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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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Download Windows 10 page with Update now and Download Now buttons

How to Update to Windows 10: A Step-by-Step Upgrade Guide

September 15, 2026 by Philip Celasco 3 Comments
Download Windows 10 page with Update now and Download Now buttons

How to update to Windows 10 with Microsoft’s Media Creation Tool, why Windows 10 is out of support since October 2025, and how to move to Windows 11 instead.

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Outlook message window Actions submenu showing Recall This Message command

How to Recall an Email in Outlook: Unsend or Replace Messages

September 15, 2026 by Philip Celasco 2 Comments
Outlook message window Actions submenu showing Recall This Message command

Recall an email in Outlook only when you and the recipient share one Microsoft 365 organization. Steps for classic and new Outlook, Undo send, and the recall report.

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Dell laptop screen mid-flash with a progress bar during BIOS update

How to Update BIOS on Dell

September 15, 2026 by Philip Celasco 4 Comments
Dell laptop screen mid-flash with a progress bar during BIOS update

Update BIOS on a Dell laptop or desktop with SupportAssist, Dell Command | Update or the F12 USB menu. Dell’s power and BitLocker rules, plus recovery steps.

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Google Create a Google Account form asking for first and last name

How to Create a Google Account: A Step-by-Step Guide

September 15, 2026 by Philip Celasco 11 Comments
Google Create a Google Account form asking for first and last name

Create a Google Account at accounts.google.com/signup in a few steps. Gmail or your existing email, Android, iPhone, a child’s account, business use and fixes.

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HP OMEN gaming laptop with multicolor RGB-lit keyboard and a vivid game screen

How to enable Backlit Keyboard On Any Laptop ( Turn On Keyboard Light)

September 15, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
HP OMEN gaming laptop with multicolor RGB-lit keyboard and a vivid game screen

Enable a backlit keyboard by pressing Fn with the key that shows a light icon. Key combinations for Dell, HP, Lenovo, ASUS, Mac and Surface, plus fixes.

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Windows Scan window with the File type drop-down open listing four formats

How to scan a document using Scan app in Windows 11/10

September 15, 2026 by Philip Celasco 1 Comment
Windows Scan window with the File type drop-down open listing four formats

Scan a document with the Windows Scan app in Windows 11 and 10: add the scanner, pick JPEG, PNG or TIFF, find scans in Pictures\Scans, and fix a missing scanner.

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iPhone Control Center showing the Flashlight button glowing white

How to Turn Your Phone’s Flashlight On and Off: Android and iPhone

September 15, 2026 by Philip Celasco 1 Comment
iPhone Control Center showing the Flashlight button glowing white

Turn your phone’s flashlight on and off from Control Center on iPhone or Quick Settings on Android, plus Siri, the Action button, Gemini and quick fixes.

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NVIDIA app home screen with Drivers, Graphics and System tabs

How To Download Nvidia Control Panel On Windows 10/11

September 15, 2026 by Philip Celasco 3 Comments
NVIDIA app home screen with Drivers, Graphics and System tabs

Download NVIDIA Control Panel free from the Microsoft Store on Windows 10 and 11. It needs an NVIDIA DCH driver. Plus the NVIDIA app route and fixes when it fails.

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Windows 11 Settings System About page showing device specifications and Copy button

How to find advanced system settings in Windows 11

September 15, 2026 by Philip Celasco 1 Comment
Windows 11 Settings System About page showing device specifications and Copy button

Find advanced system settings in Windows 11 under Settings > System > About, or press Win + R and run SystemPropertiesAdvanced. Every route, tab, and fix.

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