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Protect yourself from cyber attacks by updating Edge, Chrome and Firefox regularly

Your web browsers should be updating themselves automatically to protect you from threats and attacks…. however… Sometimes they need a little nudge. We show you how to check they are updated against the latest threats. It will take you only a few seconds to check your web browser is up-to-date to protect you from scammers […]

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Fix printer problems on Windows devices

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We show you 5 ways to get your printer (be it new or old) to talk to Windows 11 including scanning if it is a MFP (Multi-Function Printer) 5 Ways to fix your Windows Printer/Scanner Issues Most printer connectivity issues occur when: 1. Install/Reinstall Printer in Windows Settings On your Windows device goto Settings >

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Video: 6 ways to recover, repair or reinstall Windows 10/11

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How to repair Windows

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Need to repair Windows 10 or repair Windows 11? We show you 6 ways to do it. We show you how to reset and reinstall Windows (Windows 10 and Windows 11) with or without saving your data and programs, from within Windows or from the boot screen Reasons you may need to take this drastic

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How to download Windows

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How to download and use a USB flash drive to install a new copy of Windows, perform a clean installation of Windows, or reinstall Windows. Choose the version of Windows you wish to install below and create installation media on a USB flash. Alternatively, an ISO file can be created for use in virtual machines

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Video: How to get the old outlook back

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How to get the “old” Outlook back

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How to get the “Classic” Outlook back? Microsoft in their wisdom are trying to force users to use their “new” and “improved” version of Outlook with new Windows 11 devices. We show you 4 ways of how to get the “old” Outlook back, now know as “Classic” Outlook With new Windows 11 installations, the only

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How to stop Windows 11 copying everything to OneDrive

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By default Windows 11 starts OneDrive and before you know it you are being told you’ve exceeded your storage space and need to pay for more. We show you how to stop this from happening and how to safely remove any data thats been uploaded to OneDrive in the cloud. You may see a warning

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Microsoft 365 Business and Enterprise versions

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Microsoft 365 Business and Enterprise versions are for businesses that use their own domain-name for their business email (@yourbusiness.com) Microsoft 365 Business and Enterprise versions require the setup a “Domain Admin” account to manage the domain, Identity, access, and user management for up to 300 employees. https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/welcome-to-microsoft-365-for-business-d60a9cbe-8cb5-4807-b57c-bca553e372aa Multiple plans are available some including or excluding

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OneDrive Storage Allowances

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Microsoft’s cloud storage platforms OneDrive and SharePoint have set storage capacities depending on the Subscription service you subscribe to and explained in this article.

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How to backup or archive your Windows 10 or 11 device to OneDrive (Cloud)

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The simplest way of backing up or archiving your data in 2026 is to the cloud using OneDrive Not everyone trusts the cloud and has privacy concerns, and probably needs to pay for more storage other than the 5GB free allowance So the easiest “FREE” way in 2026 to secure your data is to backup

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Video: How to backup Windows 10 or Windows 11

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Use Backup and Restore app for Windows 10/11 USB backup

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How to Backup/Archive to External Drive or USB Flash Drive using the legacy “Backup and Restore (Windows 7)” app, hidden but still active in Win 10 and 11 In the search box type “Backup and Restore (Windows 7)” and open the app or look under “Control Panel” Open “Backup and Restore (Windows 7)” , plug

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Use File History to backup Windows 10 or 11 to USB or Ext HDD

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How to Backup/Archive to External Drive or USB Flash Drive using the legacy “File History” app, hidden but still active in Win 10 and 11 In the search box type “File History” and open the App (Can also be found under “Control Panel”) When first used you will find “File History” turned “Off” we need

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How much storage space needed to backup Windows 10 or 11

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How much storage space do I need to backup my Windows 10 or Windows 11 device? Open File Explorer > This PC > Users > (your username) … hover over your username, right-click and select “Properties” and you will see the total size your user profile (example below) Click on File Explorer Select the “C:”

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