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How to Fix Headphones not Working Windows 10

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Headphones work out of the box. If the speakers on a Windows 10 computer are working, chances are high that headphones will work as soon as you connect them. You might have problems if you’re using Bluetooth headphones. But you will find that even Bluetooth headphones connect more easily than other Bluetooth devices. If you […]

How to Fix the msvcr120.dll Missing from your Computer

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Missing files have often prevented the installation of many games and programs in Windows. The missing files are often .dll files with names so vague the average user cannot even begin to figure out where the said file might have gone missing. In this article, we are going to talk about How to Fix the […]

How to Change Recycle Bin Icon in Windows 10

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Configuring your computer to look the way you want is an important part of making a new computer feel like it’s really yours. Changing the appearance of your desktop icons is a way to do this that few people know about. While most people are used to the default icons for apps like Recycle Bin […]

How To Block Windows 10 Apps From Making Phone Calls

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Do you want to Block Windows 10 Apps From Making Phone Calls? It’s good to hear this that you can also make phone calls using Windows 10 via linked phone and use of the required app. Also, you can configure which apps are enabled to make phone calls via the Settings app. This article covers […]

Disable Linked Duplicates in Photos App in Windows 10

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The Photos app is a decent photo viewer and photo management app. If you import images from a variety of different folders, it’s possible that you will end up with a duplicated photo at some point. In this article, we are going to talk about Disable Linked Duplicates in Photos App in Windows 10. Let’s […]

Block Apps From Accessing Contacts in Windows 10

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Contacts privacy settings are part of the Settings application which allows you to customize your contacts access permissions for apps and users. Recent Windows 10 builds can be configured to allow or deny access to the contact details for your installed apps and the operating system itself. Only if allowed, the OS and installed apps […]

How to Pin Item to Quick Access in Windows 10

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“Quick access” is a feature in File Explorer that pins favorited and frequently used folders to the top of the sidebar. Having important and regularly used folders in Quick access makes them easier to find and quicker to get to. Compared to having to find the right folder manually every time. In this article, we […]

How to Update and Uninstall Drivers in Windows 10

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Every device connected to your computer, and the components inside it, are managed by device drivers. These drivers ensure that the devices can run smoothly and support their full feature sets. These drivers let you make the most of what your computer has – and Windows includes a built-in device manager that can be used […]

How to Change to a 12-hour Clock in Windows 10

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Some people prefer reading digital clocks in the 24-hour “military” format. However, a lot of people instead prefer 12-hour clocks. Windows 10 defaults to using the 24-hour format. This guide will cover how to change the clock to use the 12-hour format. In this article, we are going to talk about How to Change to […]

How to Disable Sticky-Keys Permanently in Windows 10

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The keyboard shortcut to activate Sticky Keys is to press the shift key five times in a row. When we activate and trigger Sticky Keys. Then the computer beeps and a window pops up. In this article, we are going to talk about Disable Sticky-Keys Permanently in Windows 10. Let’s begin! This can be annoying, […]

How to Format a Hard Drive in Windows 10

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You need to format a hard drive to be able to use it in Windows. If you have bought a new hard drive, you may need to format it for the first time – or it may come ready to use. If you are reusing an old hard drive, formatting it is an effective way […]

Block Apps From Using Webcam in Windows 10

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Apps having access to your webcam is often a requirement – Skype, Zoom, and many other programs all need webcam access to work properly. That does not necessarily mean that you always want them to have access though. In this article, we are going to talk about Block Apps From Using Webcam in Windows 10. […]