#1094 - How Often Should I Reset My PC?
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How Often Should I Reset My PC?
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Is your PC slowing down, acting odd, or just feeling old? A full reset might be the fix, but how often should you do it? I'll share when it makes sense, when it doesn't, and how to decide if your computer needs a fresh start.
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When people find their posts or comments removed or altered from websites they visit, sometimes they claim that their right to free speech has been violated. That's rarely the case.
Still Another Way to Install Windows 11 With Only a Local Account
I call it the "local account two-step".
Want Windows 11 without tying it to a Microsoft account? There's still a way. I'll walk you through a simple but slow two-step trick. The result: a fresh Windows 11 setup with only a local account... at least until Microsoft closes the door again.
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How Do Websites Store Passwords Securely?
The good, the bad, and the really bad.
Not all websites protect your password the same way. Some do it well, others badly, and a few dangerously poorly. I'll walk through the good, the bad, and the ugly of password storage, and share one simple step you can take to keep your accounts safe.
Can I Back Up Files to a Separate Partition on the Same Hard Disk?
You can. Don't.
Thinking of backing up your files to another partition on the same hard drive? Learn how this puts your data at risk and discover smarter, safer ways to back up before disaster strikes.
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Can I Back Up Files to a Separate Partition on the Same Hard Disk?
Thinking of backing up your files to another partition on the same hard drive? Learn how this puts your data at risk and discover smarter, safer ways to back up before disaster strikes.
Watch: Can I Back Up Files to a Separate Partition on the Same Hard Disk?
How Do Websites Store Passwords Securely?
Not all websites protect your password the same way. Some do it well, others badly, and a few dangerously poorly. I?ll walk through the good, the bad, and the ugly of password storage, and share one simple step you can take to keep your accounts safe.
Still Another Way to Install Windows 11 With Only a Local Account
Want Windows 11 without tying it to a Microsoft account? There?s still a way. I?ll walk you through a simple but slow two-step trick. The result: a fresh Windows 11 setup with only a local account... at least until Microsoft closes the door again.
Watch: Still Another Way to Install Windows 11 With Only a Local Account
How Often Should I Reset My PC?
Is your PC slowing down, acting odd, or just feeling old? A full reset might be the fix, but how often should you do it? I?ll share when it makes sense, when it doesn?t, and how to decide if your computer needs a fresh start.
What Are the Internet's Rules About Free Speech?
When people find their posts or comments removed or altered from websites they visit, sometimes they claim that their right to free speech has been violated. That's rarely the case.
