renaming.

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Windows 10 Quick access page listing frequent folders and recent files

How to enable or disable Quick Access in File Explorer of Windows 11/10

September 22, 2026 by Philip Celasco 6 Comments
Windows 10 Quick access page listing frequent folders and recent files

Disable Quick Access in File Explorer by setting it to open to This PC and turning off recent files. Steps for Windows 11 and 10, plus how to turn it back on.

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Get Help app chat offering to connect you with a support person

How to Run Windows Update Troubleshooter on Windows 11

September 22, 2026 by Philip Celasco 4 Comments
Get Help app chat offering to connect you with a support person

Run the Windows Update troubleshooter on Windows 11 from Settings > System > Troubleshoot > Other troubleshooters, or Get Help. Plus component reset and error fixes.

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Windows network adapter properties showing Status as Operational

Fix: Remote Desktop Not Working in Windows 10/11

September 22, 2026 by Philip Celasco 2 Comments
Windows network adapter properties showing Status as Operational

Remote Desktop not working in Windows 10/11? Check the edition, turn it on, allow it through the firewall, test port 3389, start its services and fix common errors.

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ASUS UEFI Advanced menu with PTT dropdown set to Enable

How to Find and Install TPM 2.0 Module on Windows PC

September 22, 2026 by Philip Celasco 3 Comments
ASUS UEFI Advanced menu with PTT dropdown set to Enable

Find a TPM 2.0 module on a Windows PC with tpm.msc or Get-Tpm, turn on Intel PTT or AMD fTPM in UEFI, and fit a discrete module only when your board needs one.

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Windows 10 Sign-in options page with the Dynamic lock checkbox

How To Lock Your Windows 10 & 11 Computer Screen [Different Ways]

September 22, 2026 by Philip Celasco 1 Comment
Windows 10 Sign-in options page with the Dynamic lock checkbox

Lock your Windows 10 or 11 screen with Windows key + L, Ctrl + Alt + Del, the Start menu, Dynamic lock, a shortcut, or auto-lock after sleep. Fixes included.

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Windows Security Protection history page with All recent items filter

How To Fix Missing MSVCP140.dll File (Windows 10/11)

September 22, 2026 by Philip Celasco 1 Comment
Windows Security Protection history page with All recent items filter

Fix a missing MSVCP140.dll on Windows 11 and 10 by installing Microsoft’s Visual C++ Redistributable (x64 and x86), repairing it, or reinstalling the app.

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Task Manager Processes list showing Accessibility On-Screen Keyboard app running

How to Enable On-Screen Keyboard in Windows

September 22, 2026 by Philip Celasco 3 Comments
Task Manager Processes list showing Accessibility On-Screen Keyboard app running

Enable the On-Screen Keyboard in Windows 11 or 10 with Win + Ctrl + O, from Accessibility settings, at the sign-in screen, or use the touch keyboard instead.

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