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How to set up a virtual machine on your PC: Windows, Mac and Linux
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Remote IT support tools: the 10 essentials and how to secure them
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How to set up dual monitors on a PC: ports, cables and Windows 11 settings
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How to recover deleted files in Windows 11 and 10, step by step
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Upgrade your PC for better performance: SSD, RAM, or replace it
Find the part that limits your PC, then fix only that: an SSD, more RAM, cooling or firmware. Replace the PC when its hardware cannot run Windows 11.
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How to set up Windows 11 on a new computer, step by step
Set up a new Windows 11 PC: the setup screens, Microsoft or local account, updates and drivers, encryption, backup and the apps worth removing.
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