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Software

How to Set Up Out of Office in Outlook

Turn on automatic replies in Outlook for a vacation or a day off. Steps for new and classic Outlook, plus what to do if your account has no Out of Office.

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Android

How to Turn Off Safe Mode on Android

Stuck in Safe Mode on Android? Usually a restart clears it. Here is how to exit, and what to do when the phone keeps booting back into Safe Mode.

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Hosting

Why Does My Website Say Not Secure?

The 'Not secure' warning means your site has no valid HTTPS certificate. Here is what it means, how owners fix it, and what visitors should do about it.

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PC

Fix High CPU Usage on Windows 11

Windows 11 CPU stuck near 100%? Find the process in Task Manager, then tame the usual causes — Defender scans, WMI, indexing, and too many startup apps.

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Android

How to Take a Screenshot on Android

Capture your Android screen in a second: press Power and Volume Down together. Plus the Samsung palm swipe, scrolling screenshots, and where they save.

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Software

How to Unsend an Email in Gmail

Sent a Gmail message too soon? Click Undo in the seconds after sending, and set a longer window — up to 30 seconds — so you always get the chance.

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Software

How to Update Google Chrome

Keep Chrome current for speed and security. Here is how to update it on desktop and phone, and how to read the colored Update dot in the menu.

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PC

Windows Update Stuck on Windows 11? Fix It

A Windows 11 update stuck at a percentage is often still working. Here is how long to wait, then the safe way to reset Windows Update and move on.

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