Is turning off Windows Security a bad idea? A PC expert's practical rule of thumb

There are situations where you may want to temporarily disable Windows' built-in security feature. I'll show you how to do it safely.

Windows 11 tip: Open PowerShell or CMD in any folder with one click

Use the “Open in Terminal” option to launch PowerShell. Then, within the PowerShell window, use the Ctrl + Comma keyboard ...
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Stop downloading random .exe files, this is the safer way to install apps on Windows

Functionally, it acts like an app store for power users and developers, but without the graphical interface. You simply type ...
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Quake Mode: The Secret Hotkey in Windows Terminal That Saves Your Time and Improves Workflow

Windows Terminal has a hidden feature called "Quake mode" that turns it into a global drop-down console, saving you precious seconds and mouse clicks.

Restart Office to apply changes to your privacy settings keeps popping up

If the "Restart Office to apply changes to your privacy settings" message keeps popping up on your Windows 11/10 PC, use the ...
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Is your laptop battery dying? You need to check this Windows setting

Has the battery performance of your laptop noticeably declined? Here's how to generate a report in Windows to help you ...
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Russia's GRU Tied to Critical Infrastructure Cloud Breaches

Misconfigured edge devices hosted in the cloud are giving nation-state hackers carte blanche to access Western critical ...