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How to rip your DVDs with Handbrake — preserve your DVD library before bit rot claims another victim
By Les Pounder published
Algorithms are telling us what to watch, but we can fight back by curating our old DVD collection into a digital archive that we can use on our modern devices.

How to check and enable Secure Boot on your Windows PC
By Les Pounder published
If you plan to migrate to Windows 11, you will need to enable Secure Boot to ensure your install is protected. We show you how to enable Secure Boot with no drama.

How to enroll for Windows 10 ESU — Get a year of free Windows 10 Extended Security Updates
By Les Pounder published
Microsoft may want us all to switch to Windows 11, but for those not ready to make the jump, there is still a way to keep your Windows 10 PC safe from harm.

How to add chat to your livestreams using OBS — Live interaction with your viewers is easy with OBS
By Les Pounder, Junae Benne last updated
Add chat to your streams just like the Pros do.

How To Crop and Zoom in OBS — Get to the heart of the action!
By Les Pounder last updated
Save yourself some time and learn how to crop and zoom sources into your OBS scenes.

How to get Windows 11 for free (or less than $15) — Get the latest Microsoft OS for less than the price of Windows 10's ESU
By Avram Piltch last updated
Need an OS for your PC build? Microsoft charges a whopping $139 for Windows 11 Home. Here's how to get Windows free or at least cheap.

Carry your favorite apps wherever you go with PortableApps
By Les Pounder published
The family IT support season is upon us, and this project will have all the tools that you need to solve family IT problems, communicate with loved ones, and get some work done.

How to transfer and share files over a network without a USB flash drive — and with just one line of code
By Les Pounder last updated
You can share your files across the network with just one line of code, handy for when you need to get lots of files out to a group or you’re missing your trusty USB flash drive.
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