Testing a laptop battery on Windows
Find out how to easily test the battery status of your Windows laptop with the built-in batteryreport.
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Practical Tutorials and Tips for Using Windows 11
Is your computer running slowly, displaying an error or refusing to install a Windows update? Our tutorials show you how to repair the system, free up space, speed up start-up and recover a drive that has become invisible. You can also prepare a USB stick to reinstall Windows 10 or Windows 11, boost your PC’s security and customise settings without accidentally deleting your files. Find our other computer troubleshooting tips on the Assistouest blog.
The best free data recovery software in 2026
Compare the best free data-recovery tools for Windows: PhotoRec, R-Studio, EaseUS, Disk Drill, Recuva, Puran, iCare and Windows File Recovery.
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Completely erasing a hard drive, SSD or USB stick on Windows before reselling it
Permanently erase all data from a hard disk or USB stick before selling your computer, thanks to free Windows software.
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Set Google as your default search engine (Chrome, Edge, Firefox)
Do you prefer Google or Bing? Find out how to change the default search engine on Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Brave and Opera in just a few simple steps.
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How can I restore the old right-click context menu in Windows 11?
Do you find Windows 11's new context menu a little inconvenient? Find out how to restore the old classic right-click menu in just a few simple steps.
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How do I repair and reinstall the Microsoft Store on Windows?
Microsoft Store won't open on Windows? Find out how to reset and repair the application on Windows 11 and 10.
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Enable Windows ransomware protection in Microsoft Defender
Protect your files against ransomware by enabling Microsoft Defender's Controlled Folder Access. Complete guide and tips for Windows 11.
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Limiting a laptop’s battery charge on Windows
Activating a partial charge mode extends the life of your notebook's battery, especially if you often work on mains power.
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WSL2 is taking up too much space – how can I shrink the ext4.vhdx file?
WSL2 never gives disk space back to Windows. Here is how to compact ext4.vhdx safely and recover the space in five minutes.
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Create a bootable USB drive to install Windows 10 on your PC
Install Windows 10 easily using a USB key and our detailed step-by-step guide for novices and experienced users alike.
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Enable VT-x and AMD-V virtualisation in the BIOS, depending on the PC make
Can't find VT-x, AMD-V, or SVM Mode in your BIOS? Here's where to enable virtualization on ASUS, MSI, HP, Lenovo, Dell, and other PCs.
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How do you create a batch file (.bat or .cmd) in Windows?
Learn how to create a Windows batch file (.bat or .cmd) to automate tasks. Complete guide with explanations and practical examples.
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