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Jason Currie-Staff Writer for Windows

Jason Currie

Staff Writer for Windows

About Jason Currie

With a decade of experience writing about technology, Jason is a Windows authority and a qualified writer. Holding a Diploma of Professional Writing and Editing from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, Jason has been in the tech field both as a career and a hobby for all of his working life. He covers various topics such as Windows and the internet, as well as being heavily invested in the virtual reality scene since 2016. He eagerly represents the vision of MakeUseOf with quality and thorough pieces to help as many readers as possible.

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How to Turn Off "Games for You" Recommendations on Windows 11

Not a gamer? Stop the game recommendations on Windows 11 with this guide.

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How to Change the Windows 11 Login Method From PIN to Password

Windows 11 makes it hard to log in with a password, but it is possible.

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How to Make Your Touchscreen Controls More Responsive on Windows 11

Don't reach for the mouse just yet! Improve your touchscreen performance on Windows 11 with these tips.

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Don’t Be Fooled! 5 Tips to Avoid Fake Apps in the Windows Store

We'll show you how not to have a bad time on the Windows Store.

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How to Disable Taskbar Icon Grouping on Windows 11

Add a mix of old Windows design into the new by disabling taskbar icon groups on Windows 11.

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How to Give Old Games Access to the "My Pictures" Folder on Windows 11

Some old games require access to the My Pictures folder, but it can't do so on Windows 11. Here's how to fix that.

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How to Get the Best Out of Your Steam Deck When Docked

Struggling to maximize your Steam Deck experience when docked? Try these tips to get the most out of your docked experience.

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How to Use Steam Achievement Manager to Unlock Any Achievement

Is a certain Steam achievement giving you trouble? Well, you can bypass any hardships that Steam achievements bring with Steam Achievement Manager.

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How to Install Game Launchers on Your Steam Deck

Want to play games from non-Steam launchers on your Steam Deck? Here's how.

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How to Resize the Windows 11 Taskbar Icons to 32x32

Tired of blurry taskbar icons? Unlock their true potential by rendering them at their native 32x32 size on Windows 11.

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The 9 Best Emulators for the Steam Deck

Turn your Steam Deck into an all-in-one emulation machine with these great emulators.

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How to Use Steam Deck Remote Play to Stream Games From Your PC

You can seamlessly play more demanding titles on your Steam Deck via your PC using Remote Play. Here's how.

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How to Fix Stuttering in Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun on Windows

Get your framerate smoothed out and get back to fighting off the Chaos with these tips for Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun.

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3 Ways to Open a Game's Directory on Windows

If you're modding a game or tweaking the settings files, here's how to find out where a game is installed on Windows.

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How to Use Plex's Credits Detection Feature to Skip Credits

With Plex's credit detection, you can instantly skip credits with the push of a button. Here's how to use it.

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Why Can’t I Open ._ Files on Windows 11?

Are you trying to work on an important document your colleague sent you, but it refuses to open? Does it start with ._? Here's why it won't launch.

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Why Can’t I See ‘Manage Settings’ in Windows Defender?

Windows Defender is a powerful security tool for your Windows PC. But what should you do if you cannot change its settings?

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Why Does Task Manager List Unrelated Processes Under Microsoft Edge?

Is Task Manager filing away seemingly-unrelated processes under Microsoft Edge? Here's why.

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How to Fix Icons Bunching Up on the Windows 11 Taskbar

Give your icons more room with these fixes for this odd visual bug on Windows 11.

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How to Change the Windows 11 Startup Sound

Give Windows 11 a brand new startup flourish with a custom sound.

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