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Complete list of Windows 10/11 keyboard shortcuts

Posted on September 14, 2026

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Virtually every release of a new major Windows version includes a slew of new Windows shortcuts, and Windows 10 and 11 have plenty.

In fact, the latest versions of Windows provide dozens of them for you to use at any time!

Some folks prefer to use the mouse and avoid using the keyboard as much as possible, but others love the speed and efficiency gained by replacing three, four or more mouse clicks with a single keystroke combination.

If you’re one of them, check out this extensive list of keyboard shortcuts you can use to do virtually anything in Windows 10… [Read more…]

5 simple habits that protect you from most cyber threats

Posted on September 14, 2026

Most successful attacks against individuals do not involve sophisticated hacking. They exploit a handful of predictable human behaviors, and closing those gaps blocks a disproportionate share of real-world attack paths.

This post covers five specific habits, the exact threat each one blocks, and what to do if you suspect you have already been compromised.

Why Do a Handful of Habits Cover Most Real-World Attacks?

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Q&A: Why do drive letters start with ‘C’ on Windows PCs?

Posted on September 13, 2026

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Question from Brittney: I have a question I’ve been wanting the answer to for a long time and nobody seems to know the answer.

Now that I’ve found this site I’ll ask you.

I’ve noticed that the drive letters in computers always start with “C” and go up from there?

There doesn’t seem to be an “A” drive or a “B” drive. Can you tell me why that is? [Read more…]

How to force your browser to load the latest version of a web page

Posted on September 12, 2026

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Have you ever clicked “Refresh” to load the latest version of a web page, only to receive the exact same info even though you knew the page had been updated?

This happens to me all the time, especially when I happen to be viewing a news website or checking out a busy blog with lot of entries on the first page. [Read more…]

Q&A: Can a cell phone damage a credit card or key fob?

Posted on September 11, 2026

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Question from Cam: I’ve been wondering about the something and I’m hoping you can set me straight.

I always carry my credit cards, my debit card and the key ring with my car keys and key fob on it all in my purse right next to my cell phone.

My question is could the battery or any parts of the cellphone or the electric current in the phone (which I leave turned on) somehow damage the key fob or erase the data on my bank cards? [Read more…]