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Why Can’t I Boot From an SD Card?

You probably can boot from an SD card, but it's likely to be more cumbersome than just using a USB thumb drive. Why Can’t I Boot From an SD Card? from Ask Leo!. Get the Confident Computing weekly...

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How Do I Open an ISO File in Windows

ISO files are a common disk-image distribution format. We'll look at the best ways to open and use ISO files. How Do I Open an ISO File in Windows from Ask Leo!. Get the Confident Computing weekly...

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My #1 Debugging Technique

You already know what it is. The trick is to remember to do it in the frustration of the moment. My #1 Debugging Technique from Ask Leo!. Get the Confident Computing weekly newsletter:...

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Open Source Doesn’t Mean Free

Open-source software is not necessarily free, though there is a high correlation. Open Source Doesn’t Mean Free from Ask Leo!. Get the Confident Computing weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.askleo.com

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Where Can I Download Old Software Versions?

After releasing a new version of software manufacturers often make older versions difficult to find. What if you really do need an old version? Where Can I Download Old Software Versions? from Ask...

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What Does “Unsupported Software” Really Mean?

"Unsupported software" can refer to different things. I'll review variations on the theme and revisit the question of whether unsupported software can be used safely. What Does “Unsupported Software”...

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What’s So Special About 32?

32, like 16 before it and 64 to follow, is special simply because computers think in powers of 2, as does Windows itself. What’s So Special About 32? from Ask Leo!. Get the Confident Computing weekly...

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How Do I Transfer Purchased Software to My New Machine?

Transferring installed software to a new machine isn't as easy as we might like. I'll list the options. How Do I Transfer Purchased Software to My New Machine? from Ask Leo!. Get the Confident...

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How Do I Convert PDF to Word for Free?

PDFs were never meant to be edited or converted. There are some workarounds, though. I'll show you one that's free. How Do I Convert PDF to Word for Free? from Ask Leo!. Get the Confident Computing...

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Why Does Software Only Seem to Get Bigger?

It's a march of technological progress: computers can do more, and we expect software to do more. That leaves those of us with older machines in a difficult spot. Why Does Software Only Seem to Get...

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