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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
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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.

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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.

Fax to the Future — How to send and receive a fax in the 21st Century
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Send and receive a fax from the comfort of your computer, no fax modem required.

How to upgrade to Windows 11 — make your update as painless as possible now windows 10 support has ended
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How to Check What Motherboard You Have
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How to Check Your PC's CPU Temperature
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How can you check your CPU's temperature and what's a good or normal range? We break it down for you.

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