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Windows 11 File Explorer right-click menu showing Pin to Quick access

Where is the Temp Folder in Windows 11 and How to Access it

September 21, 2026 by Philip Celasco 2 Comments
Windows 11 File Explorer right-click menu showing Pin to Quick access

The Windows 11 Temp folder is at C:\Users\\AppData\Local\Temp. Open it with %TEMP% in Run, find the system Temp folder and clear temp files safely.

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Dell warranty renewal screen comparing Basic, Premium Support and Premium Support Plus plans

How to Check Dell Warranty Status: Complete Guide for 2026

September 21, 2026 by Philip Celasco 2 Comments
Dell warranty renewal screen comparing Basic, Premium Support and Premium Support Plus plans

Check Dell warranty status by entering your Service Tag on Dell’s Support Services & Warranty page. Find the tag, read coverage, fix wrong dates and extend it.

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Excel chart with Chart Elements, Styles, and Filters buttons highlighted

How to Hide Chart Data in Excel – 6 Steps

September 21, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Excel chart with Chart Elements, Styles, and Filters buttons highlighted

Hide chart data in Excel with Chart Filters: select the chart, clear the series or categories on the Values tab, and select Apply. Plus hidden rows and fixes.

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Bing Settings page showing Strict, Moderate and Off SafeSearch options

Advanced Bing Search Operators and Filters

September 21, 2026 by Philip Celasco 2 Comments
Bing Settings page showing Strict, Moderate and Off SafeSearch options

Advanced Bing search operators and filters: every symbol and keyword Microsoft documents, how precedence works, SafeSearch, image filters and Visual Search.

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Windows Update Troubleshooter support page with Windows 11 and 10 tabs

How to Run Any Troubleshooter on Windows 10 and 11

September 21, 2026 by Philip Celasco 1 Comment
Windows Update Troubleshooter support page with Windows 11 and 10 tabs

Run any troubleshooter on Windows 11 from Settings > System > Troubleshoot > Other troubleshooters, or Windows 10 from Update & Security. Get Help and MSDT covered.

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Control Panel All Items view with Power Options icon highlighted

How to Manage Power Management Settings in Windows 11/10 [Guide]

September 20, 2026 by Philip Celasco 2 Comments
Control Panel All Items view with Power Options icon highlighted

Manage power management settings in Windows 11 and 10: screen and sleep timeouts, power mode, Energy saver, power plans, hibernate, powercfg commands and fixes.

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Microsoft Rewards Earn tab with the Streak protection toggle highlighted

How to Use Bing Rewards Dashboard

September 20, 2026 by Philip Celasco 2 Comments
Microsoft Rewards Earn tab with the Streak protection toggle highlighted

Use the Bing Rewards dashboard at rewards.bing.com to check points, finish the daily set, protect streaks, claim bonuses, redeem rewards and track orders.

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Microsoft support page listing essential Windows network settings and tasks

How to Find Your IP Address on Windows: A Step-By-Step Guide

September 20, 2026 by Philip Celasco 5 Comments
Microsoft support page listing essential Windows network settings and tasks

Find your IP address on Windows 11 and 10 in Settings, ipconfig or PowerShell, see why it differs from your public IP, and fix a 169.254 address.

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Internet Explorer to Microsoft Edge redirect message with a Continue button

How To Download And Install Internet Explorer 11 For Windows 10

September 20, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Internet Explorer to Microsoft Edge redirect message with a Continue button

Internet Explorer 11 for Windows 10 is retired and cannot be downloaded. Use IE mode in Microsoft Edge, or enable the built-in feature on LTSC editions.

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Network Connections window listing several network adapters and their status

How to access network adapter settings Windows 11

September 20, 2026 by Philip Celasco 3 Comments
Network Connections window listing several network adapters and their status

Access network adapter settings in Windows 11 at Settings > Network & internet > Advanced network settings, or press Win + R and run ncpa.cpl. Every route and fix.

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Microsoft Forms portal with New Form and New Quiz buttons

How to Create a Survey in MS Forms [Step-by-Step Guide]

September 20, 2026 by Philip Celasco 2 Comments
Microsoft Forms portal with New Form and New Quiz buttons

Create a survey in MS Forms: open forms.office.com, select New Form, add questions, set who can respond, then share the link and read the results in Excel.

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Windows 11 File Explorer More menu showing Map network drive option

How to Map a Network Drive on Windows 11/10 in 2026: Step-by-Step Guide

September 20, 2026 by Philip Celasco 2 Comments
Windows 11 File Explorer More menu showing Map network drive option

Map a network drive on Windows 11/10 from File Explorer, net use or PowerShell, reconnect it at sign-in, use other credentials, remove it and fix errors.

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