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OSWindows 11 Services to Disable for Performance Boost

Comprehensive list of safe-to-disable Windows 11 services and scheduled tasks for optimization. Includes PowerShell scripts like win11-optimizer, manual guides, and risks. Boost CPU, RAM, and speed for gaming.

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OSBackup Windows Services & Task Scheduler: Win11 Guide

Step-by-step guide to backup and transfer enabled/disabled states of Windows services and Task Scheduler tasks between Windows 11 systems. Use PowerShell, registry exports, schtasks for safe migration with scripts and verification.

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OSWindows 11 CMD Python autorun malware: How to stop it

Why a Python script auto-runs in Windows 11 CMD after extracting a ZIP, why it retries C2 domains/IPs, and practical steps to stop, analyze and block it.

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OSStop Malicious Python Script DNS Errors on Windows 11

Fix endless 'Max retries exceeded' DNS resolution errors in Python scripts on Windows 11. Stop auto-launching malware, kill processes via Task Manager, check startup programs, and safely investigate with Defender scans.

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OSWake on LAN: Wake Windows PC Remotely and Run Apps

Step-by-step guide to wake a Windows PC over the internet using Wake on LAN, configure BIOS/network, forward router ports, and trigger custom software on wake remotely.

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OSMacBook Trackpad on Windows 11: Xiaomi Redmibook 3-Finger Drag

Replicate MacBook Air M1 trackpad on Xiaomi Redmibook Pro 16 Windows 11: enable two-finger text selection and three-finger drag without double-tapping using Precision Touchpad, Xiaomi drivers, and ThreeFingerDragOnWindows tool.

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OSHow to Set Up Cold Backup on Two Disks Without RAID

Learn reliable cold backup methods for two local disks avoiding RAID pitfalls. Use AOMEI Backupper, Handy Backup, FreeFileSync, or Robocopy for disk mirroring, cloning, and offline rotation with verification tips.

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OSFix Chroot Ubuntu 'No Files Below /bin/bash' Error

Learn why sudo chroot /mnt /bin/bash fails on Ubuntu with 'no files below /bin/bash' error. Fix by bind mounting /dev, /proc, /sys, /run, checking libraries with ldd, and copying resolv.conf. Step-by-step guide for chroot Ubuntu setups.

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OSFix ModuleNotFoundError: No Module Named Pandas Linux Mint

Resolve ModuleNotFoundError: No module named 'pandas' on Linux Mint despite pip installation. Fix Python interpreter mismatch, virtual envs, pip issues, and Linux-specific quirks with step-by-step commands.

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OSCMD Paste Runs FFmpeg Commands? QuickEdit Mode Fix

Stop CMD running pasted FFmpeg commands. Trailing newlines act like Enter. Enable QuickEdit Mode or use Windows Terminal; or strip trailing newline first.

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OSWhy Chrome Opens Multiple Processes & High CPU/Memory Fix

Discover why Google Chrome launches multiple processes (6-10) in Windows Task Manager even with one window, causing high CPU and memory usage. Learn quick fixes like disabling extensions, Memory Saver, and hardware acceleration to optimize performance.

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OSShow Hidden Files in macOS Finder (⌘+Shift+.)

Quickly toggle hidden files like .htaccess in macOS Finder with ⌘+Shift+. shortcut. No Windows-style checkbox? Use Terminal: defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles true. Show hidden files mac guide with steps and tips.

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OSMiKTeX on Windows 11 - ps2eps missing; find ps2epsi.exe

Basic MiKTeX on Windows 11 doesn't include ps2eps. Find ps2epsi.exe in MiKTeX bin (AppData or Program Files), plus steps to test or install ps2eps alternatives.

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OSHow to Recover School Microsoft Account Without Admin Access

Complete guide to recovering school-managed Microsoft accounts when password reset fails and admin contact isn't possible. Learn alternative recovery methods and file transfer options.

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OSFix VSCode terminal: fully clear scrollback with cls/clear

Resolve VSCode's cls/clear not removing scrollback. Step‑by‑step fixes for PowerShell, Bash and an extension to fully clear the integrated terminal history.

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OSWindows Task Manager Memory Usage Explained

Understanding why Windows Task Manager shows inconsistent RAM usage percentages. Learn about different memory metrics and how to accurately monitor your system's memory usage.

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