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How to remove Apple Pay from another phone

How to remove Apple Pay from another phone

October 20, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
How to remove Apple Pay from another phone

Remove Apple Pay from another phone by removing it from your Apple Account device list, or use Lost Mode and Erase in Find My when the iPhone is lost or stolen.

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How to check Roblox ban history

How to check Roblox ban history

October 20, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
How to check Roblox ban history

Check Roblox ban history through Violations & Appeals, your moderation notices, Roblox messages and a Right to Access data report, plus experience bans.

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iPhone 17 Pro Max stuck on setup and can't complete transfer from old iPhone: how to fix it

iPhone 17 Pro Max stuck on setup and can’t complete transfer from old iPhone: how to fix it

October 20, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
iPhone 17 Pro Max stuck on setup and can't complete transfer from old iPhone: how to fix it

iPhone 17 Pro Max stuck on setup or a Quick Start transfer that won’t finish? Restart both phones, switch to a USB-C cable or iCloud backup, and restore cleanly.

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How to make a Program run on startup in Windows 11

How to make a program run on startup in Windows 11

October 20, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
How to make a Program run on startup in Windows 11

Make a program run on startup in Windows 11 with the Startup apps page, the shell:startup folder, the Run registry key or a Task Scheduler logon task.

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How to open graphics settings Windows 11 [2026]

How to open graphics settings Windows 11 [2026]

October 20, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
How to open graphics settings Windows 11 [2026]

Open graphics settings in Windows 11 from Settings > System > Display > Graphics or ms-settings:display-advancedgraphics, then set per-app GPU preference.

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Windows Update and Security settings in Windows 10

Windows Update and Security settings in Windows 10

October 20, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Windows Update and Security settings in Windows 10

Windows Update and Security settings in Windows 10 explained page by page: updates, active hours, Delivery Optimization, recovery, activation and ESU enrollment.

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Emptying the Recycle Bin in Windows: complete guide

Emptying the Recycle Bin in Windows: complete guide

October 20, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Emptying the Recycle Bin in Windows: complete guide

Emptying the Recycle Bin in Windows 11 and 10: right-click it and choose Empty Recycle Bin. Plus PowerShell, Storage Sense, recovery and fixes when it won’t empty.

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Set or change sign in options like password, PIN, picture password in Windows 11

Set or change sign in options like password, PIN, picture password in Windows 11

October 20, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Set or change sign in options like password, PIN, picture password in Windows 11

Set or change sign-in options in Windows 11: change your password or PIN, set up face or fingerprint, use a security key, go passwordless and set account lockout.

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Is McAfee a virus? The truth behind the controversy & what to do

Is McAfee a virus? The truth behind the controversy & what to do

October 20, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Is McAfee a virus? The truth behind the controversy & what to do

Is McAfee a virus? No, McAfee is legitimate antivirus software, but fake McAfee pop-ups are scams. How to tell them apart, block them and switch safely if you want.

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How to run ScanPST.exe on Outlook (step-by-step guide)

How to run ScanPST.exe on Outlook (step-by-step guide)

October 20, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
How to run ScanPST.exe on Outlook (step-by-step guide)

Run ScanPST.exe to repair an Outlook .pst file: where SCANPST.EXE is located for each Outlook version, the scan and repair steps, command-line passes and fixes.

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How to install Optional Features on Windows 11

How to install Optional Features on Windows 11

October 20, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
How to install Optional Features on Windows 11

Install optional features on Windows 11 from Settings > System > Optional features, Control Panel, PowerShell or DISM, plus fixes when an install fails.

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How to install Gaming Services in Windows 11

How to install Gaming Services in Windows 11

October 20, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
How to install Gaming Services in Windows 11

Install Gaming Services in Windows 11 from the Microsoft Store, Xbox app or winget, then update, repair, reinstall it with PowerShell and fix the Store loop.

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