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3 alternatives if you don't want to enter a password on your Windows machine
You boot your PC; you enter your password. You come back from a break; you enter your password. You open your laptop; you enter your password. Let's make this easier.
Windows 10 reinstallation tip: How to reset your PC and keep your files
Sometimes Windows needs a fresh start—maybe a program’s gone awry or a file’s been corrupted. Luckily, Windows 10 has an option where you can reinstall Windows and wipe your programs, but it keeps your files intact.
Windows 10 Tutorial: How to reset your PC and keep your files
Windows 10 makes it easy to start over by letting you reset the operating system but keep your files and programs intact. We’ll show you how to find and start this feature.
Windows 10 reinstallation tip: How to reset your PC and remove everything
There are several reasons why you might want to reset Windows 10 and remove everything. Fortunately, Windows 10 lets you start over with a few clicks.
The problems with using Dropbox for cloud-only storage
Dropbox, primarily used for syncing, can also be used for online-only storage. But I don't advise it.
Get all your iCloud contacts into Gmail, easily
Learn how to pack up and export your iCloud address book into a single file, which you can easily import to Gmail.
How to reinstall Windows like a pro
It's super-easy to reinstall Windows 10 or 8, and not much more difficult to reinstall Windows 7. Use these tips to get the most out of a reinstall.
POP3 vs. IMAP: Which protocol lets you get all of your email on any device
When some of your email messages appear on one PC, and other messages on another, you're using the wrong protocol.
Word pro tips: Use Wildcards for faster, more accurate search-and-replace results
Wildcards work in Word much like they do in Scrabble or Poker, representing whatever you need to find or change in a document. Here's how the basic wildcard features work and what you can do with them.
How to set up two-factor authentication on your Google account
Keep your Google account data safe with this essential security feature.
Stop videos from autoplaying in your browser
When you go to a website to read an article, you want to read the article, not listen to a video.
How to find out if you have the latest Android security patch
Software updates don't always guarantee you're up to speed with security. Here's where to look.
How to enable Android notifications on the Windows 10 preview
The feature is a work in progress, but it offers a hint at how your PC might integrate more deeply with an Android phone.
How to search Gmail with advanced operators
Gmail’s advanced search operators help you find messages more quickly, even if you have a pile of them to sift through. Here's how.
Make Your USB Drive Faster With NTFS
Your USB drive isn't slow because you have too much stuff on it. It's slow because it uses a slow storage format like FAT32 or exFAT. You can re-format it to NTFS to get faster write times, but there is a catch.
Excel pro tips: Importing and parsing data
When data dumps into your spreadsheet and it's a big mess, you'll know what to do. Here's how to use text functions to join and separate data at will.
When to choose a password, when to choose a PIN
You understand that you need to protect your PC, phone, and online accounts. But do you always have to use a long and complex password?
6 quick ways to clear space on an overstuffed Android device
Zap cached app files in a single tap, clear the Downloads folder, delete unneeded offline maps, take charge of music downloads, and more.
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