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Fixes by Sven Köstner
Sven Köstner has worked in IT since 2001 and brings more than two decades of hands-on experience. His focus is operating systems, software and IT security. He explains complex technical topics in a clear, practical way so readers can make informed decisions, whether they are choosing the right software, tuning their systems or protecting themselves against digital threats.
Best Free Antivirus Software: Defender vs. Free Tiers
Best free antivirus software compared: Microsoft Defender vs. Avast, AVG, Avira and Bitdefender. Malware protection, pop-ups, data catches and who should pick which.
Security · Comparison
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How to Screenshot on Dell Laptop: 6 Ways That Work
How to screenshot on a Dell laptop: 6 shortcuts including PrtScn, the Snipping Tool and Fn combos, where your files are saved, and fixes when nothing happens.
Hardware · Fix guide
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Firefox Not Loading Pages? 6 Myths and the Real Fixes
Firefox not loading pages while Chrome works fine? Skip the reinstall. Check DNS over HTTPS, proxy settings, add-ons, cache and antivirus HTTPS scanning.
Browsers · Fix guide
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Dell Laptop Won’t Turn On? Fixes by Symptom
Dell laptop won't turn on? Match what you see (no lights, black screen, blinking LED codes) to the right fix, from a quick power drain to BIOS recovery.
Hardware · Fix guide
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Outlook Not Receiving Emails? How to Fix It Fast
Outlook not receiving emails? Fix it in order: check the web version, the Other tab, rules, junk, offline mode, a full mailbox and your Outlook profile.
Email · Fix guide
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Uninstall McAfee: Remove It Completely From Windows
How to uninstall McAfee and remove McAfee from your Windows PC: use the Settings app, run the MCPR tool for leftovers, and turn Microsoft Defender back on.
Security · Fix guide
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How to Stop Windows Update: Pick a Method by Time
How to stop Windows Update on Windows 11: pause it for up to 5 weeks, use a metered connection, Group Policy or the service, with the real risks of each.
Windows · Fix guide
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Windows 11 Hosts File Location and How to Edit It
Find the Windows 11 hosts file location in the System32 drivers etc folder, open it in Notepad as admin, block a site, save it without .txt and reset it.
Tips · Fix guide
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How to Fix Windows Update Errors: 9 Fixes That Work
How to fix a Windows Update error on Windows 11 and 10: read the error code, run the troubleshooter, reset the update cache and repair files with DISM.
Windows · Fix guide
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