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Technology evolves constantly. With the rapid rise of cloud computing, new platforms, tablet computers, smartphones and hybrids, artificial intelligence, cryptocurrency and open blockchains, keeping up with change is a constant, continuing operation. Although future-oriented, this is not about speculation, equipment, rumour mills, or the pride and joy of actually 'owning' any of the newest tech or hardware, ultimately it's about what we should accomplish with it, the content or material that we really should be enjoying or creating by actually using it, an ability to always have things to hand, how it should make tasks truly efficient and also enhance many of life's truly fascinating and beautiful things. Whilst looking 'beyond the surface' of personal computing and using the most popular operating systems, harvesting useful hints, tips, news, and information relevant to domestic technology; Mike Cutmore (an independent sole trader in the Braintree, Essex. UK area), established ‘fixmypc.24ex’ in 2006. Mike enjoys Windows, Android, Chrome OS, iOS and Linux and constantly moves forward encompassing trends as they evolve with relation to use of technology and provides a dedicated bespoke 24-hour domestic personal computer support service.

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What is a VPN? Here’s how they work, why they matter and how to choose the right one

What is a VPN? And why would you need one? With hundreds of services all promising to be the fastest, safest or most secure, it can be hard to know where to start.

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These Wi-Fi routers are not secure; here’s why

Your router is your hardware firewall, and unless it's updated, despite being your primary piece of equipment in terms of your gateway to the internet, it may not be the most secure link in your computing chain.

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Although Windows comes with an auto-cleanup tool, its default settings are practically worthless

Passive file management is not always effective at clearing away the massive amount of cache that can accumulate. So, even if you're doing everything you can to keep your system clean, you might still be stuck with digital dust.

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What is a passkey, how does it work and why is it better than a password?

A passkey is a password-free form of login. Unlike a password, it cannot be stolen in a phishing attack, where people are fooled into handing over their credentials, which can later appear on the dark web.

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AI is replacing smartphones faster than you think. Here’s what comes next

AI will not just replace your phone. It will replace your Job.

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Android's face unlock problem: Why only Pixel phones can replace your fingerprint

Android's face unlock problem: Why only Pixel phones can replace your fingerprint

Only Google is trying to compete with Face ID.

Not all “Face Unlock” methods are created equally. There’s a huge difference in being able to simply identify a face and analyze it on the same level as a fingerprint. Many Android phones can do the former, but it takes special technology to do the latter. That’s what enabled iPhones to do so much with Face ID, and some Android phones can do the same thing.

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The hidden cost of your cloud storage – and how to clean it up

Feel like you’re constantly shelling out for more and more digital storage? Katie Rosseinsky explores why our data usage is spiralling, and

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Signs your current laptop is still good enough

These are some of the signs that you should look at before spending money to buy another device.

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How to make sure information on your old computer is really, truly deleted

Tips on how to wipe your old computer properly

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This CMD Prompt Trick is Insane

Command Prompt > Run as administrator > winget upgrade > Enter

Lists all updates required on your PC

Command Prompt > Run as administrator > winget upgrade --all > Enter

Updates all on your PC

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Wi-Fi will be way faster if you place it away from 1 thing

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What are passkeys really? The simple explanation - for anyone tired of passwords | ZDNET

What are passkeys really? The simple explanation - for anyone tired of passwords

Yes, the technology underlying passkeys is confusing. Here's a plain-English guide that can help you ditch passwords today.

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Do you really need to buy a new laptop? When to upgrade – and when to hold off

Let’s start with the basics: the No 1 reason not to buy a new laptop is that you don’t need one.

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Experts explain whether you should ‘accept’ or ‘reject’ all cookies

What are cookies, exactly? Why are we constantly asked about them, and what happens when we accept or reject them? As you will see, each choice comes with implications for your online privacy.

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I finally learned what those USB port colors mean — and I’ve been using the wrong ones all along

I finally learned what those USB port colors mean — and I’ve been using the wrong ones all along

Stop guessing—your USB ports have been talking to you this whole time.