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How to prepare your Windows 10 PC for the Windows 11 upgrade
By Mauro Huculak last updated
This is all you need to do before upgrading to Windows 11 from 10.

How to enable Edge's Scareware blocker and protect yourself from online scams
By Mauro Huculak published
Windows 11 Microsoft Edge now comes with a Scareware blocker, a new feature that will help to reduce the chances of falling for tech support scams online, and here's how to enable it.

I'm now tracking live player counts directly from my Steam Deck without using a web browser — here's how
By Richard Devine published
Handhelds This new Decky Loader plugin for Steam Deck lets you track live player counts from SteamDB without needing to open a web browser.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 preorder guide
By Brendan Lowry published
Guide Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is finally coming out soon, and preorders are live. Here's where you can get a copy, as well as all the benefits each edition gives you.

How to scan files and folders for malware on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak published
How-to On Windows 11, you can use the Microsoft Defender Antivirus to scan individual files and folders to make sure they are not infected, and I'll show you four methods.

3 ways to reset all the Group Policy settings on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak published
How-to On Windows 11, it's possible to reset the Group Policy settings to their default state, and I'll explain how in three different ways.

How to track camo and calling card challenges in Black Ops 6
By Richard Devine published
Gaming A new feature in Black Ops 6 allows you to track your various challenges easily. Here's how.

How to disable cross play in Black Ops 6 Ranked Play on Xbox
By Cole Martin published
Gaming Following player feedback, Call of Duty has implemented a setting to disable cross play for Black Ops 6 Ranked Play.
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