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5 Methods to Open the On-Screen Keyboard in Windows 10 / 8 / 7
The Nerdic Staff
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There would be a time when a frequently used input device like our keyboard retires. Others experience just a keyboard malfunction — where keys are not working due to poor hardware construction or the faulty USB driver.
In most cases, it…
Change the owner of file, folder, drive, or registry key in Windows 10
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To be able to transfer, alter, remove or do anything necessary in Windows, you have to be the owner of that resource. For security reasons, Windows makes it difficult to change ownership of what's inside your computer. So here’s how to…
Disable Windows 10 Update – an effective and permanent solution
The Nerdic Staff
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Let me clear, Windows Update is a mandatory and very important thing for any Windows PCs, starting from Windows 7 to the latest Windows 10 operating system. Windows updates contain security patches, bug fixes, and additional features to…
Prevent users from installing software in Windows 10, 8, 7
The Nerdic Staff
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Whether you manage company computers or don’t want your children playing around with your computer, preventing them from installing software in your Windows isn't hard. As a matter of fact, too many programs installed can degrade your…
How to play 360-degree videos and photos in VLC media player
The Nerdic Staff
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Popular open-source application VLC media player is now ahead to support 360-degree videos and photos, the company announced. So, from now on you will be able to play the spherical video formats in your Windows and Mac computers. The…
How Hackers are Stealing Passwords and How to Protect Yourself
Brad Smith
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In today’s technologically-filled world, it doesn’t take a pro hacker to crack a password. The dark web is full of some of the most prevalent password cracking tools. Anyone with average computer knowledge and a desire to harm can pretty…
Easy ways to Switch On or Off Dark Mode for Chrome on Windows 10
The Nerdic Staff
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Dark mode became one of the most enabled features in Windows 10 October 2018 update. Dark mode for Chrome became natively available upon release of Chrome 74, which looks very similar to its incognito mode.
Dark mode benefits most creative…
Secure an online account: Good password etiquettes to apply
The Nerdic Staff
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Having awareness on how to protect your account helps keep your sensitive personal information safe from cybercriminals. While you can't make your account invulnerable, you can take several security measures to protect your account.
So in…
Enable Picture-in-Picture for Vimeo, IMDB & other videos in Chrome 70
Sophia Webb
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In Chrome 70, one of the latest features allows you to enable picture-in-picture. When activated, the playing video appears in a resizable floating window that can be dragged anywhere on your screen.
Experience picture-in-picture on…
How to Enable Automatic Login In Windows 10 / 8 / 7
The Nerdic Staff
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Windows 10 lock screen allows you to secure access to your personal files and programs. Normally, I do not recommend enabling automatic login. But under some circumstances, you might want to have Windows open directly to the desktop.
For…