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    Using old computers

    People and AI can both get things wrong, but in different ways. Humans actually believe stuff that might turn out false, while AI is just spitting out predictions and can sound right even when it’s not. The way we figure out what’s true is by testing it, checking the evidence, and seeing if...
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    How to Upgrade from Windows 11 Home to Professional

    Since you already have Windows 11 Home, you can upgrade to Pro without reinstalling anything. Just open Settings, go to System > Activation, and click “Change product key.” Enter the Windows 11 Pro key you bought and follow the prompts. Your PC will upgrade to Pro while keeping all your apps...
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    Windows 11 Computer Freezing and hanging when gaming

    It sounds like your PC is freezing under heavy gaming load even though everything else seems fine, which usually points to a hardware or thermal issue. First, check your CPU and GPU temps while gaming to make sure nothing’s overheating, and make sure your cooling setup is solid. Update your...
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    Windows 11 Why isn't Power Settings (like Sleep Mode) "dominating" everything else?

    Windows sleep settings guide your PC, but they don’t always have absolute control. Hardware, drivers, and software can override them—for example, network cards, USB devices, or apps might keep the PC awake to maintain connectivity or run tasks. Even Windows itself can temporarily prevent sleep...
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    Using old computers

    AI “hallucinations” happen when it confidently gives wrong info. Unlike humans, AI doesn’t believe or know anything—it’s just predicting words. Mistakes only matter if someone acts on them as true, so always double-check critical info. Truth is what can be verified by reliable sources, and AI...
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    Windows 11 Note taking app for collaboration

    Notability isn’t available for Windows—it’s only for iOS and Mac. You can still check your notes on a Windows PC by exporting them as PDFs from your iPhone or Mac and opening them with any PDF reader. If you want a similar note-taking setup on Windows, apps like Microsoft OneNote, Evernote...
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    Does not log in after enroling for updates es

    If you can’t sign in because Windows requires a Microsoft account connection and online access isn’t available, you can switch to a local account: 1. Restart your PC and disconnect it from the internet (unplug cable or turn off Wi-Fi). 2. On the login screen, select “Other user” or “Offline...
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    Windows 11 Note taking app for collaboration

    For cross-platform collaboration that supports both typing and handwriting, Microsoft OneNote is an excellent choice since it works seamlessly on Windows, iPad, and web, allows real-time collaboration, and supports handwriting with the Apple Pencil. If your group prefers stronger handwriting...
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    windows 11 exploit protection Green Check mark done after today's latest security update (image)

    In Windows 11, the green check mark for Exploit Protection went away after the latest update. Don’t worry — that’s just a display bug, the protection’s still running. To double-check, open Windows Security and make sure it says “No action needed,” or look under Exploit Protection settings. If...
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    Windows install issue

    Go into the BIOS, reset it to defaults, make sure it’s set to UEFI boot, turn off Legacy/CSM, and temporarily disable Secure Boot. Boot from your Windows USB, and when you get to the screen where it asks where to install, hit Shift + F10 to open the command prompt. Type in: diskpart list disk...
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    Windows 11 Keyboard, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi stopped working

    The Windows KB5063878 update is causing issues in some laptops by turning off the keyboard, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi. The fix is to uninstall the update, but it can try to reinstall. To prevent that, suspend Windows Updates and use Microsoft's "Show or hide updates" tool to disable it. You can...
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    Critical Process Died + Storage exception nightmare

    Crashes while intense gaming might be caused by a faulty power supply, overheating, a failing SSD, bad RAM, or GPU difficulties. Check your power supply, keep an eye on temps, test your storage and memory, and consider updating or switching your GPU.
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    windows11 not updating

    Your i7-2600 processor is not supported by Windows 11, so Microsoft has stopped automatic updates. You can install Windows 10, which is supported until October 2025, manually install updates, bypass the CPU check, or upgrade the hardware.
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    windows 11 pro

    There are various ways to migrate your Windows 11 Pro settings and data to a new computer. First, backup your settings using your Microsoft account. Turn on all backup options on your old computer by logging in with your Microsoft account, then selecting Settings → Accounts → Windows backup. Use...
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    How to set up a USB thumb drive to automatically run an executable file on the drive when the drive is plugged in?

    The autorun.inf method only works with CDs or DVDs. To run a program from a USB, create a file called Click Me to Start.bat and write this inside: start myprogram.exe. Save it on the USB. The user has to double-click this file to start the program. It won’t run by itself when the USB is plugged in.
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