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How to Disable Hardware Acceleration in Windows & Chrome

Troubleshoot many types of issues in Windows by turning off hardware acceleration Hardware acceleration is a process that occurs when software hands off certain tasks to your computer's hardware—usually your graphics ...

How to Test Your Laptop’s Battery Health in Windows 10

Learn to get a report on your PC's battery statusIt is normal for batteries to wear down over time. Overtime, the repeated charge and discharge cycles slowly decrease a batteries life. It might seem hard to tell your bat...

How to Easily Connect a Wireless Mouse to Your Computer

Setup instructions for your wireless mouse Want to use a wireless mouse with your laptop or desktop computer? Whether you have a Bluetooth mouse or a radio frequency (RF) mouse with a receiver, connecting it to your co...

How to

Connect One Router to Another to Expand a Network

Do you need to add more computers or devices to your network but have no available ports? Adding a second router is a great way to expand your network capacity, as well as the reach of your wireless signal in weak or "bl...

How to

Set a Windows Password

Setting a password on a Windows computer is a relatively quick and easy process that will greatly increase the security of your files. Security is important, and now you can learn to safeguard your files.

How to Disable Password Login on Mac (Plus Troubleshooting)

Log in to your Mac automatically without entering a password To disable password login in macOS, simply open your System Settings and make a few changes to your Users & Groups settings. If FileVault is turned on, you mus...

2 Ways to Pair a Logitech Mouse to a Unifying Receiver

Easily connect multiple compatible Logitech devices to a Unifying receiver The Logitech Unifying receiver is a USB dongle that allows you to connect up to 6 compatible Logitech devices (mouses, trackballs, keyboards) at ...

How to Connect PC Internet to Mobile via WiFi

Share your PC’s internet with your phone, tablet, or other devicesThis wikiHow teaches you how to broadcast your Windows computer's Wi-Fi connection to your smartphone. You can do this on any computer that has a networ...

Turn On the VPN in Opera: Android, Opera GX Browser, & More

While using a VPN is a great way to keep your web browsing habits safe from prying eyes, most VPN services cost money. That's why the VPN server in is so great—it's totally free, private, unlimited, doesn't keep logs,...

View All Tabs in Chrome: Finding Open & Recently Closed Tabs

Access, search, and close your Chrome tabs on any deviceDo you have a lot of open tabs on Chrome that are hard to keep track of? There is a fast and easy way to view all of your open tabs. Try using the Search Tabs featu...

How Much RAM Do You Have? Easily Check PC & Mac Memory

Are you wondering how much RAM is installed on your PC or Mac? Random Access Memory (RAM) determines, in large part, how fast your computer runs and how well it performs multiple tasks. If your computer is running slowly...

How to

Connect to the Internet On Your Laptop Through Your Cell Phone

Connect your computer to your phone via Wi-fi or USB with our guideThis wikiHow teaches you how to use your iPhone's or Android's cellular data to connect to the Internet on a computer. This process is called "tethering"...

How to Install a Different Operating System on a PC

A simple guide to choosing and installing a different operating system on your computer Is it time to upgrade the operating system on your PC? Do you want to try a new operating system, such as Linux? Maybe you want to ...

How to

Uninstall Windows

You might be tired of using Microsoft's desktop and laptop operating system. This guide will help you purge it from your computer. There are three methods you can use: use the first option if you don't have a chance when...

How to Restore Last Session on Google Chrome on PC or Mac

A step-by-step guide to reopening your Chrome tabs and windows The "Restore Last Session" button in Google Chrome was removed in the past, but you can still get your tabs back if you accidentally closed the browser windo...

How to

Use Google Chrome

This wikiHow teaches you how to get started with the Google Chrome web browser on a computer, phone, or tablet. Once you nail the basics, you can move on to adding extensions, personalizing your experience, and using Chr...

6 Effective Ways to Recover Word Documents

A step-by-step guide to recover unsaved or damaged documents and restore previous versions Did you close Microsoft Word without saving your document? You're definitely not alone! Don't panic—Microsoft Word has plenty o...

Effective Ways to Fix Chrome Tabs When They Crash

Learn ways to troubleshoot Chrome when it crashesChrome can look many ways when it crashes—the app may display an error that begins with "err_connection," display a folder icon with a sad face and the words "Aw, snap,"...

How to

Restore a Computer to Factory Settings in Windows 7

Restoring your Windows 7 computer to its original factory settings returns your system to a factory-fresh software state so you can resell your computer or experience a fresh start as a user. Instructions for restoring y...

How to Repair Corrupted Word Documents: Tips to Recover Text

Learn how to repair a corrupted Word document and recover lost text Do you have a damaged Word document? Microsoft Word has a built-in document repair feature that can help you recover lost information and restore corrup...