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The Task Manager on Windows 10.
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Is Microsoft Edge Extremely Slow? Try These Tips to Speed It Up

Turbocharge Microsoft Edge with these swift tips.

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A Windows 10 PC with the default background.
How to Factory Reset Windows 10

The nuclear option.

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A Linux PC with multiple workspaces open.
How to Use the sar Command on Linux

Get detailed technical statistics from your Linux computer, from real-time and historical data.

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The Windows Update screen warning you that your PC is not up to date.
How to Update Drivers on Windows 10

Do it yourself or let Windows do it for you—the choice is yours!

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A Linux Terminal open on Ubuntu.
A Linux Terminal.
How to Use Case Statements in Bash Scripts

Despite its power, the Bash case statement makes Linux script maintenance easier.

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How to Set Environment Variables in Bash on Linux

A great way to save yourself some time.

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An iPhone with a third-party email app installed.
How to Free Up Space Used By Your iPhone or iPad's Mail App

Apple's Mail app doesn't provide a lot of control over how much storage it uses.

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A Windows laptop keyboard.
How to Undo (and Redo) on a Windows PC

Easily take back mistakes in almost every app.

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A Windows 11 Laptop.
How to Disable Background Apps in Windows 11

Disable Background Apps on your Windows device and enhance its speed and performance.

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A screen in portrait mode.
How to Rotate Your PC's Screen (or Fix a Sideways Screen)

It seems strange at first glance, but a rotated screen can be great for some applications.

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The toolbar on a Linux PC.
How to Kill Processes From the Linux Terminal

Need to kill a wayward process from your Linux or macOS command line? We'll show you how.

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7 Tools for Mobile Phone Repair, and Tips for Using Them

Repairing a phone yourself can be done, but you'll need some help.

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Task Manager on Windows 10.
Windows Task Manager: The Complete Guide

Here's a 5500+ word guide explaining each and every feature and technical term in Windows 10's Task Manager

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A microphone on a desk.
How to Record the Sound Coming From Your PC (Even Without Stereo Mix)

Jamming a microphone in front of your computer's speakers is a terrible way to record your PC's audio.

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A Terminal Window open on Ubuntu.
8 Ways to List Partitions in Ubuntu

Command-line utilities are fun.

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Android smartphone on the Google Play store.
This Android Setting Automatically Archives Unused Apps

Save space on your Android phone with this optional setting.

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How to Use Low Power Mode on an iPhone (and What Exactly It Does)

No more running out of power in the middle of the day.

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A Linux laptop that is off.
How to Reboot or Shut Down Linux Using the Command Line

Better than ripping the cord out of the wall!

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