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Device Properties dialog with Details tab and Hardware Ids selected

How to find hwid Windows 11

September 17, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Device Properties dialog with Details tab and Hardware Ids selected

Find the HWID in Windows 11 in Device Manager: open the device’s Properties, then Details, then Hardware Ids. Plus pnputil, PowerShell, serial number and UUID.

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Roblox desktop app window showing a Checking for updates status message

How To Update Roblox on Windows and Mac – Complete Guide

September 16, 2026 by Philip Celasco 1 Comment
Roblox desktop app window showing a Checking for updates status message

Update Roblox on Windows and Mac by launching a game from roblox.com, updating in Microsoft Store, or reinstalling. Plus Roblox Studio and fixes when it fails.

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Windows 11 Settings System Recovery page with Reset PC button

How to reset all settings Windows 11

September 16, 2026 by Philip Celasco 4 Comments
Windows 11 Settings System Recovery page with Reset PC button

Reset all settings in Windows 11 from Settings > System > Recovery > Reset PC, or reset one app or your network. See what each reset keeps, removes and can undo.

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About page's Windows Specifications panel showing edition, version and build fields

How to Check What Version of Windows You Have: A Complete Guide

September 16, 2026 by Philip Celasco 4 Comments
About page's Windows Specifications panel showing edition, version and build fields

Check what version of Windows you have in Settings, winver, System Information or a command, and tell edition, version, build and 32/64-bit apart.

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Windows 11 background settings menu listing Picture, Slideshow and Spotlight options

How to change home screen on Windows 11

September 16, 2026 by Philip Celasco 3 Comments
Windows 11 background settings menu listing Picture, Slideshow and Spotlight options

Change your home screen on Windows 11: pick a new desktop background, lock screen, theme, Start menu layout or File Explorer start page, with exact Settings paths.

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Windows 11 System and Clipboard settings page with Clipboard history switched on

How To Copy and Paste With Keyboard Shortcuts In Windows PC & Laptop – Full Guide

September 16, 2026 by Philip Celasco 3 Comments
Windows 11 System and Clipboard settings page with Clipboard history switched on

Copy and paste in Windows with Ctrl + C and Ctrl + V. Turn on Win + V clipboard history, paste without formatting, use Command Prompt, and fix shortcuts on laptops.

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Windows PowerShell window listing a Wi-Fi adapter's link speed and status

How to check your internet speed from Google’s homepage

September 16, 2026 by Philip Celasco 1 Comment
Windows PowerShell window listing a Wi-Fi adapter's link speed and status

Check your internet speed from Google’s homepage: search internet speed test and start the M-Lab test. What download, upload and latency mean, plus fixes.

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Word for the web ribbon with the Repeat button highlighted

How to Undo on a Keyboard

September 16, 2026 by Philip Celasco 4 Comments
Word for the web ribbon with the Repeat button highlighted

Undo on a keyboard with Ctrl + Z on Windows and Chromebook, or Command + Z on a Mac. Redo keys, File Explorer undo, Excel’s 100-step limit and fixes.

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Outlook Send button dropdown menu with Schedule send option

How to Schedule an Email in Outlook [All Versions]

September 16, 2026 by Philip Celasco 2 Comments
Outlook Send button dropdown menu with Schedule send option

Schedule an email in Outlook with Send > Schedule send in new Outlook, the web and Mac, or Do not deliver before in classic Outlook. Edit, cancel and fixes.

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Default apps page with Pin to Taskbar and Pin to Start checkboxes checked

How to Set or Remove Microsoft Edge as Default Browser

September 16, 2026 by Philip Celasco 1 Comment
Default apps page with Pin to Taskbar and Pin to Start checkboxes checked

Set or remove Microsoft Edge as default browser in Windows 11 and 10 from Settings > Apps > Default apps. Plus Mac, iPhone, Android, PDFs and links that open Edge.

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Windows 11 Control Panel page for power, sleep and lid buttons

How to Customize Windows 11 Power Button Settings: A Step-by-Step Guide

September 15, 2026 by Philip Celasco 1 Comment
Windows 11 Control Panel page for power, sleep and lid buttons

Customize Windows 11 power button settings in Control Panel: set the power button, sleep button and lid to Sleep, Hibernate or Shut down, and add Hibernate to Start.

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Windows Security home screen with green checkmarks on every protection category

How to Uninstall McAfee on Windows & Mac — Complete Step-by-Step Guide

September 15, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Windows Security home screen with green checkmarks on every protection category

Uninstall McAfee on Windows 11, Windows 10 and Mac: Start menu, Control Panel, the MCPR removal tool, WebAdvisor cleanup, and how Defender takes over after.

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