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Laptop showing the Windows 11 bloom wallpaper on a blue gradient

Windows 10 vs. Windows 11 features comparison

October 12, 2026 by Philip Celasco 1 Comment
Laptop showing the Windows 11 bloom wallpaper on a blue gradient

Windows 10 vs Windows 11 features compared: design, Snap layouts, security, TPM 2.0 needs, gaming, cost, and what Windows 10 end of support and ESU mean now.

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Windows 11 Display settings showing three monitors arranged with display 1 selected

Windows 11 screen flickering or flashing? The ultimate fix guide

October 12, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Windows 11 Display settings showing three monitors arranged with display 1 selected

Windows 11 screen flickering comes from the display driver or an incompatible app. Run the Task Manager test, then fix the driver, refresh rate, HDR or cable.

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Page Number Format dialog with Start at set to 1 in a new section

How to insert page number from specific page in Word

October 12, 2026 by Philip Celasco 2 Comments
Page Number Format dialog with Start at set to 1 in a new section

Insert page numbers from a specific page in Word with a Next Page section break, Link to Previous turned off and Start at 1. Covers page 2, page 3, Roman numerals.

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OneDrive Files On-Demand setup screen showing cloud and green check icons

OneDrive icons meaning [all symbols explained in 2026]

October 12, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
OneDrive Files On-Demand setup screen showing cloud and green check icons

OneDrive icons meaning: a blue cloud is online-only, a green check is on your PC, a red X is a sync error. Every File Explorer, taskbar and mobile symbol explained.

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Windows recovery Advanced options screen showing Startup Settings and System Restore

How to fix WHEA Uncorrectable Error

October 12, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Windows recovery Advanced options screen showing Startup Settings and System Restore

Fix WHEA_UNCORRECTABLE_ERROR (stop code 0x124) on Windows 11 and 10: remove overclocks, update BIOS and drivers, test RAM, check cooling and find the failing part.

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Discord desktop and mobile apps showing a live game stream in a voice channel

What is Discord Canary and how to download it

October 12, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Discord desktop and mobile apps showing a live game stream in a voice channel

Discord Canary is Discord’s alpha desktop build with the newest, least tested features. How it differs from PTB, where to download it and how to remove it.

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Windows Security Protection updates page showing Defender security intelligence version

How to turn off McAfee antivirus

October 12, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Windows Security Protection updates page showing Defender security intelligence version

Turn off McAfee antivirus by switching off real-time scanning in the app or uninstalling it, then confirm Microsoft Defender Antivirus is protecting your PC.

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Google Chrome Help keyboard shortcuts page with Tab and window shortcuts section

How to change tab with keyboard

October 12, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Google Chrome Help keyboard shortcuts page with Tab and window shortcuts section

Change tab with keyboard shortcuts: Ctrl + Tab for the next tab, Ctrl + Shift + Tab for the previous one. Keys for Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Opera, Safari and Windows.

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ASUS router Network page with Network Name and Wireless Security fields highlighted

How to change your Wi-Fi password: a step-by-step guide

October 12, 2026 by Philip Celasco 1 Comment
ASUS router Network page with Network Name and Wireless Security fields highlighted

Change your Wi-Fi password in the router admin page or its app, then reconnect every device. Steps for NETGEAR, Orbi, ASUS, Verizon and Google Nest Wifi.

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Windows 11 File Explorer right-click menu with Open with near the top

Fix: this file does not have an app associated with it

October 12, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Windows 11 File Explorer right-click menu with Open with near the top

Fix “This file does not have an app associated with it” in Windows 11 and 10: set a default app for the file type, install a missing app, or repair associations.

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Edge App installed dialog offering Pin to Start and Desktop shortcut options

How to add PWA Outlook to desktop

October 12, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Edge App installed dialog offering Pin to Start and Desktop shortcut options

Add the Outlook PWA to your desktop: sign in to Outlook in Edge or Chrome, install it as an app, then create a desktop shortcut. Plus uninstall steps and fixes.

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Local Group Policy Editor open at Device Installation Restrictions with its policy list

Disable or uninstall Nahimic service in Windows 11 or 10

October 12, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Local Group Policy Editor open at Device Installation Restrictions with its policy list

Disable Nahimic service in Windows 11 or 10 from Services or PowerShell, uninstall the Nahimic app and driver, and stop Windows Update installing it again.

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