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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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There is a balancing act to be done when setting up a home security system. On the one hand, you obviously want your home to be as secure as ...

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So, you’ve got a bunch of smart gadgets lying around, and you want to get them all talking to each other without a hassle? The Smart Life app is pretty popular for this. But what if you want to manage ...