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How to Shut Down or Sleep Windows 10/11 With a Keyboard Shortcut: 5 Ways

Here are several Windows 10/11 sleep shortcuts that let you shut down your computer or put it to sleep with just the keyboard.

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What Is AggregatorHost.exe on Windows, and Is It Safe?

Get the lowdown on AggregatorHost.exe and make an educated decision on if it's a good Windows process or not.

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How to Troubleshoot High CPU Usage With the Windows Resource Monitor

Is your CPU's usage going off the charts? Quickly find out the culprit with the Resource Monitor.

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11 Ways to Open the Control Panel on Windows

The Control Panel features many ways to edit your computer's settings, and there are lots of different ways you can open it.

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How to Fix a Mouse That Double-Clicks on a Single Click in Windows

Is a single click acting as a double-click on your mouse in Windows? Here are software and hardware fixes for this annoying problem.

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3 Ways to Factory Reset Your Windows Computer

Learn how to factory reset Windows using several methods, including from boot and manually reinstalling.

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How to Fix Edge or Chrome Hiding the Windows Taskbar When Maximized

Get access to the Windows Taskbar at all times with this guide.

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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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What Are the Windows N Editions, and Should You Use Them?

Don't buy a Windows N edition machine just yet! Here's what that letter means, and what to expect after you buy one.

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How to Automatically Delete Old Files in Windows 10 & 11

If you want to keep your PC uncluttered and free of wasted space, you should check out these Windows tips for removing old files.

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How to Fix Ntoskrnl.exe's High CPU Usage on Windows

Ntoskrnl.exe is a vital process for your Windows PC, but there are still ways to reduce how much CPU it uses up.

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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 Change the Reset Account Lockout Counter After Failed Logon Attempts in Windows 10 and 11

Modify how long before the incorrect password counter is reset after a number of failed logon attempts to a local account.

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How to Change Lockout Duration After Failed Logon Attempts in Windows 10 and 11

Set how long before Windows allows users to sign in again after incorrectly entering their logon credentials a set number of times.

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How to Disable Integrated Graphics on Windows (and When You Should)

If you're always using your dedicated GPU, why not disable your integrated one on Windows?

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What Are Windows CAB Files and How Do You Install Them?

Here's everything you need to know about CAB files on Windows, including how to use them.

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How to Use the Netstat Command in Windows 11 to Monitor Network Activity

Diagnose your network with ease using the netstat command on Windows 11.

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How to Use Text Actions in the Snipping Tool on Windows 11

Want to copy or redact text from your screenshots? Windows 11's Snipping Tool has you covered.

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How to Hide the Power Button From the Start Menu on Windows 10 & 11

Want to get rid of the Power Button from the Start Menu? Here's how.

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5 Ways to Open the Startup Repair Tool on Windows

Got stuck with an error? Startup Repair can rescue you. Here's how you can open it on a Windows PC.

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