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What is the main role of a firewall?

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Firewalls monitor and control incoming/outgoing traffic to prevent intrusions.

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Mwebesa Norman
@norman • Apr 3, 2026

Apr 3, 2026

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Clean Install vs. In-Place Upgrade (Windows 11): Which is better?

Upgrading to Windows 11 involves a technical fork: clean installation or in-place upgrade. Each method leads to the same destination, but through different operational mechanisms. A clean install removes everything...

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Mwebesa Norman
@norman • Apr 3, 2026

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How to Check if Your PC Meets Windows 11 Requirements

Unlike prior updates, Windows 11 demands compliance with the set standards before installation begins. This means older systems, even some built after 2017, may no longer qualify for the upgrade....

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Mwebesa Norman
@norman • Apr 3, 2026

Apr 3, 2026

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Fix: Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) on Windows: Step-by-Step Guide.

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The Blue Screen of Death, often referred to as BSOD, is a critical error screen displayed by the Windows operating system when it encounters a fatal system fault. This screen...

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Mwebesa Norman
@norman • Apr 2, 2026

Apr 2, 2026

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What’s the difference between upgrading and clean installing Windows?

I often see confusion between upgrading Windows and doing a clean install. What’s the real difference, and when should you choose one over the other?

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Kleithon Keron
@Kleithon • Apr 2, 2026

Apr 2, 2026

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How does active directory manage user accounts?

Hello everyone, I’m trying to get a better understanding of how Active Directory manages user accounts in a network. Could someone break it down in a simple way, or maybe...

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Kleithon Keron
@Kleithon • Apr 2, 2026

Apr 2, 2026

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Is Windows 11 more secure than Windows 10?

Windows 11 has stricter hardware requirements, like TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot. Do these actually make a big difference in security compared to Windows 10?

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Mwebesa Norman
@norman • Apr 1, 2026

Apr 1, 2026

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How to Run Windows on Mac M4 Without Slowdown

Apple’s transition to custom ARM-based silicon began with the M1 chip in 2020. In 2024, the release of the M4 chipset continued this evolution, delivering substantial gains in CPU efficiency,...

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Kleithon Keron
@Kleithon • Apr 1, 2026

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My internet is connected but nothing is loading.

The Wi-Fi icon shows connected, but websites are not opening. when i maybe try chatgpt.com it shows this site can't be reached. Err_name_not_resolved error.

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Which port is used by HTTPS?

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HTTPS uses port 443 for secure web traffic encryption.

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Which file extension is used for Windows executables?

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.exe files are executable programs in Windows.

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Which key combination refreshes a webpage in Windows?

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Both F5 and Ctrl + R refresh a webpage

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What is the default port number for SSH?

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SSH (Secure Shell) uses port 22 for encrypted remote connections.

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Which tool lets you view logs and errors in Windows?

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Event Viewer displays logs of system warnings, errors, and crash reports.

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Which type of backup saves only the files changed since the last backup?

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Incremental backup copies only new/changed files, saving space.

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What does Ctrl + Z do in most applications?

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Ctrl + Z reverses the last action in most software

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Which Windows utility lets you manage startup programs?

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In Windows 10/11, you can control startup apps via Task Manager → Startup tab.

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What is the safest way to remove a USB flash drive?

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Safely removing prevents data corruption and ensures all transfers are complete.

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Which command is used to test name resolution in Windows?

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nslookup checks DNS name resolution by translating hostnames into IPs.

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Which Windows shortcut opens the Run dialog?

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Windows + R opens the Run box to launch commands quickly.

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