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How to close a frozen browser tab without closing the other open tabs

Posted on July 26, 2025

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Have you ever had a browser tab freeze up on you?

If so, you know how frustrating it is when you have to close the entire browser including all the other open tabs just to get the PC running normally again.

Well, I have a bit of good news for you: You can usually close just the one browser tab that isn’t responding without having to close any of the other open tabs!

The next time a web page freezes up on you, give this a try:  [Read more…]

Warning: Malicious apps on your PC could be emailing spam and malware in your name

Posted on July 22, 2025

Did you know malicious apps on your Windows 11 machine could be sending spam and virus-laden emails to other people, in your name?

This is taking place right now on unsuspecting users’ PCs, and it’s happening on a massive scale.

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Opinion: The Windows update process needs a lot of work

Posted on July 19, 2025

If you’re like me, there are probably a few major annoyances with Windows that sometimes make you scratch your head and wonder why it does the things it does.

One of the most annoying of those annoyances is Microsoft’s clunky ‘Windows Update’ procedure for Windows. [Read more…]

How (and why) to disable ‘File and Printer Sharing’ on your Windows PC

Posted on May 18, 2025

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Microsoft Windows makes it very easy to share files and printers with other users on your local network and even over the Internet.

The thing is, today’s widespread usage of network hard drives and wireless printers have reduced the need to share resources with other computers in that way.

If you don’t have a need to share files and printers directly over a network, it’s best to turn “File and printer sharing” off because it can leave your files and personal information vulnerable to hackers over the Internet.  [Read more…]

Q&A: How do I make File Explorer default to ‘This PC’?

Posted on April 26, 2025

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Question from Keith:  Hi, Rick. I have a Windows desktop computer and I have a question about it.

When I open File Explorer it never shows ‘This PC’ by default so I always have to manually switch to it.

Is there any way to make File Explorer automatically open with “This PC” displayed without having to manually click the link to show it? [Read more…]

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