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How to Know If Someone Else Is Logging in to Your Windows PC

Suspect unauthorized access? There are ways to find out.

By Crystal Crowder – Jun 13, 2024

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5 Native Windows Features That Make Me a Better Writer

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Microsoft’s Recall feature on its AI-focused laptops has now been humbled by a surprisingly simple Python script.

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Get insights into Windows Firewall’s inner workings and discover how it safeguards your system from external threats.

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8 of the Best Download Managers for Windows

When downloading multiple files, use one of these Windows download managers to improve the download speed and pause/restart your downloads.

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Get the best of Windows with the freedom of Linux.

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Buying a laptop in 2024? Here’s our guide to the best options out there, whether you’re looking for battery life, power, or value for money.

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What Is VRAM, How to Check It, and Can You Increase It?

If you’re a gamer, video editor or work with 3D modelling, then you’ll know that VRAM is one of the most important things to your work.

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How to Check RAM Health on Windows

Blue screen and other system errors may be linked to bad memory. Fortunately, you can check RAM health on Windows using these free tools.

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If the touchpad is not working on your laptop, there’s no need to fret. These 10 easy fixes can bring your trackpad back to life.

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3 Ways to Clear Recent Files and Folders in Windows

Learn how to clear your recent files in Windows and give it a proper privacy makeover fit for even the most conscious of users.

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How to Use Your Windows PC or Laptop as a Wi-Fi Hotspot

If you’ve ever found yourself wanting to make your own hotspot on yours Windows laptop, it’s easier than ever with these simple steps.

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Best Apps to Control Windows PC With an Android Device

Wish your phone could control your PC? Learn how to remote control a Windows PC with an Android device using these apps.

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Remotely Transfer Photos From an Android Phone to Computer

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How to Turn Off Automatic Driver Updates in Windows

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The Ediacaran fossil beds of the Flinders Ranges in South Australia preserve animals from 550 million years ago that predate the Cambrian explosion — soft, frond-like creatures with no mouths, no guts, and no clear relationship to any living group, suggesting a first experiment in complex multicellular life that simply ended and was replaced

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