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Windows 11 Accessibility settings page with Mouse keys toggle switched on

11 Ways to Fix Touchpad Not Working in Windows 11

October 6, 2026 by Philip Celasco 2 Comments
Windows 11 Accessibility settings page with Mouse keys toggle switched on

Touchpad not working in Windows 11? Turn it back on in Settings, check the touchpad key, then update, roll back or reinstall the driver. 11 verified fixes.

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YouTube TV sign-in screen offering a QR code or remote entry

How to Sign into YouTube TV Without a Google Account

October 6, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
YouTube TV sign-in screen offering a QR code or remote entry

YouTube TV needs a Google Account, but never a Gmail address. Create one from your existing email, join a family group, or sign in on a TV with a code.

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File Explorer window showing the iCloud Photos folder with thumbnails

How to Open HEIC Files in Windows 11/10 for Free Officially

October 6, 2026 by Philip Celasco 1 Comment
File Explorer window showing the iCloud Photos folder with thumbnails

Open HEIC files in Windows 11 and 10 free: install HEIF Image Extensions from the Microsoft Store, view them in Photos, or get a JPEG copy.

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Edge Browser Task Manager listing tabs with a task selected

How to Close All Tabs in Edge

October 6, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Edge Browser Task Manager listing tabs with a task selected

Close all tabs in Microsoft Edge with Ctrl + Shift + W. Tab menu commands, the Browser Task Manager, taskkill, and how to get the tabs back.

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PowerToys Remap keys dialog with Select and To send columns

Function keys (F1 to F12) in windows | shortcut keys, its uses

October 6, 2026 by Philip Celasco 2 Comments
PowerToys Remap keys dialog with Select and To send columns

Function keys F1 to F12 in Windows: what each key does in File Explorer, Office, Edge and Chrome, the Alt, Ctrl and Shift combos, Fn Lock and startup keys.

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DuckDuckGo Search Settings page showing the General tab and Cloud Save panel

DuckDuckGo Settings Explained: A Simple Overview

October 6, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
DuckDuckGo Search Settings page showing the General tab and Cloud Save panel

Open DuckDuckGo Search Settings at duckduckgo.com/settings. Every General, Appearance, Privacy and AI Features option explained, plus how to save them.

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iPhone diagram with arrows at the side and volume buttons

How to Add/Remove Emergency Contacts on iPhone

October 6, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
iPhone diagram with arrows at the side and volume buttons

Add or remove emergency contacts on iPhone from Medical ID in the Health app. Steps for adding, deleting, Lock Screen access and fixes when contacts do not show.

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VLC media player Media menu showing Open Disc option

How to Read and Open .DAT Files in Windows

October 6, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
VLC media player Media menu showing Open Disc option

Read and open .DAT files in Windows with Notepad, a hex editor or the app that made them, plus fixes for winmail.dat and ATT00001.dat email attachments.

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Event Viewer showing an Event ID 1000 application error entry

WerFault.exe: What It Is, Why It Runs, and How to Fix Common Problems

October 6, 2026 by Philip Celasco 2 Comments
Event Viewer showing an Event ID 1000 application error entry

WerFault.exe is the Windows Error Reporting process. See why it runs, fix its high CPU and pop-ups, confirm it is not malware, and know when to disable it.

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Discord diagram showing screen capture and encoder feeding a viewer's decoder and display

How to Stream Netflix, Prime Video, Disney Plus, and Others on Discord

October 6, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Discord diagram showing screen capture and encoder feeding a viewer's decoder and display

Netflix, Prime Video and Disney Plus go black in a Discord screen share by design. What Go Live can share, watch party options, and the terms that apply.

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Dropbox Transfer create-transfer panel with files, expiration date and password

How to Use Dropbox Transfer to Send Files to Other People

October 6, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Dropbox Transfer create-transfer panel with files, expiration date and password

Use Dropbox Transfer to send files to anyone: open Transfer on dropbox.com, add files, click Create transfer, then copy the link. Size limits, expiry and fixes.

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Visual Basic Editor showing a macro's code in a module window

How to Insert Multiple Rows in Excel (6 Easy Methods)

October 6, 2026 by Philip Celasco 2 Comments
Visual Basic Editor showing a macro's code in a module window

Insert multiple rows in Excel by selecting as many rows as you need, right-clicking and choosing Insert. Shortcuts, ribbon, macros, Power Query and fixes.

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