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How to Change the System Language in Windows 10

When you install and set up Windows 10, you’re asked to choose a system language. You can change the language later on and we’ll show you how. We’ve talked about changing the system language in Windows 8. Today we’ll look at how to change the system language in Windows 10 for the current user, for… read more »

How to Create a System Restore Point

System Restore points are a huge help in Windows. They let you roll back your system to a previous time before you started having a problem. Since they don’t touch your personal files, running a System Restore is a great way to troubleshoot problems without having to reset Windows. While Windows automatically creates Restore Points… read more »

Can Solus Replace Your Current Linux Operating System?

There are a multitude of Linux operating systems to choose from. Spin-offs, clones and distributions (another word for “operating systems”) based on other distributions. One example is Linux Mint, which is based on Ubuntu, which in turn is based on Debian. But not all distros are based on other versions of Linux. One example is… read more »

The Best Indoor and Outdoor Security System for Any Budget

Security system products have exploded in popularity since the connected home became a thing. Now it’s simple and inexpensive to transform a “dumb” home into a secured smart home. Check out the top indoor and outdoor security systems for all budgets! Why Buy a Security System? They’re a great addition to any home. Unlike some… read more »

How to Record System Audio on Any Platform

You probably play all kinds of audio from your computer, but have you ever had the need to record it? While it might sound useless, there are several good reasons to record the sound coming out of your machine. Perhaps you’d like to add sound to your podcast, or want to record a screencast that includes… read more »

Microsoft Unveils Steam-like Refund System For Xbox One

Xbox One is officially the first video game console to offer digital purchase refunds to all users by default. Microsoft announced the new “self-service refund” system using the console’s “Alpha” preview ring. The Alpha preview ring is normally used to test and showcase upcoming Xbox One features, but this time around was used to confirm… read more »

What Is The Most Secure Mobile Operating System?

Battling for the title of Most Secure Mobile OS, we have: Android, BlackBerry, Ubuntu, Windows Phone, and iOS. Which operating system is the best at holding its own against online attacks? Read the full article: What Is The Most Secure Mobile Operating System? MakeUseOf

How to Fix High CPU Usage Caused by System Interrupts

If your computer is suffering from high CPU usage and the culprit process is called “system interrupts”, then you are dealing with a hardware or driver issue. In this post, we explain what system interrupts are and how you can find and fix the underlying cause of its high CPU usage. What Is “System Interrupts”? System interrupts appears as a Windows… read more »

How to Kill Programs and Check System Information in Linux

Oh no, something seems to be going wrong with your computer! On Windows, you bring up the task manager using Ctrl + Alt + Delete to confirm your suspicions. Then you use close whichever program is running amok. But now you’re using Linux, and that keyboard shortcut isn’t doing what you expected. Things are different in… read more »

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