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Windows problems cluster. Someone who cannot find a hidden file usually also wants to know how to hide one properly, and whether hiding is worth anything at all. These eight hubs group the guides the way the questions actually arrive.

Files and folders6 guides
Guides for File Explorer: showing hidden files, hiding and protecting folders, clearing recent-file history, selecting in bulk, and opening unfamiliar file types.
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Desktop and display7 guides
Brightness, screen scaling, icon size, wallpaper, dual monitors, screenshots and window-management shortcuts for Windows 10 and 11.
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Accounts and security7 guides
User accounts, administrator rights, passwords and PINs, Windows Defender, the firewall, and folder encryption on Windows 10 and 11.
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Network and devices5 guides
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth pairing, MAC addresses and connecting an iPhone to a Windows PC, with the diagnostic steps that come before reinstalling a driver.
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Performance and storage4 guides
Force-quitting applications, clearing temporary files and Windows.old, extending the C drive, and removing developer tools cleanly.
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Updates and recovery3 guides
Controlling Windows Update, repairing a damaged installation without reinstalling, and factory-resetting a Windows 7 or 8 machine.
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Command line3 guides
Command Prompt, PowerShell, Windows Terminal and WSL explained, plus finding what is holding a port and running shell scripts on Windows.
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Versions and licensing2 guides
Choosing between Windows 7, 10 and 11, understanding Home versus Pro, and finding the product key or digital licence on your PC.
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