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Infinite mailboxes: How to add accounts to Windows 10 Mail

Infinite mailboxes: How to add accounts to Windows 10 Mail

Upgrading from one OS to another isn't always easy. Here's how add your personal email account to the Windows Mail app, whether you prefer Outlook or Gmail.

How to add, disable, and remove apps in Chrome OS

How to add, disable, and remove apps in Chrome OS

Chrome OS has a surprising number of apps and extensions available, but they don't act the way that Windows or OS X programs do. Here's a quick guide.
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Want to link Outlook with other email accounts? Here’s how

Want to link Outlook with other email accounts? Here’s how

Want to use Outlook with other email accounts like Gmail, Yahoo Mail, and more? Here's how to do it.
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How to check if an account was exposed in the Ashley Madison hack

How to check if an account was exposed in the Ashley Madison hack

Curious if you--or someone you know--was revealed when hackers dumped information 33 million Ashley Madison users? Here's how to find out.
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Want to start using OneNote for Windows 10? We’ll help you start

Want to start using OneNote for Windows 10? We’ll help you start

OneNote is Microsoft's note and note-syncing app. It's deeply integrated into Windows 10, so there's no better time than now to start learning to use it
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How to Sync Your Google, Outlook, and iCloud Calendars in Windows 10

How to Sync Your Google, Outlook, and iCloud Calendars in Windows 10

Stay on top of your appointments by syncing your calendars in one place with Windows 10's Calendar app. Here's how.
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How to set default programs and file types in Windows 10

How to set default programs and file types in Windows 10

Windows 10 comes with some great built-in apps, but that doesn't mean that better alternatives aren't out there. Here's how to set default apps and files.
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How to send encrypted emails

How to send encrypted emails

PGP email encryption is hard – but it doesn't have to be. Here's how to do it on a Mac, in just a few easy steps.
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Don’t see the Windows 10 upgrade notification? Here’s what to do

Don’t see the Windows 10 upgrade notification? Here’s what to do

If the Windows 10 upgrade app isn't working for you, here's what you need to do.
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What the NUC? Here’s how to outfit Intel’s miniature PC

What the NUC? Here’s how to outfit Intel’s miniature PC

The Next Unit of Computing, or NUC, is a kit PC from Intel that's smaller and than your average desktop. Here's how to buy the NUC that's best for you.
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How to use Natural Language search in OS X 10.11

How to use Natural Language search in OS X 10.11

Spotlight in Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan now has a natural language search - here's how it can make your life easier.
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How to join the Windows 10 Insider fast ring (and why you want to)

How to join the Windows 10 Insider fast ring (and why you want to)

Not all versions of the Windows 10 preview are created equal. Here's how to enable the Fast Ring, the latest public version available.
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These five new features will make you respect OS X El Capitan

These five new features will make you respect OS X El Capitan

The El Capitan update for Apple computers includes big changes to Safari, new Notes capabilities, better screen management, and more!
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Here’s how to prepare your PC for Windows 10

Here’s how to prepare your PC for Windows 10

Make sure your desktop PC is ready for the Windows 10 upgrade by checking your specifications and downloading the right apps.
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No Internet, no problem — how to fix Windows 8.1 Wi-Fi issues

No Internet, no problem — how to fix Windows 8.1 Wi-Fi issues

If you're a PC user who has upgraded to Windows 8.1 recently, you may have noticed an error when connected to a wireless network. Here's how to fix it.
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Ubisoft E3 2015 press conference roundup

Ubisoft E3 2015 press conference roundup

Ubisoft's E3 2015 conference revolved around several well-known franchises, but the company did have a few surprises, including a new Ghost Recon game.
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Confused by how to buy a motherboard? We make it clear

Confused by how to buy a motherboard? We make it clear

The motherboard connect everything in your computer, making it arguably the most important component. Here's how to buy the right hardware.
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Ransomware is the new hot threat everyone is talking about; what do you need to know?

Ransomware is the new hot threat everyone is talking about; what do you need to know?

We're going to break down everything you need to know about the spread of ransomware, and how it affects average users in the threat landscape.
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Need to upgrade your storage? Here’s how to do it, the easy way

Need to upgrade your storage? Here’s how to do it, the easy way

Running out of storage on your desktop? You could try backing up some files, but it would be easier to just install a new hard drive and keep downloading.
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Windows 10 has seven editions – here’s how to tell which is for you

Windows 10 has seven editions – here’s how to tell which is for you

Microsoft's Windows 10 comes in seven different editions. That may sound like a recipe for confusion, but we've made the proper choice easy to understand.
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Buying a PC this year? Here’s what you need to know about bloatware

Buying a PC this year? Here’s what you need to know about bloatware

When you buy a new computer you're often saddled with several programs, or bloatware, that you don't want. We take a look at how PC makers are responding.
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Touchscreen PCs and laptops are all the rage, but are they worth the hype?

Touchscreen PCs and laptops are all the rage, but are they worth the hype?

Touchscreen PCs and laptops are everywhere, but with so many different options and potential applications, how do you know the technology is right for you?
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Build your own arcade machine this weekend! We’ll show you how

Build your own arcade machine this weekend! We’ll show you how

Consoles and TVs are so last year! Instead, build your own arcade cabinet from an old computer and some new arcade controls.
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Prove your security skills by hacking your own Wi-Fi network (or others)

Prove your security skills by hacking your own Wi-Fi network (or others)

From testing your personal network security, to pulling pranks on a friend, these methods will get you onto Wi-Fi networks you couldn't before.
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Work that battery magic with these 11 tricks and tips to extend your laptop battery

Work that battery magic with these 11 tricks and tips to extend your laptop battery

How to save power in a pinch. We'll also outline long-term strategies for converting your laptop into a power sipping machine.
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Google Earth is fun on its own, but here’s how to make it even better

Google Earth is fun on its own, but here’s how to make it even better

Love the idea of flying around Google Earth, but aren't sure where to start? Our handy how-to will help you learn all the ins and outs of the virtual globe.
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Installing a new PC graphics card is easier than you think

Installing a new PC graphics card is easier than you think

Upgrading your video card will improve your computing experience across the board, and open up a new world of video games. It couldn't be easier.
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What is a zero-day attack, and can anything defend against it?

What is a zero-day attack, and can anything defend against it?

Zero-days. You've heard about them in the news, across the net, even on Digital Trends, but what are they really, and is there any hope to stop them?
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Sharing your success: How to take screenshots and videos of PC games

Sharing your success: How to take screenshots and videos of PC games

Whether you're capturing a funny glitch, or showing off your latest sick achievement, these tips can help you save your best gaming moments for posterity.
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Here’s how to build the ultimate retro gaming machine with Raspberry Pi or Pi 2

Here’s how to build the ultimate retro gaming machine with Raspberry Pi or Pi 2

Build your own all-in-one retro emulator with the power of a Raspberry Pi and a little bit of spare time on this weekend project.
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Worried Windows 10 will crash your PC? Here’s how to dual-boot with your existing Windows install

Worried Windows 10 will crash your PC? Here’s how to dual-boot with your existing Windows install

Upgrading to a news OS can be detrimental. Here's our how to guide to dual booting Windows by separating your hard drive into two distinct partitions.
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Keep tabs on who uses your personal computer with this simple guide

Keep tabs on who uses your personal computer with this simple guide

Ever wonder what happens with your home computer while you're out of the house? Our simple guide will have you keeping tabs on your at-home PC in no time.
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Kill the clutter with our guide to using Gmail tabs and labels

Kill the clutter with our guide to using Gmail tabs and labels

You likely get more emails than you know what to do with. Check out our guide on how to add and remove tabs in Gmail, so you can better organize emails.

Dust off that old computer and turn it into a home media server, the easy way

Dust off that old computer and turn it into a home media server, the easy way

Instead of reenacting the printer scene from Office Space, put that old laptop or desktop to good use as a home media server.