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How to Enable Dark Mode on Your Computer and Phone

For a long time, modern user interface design (including websites and operating systems) has used the classic black text on a white background setup. While there’s nothing inherently wrong with this, recently, many people have begun to prefer dark modes. To reflect this, you can now enable dark mode on

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How to Record a Screencast in Windows

When you need to record some information or show someone what’s on your desktop, taking a screenshot on your computer is extremely useful. But sometimes a still image is not enough. If you want to create an instructional video, capture details about in-depth issues on your system, or record a

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How to Deal With Phone Call and Text Message Spam

While email spam is the most common form of unwanted communication, it’s far from the only type most people deal with. You’ve probably received a good share of junk text messages and annoying phone calls on your phone. If you’re not sure what to do about text message spam and

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What Is File Compression?

You probably benefit from file compression every day, even if you don’t realize it. But just what does file compression mean, and how is it used with computers and online? Here we explain the basics of file compression, discussing the two main types and providing common examples. The Basics of

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What Is the Microsoft Store on Windows 10?

While looking around Windows 10, you might have noticed an app called the Microsoft Store. What is this for, and why is it included with Windows? Today we’ll look at what the Microsoft Store offers, where it came from, and what it’s good for. What Is the Microsoft Store? The

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Ransomware Concerns Rise as Governments Pay Demands With Insurance

The threat from ransomware continues to spread and grow even worse. Recently, multiple local municipalities have been hit with ransomware, crippling their systems and taking up a lot of time in recovery. Even more worrying is the trend of companies paying ransoms through insurance. Let’s look at some recent prolific

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