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What to Do When You Think Your Kid Is Being Punished Unfairly at School
Sometimes your child gets into a situation that requires them to “repair” or, even sometimes, “repent.” Often you will be the one to dole out these consequences. However, once your child is in school, there may come a time when they “get in trouble” and you get that dreaded call from the office or a…
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You Can Stop Hidden Windows Apps From Running on Boot Up
Every long-term Windows user knows how annoying it is to wait for apps and services to finish loading up, just so you can get on with your work. Granted, recent improvements from Windows and SSDs make things much faster, but the issue cuts deeper than wasted time. Some annoying default or third-party apps are too…
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Your Old Mac Might End Up in the Trash If You Don’t Do This
I’m a big believer in holding onto your Mac as long as possible, but at some point, it comes time to say goodbye. As you part ways with your old computer in favour of a shiny new one, you probably hope it serves someone else as well as it did you. Without your help, however,…
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How to Disable Those Annoying ‘Suggestion’ Ads on Your Windows PC
When you buy a new Windows laptop, it keeps offering ads that are disguised as suggestions. But you already spent the money on the machine — you shouldn’t have to suffer through a bunch of ads on your brand new laptop, and you don’t have to. Here’s how to turn them off.