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Jack Slater

About Jack Slater

Jack has been a freelance tech journalist for more than a decade. He has covered Windows Vista, 7, 10, and 11 topics within a multitude of guides for MakeUseOf and numerous other websites.

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How to Fix Razer Synapse Not Working in Windows 11/10

Can't customize your Razer peripherals? Never fear; here's how to get Razer Synapse working again.

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How to Fix the Troubleshooters Not Working in Windows 10 & 11

The Windows Troubleshooters are meant to get you out of tricky errors, but what if even they start acting up? Here's how to fix that.

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How to Fix Skype Connection Errors on Windows

Get back into chatting with this guide for Skype connection errors on Windows.

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How to Save Paper and Ink When Printing Webpages With Online Tools

Find yourself regularly printing webpages? Use these online tools to save paper and ink when you print them.

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How to Add Live Wallpapers to Windows 11’s Desktop With Lively Wallpaper

Get more out of your Windows 11 wallpaper with the Lively Wallpaper app.

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How to Fix the Taskbar Thumbnail Previews Not Working in Windows

Bring back your taskbar thumbnail previews with this Windows guide.

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How to Fix the Task Manager Not Working in Windows

The Task Manager is the go-to tool when an app stops working, but what if it, too, has decided to break? Here's how to fix it.

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How to Install Microsoft Works on Windows 10 or 11

Fancy a blast from the past? Here's how to install Microsoft Works on a modern-day PC.

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How to Simultaneously Extract Multiple ZIP Files in Windows

Got a lot of ZIP files to go through? Unzip them all at once with this Windows guide.

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How to Set Up Custom Volume Control Hotkeys in Windows 11

No volume controls on your keyboard? No problem. Here's how to make your own volume control hotkeys in Windows 11.

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How to Create Shortcuts for Microsoft Store (UWP) Apps in Windows 11

Get quick access to your favorite Microsoft Store apps with a shortcut.

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How to Capture Screenshots With Excel

Want to add screenshots to your Excel spreadsheet? Learn how to take screenshots in Excel and make your work more efficient.

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How to Fix CCleaner Not Working on Windows 10 & 11

Get CCleaner working once more with this Windows guide.

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How to Add a Custom Pattern Lock to a Windows 10 or 11 PC

If you like the pattern locks you find on phones and tablets, why not add one to Windows with this guide?

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10 Vivaldi Features That Google Chrome Doesn’t Have

Vivaldi is a popular alternative browser to use, thanks to the features it offers. Here's what it provides over Google Chrome.

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How to Restore File Explorer’s Classic Ribbon Interface in Windows 11

Love the way Windows 10 looks? Bring a little piece of it into Windows 11 with this guide.

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How to Add Software Shortcuts to Windows 11’s Desktop Context Menu 

With just a few tweaks, you can add shortcuts to Windows 11's desktop context menu and make it a lot easier to boot up your favorite apps.

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How to Add a "Check for Updates" Context Menu Option in Windows 10 and 11

Want to quickly check for Windows updates via the right-click context menu? Just make one simple registry tweak and you're ready to go.

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How to Apply Dark Mode to Websites in Google Chrome 

Does the white background that most websites use blind you? Here's how you can force dark mode on various pages on Chrome.

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How to Add Groovy Effects to Windows 10’s Taskbar

Send your taskbar back to the 70s with these colorful themes.

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