This process is called a clean install, which is ironic as there's nothing particularly clean about it: Microsoft has enshittified Windows Setup.

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Taxes are confusing, and tax software can be, too. In this guide, we explain how tax software works and how it can help you prepare your taxes online.

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These distros are easy to install, include the right apps, skip the bloat and ads, and automatically detect your hardware. Easy peasy. You're welcome.

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Enough computer disk space is essential to store the necessary files. This man was trying to install an email program on his company’s PC units. But he faced a problem every time… until he found out ...

So, you’re setting up a home office and want to keep things tidy? All-in-one computers are pretty neat for that. They cram all the computer bits behind the screen, meaning fewer wires and less mess.