Tag: fixieit tech tips
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Is your PC slow? Task Manager can help you fix it fast. Steps: 💡 Example: Apps like Zoom, Spotify, or Adobe Updater can slow startup — disabling them can make Windows load faster.
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When Windows freezes, Task Manager is your rescue tool. Steps: 💡 Pro tip: Avoid ending processes like “Windows Explorer” or “System” — these are essential for Windows to run.
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Too many apps opening automatically? Task Manager can stop them. Steps: 💡 Tip: Keep antivirus or essential drivers enabled, but disable extra apps like Teams, Discord, or auto-updaters unless you use them daily. You’ll notice faster boot time and smoother performance right away.
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Installed a new app and now everything’s glitchy? Don’t panic — System Restore can take your PC back to a working state without touching your files. Try this: It’s like “Undo” for your computer. In 10 minutes, your system feels brand new again. 💡 Tip: Create restore points manually before big changes — driver installs,…
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Installed a new app and now everything’s glitchy? Don’t panic — System Restore can take your PC back to a working state without touching your files. Try this: It’s like “Undo” for your computer. In 10 minutes, your system feels brand new again. 💡 Tip: Create restore points manually before big changes — driver installs,…
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If you use Outlook daily, even saving a few seconds per task adds up. Keyboard shortcuts are your secret weapon — fast, efficient, and surprisingly easy to remember. Here are a few you’ll love: 💡 Pro tip: Use Alt + S to send emails instantly after typing — no need to grab your mouse.
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If you often switch between Outlook and Teams or Zoom, save yourself time by scheduling calls right from your calendar. For Microsoft Teams: The invite automatically includes a Teams link. For Zoom (add-in required): Now you can manage all your virtual meetings in one place — no copy-pasting links, no confusion.
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Before emojis were everywhere and social media took over our screens, there was a time when chatting online felt exciting, personal, and new. For millions around the world, that time belonged to Yahoo Messenger — the cheerful purple icon that connected friends, families, and even strangers in the early 2000s. If you ever stayed up…
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If you were exploring the internet in the early 2000s, you probably remember a time when downloading a song or video felt like opening a hidden treasure chest. Among the many peer-to-peer (P2P) programs that made this possible, Morpheus was one of the names that stood out — simple, fast, and incredibly popular for its…
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Long before fiber optics, Wi-Fi routers, and 4G mobile internet became commonplace, the first internet connections in many cities came from local ISPs who thought outside the box—sometimes literally. In the early 2000s, a common setup involved switches installed on the terraces of apartment buildings, with internet delivered via LAN cables to individual homes. These…