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How to open HEIC files in Windows 10
iPhone photos use the the HEIC standard, but what do you do when they can't be opened on your Windows 10 device? Here's a step-by-step guideHow-To
How to stop Windows 11 from freezing all the time
Does your laptop or PC keep getting stuck on a screen and become unresponsive? Here are 10 potential ways to stop it from happening againHow-To
How to use Phone Link with Android or iPhone
Phone Link lets you make and receive calls, manage texts and see Android or iPhone notifications on your Windows desktopHow-To
How to use dark mode on Windows 11
Windows 11’s dark mode offers limited functionality, but third-party software gives you in-depth control over when it turns on and offUpdated
How to use Bing's AI Chat on all your devices
Microsoft’s ChatGPT-powered AI assistant is now available for anyone to use on Edge, both on desktop devices and via the mobile appHow-To
How to send files between Android and Windows
Moving or copying files between an Android phone and Windows PC isn’t entirely seamless, but there are plenty of options availableHow-To
How to customise the touchpad in Windows
If your Windows 10 or 11 laptop has a ‘Precision Touchpad’, Microsoft lets you control how it responds to taps, swipes and scrollsHow-To
How to record your screen in Windows 11
Microsoft has included three different screen recording options in Windows 11, but which is best for you will depend on what you're trying to captureHow-To
How to stop Microsoft Teams annoying you in Windows 11
Teams is deeply integrated into the Windows 11 user experience, but Microsoft still lets you reduce its influence or remove it entirelyHow-To
How to set default apps in Windows 11
Windows 11 lets you choose the default app for every single type of file or link you open – here's how to set it upHow-To
How to remove bloatware on Windows 11
Windows 11 includes many pre-installed apps and services that you’ll never use. Here’s how to decide which to keep, and how to remove the othersHow-To
How to fix Windows 11 Bluetooth that’s not working
Unable to connect wireless keyboards, mice, headphones or other accessories to your Windows 11 device? Here's what to do nextHow-To
How to fix Windows 11 audio that's not working
Not getting any sound from your device or unable to connect to speakers or headphones? Here are seven potential solutionsHow-To
How to take a screenshot on Windows
There are no shortage of ways to take a screenshot on Windows – take your pick from these eight optionsHow-To
How to stop Windows 11 tracking your data
Microsoft doesn’t let you prevent all tracking, but many settings are optional and can be safely disabledHow-To
How to install Android apps on Windows 11
Native Android app support is one of Windows 11’s headlining features, and it’s worth using despite being limited to the Amazon AppstoreHow-To
How to install free antivirus on your new phone, tablet and PC
We show you step by step how to put free security software on your Android phone and Windows devices.How-To
How to get Windows 11 on an unsupported PC
Even if your computer doesn't support TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot or have 4GB of RAM, there's still a way to install Windows 11How-To
How to dual boot Windows
Dual booting lets you run running two copies of Windows (or even a different operating system) on the same device – here's how to do itHow-To