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Guides for Windows settings, shortcuts, and the tasks that should be straightforward but somehow aren't.
Find which version of Windows you're running
Check your Windows version in a few seconds — useful before installing software or asking for help.
Set up Windows Hello
Sign in with your face or fingerprint instead of a password.
Stop Windows restarting automatically for updates
Set active hours so Windows doesn't restart mid-presentation.
Find and remove apps you don't use
Clear out software that's taking up space or running in the background.
Move the Windows 11 Start menu back to the left
Move the Start button and taskbar icons from the centre of the screen back to the left-hand corner in Windows 11.
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