If your computer freezes, do this

1- Press Ctrl+ Shift +Esc, all at the same time. This will bring you to the Task Manager

2- Then scroll all the way down until you see “Windows Explorer”

3-Right click on “Windows Explorer” and left click “Restart” and your screen will refresh.

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Boost Windows Performance

1- Press the Windows + R keys

2- Type sysdm.cpl and then click on OK

3- Under “Performance”, click “Settings”

4- Click “Adjust for best performance”

5- Then check these 4 boxes….(1) Fade or slide menus into view (2) Show thumbnails instead of Icons (3) Slide open combo boxes and (4) Smooth edges of screen fonts and click OK at the bottom.

You’re done

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How to fix slow or corrupt Microsoft Edge browser

At times, our Microsoft Edge browser can slow way down or even freeze. Fortunately, it can be repaired.

To Repair Microsoft Edge in Windows 10:

1- Open settings by pressing the Windows and the ” i “key. Then click Apps in the home menu

2-Look for Microsoft Edge in the App & Features section

Click “Modify”…you can’t uninstall Edge…This will reinstall Edge without losing your data or settings

To Repair Microsoft Edge in Windows 11:

1-Right click start( the 4 window panes)

Go to settings, then Apps, Edge, modify, repair.

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Add God Mode to find solutions to your queries and help fix your PC

God Mode is a great tool to more easily find your way around Win 7, 8, 8.1 ,10 and 11

It’s a well structured index to get quick solutions.

1- Create a new folder on your desktop and rename it by copying and paste ( or typing) this entire highlighted phrase, including GodMode…                                          .GodMode.{ED7BA470-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C}

The renamed Icon will now look like this icon below

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How to set up the taskbar to open favorite apps quickly and conveniently

First, set up the Icons on your taskbar ( bottom of your screen) from left to right…left, being the app you would use the most. For instance , you might have Google Chrome first and Word, second. In Win 10 you can just drag the desktop icon to the taskbar.

Next, hold down the Windows key and press the number 1. Google Chrome will pop up. Press the windows key and number 2. Word will pop up and so on.

How to add an icon to my taskbar in Windows 11
To pin apps to the taskbar
  1. Select Start , scroll to the app you want to pin, then press and hold (or right-click) the app. Select More > Pin to taskbar.
  2. If the app is already open on the desktop, press and hold (or right click) the app’s taskbar icon, and then select Pin to taskbar.

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Continued Google Chrome tweaks

1- Open Google Chrome and click the 3 dots at the top right of your screen

2-Click settings, near the bottom

3-Click system on the left

4- Turn off “Continue running background Apps and turn on hardware acceleration when available.

 

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Sometimes Google Chrome runs really slow

chrome display

TRY THIS

1- Open Google Chrome and click on the 3 dots at the top right of your screen

2- Click “Settings” toward the bottom

3- Click “System” toward the bottom left

4- Click on Continue running background apps when Google Chrome is closed to turn off ( the slider should be gray when closed )

That’s it!

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Access and use the Microsoft MRT tool to remove malware

1- First, check for the latest Microsoft updates (type “Updates” in the search bar at the bottom left of your screen, then click on the popup, “check for updates”. **You may be require to restart your PC.

2- Press the windows key +r to start the run command and type MRT. Then press “Enter”

3- Click “yes” to accept changes to your PC then click “next” on the popup screen

4- Run a full can ( this may take some time )

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Win 10 and 11 Performance and Security Tips

Create a Restore Point first

  • Type in search bar something like Restore or Create a Restore Point
  • Then click on the popup on the left “ Create a Restore Point”
  • Under protection settings, make sure Restore says “ On”. If not, turn it on by clicking Configure
  • Click Create and name it something like “computer tweak”
  • Click ‘OK” to close                                                                       

 1- Windows upgrade hack                                                                                          

1-Run Command Prompt as Administrator

2-Type  winget upgrade

3-Then type winget upgrade – -all  (space after the e but no space between the two dashes)

2- Run a virtual computer (it’s like having 2 computers)

1-Press Win Key + R and type optional features (one word)

2-Scroll down and activate the Virtual Machine Platform and Windows Sandbox

3-Reboot your computer- search for Windows Sandbox (App) and open it. This will isolate you 99.9% from all viruses when you surf the internet with the Edge browser

 

3- How to make your computer 5 times faster (Win 11 only) This may not be

available on all win 11 computers and laptops

1-Settings

2-System

3-Graphic settings (at the bottom)

4-Turn on accelerated GPU

 

4- Speed up Wi-Fi within your PC/Laptop

1-Device Manager    (type “Device Manager in the Search box)

2-Network adapters

3-Right click your Wi-Fi adapter

4-Click properties

5-Advanced page

6-Click transmit power

7-Change value to the highest setting

 

5- Delete all Google activity     myactivity.google.com

6- Malware removal tool

1-Press Windows key+r

2-Type  MRT then press enter

7- Speedup Old or Slow PC

1-Press Win+ R then press enter

2-Type msconfig then press enter

3-Click on boot

4-Click advanced options

5-Select number of processors and choose #4 (if available)  then click OK

6-Click restart

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Computer Maintenance is Important

Computer Maintenance is Important. No matter how expensive and sophisticated your computer is, it can slow down over time. That’s because all machines need regular repair and maintenance.

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Unfortunately, most businesses don’t realize the importance of regular computer maintenance. Consequently, they end up losing important data and experience a significant drop in production.

Since small businesses do not have a dedicated IT department to take care of software and hardware issues, hiring a full-service computer repair company is the best decision. Safety Harbor Computers is a one-stop solution for all your computer repair needs. Whether your business computers are old or new, viruses and malware can slow them down –no need to worry if you don’t have a technical background. Get in touch with us if you are facing any connectivity or speed issues with your employees’ computers.

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