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How to check what’s filling your Windows RAM with RAMMap
If Task Manager shows your RAM at 91% or higher, your PC may not be running out of memory. RAMMap, a free Microsoft tool from the Sysinternals suite,…
Why you might not want to join two Ethernet cables, and what to do instead
A $15 network switch or one longer cable will usually beat the RJ45 coupler you were about to buy. The coupler works fine. It also gives you one…
How to use Windows Performance Toolkit to trace a slow startup
If your Windows PC still feels busy long after the login screen, a startup apps list or Autoruns won’t show you why. Microsoft’s free Windows Performance Toolkit can…
What is WSL 2 and why did Microsoft build it for developers?
The Windows Subsystem for Linux 2 (WSL 2) runs a real Linux kernel inside a lightweight virtual machine on your Windows PC. You can run Linux apps and…
What is the 3-2-1 rule for backing up your data, exactly?
One copy of your files on one drive is a single point of failure. And sooner or later, single points of failure fail. Odds are you’ve built up…
4 ways Windows breaks a Linux dual-boot and how to fix them
If you dual-boot Windows and Linux, Windows can quietly break your setup. It can push its own boot manager back to the top of the boot order, leave…
How to fix Windows Defender Quick Scan not working in Windows 11
If Microsoft Defender’s Quick Scan stops partway through or won’t start at all on Windows 11, first check that you’re launching it from the right place in Windows…
How to replace 5 desktop apps with browser tools for quick jobs
If you keep full desktop apps installed for jobs you do twice a year, you can usually do those jobs in a browser tab instead. Photopea handles quick…
How to use a two-factor authentication app to protect accounts
A password on its own can’t protect your accounts if it gets stolen in a data breach or a phishing attack. A two-factor authentication (2FA) app fixes that.…
