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How to Take a Screenshot in Windows
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You want to share what's on your screen with someone on email or social media. But how do you do it? Microsoft Windows has several easy ways.
The World Wide Web Turns 30!
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The World Wide Web turns 30. HowStuffWorks looks at its humble beginnings.
Should I move my hard disk to the cloud?
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The contents of your hard disk can now live in the cloud, but are some things better off local? Find out if you should move your hard disk to the cloud.
What causes things like fatal exception errors?
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Even though there is nothing you can do with the cryptic error messages your computer gives you during a problem, it might be nice to at least know what they mean! Find out what the three most common ones error messages mean.
Can the government take away my laptop?
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Can the government take away my laptop? U.S. Customs can seize it to search it. Find out: can the government take away my laptop?
How to Connect AirPods to a Laptop (Windows and Mac)
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Modern PCs and Macs use built-in Bluetooth to easily connect to your phone's AirPods. We'll show you how.
Could a single hacker crash a country's network?
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Could a hacker crash a country's network? Learn about cyber-attacks and threats and if a hacker could crash a country's network.
What Is iCloud?
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Apple's entry into the cloud storage market synchronizes all of your devices - as long as they're made by Apple. How does iCloud stack up to its competitors?
How Wireless Technology Changed Printing
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Wireless technology has freed users from a sea of cables. Learn more about how wireless technology has changed printing.
What Is an IP Address?
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Your IP address is one of 4.3 billion unique numbers that identifies your computer on the internet. Learn the different IP classes and discover how your computer gets its own address.