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A desktop computer is a personal computer designed for use at a single location due to its size and power requirements, usually by one person. The ...

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Bob Flisser
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Bob Flisser has authored many courses and books about Microsoft, Adobe and Apple products, and has been a computer trainer since the 1980s.

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Org data and org chart in Excel

Generate and update Org Charts automatically in Visio

byScott Helmers
For decades, the Visio org chart wizard has generated diagrams from data automatically. But all subsequent changes were manual and required recreating the diagram. The Visio Data Visualizer changes the game -- you can either change the data or the diagram and then update the other with one click.
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Type Flow

What are the types of flows in Power Automate?

byGeorge Grammatikos
This post provides an overview of Power Automate flow types and how to use them.
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Azure Virtual Desktop FSLogix Profiles for Cloud Only Accounts (AzureAD)

byAlvin Abraham
With Azure Virtual Desktops that use MultiSession, it's imperative that the user's profile follows the user no matter which hosts they log in to a Host Pool. Hybrid and Active Directory Users had no issues. It wasn't possible for Azure AD Cloud Only Users (not synced to on-prem) until now.
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How to Free Up Space on C: Drive

bygr8gonzo
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Run out of room on your C: drive? Here are some handy tips.
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Old PCs on a Sidewalk

Top 5 Ways to Reduce Electronic Waste & Repurpose Old or Damaged Computer Equipment

byJazz Marie Kaur
This article goes over how to properly eliminate electronic waste and provides a number of ways you can best repurpose your old computer parts rather than tossing them in the dumpster. These disposal tips can apply to individual households, small businesses, and large organizations.
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Alberta Bighorn Country

Remote Desktop Services (RDS): Setup Guide & Best Practices

byPhilip Elder
Remote Desktop Services setup guide for physical and/or virtual deployment. We've been building RDS environments in both all-in-one and TS/.RD Farm mode on Terminal Services and then Remote Desktop Services with RD Gateway in Server 2008. What follows are some of the key takeaways. Enjoy!
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Remote Desktop Authentication Error -

Remote Desktop Authentication Error Has Occurred. The function requested is not supported. CredSSP

byLuke Chung
Remote Desktop Connections and VPN Connections Fail. Starting May 9, we received many reports of Remote Desktop connections failing globally. Users received error messages on authentication when they try to remote to machines or VPN. Here's the cause, symptoms and simple workaround.
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Nintendo Switch - a Controversial Console? -

Nintendo Switch - a controversial console? Rather the best.

byElla Stone
When the first reports of the initial sales of Nintendo Switch in the Land of the Rising Sun appeared. In Japan, only 330,637 consoles were sold for the first day. But many large retail chains have already sold out the entire edition of the console and were waiting for the replenishment of stocks.
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Stay Alert. Act fast.

Am I being hacked! What's next?

bybtan
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To share tips on how to stay ALERT and avoid being the next victim - at least not due to your own poor cyber habits and hygiene!
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How to Create a User-Centered User Experience on Your Website

byLexie Lu
How do you create a user-centered user experience on your website? And what are some things you should consider in the process?
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Win 10 - Audio Problem

Resetting a Windows 10 PC turned into a Nightmare from Audio Problem

byJackie Man
It is a real story and is one of my scariest tech experiences. Most users think that IT experts like us know how to fix all computer problems. However, if there is a time constraint and you MUST not fail the task or you will lose your job, a simple task might turn out to be your scariest experience.
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Speed up a Slow Computer

Several Do it Yourself Ways of speeding up a Slow Windows Computer

byAndrew Leniart
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There are many software programs on offer that will claim to magically speed up your computer. The best advice I can give you is to avoid them like the plague, because they will often cause far more problems than they solve. Try some of these "do it yourself" tips instead.
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Skype for Business

Benefits of Skype for Business and Home Users alike..

byAndrew Leniart
Skype is a P2P (Peer to Peer) instant messaging and VOIP (Voice over IP) service – as well as a whole lot more.
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How To Connect Two Monitors To A Laptop and Two PC Cases To A Monitor

byNadir ALTINBAS
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pc, laptop  monitor connection configurations
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A move to better Productivity/Efficiency

byThomas Zucker-Scharff
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I use more than 1 computer in my office for various reasons. Multiple keyboards and mice take up more than just extra space, they make working a little more complicated. Using one mouse and keyboard for all of my computers makes life easier. This combined with automation s/w makes my work a breeze.
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Desktop

What To Do When Windows Search is Too Slow

byPeter Oehler
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No matter the version of Windows you are using, you may have some problems with Windows Search running too slow or possibly not running at all. Before jumping into how you can solve this issue, just know there are many other viable alternative desktop search options out there.
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Library Card Catalog Drawer Search Concept

How To Make Windows 7 Desktop Search Work

byPeter Oehler
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Windows 7 does not have the best desktop search built in. This is something Windows 7 users have struggled with. You type something in, and your search results don’t always match what you are looking for, or it doesn’t actually work at all. There are a couple of things you can do to try to improve t
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When and Why use VDI?

byAllen Falcon
Like many organizations, your foray into cloud computing may have started with an ancillary or …
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Computer Running Slow? Try These Steps!

bySeth_zin
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Computer running slow? Taking forever to open a folder, documents, or any programs that you didn't have an issue with before? Here are a few steps to help speed it up.
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How to disable the secure desktop when User Account Control (UAC) prompts for elevation

byJoe Winograd
The default behavior of User Account Control (UAC) is to disable the rest of the desktop when prompting for elevation. There are reasons you may want to stop this behavior, such as capturing a screenshot of the UAC dialog or moving one of the other open windows. This article explains how to do it.

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