Computer & Electronics 2025, January

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This article explains how to manually update the graphics card drivers on a Windows computer. While this usually happens automatically during the installation phase of a cumulative operating system update, in some cases you need to update your graphics card drivers manually.

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This article explains how to connect to a Wi-Fi network using Windows 7. Steps Step 1. Click on the Wi-Fi connection icon It appears in the notification area of the Windows taskbar, usually located in the lower right corner of the desktop.

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This article describes how to reinstall Windows 7 without using the installation disc. To do this, you need your Windows 7 product key and a blank USB flash drive or blank DVD. Steps Part 1 of 3: Create the Installation Tool Step 1.

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This article explains how to open a Windows "Command Prompt" window. You can do this from the "Start" menu or from any folder in the "File Explorer" window. Alternatively, you can use the "Run" window.

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Locking the taskbar in Windows 7 can be useful for organizing your desktop, especially if you have chosen to customize it according to your needs and preferences. Once the taskbar is locked in place you won't have the option to resize, move or place it on a second monitor.

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Windows 8 integrates a function that allows you to reinstall the operating system without the need to use an installation disc and the product key. You can reinstall Windows 8 by choosing the "Reset your PC" or "Reset this PC"

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Hiding the Windows taskbar, when it is not needed, can be useful to have more space available and to display the desktop completely. Using Windows 10 it is possible to hide the taskbar from the "Settings" menu, while using the previous versions of Microsoft's operating system you have to resort to using the "

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Microsoft's DirectX features a set of APIs (from the English "Application Programming Interfaces") that allow programs and apps for Windows to support all the features needed to use and create video games on Microsoft hardware platforms.

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Whenever you open a folder containing images on Windows XP, a hidden system file called "Thumbs.db" is created. These files allow you to speed up the display of previews when you open that folder again and can take up a lot of space if you have a lot of images on your computer.

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Have you ever wanted to enjoy a nice DVD movie from the comfort of your home? Don't have a DVD player? Do you have a laptop? Are you tired of watching DVDs on your small computer screen when you own a great TV? Read on to solve your problem.

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This article explains how to view the contents of the "winmail.dat" attachment that appears in emails sent from Microsoft Outlook. You can use various web services and mobile apps to accomplish this. Keep in mind that the contents of these files are always identical to the text of the email, so if you can read the message, you don't need to open the winmail.

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Windows Mail, the email client, and Windows Calendar are both part of the Windows Vista software suite. These programs, however, were not included on Windows 7. Although there is indeed a Windows Mail folder in Windows 7, it is not active. There is a way to re-enable Windows Mail and Windows Calendar on Windows 7, read on to find out.

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Are you a teenager or a young person misunderstood by your parents? Have you blocked the internet with K9 Web Shield? I also went through the same. However, I have found out how to get rid of it. Without proxies or downloads. It's easy, everyone can do it.

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This article explains how to change the name of the Microsoft Edge folder in the Windows system files, so as to disable the program on your computer. Steps Step 1. Open "This PC" The icon looks like a small computer and you can find it on your desktop or in the Start menu.

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When you upgrade or reinstall Windows without formatting the hard drive, all files related to the old version of the operating system are kept on the hard drive itself in a folder called Windows.old. This is an excellent solution that allows you to recover valuable information where it is needed, but the price to pay is to have a large portion of your computer's hard drive occupied by potentially useless files.

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The procedure that allows you to hide a data file within an image is called Steganography . It is a technique by which it is possible to share information over the internet without having to use any data encryption protocol. What really needs to be done is simply to bind the data file (what we secretly want to send to our recipient) to the image file.

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Upgrading from Windows 8 to Windows 8.1 allows you to take advantage of all the new features and updates offered by Microsoft for its operating system, as well as the security improvements that allow you to better protect your computer and your data from the threats present in the web.

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Are you worried that someone is using your computer on the sly? Or are you just curious about how many times you log into your computer? This tutorial will help you get this information, so read on to find out how. Steps Step 1. Go to the 'Start' menu and select the 'Run' item Alternatively, use the 'Windows + R' hotkey combination.

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Sometimes it may happen that you forget your computer's login password. Fortunately, this rare occurrence is not as serious a problem as it seems. There are some "tricks" that allow you to change the login password of any account on any Windows 7 system.

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This article explains how to reinstall the operating system on a PC or Mac. This is usually the solution to solve all problems resulting from a corrupt operating system or one that has been infected with a virus. Before reinstalling the operating system you should always back up your data using an external hard drive.

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Learn how to create a new DHCP scope in just 13 steps. A DHCP scope is a set of IP addresses and TCP / IP configuration parameters available for assignment to DHCP clients on individual computers connected to the network. A DHCP scope must be defined and activated directly on the DHCP server in order to then be able to dynamically assign the TCP / IP configuration to the DHCP clients on the individual computers that connect to the network.

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This article shows you how to install the Active Directory feature on a computer running the Windows 10 operating system. You must use the Professional or Enterprise version of Windows 10 to perform this procedure. Steps Part 1 of 2:

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Windows Server 2003 is an operating system designed for those users who want to create a network of multiple computers. If you want to create a network, follow these instructions to install Windows Server 2003 on the computer that will be the server.

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This article shows you how to prevent a program from being able to access a Windows computer from the network by using the operating system's Firewall. You must be the system administrator to be able to change the Windows Firewall configuration settings.

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This article explains how to find the path to a file using the Windows search feature, the "File Explorer" window or the "Command Prompt". Steps Method 1 of 3: Use the Search Function Step 1. Press the key combination ⊞ Win + S The Windows search bar will appear.

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If you are using a computer, through a user profile with limited permissions (for example a guest type user), and you want to get administrator privileges, continue reading the tutorial, you will soon find out how to do it. Steps Step 1.

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This article explains how to disable Windows Defender, temporarily or "permanently", on Windows 10. While you can only disable this feature from Settings until your computer restarts, you can prevent Windows Defender from reactivating without your consent thanks to the Editor.

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It may happen that you start programs that you do not want to be accessible to others, both for privacy reasons and for security reasons, especially when you use a computer shared by others. In this article you will read how to clear the execution history in Windows.

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If some of the colors in the printouts you are making on your computer do not look correct, it is very likely that the print cartridges are low on ink. Most printers allow you to track the level of residual ink present in the cartridges directly from your computer, using the appropriate application created by the printer manufacturer.

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Windows 10 has become a very popular solution for laptops and desktops around the world. If you want to start using it on your system you can resort to a clean installation, in order to remove all unnecessary programs and make your computer faster and hassle-free, thanks to the latest updates.

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Updating the Windows operating system allows you to have access to new features and new tools and to improve the overall experience generated by the use of Microsoft products. Fortunately, updating Windows has become an extremely quick and easy procedure compared to it used to be, since it is possible to do it simply by connecting to the internet.

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If you have access to a computer as a system administrator and need to change another user's account password, you can do so using the "net user" command. In case you do not have access to Windows or do not have a system administrator account available, you can use the Windows installation disc to access the "

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The Windows XP "System Restore" utility is very useful for solving some problems that can cause a decrease in computer performance or a deadlock. The state of the entire system will be restored to where it was at some point in the past using previously created "

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This article explains how to turn Wi-Fi on and off on a PC running Windows. Steps Method 1 of 2: Windows 10 Step 1. Click on the Wi-Fi icon It is depicted by this symbol: . If Wi-Fi is off, the icon will have a red "

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Drawing a perfect circle using Microsoft Paint is possible using the "Oval" tool. By holding down the ⇧ Shift key while drawing an oval with the mouse, you will indicate to the program that what you want to achieve is actually a perfect circle.

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Microsoft Windows XP is an operating system released in 2001. It is widely used nowadays on the home-computer line and in the workplace. Follow these simple steps, and you will be able to install this operating system on your computer in no time.

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This article explains how to optimize the speed of internet connection and web browsing when using Windows 7. There are many aspects that can negatively impact the speed of a computer's network connection, so there is no magic solution that can solve all of them.

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This article explains how to clear the password of a local user account on a computer running Windows 7 or Windows 10. You can only make this change using the system administrator account. Since network accounts will use the Microsoft Outlook password to log in, you will not be able to delete the password in this case.

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After using the new Windows 8, do you want to go back to Windows 7? Maybe you work in a large company that doesn't want to use both systems. Microsoft doesn't facilitate this process, but you can get back to Windows 7 from Windows 8 by following the steps below.

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The constant update of Windows 8.1 allows Microsoft to install fixes and solutions related to problems related to the operating system or to the computer's drivers, so that the computer can continue to function correctly without interruption.