Clean install refers to the process of installing Windows in a clean, blank state. This means removing all of the previous data and installed apps, and starting over with the new Windows operating system. Clean installation is different from a system upgrade where you can still retain your data in the new operating system version. […]
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Copilot, officially called Microsoft 365 Copilot, is a productivity tool powered by OpenAI’s ChatGPT large language model. It’s supposed to “provide real-time intelligence that enables users to complete tasks more efficiently, enhance their productivity & skills, and improve their overall work experience” according to its technical documentation. That being said, not everyone is embracing this
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One of the scariest horror stories for a computer user is learning that your important files are lost from your system and can’t be recovered. You certainly don’t want this to happen to you, so preventative measures are needed. This is why backing up your data is super important. With regular backups, you don’t need
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In this article, we’ll explain what System Restore is and give you a step-by-step guide to perform system restore. If you’re not using Windows 11, you can also check out our other blog articles on how to use System Restore on Windows 7, Windows 8/8.1, and Windows 10. What is System Restore? System restore is
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A few years ago in 2020, I added the Software Updater tool in jv16 PowerTools. It allowed you to see which installed programs were outdated and allowed you to start downloading the updated version. The tool was available for some time until I decided to scrape it. The reason? I thought the tool wasn’t good
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Have you been wondering, “Why is my PC running slow?” despite having a decent specs PC or even a high-end PC? Or perhaps you noticed that your PC runs slower than usual when you’re doing a specific thing, like gaming for example? If that sounds like an issue you’re having, this article will show you
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