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How to change Default Sound Input Device in Windows 11

How to change default sound input device in Windows 11

October 23, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
How to change Default Sound Input Device in Windows 11

Change the default sound input device in Windows 11 from Settings or the Recording tab, set a separate communications microphone, and fix a missing mic.

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Reset this PC lets you restore Windows 11 to factory settings without losing files

Reset this PC lets you restore Windows 11 to factory settings without losing files

October 23, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Reset this PC lets you restore Windows 11 to factory settings without losing files

Reset this PC in Windows 11 reinstalls Windows and keeps your files with Keep my files. Steps from Settings and WinRE, cloud vs local, and fixes when it fails.

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How to Access MsConfig in Windows 10 – Complete Guide to Open MsConfig

How to access MSConfig in Windows 10 – complete guide to open MSConfig

October 23, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
How to Access MsConfig in Windows 10 – Complete Guide to Open MsConfig

Access MsConfig in Windows 10 with Win + R, msconfig and Enter. Every way to open System Configuration, what each tab does, and how to undo a bad change.

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Best charger for iPhone 17 Pro Max: wattage, MagSafe and cable to buy

Best charger for iPhone 17 Pro Max: wattage, MagSafe and cable to buy

October 23, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Best charger for iPhone 17 Pro Max: wattage, MagSafe and cable to buy

The best charger for iPhone 17 Pro Max is a 40W or higher USB-C PD adapter for 50% in 20 minutes, or MagSafe with a 30W adapter for 25W wireless charging.

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Are there limits on Unidays related purchases at Apple?

Are there limits on UNiDAYS related purchases at Apple?

October 23, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Are there limits on Unidays related purchases at Apple?

UNiDAYS purchases at Apple have yearly limits: one Mac desktop, one Mac mini, one MacBook, one display, two iPads, one Apple Watch and two accessories.

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How To Unlock iPhone (All iPhone Locks & All Methods)

How to unlock iPhone (all iPhone locks & all methods)

October 23, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
How To Unlock iPhone (All iPhone Locks & All Methods)

How to unlock iPhone when you forgot the passcode, see iPhone Unavailable, hit Activation Lock or a carrier lock, with Apple’s official steps for each lock.

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Troubleshooting Headphone Detection on Windows 11, 10 [Step-By-Step]

Troubleshooting headphone detection on Windows 11, 10 [Step-by-step]

October 23, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Troubleshooting Headphone Detection on Windows 11, 10 [Step-By-Step]

Headphones not detected on Windows 11 or 10? Pick the right output, enable the device in Device Manager, fix Bluetooth pairing, and update audio drivers.

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What is AGC Microphone in Windows 11? Should it be On or Off?

What is AGC microphone in Windows 11? Should it be on or off?

October 23, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
What is AGC Microphone in Windows 11? Should it be On or Off?

AGC (automatic gain control) on a Windows 11 microphone evens out your voice level. Learn when to keep AGC on or off, how to disable it and fix mic auto-adjusting.

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Windows Registry Explained: What Regedit Does and How to Edit Safely

Windows Registry explained: what Regedit does and how to edit safely

October 23, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Windows Registry Explained: What Regedit Does and How to Edit Safely

The Windows Registry is the central database of system, app and user settings. Learn what Regedit does, how hives and values work, and to back up and edit safely.

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How To Factory Reset Amazon Fire Tablet

How to factory reset Amazon Fire tablet

October 23, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
How To Factory Reset Amazon Fire Tablet

Factory reset an Amazon Fire tablet from Settings > Device Options > Reset to Factory Defaults, or use Recovery Mode when it is frozen or locked.

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Install Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL 2) on Windows 10/11

Install Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL 2) on Windows 10/11

October 23, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Install Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL 2) on Windows 10/11

Install WSL 2 on Windows 11 or Windows 10 with one wsl –install command, pick a Linux distro, switch WSL versions, access files and fix common install errors.

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How to Enable Windows Auto Login without a Password

How to enable Windows auto login without a password

October 23, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
How to Enable Windows Auto Login without a Password

Enable Windows auto login without typing a password: set AutoAdminLogon in the registry or use Sysinternals Autologon, skip the wake prompt, and undo it safely.

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