Computer Answers for Questioning Minds

  • How to Use Windows Defender
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    Learn how to use Windows Defender to protect against Online threats.  You upgraded to Windows 10 or purchased a new Windows 10 computer. Get protection against these online attackers. One place to begin is on Windows 10, using Microsoft’s security software. Getting Started Using Windows Defender  If you plan on using it for protection, the security software onboard still needs to be correctly set up. Select Start and enter “windows defender” in the box. Choose
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    Downgrading Made Easy Did you upgrade to Windows 10 and don’t like it? If your upgrade was within 30 days, you can downgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 7 or 8.1. If you decide later to go back to Windows 10, you can.  Keep in mind that Windows 7 and 8.1 are end of support. Downgrade Option Built-in When upgrading to Windows 10 from a previous version of Windows, the old OS files are stores in
  • fix internet explorer
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    Answers to Your Internet Explorer Problems Fix Internet Explorer problems now. Microsoft’s new operating system, Windows 10, comes with a new browser, Microsoft Edge. There is still a time when you need Internet Explorer. Some people have decided not to upgrade yet. Internet Explorer improved greatly, which has brought many users back. However, as with any technology, there are glitches and problems. Here are some common problems and how to solve them: The first thing
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    What is the Default Browser for Windows 10 Microsoft Edge is the new internet browser from Microsoft. This browser supports HTML5, along with parts of technologies that are outdated such as Silverlight and ActiveX. Edge promises to be faster, modern, and reliable than Internet Explorer. With browser extensions being added at some point, Edge will be more competitive with Firefox and Chrome.  So if you’re just getting used to that Start menu, make sure to
  • reboot windows
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    How to Properly Reboot Your Computer Reboot Windows like a Pro Using These Tips Everybody knows how to reboot Windows computers using the Start menu, but that is not the only way. Several methods can be used to reboot. Some offer more control and convenience. For example, you can set a specific amount of time until your computer reboots. Set it to do this every day at a specific time. You might not have ever