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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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Windows 11 taskbar with the Start menu open above it

How to Hide the Windows Taskbar Using a Shortcut Key

September 20, 2026 by Philip Celasco 1 Comment
Windows 11 taskbar with the Start menu open above it

Hide the Windows taskbar: no single shortcut key toggles it, but Win + T then Win + Alt + Enter opens the auto-hide setting on Windows 11 and 10. Steps and fixes.

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Windows 11 Touchpad settings page under Bluetooth & devices, with Taps listed

How to enable or disable Touchpad in Windows 11/10

September 20, 2026 by Philip Celasco 3 Comments
Windows 11 Touchpad settings page under Bluetooth & devices, with Taps listed

Enable or disable the touchpad in Windows 11/10 from Settings > Touchpad. Turn it off when a mouse connects, use Device Manager, and re-enable it without a mouse.

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Network Connections window listing several Ethernet and virtual adapters

ncpa.cpl command: A Guide to Network Connections in Windows

September 20, 2026 by Philip Celasco 1 Comment
Network Connections window listing several Ethernet and virtual adapters

The ncpa.cpl command opens Network Connections in Windows 11 and 10. Run it from Win + R, manage adapters, set IP and DNS, check admin rights and fix problems.

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File Explorer navigation pane with Pin to Quick access menu open

Where is My Documents folder in Windows 11/10

September 20, 2026 by Philip Celasco 3 Comments
File Explorer navigation pane with Pin to Quick access menu open

My Documents folder in Windows 11/10 is now called Documents and lives at C:\Users\YourName\Documents, unless OneDrive backup has moved it. Find it fast.

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Outlook File menu Account Information screen with Automatic Replies button

How to Put Out of Office on Outlook: A Step-by-Step Guide

September 20, 2026 by Philip Celasco 1 Comment
Outlook File menu Account Information screen with Automatic Replies button

Put out of office on Outlook with File > Automatic Replies in classic Outlook, or Settings > Accounts > Automatic replies in new Outlook and the web. All versions.

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ID.me sign-in screen with an arrow marking Create a wallet

How To Create ID.me Account 2025 (Step-By-Step)

September 20, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
ID.me sign-in screen with an arrow marking Create a wallet

How to create an ID.me account: open the ID.me button on the IRS, VA or SSA site, make a wallet, confirm email, add MFA and verify your identity once.

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App Store listing for Google Authenticator published by Google

How To Set Up Google Authenticator & Add Codes – Full Guide

September 20, 2026 by Philip Celasco 1 Comment
App Store listing for Google Authenticator published by Google

Set up Google Authenticator on Android or iPhone, add codes by QR code or setup key, sync them to your Google Account, move to a new phone and recover a lost one.

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Windows 11 Quick Settings panel with the Bluetooth tile highlighted

Turn Bluetooth on or off in Windows 11 [3 Simple Methods]

September 20, 2026 by Philip Celasco 2 Comments
Windows 11 Quick Settings panel with the Bluetooth tile highlighted

Turn Bluetooth on or off in Windows 11 from Quick Settings, Settings > Bluetooth & devices, or Device Manager, plus fixes when the Bluetooth toggle is missing.

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Excel Select Data Source dialog listing chart legend series entries

How to Hide Chart Series with No Data in Excel (4 Easy Methods)

September 20, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Excel Select Data Source dialog listing chart legend series entries

Hide chart series with no data in Excel: filter out empty source rows, use NA() formulas, run a short VBA macro, or build dynamic named ranges. Steps and fixes.

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Windows 11 notification banner showing a Clock app timer alert

How to Turn off Notifications in Windows 10/11

September 20, 2026 by Philip Celasco 1 Comment
Windows 11 notification banner showing a Clock app timer alert

Turn off notifications in Windows 11 under Settings > System > Notifications, or in Windows 10 under Notifications & actions. Plus one app, sounds and browsers.

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