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    CSS module scripts: `import` stylesheets like JavaScript modules

    Microsoft and Google have collaborated to bring support for CSS module scripts to Chromium, and they will be available starting in Microsoft Edge and Chrome version 93. The new CSS module scripts feature can be used to load CSS style sheets with import statements just like JavaScript modules...
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    Can you disable live usb ports when the pc is off?

    Hi So I've purchased another mouse and for some reason the manufacturer felt the need to put lights in it which is inconvenient to me at least. Can I disable the live usb ports on the pc so it and the keyboard lights won't be on when the pc is turned off?
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    Windows search bar: The one stop for answers, now with Bing Visual Search

    Every day, we have questions. Search engines, apps, digital voice assistants, or phones are usually our go-to places to find answers. You may already know that you can use Link Removed – found on your PC taskbar – to find things like an app, setting, or a file you’ve been working on. But did...
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    Windows 8 Network ports (UDP) on the firewall

    I recently noticed that the firewall I am using on one of my devices does not block or filter UDP ports. It was stated on their website. I like this firewall as it has great features that are more convenient for me. I need to know how important are UDP ports. I am at risk? Is it unsafe? Does...
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    Windows 10 Tip: Organize your busy lives with a family notebook in OneNote

    Grocery lists. Vacation planning. Shared notes. Families share information every day, and often, it’s challenging to capture it all and keep it up to date. That’s where a family notebook comes in. Share to-do lists, recipes, vacation plans, and more Once your notebook is created, it will be...
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    Windows 10 How secure is the login screen?

    Hi. I run bitlocker on my system, so everytime I boot the system up, It requires bitlocker. However I often leave my computer with only the Windows login screen showing, which requires a password. If my laptop was seized by authorities for example, while the system was still on the login screen...
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    Windows 8 Annoying and Dangerous "Feature" in Windows File Explorer

    Am I the only person who has been bitten by this "feature?" In Windows File Explorer I have chosen the single-click option rather than double click. I have also chosen to use a check box to select multiple files (rather than using control-click). I can select multiple files by clicking a check...
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    Windows 7 Home directory in Explorer stuck using medium icons

    I like to use the detailed directory view in Windows Explorer. But something maddening happens in my home directory in Explorer under Desktop\<username>: no matter how much I try to set it to 'Details', any time I return to the folder, it reverts back to 'Medium Icons'. If I access the folder...
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    Windows 10 Sum Great Than the Parts, AKA Combine Features

    A) Some people have said Multiple Desktops & Task View is silly or unnecessary or 'geeky' when I suggested it could be put to good use. B) Windows 10 allows some funky snapping. 1/2 screen or 1/4 screen. And everything 'floats' & is sizable. Well, it is becomes bloody neat when you combine A...
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    Windows 8 1 Really Nice Bit w/ the Update

    This is, actually, a 2-parter... 1. w/ the Update (8.1.1) can, now, opt to have Store icons on the Task Bar. 2. There is, as w/ anything in this context, the ability to 'pin' these to the Task Bar. That said... Active APPs will sit on the Switcher Bar, true enough. However, after a time, the...
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    Windows 8 Observation & info since 8.1 Update (8.1.1)

    One thing (option) the Update offers is showing Store APPs on the Taskbar. Fair enough &... Please, note: IF this is chosen, The Switcher Bar is, still, there, so they are, in effect, in 2 locations. However, the functionality is not identical @ each. Handy as it is having them on the...
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    Windows 7 True Image Sync

    I just used the folder sync function of TI to move a few hundred video files from one drive to another, it worked as expected except that when checking the target drive after completion, it was highly fragmented, and it looks as though it is going to take many hours for defragging. I only used...
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    Adobe Air Updates

    The Adobe® AIR, runtime enables you to have your favorite web applications with you all the time. Since applications built for Adobe AIR run on your desktop computer without a web browser, they provide all the convenience of a desktop application. Adobe Air 3.8.0.870: Adobe AIR | Adobe AIR 3 |...
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    Windows 7 Song shortcuts with Media Player

    Media Player will play a song if I double-click a shortcut to the song (.mp3). However, if I create a number of shortcuts in a directory and highlight them all, right-click and choose 'Add to Windows Media Player list' only one of the songs on the list plays. I want them all to play! Of...
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    Windows 8 Privacy or Convenience

    I had a backup hard drive go out and corrupt the File History. Couldn't get it back even after numerous refresh and reinstall of 8. Reinstalled windows 7 on my Dell Inspirion 570 which was a royal pain. Let 7 run all the updates over night since install of 8 failed after I did the restore. I...
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    Windows Vista Christian Louboutin Outlet Mail and Windows Vista

    Christian Louboutin Outlet Mail and Windows Vista another matter entirely. Whether it was because of up gradation of Windows or any other reason, but in recent time many of OE users are migrating to MS Outlook, it is a more convenient option because MS Outlook comes by default with Microsoft...
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    Windows 8 Maximizing Windows 8 Productivity with Snap Feature and Calendar Apps

    You know it's a drag one hesitates when it's to say something good. Seems hard to do w/ such worthy contributions as "fanboy" & "evangelist", as if curse words or slander, maligning, not worthy by motivation to be given credence, scoffed @ cus of presumed MS driven bias, but, anyway, lol This...
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    Windows 7 Embracing Positive Features: Why Grumbling About New Designs Is Unnecessary

    What is served by grumbling? Many, may find things fun, easy, convenient, find a few things out over time & find things appealing. But, what is served by grumbling? I've found lots of neat, likable Features, have things arranged is using is comfy, I've discovered some cool paths to things...
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    Windows 7 Pinning applications

    It used to be that I could pin multiple documents to their host program on the task bar, and I could run more then just the program itself, for example with good chrome I could right click and choose to open a new window, a new incognito window and a few other options. I did some windows...
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    Windows 7 Folder Location

    When I upgraded to Vista I had a folder system which had been developed over many years and had no interest in Vistas pre installed sytem, so I installed my old file system named UserName in C:\Users\LoginName\Documents\UserName. This turned out to be a poor choice. Now I want to move to a new...
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