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Gemini in Chrome side panel answering questions about an open recipe page

Battle of the browsers: Microsoft Edge vs Chrome

October 16, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Gemini in Chrome side panel answering questions about an open recipe page

Battle of the browsers: Microsoft Edge vs Chrome compared on engine, memory tools, privacy, sync, extensions and platforms, plus how to switch on Windows.

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Windows 11 Choose an option recovery screen with Troubleshoot selected path

Guide to BIOS settings: a practical UEFI guide for boot, security, memory, and updates

October 16, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Windows 11 Choose an option recovery screen with Troubleshoot selected path

BIOS settings guide for UEFI PCs: enter setup, set boot mode and order, Secure Boot, TPM, virtualization, XMP/EXPO memory, firmware updates and safe recovery.

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Classic Outlook contact group ribbon with the Add Members menu open

How to add members to a distribution list in Outlook

October 16, 2026 by Philip Celasco 1 Comment
Classic Outlook contact group ribbon with the Add Members menu open

Add members to a distribution list in Outlook: contact groups in classic Outlook, contact lists in new Outlook and on the web, plus Microsoft 365 groups.

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Windows 11 Sign-in options page listing face, fingerprint, PIN and security key

How to set up and use Windows Hello in Windows 11 to sign in

October 16, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Windows 11 Sign-in options page listing face, fingerprint, PIN and security key

Set up Windows Hello in Windows 11 from Settings > Accounts > Sign-in options and sign in with a PIN, fingerprint or face. Includes passwordless mode and fixes.

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Windows Recovery Choose an option screen with Continue, Use a device and Troubleshoot

Dell SupportAssist OS Recovery: how to download & use it

October 16, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Windows Recovery Choose an option screen with Continue, Use a device and Troubleshoot

Dell SupportAssist OS Recovery is built into most Dell PCs: open it with F12, scan hardware, back up files, repair or reset Windows, or rebuild it on a USB drive.

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Microsoft Support article on fixing graphics device problems with error code 43

How to fix “Windows has stopped this device” Code 43 errors in Windows

October 16, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Microsoft Support article on fixing graphics device problems with error code 43

Fix Code 43 “Windows has stopped this device” errors: uninstall and rescan the device, reinstall or roll back its driver, and test the hardware in Windows.

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Windows 11 Printers & scanners page with the Add device button

How to add a printer in Windows 11: a step-by-step guide

October 16, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Windows 11 Printers & scanners page with the Add device button

Add a printer in Windows 11 from Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Printers & scanners. USB, Wi-Fi, IP address, Bluetooth and shared printers, plus fixes.

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Task Manager Processes tab with Microsoft Compatibility Telemetry at the top of CPU use

How to fix Microsoft Compatibility Telemetry high CPU usage

October 16, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Task Manager Processes tab with Microsoft Compatibility Telemetry at the top of CPU use

Fix Microsoft Compatibility Telemetry high CPU usage: confirm CompatTelRunner.exe, limit diagnostic data with Microsoft settings, update and repair Windows.

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Windows 10 headphone Device properties with the Spatial sound format list open

How to enable Windows Sonic surround sound in Windows 11

October 16, 2026 by Philip Celasco 1 Comment
Windows 10 headphone Device properties with the Spatial sound format list open

Enable Windows Sonic surround sound in Windows 11 from Settings > System > Sound, set up 7.1 speakers, compare Dolby Atmos and DTS, and fix missing options.

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Telegram chat list with a login code from the verified Telegram profile

How to delete Telegram account (step-by-step guide!)

October 16, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Telegram chat list with a login code from the verified Telegram profile

How to delete a Telegram account: sign in at my.telegram.org, enter the code Telegram sends to your app, and confirm. Plus self-destruct and logout options.

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Microsoft Learn reference page for the takeown command and its syntax

How to fix “Access Denied” on Windows and restore file access

October 16, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Microsoft Learn reference page for the takeown command and its syntax

Fix Access Denied on Windows 11 and 10: run as administrator, fix folder permissions, take ownership with takeown, and unblock Controlled folder access.

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VirtualBox Manager welcome screen with the New button in the toolbar

How to install Windows 95 virtual machine on VirtualBox: complete setup guide

October 16, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
VirtualBox Manager welcome screen with the New button in the toolbar

Install Windows 95 on VirtualBox from your own licensed media: VM settings, FDISK and FORMAT, running Setup, protection error fixes and display limits.

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