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Mwebesa Norman

@norman • 4d

Upgrade RAM or SSD Laptop: Which Boosts Speed More?

Laptop performance degradation often begins as a gradual lag.Applications take longer to open. Tabs hang briefly. Background processes begin to stack. These delays rarely reflect hardware failure.They usually signal a...

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Lena Auma

@lena • 3w

Windows 11 Update Error 0x80070103

Hello IT Support,I’m running into an issue with Windows 11 Update. One of the updates keeps failing with the following error:Error Code: 0x80070103I’ve tried retrying the update multiple times, but...

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amos muhanguzi

@rhPDWfC • 6d

Computer bootup failure

It becoming a habit that my pc brings up a black screen when turned on with it's cursor seen.So @ITSupportforum could you please clarify the issue and kindly seeking your...

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What is the maximum length of a strong Wi-Fi password (WPA2/WPA3)?

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WPA2/WPA3 passphrases are limited to 8–63 ASCII characters. Longer, complex passphrases increase resilience against brute force attacks.

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Which is NOT an example of an output device?

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Keyboards are input devices (they send data to the computer). Printers, monitors, and speakers are typical output devices that present data (visual or audio).

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Which Windows tool helps remove unnecessary files?

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Disk Cleanup removes temporary files, system caches, Windows Update residuals, and other unneeded files to free disk space. On newer Windows, Storage Sense automates similar tasks. For deeper cleanup, use third-party tools cautiously and always back up before deleting system files.

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Kaustubh

@thebigk • 1w

Running Windows on Apple Macbook (M4) - Without Slowing Down the Machine?

I recently got a MacBook with the new Apple M4 chip and need to run some Windows applications for work.I’ve explored options like Parallels Desktop, CrossOver, and cloud-based Windows setups,...

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What does SSD stand for?

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SSDs (Solid State Drive) use NAND flash memory for storage — no moving parts — giving faster boot and random access performance compared to HDDs

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Which Windows shortcut opens Task Manager directly?

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Ctrl + Shift + Esc opens Task Manager immediately without extra clicks. Useful when an app is unresponsive or for killing processes.

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What does VPN mainly provide?

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A VPN encrypts traffic and hides a user’s IP from remote sites (hides user identity online), improving privacy and bypassing some network restrictions.

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Which malware records everything a user types?

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Keyloggers secretly records keystrokes to steal credentials, PII, or other sensitive data and can be hardware or software based. Detecting them can be challenging; use reputable endpoint protection, monitor for suspicious processes, check startup entries, and employ two-factor authentication to mitigate credential theft.

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Which type of IP is permanently assigned and doesn’t change?

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Static IPs are manually set and remain constant, often used for servers, printers, and port forwarding where a predictable address is needed. Using static IPs incorrectly (assigning within DHCP pool) can cause address conflicts, so document and plan addressing schemes.

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Which tool manages partitions in Windows?

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Disk Management (diskmgmt.msc) creates, formats, extends, shrinks, and deletes partitions. It can convert disks between MBR and GPT (with caveats) and create volumes. For advanced tasks (command line, scripting, or low-level recovery), use diskpart. Always back up data before partition changes.

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Which command repairs corrupted Windows images?

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DISM (Deployment Image Servicing and Management) repairs and restores the Windows image used for system recovery.

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Which key is often used to enter Safe Mode in older Windows versions?

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In older Windows (7 and earlier), F8 at boot opened Advanced Boot Options including Safe Mode. Modern Windows boots faster and often requires different methods (Shift + Restart or recovery options) to access safe modes. For legacy systems, F8 remains useful if fast boot isn’t enabled.

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