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Mwebesa Norman

@norman • 3mos

How to Fix a Laptop That Won’t Turn On (Step-by-Step Guide)

When a laptop fails to power on, the problem extends beyond a dead screen.Power faults can involve failed voltage regulation, blocked BIOS triggers, broken charge circuits, or misbehaving memory.The absence...

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Mwebesa Norman

@norman • 2mos

Laptop Overheating? Fix the Problem Permanently with These Technical Fixes

Laptops operate within tight thermal limits, often between 30°C and 95°C, depending on workload and processor type. When internal heat rises beyond the system’s cooling threshold, the machine initiates thermal...

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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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Mwebesa Norman

@norman • 2mos

Slow Network Connection Troubleshooting Guide

A slow network connection means your device takes longer than expected to send or receive data. This can affect browsing, video streaming, file transfers, and even simple email access. Some...

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Mwebesa Norman

@norman • 1mo

How to Restore Previous Versions of Files in Windows

File versioning in Windows allows users to retrieve earlier states of files without relying on third-party tools or external recovery systems.It is embedded in the operating system’s core functionality and...

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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 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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Mwebesa Norman

@norman • 2mos

How to Create and Manage User Accounts in Active Directory

Active Directory (AD) remains the primary identity management platform in Windows-based enterprise environments.At its core, it manages user authentication, authorization, and provisioning across a domain. User accounts serve as the...

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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 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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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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Mwebesa Norman

@norman • 2mos

How to Choose the Best Free Backup Software for Windows

Windows remains the world’s most targeted operating system for ransomware attacks, accounting for nearly 91 percent of incidents in 2024, according to BlackFog's Global Threat Report. Whether you manage a...

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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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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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