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Anindra Z. Siqueira-Staff Writer for Windows

Anindra Z. Siqueira

Staff Writer for Windows

About Anindra Z. Siqueira

Anindra has written on technology and health for over a decade, for the web and print. He has worked on the Which? organization’s Right Choice Magazine.

At MUO, he focuses mainly on Windows tweaks and tips that add value to the PC user experience. He also enjoys taking in the latest science and tech, playing video games, reading science fiction, and photography—all of which filter down into his writing.

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How to Fix Bluetooth Audio Stutter on Your Windows 10 PC

Get rid of the intermittent audio stuttering on Bluetooth headsets when connected to your Windows 10 computer.

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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 Pre-Fill Responses in Google Forms

If you send out Google Forms that require the same answers, you can save your responders' time by pre-filling certain fields.

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How to Turn Off Your Hard Disk After Idling in Windows 10

Save battery power and extend the life of your hard drive by spinning down disks after your PC has been idle for a while.

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How to Prevent Apps in the Windows Task Manager From Moving Around

Stop chasing apps around in the Task Manager with this simple tip for Windows.

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How to Restore Google Chrome Download Notifications to the Bottom of the Window

Don’t like Chrome’s recent downloads move to the top tab? Here’s how to get rid of the download bubble and see the shelf like before.

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How to Add Branching or Nested Questions in Google Forms

Want to create more dynamic and interactive Google Forms? Learn how to add branching logic and nested questions in your forms.

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How to Customize the Alt + Tab Switcher in Windows 10

You likely use the Alt + Tab switcher on a daily basis, but did you know that you can customize it on Windows 10?

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How to Save Your Zoom Chat Messages

Want to save the chat history on your Zoom call? There’s a simple way to back up your Zoom chat history for viewing later.

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How Headphones Impact Your Ears and Tips for Preventing Hearing Damage

Headphones can affect your hearing, potentially causing hearing loss if used for too long and at high volumes.

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How to Disable the Notification Area in Windows 10

Want to free up some space on your Windows taskbar? Disable the rarely used notification area.

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How to Apply Local Group Policies to a Specific User Account in Windows 10 and 11

You don’t have to apply a local group policy to all users on your PC. You can set it up for a specific user account.

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7 Simple Ways to Make Your External Hard Drive Last Longer

There’s no reason your external hard drive can’t last for over a decade. Take steps to extend the lifespan of your HDD.

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How to Manually Back Up and Restore Camera App Settings in Windows 10

Settled on a group of camera settings that suit you? Take them with you.

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7 Gaming Events You Can Attend Instead of E3

With E3 canceled again this year, here are a few other video game events to satisfy your appetite for all things gaming.

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How to Clear Your Browsing History Quickly With a Keyboard Shortcut

Clear your browsing history in almost a single move. Here’s a simple trick you ought to know about.

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How to Fix “Click Here to Enter Your Most Recent Credential” Error in Windows 10

If you’re constantly being asked to re-validate your Windows log-on credentials, here are a few things you can try to get rid of the message for good.

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How to Shut Down or Log Off From a Windows PC Quicker

No time to waste? Shut down or log off faster on Windows with these Registry hacks.

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How to Turn On or Off AutoEndTasks on Windows 10

If you get an error message when shutting down or logging off and are sure that you can ignore it, try this to bypass the error.

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