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PC Windows: How to get the most out of your computer

Windows has a lot of useful and interesting features that you may not know about if you are new to computers or just don’t spend enough time using them. In this blog post, we will go over the most important functions and features available on PC Windows so that you can use your computer to its fullest potential and make sure you are getting the most out of it. Here are the steps to get the most out of your PC Windows!

Choosing your device

The first thing you'll want to consider when buying a new computer is what you'll use it for. Are you going to be editing photos or streaming video? Are you planning on gaming? Do you have a large amount of files that need constant backups? 

Figure out how much power and storage space you actually need and then build from there. The typical desktop with a CPU, monitor, keyboard, mouse, and speakers can start as low as $500—but good luck finding one with an 8th-generation Intel i7 CPU, 16GB of RAM, 1TB SSD hard drive, and all the bells and whistles like USB 3.1 Type-C ports. That's where laptops come in handy. You can find great deals on mid-range machines these days, especially if you're willing to forego some horsepower for portability. If you're not sure which route to go, check out our guide here . 

It should help point you in the right direction. Backup & maintenance: Speaking of which, make sure you regularly back up your data and that you update any antivirus software on your PC. Also, do yourself a favor and never open emails or click links in them unless you are 100% certain they are safe. Malware authors are always coming up with new ways to attack computers (including by making their malicious software look identical to something legitimate), so never take chances with something like ransomware. 

And lastly, if you haven't already done so, now would be a good time to enable two-factor authentication on your accounts. Two-factor authentication adds another layer of security beyond just your password by requiring access to a second device (like your phone) before logging into an account. This makes it nearly impossible for someone else to access your accounts without having physical access to both devices at once. As more online services add support for two-factor authentication, we highly recommend enabling it wherever possible. Backups & maintenance complete! 

Now onto... Setting up: Once you've got everything plugged in and connected properly, it's time to set things up! We highly recommend installing anti-virus software and updating it immediately, but other than that you should be ready to go. Just remember to save anything important to a flash drive or external hard drive before proceeding. Most importantly, don't rush through any setup screens until you know exactly what you're doing. While setting up your system may seem intimidating at first, it's usually pretty straightforward and shouldn't take too long—especially if you follow instructions closely! 

Troubleshooting: If something doesn’t work quite right after following our steps above, don’t panic! Most problems can be solved relatively easily with a little bit of research and troubleshooting. The first step is to figure out what the problem is. If you're having trouble with a specific program, search for that program's name along with problem or error. For example, if you're having trouble with your browser, search for Firefox problem or Chrome error. If you can't find anything relevant to your issue, try searching for the error message itself. 

If that still doesn't turn up results, try Googling the error code—that way you'll get results that are relevant to your specific computer model and operating system. Finally, if nothing comes up in a search engine either, it's probably best to stop troubleshooting and call tech support instead. The worst that could happen is you'll get a helpful person on the line who can walk you through the problem. The best that could happen is you'll learn something new! Maintenance: To keep your computer running smoothly, it's recommended to perform regular maintenance tasks. These include defragmenting your hard drive, checking for viruses and malware, cleaning up junk files and temp folders, and backing up your data. 

Sometimes these tasks can be performed automatically by a program like CCleaner or Defraggler (both of which are free). If you don't feel comfortable performing maintenance manually or if it doesn't solve your problem, contact a professional to clean up any issues on your system. If you're on a Mac, you can use a program like Onyx to automate maintenance tasks. Security: If you're going to connect to the internet or use any sort of file-sharing software, it's important to take precautions. 

First and foremost, never share your passwords with anyone! The best thing to do is use unique passwords for each site or service that requires authentication—this way if one gets compromised, your others will remain secure. If you must reuse passwords, try using a password manager like LastPass or Dashlane. They'll generate strong passwords for each site and store them securely in an encrypted vault so you don't have to remember every single login credential by heart. When you're on public Wi-Fi, it's also a good idea to use a VPN (virtual private network) like NordVPN or CyberGhost. A VPN encrypts all of your data and routes it through a remote server so that no one can snoop on your activity. If you have any questions about securing your system, don't hesitate to ask us in the comments! Connectivity: The last thing to do is test out all of your connections—wireless, Bluetooth, etc.—to make sure everything is working as expected. If you're having trouble connecting to the internet or if something doesn't seem right with Bluetooth or wireless networking, try restarting your router and/or computer. 

In many cases this is all that's needed to fix connectivity issues! If you're still having trouble, try unplugging your router and plugging it back in. If that doesn't help, try resetting your modem and see if that fixes the problem. If all else fails, contact your ISP for additional troubleshooting assistance. You can find the number to your ISP on a sticker on the bottom of your modem or in its manual. If you're still having trouble, you can contact your ISP's customer support team. If all else fails, there are a few different ways to diagnose and troubleshoot issues on your own. 

The first thing to do is check for any obvious signs of damage—if the cable is frayed or if the port looks damaged, try replacing it with a new one. If that doesn't help, try plugging in an alternate device like a printer or laptop to make sure the problem isn't with your computer. It's also important to make sure that your router firmware is up-to-date. You can find out how to do this by reading through its manual or by contacting customer support for help.

Important safety tips

Preventing hackers from accessing important files and personal information is an essential step in making sure your computer remains secure. It is always a good idea to update software and install security updates as soon as they are available; doing so can prevent vulnerabilities from being exploited. Two-factor authentication, or 2FA, is also a must-have if you’re concerned about hacking—and you should be! Set up two-factor authentication on both email accounts and mobile devices that access company information to ensure no one else can access data without permission. 

And make sure you keep all computers updated with current patches and antivirus software. For more detailed tips on how to protect yourself online, check out our comprehensive guide here . 1. PC Performance Guide 

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Keeping it secure

The easiest and fastest way to have your identity stolen is by not keeping your computer secure. Make sure you set a strong password when you sign up for internet service, and make sure that password is different from any other passwords you use. Also consider having a security software program on all of your devices and don’t click on links that seem suspicious or open attachments in emails from people you don’t know. Protecting yourself online is easy, but only if you take it seriously. 

And remember, your phone can be hacked too! Keep it locked with a passcode and make sure no one else has access to it. If someone does gain access to your phone, change all of your passwords right away. Don’t wait until something happens. It will happen eventually, so better safe than sorry. There are also several ways to keep personal information private. You can go into your settings and turn off GPS tracking and prevent apps from accessing certain features of your phone (like notifications). It may feel inconvenient at first, but it’s worth it for protecting your privacy. 

There are also some things you should never do online—never send pictures through text message, don’t give out any personal information (like social security numbers), and always log off after using public computers. These tips might seem like common sense, but they are often overlooked. Follow them closely and avoid becoming another statistic! Your life could depend on it. You might think nothing of sending personal information over email, but cybercriminals count on that trust. 

They pose as legitimate businesses to trick unsuspecting users into giving up their login credentials or banking details. Then, once they have your data, criminals simply clean out your bank account and disappear before anyone knows what happened. Cybercriminals want one thing—your money. They want it bad enough to spend hours crafting convincing phishing messages trying to trick you into giving it to them. So don’t let them win. This guide was written to help you stay safe online and protect your valuable information. But there is one more important step you need to take—make sure everyone around you knows how to stay safe too! Spread awareness about these scams, teach others how to protect themselves, and share these tips with friends and family members who might not understand how serious these threats really are. 

Together we can beat back cybercrime and keep our identities safe while we browse online or shop on our phones! As technology advances, the world gets smaller. It's harder to find somewhere without cell service or Wi-Fi. Our lives revolve around the internet and mobile phones. We're constantly checking Facebook and Instagram, texting friends and loved ones, ordering food from restaurants down the street—even paying bills with our phones. While technology makes everything easier in many ways, it also creates new opportunities for criminals to steal your personal information. Whether you're shopping online or surfing social media sites like Facebook or Twitter , there are precautions you can take to protect yourself against cybercrime . 

A few simple steps can mean the difference between an identity theft nightmare and an inconvenience that barely affects your day-to-day life. Most cybercrimes start with a scam. That’s why it’s important to learn how to spot them and protect yourself from falling victim. Scams come in all shapes and sizes, but they all have one goal—to separate you from your hard-earned cash. There are hundreds of ways scammers can try to take advantage of you, but the two main types are phishing and malware. 

Phishing is when a scammer tries to fool you into giving up personal information by posing as a trustworthy source. For example, a scammer might send you an email that looks like it comes from your bank or credit card company, asking for your login credentials or social security number. If you fall for it, they'll have access to your accounts and can make purchases or withdraw funds. Malware is when a scammer infects your computer with a virus or worm that steals your information. Sometimes these attacks are used to spread ransomware—a type of malicious software that locks up your files and demands payment in exchange for the decryption key. 

Cybercriminals want one thing—your money. They want it bad enough to spend hours crafting convincing phishing messages trying to trick you into giving it to them. So don't let them win. This guide was written to help you stay safe online and protect your valuable information. 

But there is one more important step you need to take—make sure everyone around you knows how to stay safe too! Spread awareness about these scams, teach others how to protect themselves, and share these tips with friends and family members who might not understand how serious these threats really are. Together we can beat back cybercrime and keep our identities safe while we browse online or shop on our phones! As technology advances, the world gets smaller. 

It's harder to find somewhere without cell service or Wi-Fi. Our lives revolve around the internet and mobile phones. We're constantly checking Facebook and Instagram, texting friends and loved ones, ordering food from restaurants down the street—even paying bills with our phones. While technology makes everything easier in many ways, it also creates new opportunities for criminals to steal your personal information. Whether you're shopping online or surfing social media sites like Facebook or Twitter , there are precautions you can take to protect yourself against cybercrime. 

A few simple steps can mean the difference between an identity theft nightmare and an inconvenience that barely affects your day-to-day life. Most cybercrimes start with a scam. That's why it's important to learn how to spot them and protect yourself from falling victim. Scams come in all shapes and sizes, but they all have one goal—to separate you from your hard-earned cash. There are hundreds of ways scammers can try to take advantage of you, but the two main types are phishing and malware. 

Phishing is when a scammer tries to fool you into giving up personal information by posing as a trustworthy source. For example, a scammer might send you an email that looks like it comes from your bank or credit card company, asking for your login credentials or social security number. 

If you fall for it, they'll have access to your accounts and can make purchases or withdraw funds. Malware is when a scammer infects your computer with a virus or worm that steals your information. Sometimes these attacks are used to spread ransomware—a type of malicious software that locks up your files and demands payment in exchange for the decryption key. Cybercriminals want one thing—your money. They want it bad enough to spend hours crafting convincing phishing messages trying to trick you into giving it to them. So don't let them win. This guide was written to help you stay safe online and protect your valuable information. 

But there is one more important step you need to take—make sure everyone around you knows how to stay safe too! Spread awareness about these scams, teach others how to protect themselves, and share these tips with friends and family members who might not understand how serious these threats really are. Together we can beat back cybercrime and keep our identities safe while we browse online or shop on our phones! In the 1980s, it was all about leg warmers and big hair. 

Nowadays, hipsters are everywhere—and that's not a bad thing. If you've ever wondered what hipsters actually do, how they live, or why they're important to society today, then you're in luck! In this post we'll take a look at how hipsters became such an integral part of modern culture and what it means for our future. So let's dive in... In the past decade or so, we've seen an explosion of subcultures develop around the country. 

Everyone is trying to carve out their own niche and make themselves stand out from the crowd. So where did all these subcultures come from? Well, they're all a reaction to the popular trends of the time. So in the 80s, it was all about being a yuppie and living in suburbia. But as time went on, more and more people started to rebel against that lifestyle. They wanted to find a way to distinguish themselves from everyone else and show that they were unique individuals. 

They wanted to make their mark on the world and leave their own stamp on history. So what did they do? Well, they formed a movement—a counterculture—that would come to define their generation for years to come. And these movements were called hipsters! But what is a hipster, exactly? What makes them so special and important to our culture? And how did they come to be the way they are today? 

Let's take a closer look. To understand what a hipster is, we have to understand what it isn't. In fact, many people who self-identify as hipsters hate the term hipster and don't want to be associated with it at all. They prefer terms like indie, artistic, or even just cool. But in order to really understand this whole thing, we need to take a step back and examine the word itself. So let's do that—what does the word hipster mean anyway? Well, it's a slang term that originated in the late 1940s. 

It's a combination of the words hip and hep, which are both slang terms for people who are in-the-know. So hipsters are those people who follow the latest trends and fashions, but aren't necessarily conformists or sheep. They're trendsetters—individuals who march to the beat of their own drum and do what they want to do. 

And that's why so many people hate them! People tend to resent hipsters because they're viewed as elitist snobs who think they're better than everyone else. But really, all hipsters want is to be themselves and express themselves freely without being judged by others. So how did this whole thing start?

Learning the basics

Whether you have a Mac or a PC, there are some things you need to know about using any operating system. For example, it’s a good idea to master how to shut down and restart your computer. If you find yourself constantly rebooting, make sure that you don’t have too many programs running at once—you might be slowing down performance. 

It’s also worth reading up on topics like internet privacy, security and how-to troubleshoot common problems so that when an issue arises, you won’t stress out! Here are some resources that can helphelp you learn more about computers and technology in generalgeneral Getting Started with Computers (CNET) 

• • What is a Computer? (Infoplease) 
• • Why Do I Need an Antivirus? (Security Affairs) 
• • How To Avoid Getting Hacked (Life Hacker) • Google Chromebook vs. Laptop vs. Desktop: Which One Is Right for You? (MakeUseOf) • The Best Free Software for Windows 10 (Tom's Guide) 
• • The Best Free Software for macOS Sierra (Tom's Guide) 
• • 12 Tips to Improve Your Tech Skills (The Muse) 
• • 5 Ways to Make Technology Work for You Instead of Against You (The Muse). Write a professional blog post based off the following description:

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The different types of cells in a plant are root cells, stem cells, leaf cells and flower cells. Each type of cell performs a different function in order to keep a plant alive. The three main types of plant cells are parenchyma, collenchyma and sclerenchyma. Parenchyma is mainly found in leaves, stems and roots. Collenchyma makes up some parts of stems and leaves. Sclerenchyma is found mostly in seeds for protection against predators. 

Parenchymas make up about 90% of all plant cells with their main functions being photosynthesis (making food) and storage. They also have large vacuoles that help store water for plants that live where there is little rainfall or dry conditions such as cacti or succulents (plants that store water). 

Collenchymas are used for support since they can elongate (stretch) when needed but they don’t have any vacuoles so they can’t store water like parenchymas can. Sclerenchymas are primarily used for protection from animals and other threats. All three types of cells come from meristems which are areas in a plant where growth occurs such as new leaves or branches. There are two kinds of meristems: apical meristems which grow upward and lateral meristems which grow outward.

10 Tips and Tricks

1. Shut Down Instead of Restarting - It's a common misconception that restarting is just as good as shutting down, but it's actually much better for your computer in almost every way. When you restart your PC, it simply reboots from its last shutdown point. Shutting down completely turns off all running programs and completely clears memory (and everything else). Restarting makes things easy for you by saving where you left off, but it can be harmful to your system by bringing back applications with old data or potentially damaged files that haven't been properly closed. 

If something goes wrong during an update or program installation, a simple reboot will often make things worse instead of better. And if you're using an older operating system like XP, which doesn't have true hibernation functionality, then restarting takes longer than shutting down anyway. 2. Don't Update Your Drivers Automatically - Updating drivers automatically may seem convenient at first glance, but there are several reasons why it's not such a great idea after all. 

For one thing, automatic updates usually don't provide any details about what they're doing; they just happen without any input from you at all—which means there could be some serious problems lurking beneath those driver updates that you aren't even aware of until something bad happens. 3. Clean Out Temporary Files Regularly - Most people know that temporary files can slow down their computers over time, but few ever bother cleaning them out regularly. 

This is a mistake because these temporary files pile up quickly over time and use up valuable hard drive space—not to mention slowing your computer down each time you open an application or load a web page. 4. Try Alternative Web Browsers - Most people stick with Internet Explorer because it comes pre-installed on their computers, but alternatives like Google Chrome offer faster speeds and more features (such as built-in ad blockers) that many users find invaluable over time. 

5. Disable Startup Programs - Many programs run when you start up your computer, and some of them continue running in the background even when you're not actively using them. These startup programs take up resources and memory, slowing down your entire system. 

You can disable startup programs manually by going into Task Manager (usually via Ctrl+Alt+Delete), or you can download a tool like CCleaner to do it for you automatically. 6. Use System Restore Points - System restore points allow you to roll back certain changes that were made to your computer previously so that you can revert back to a previous state if necessary.