How to Remove Encryption From Windows 11 Home

Before diving into how to remove encryption, it’s critical to understand what type of encryption we’re dealing with in Windows 11 Home: Why Remove Encryption? There are several reasons you might want to remove encryption on a Windows 11 Home machine: Risks and Precautions Before You Disable Encryption Removing encryption is not without risk. Here…

The Differences Between Local Accounts and Online Accounts in Windows 11

Windows 11, like its predecessors, offers users the flexibility to log in with either a local account or a Microsoft online account. While both account types provide access to the operating system, they differ significantly in terms of functionality, security, and user experience. Understanding these differences is essential for users to choose the account type…

How to Move Documents, Desktop, Pictures, Downloads, Music, and Videos Back to Local Storage After OneDrive Takes Over

If you’ve ever signed into Windows with a Microsoft account, you’ve probably noticed that OneDrive often takes control of your personal folders,   including Documents, Desktop, Pictures, and sometimes Downloads, Music, and Videos. When this happens, Windows redirects these folders to the OneDrive cloud directory, meaning anything you save to your Desktop or Documents might…

How to Remove Microsoft OneDrive from Your Computer

Microsoft OneDrive is the cloud storage service that comes preinstalled with Windows 10 and Windows 11. While it can be useful for syncing files across devices, many users prefer not to use it. Some find it intrusive, constantly running in the background, or automatically syncing files without explicit permission. Others simply prefer another cloud service,…

How to Extract All Photos from an iPhone and Back Them Up to an External Drive on a Windows PC

Your iPhone is one of the most important devices you own. It’s not only a phone but also your primary camera, storing thousands of moments:  vacations, family gatherings, work memories, and everyday snapshots. Over time, the photo library can grow huge, and it becomes essential to back everything up safely. Many people rely on iCloud,…

How to Extract All Photos from Apple Photos and Back Them Up to an External Drive

Backing up your photos is one of the most important things you can do to protect your memories. Apple’s Photos app makes it easy to view, edit, and organize pictures, but by default, all your images are stored inside a Photos Library package file on your Mac. This structure is convenient for use within the…

How to Extract All Photos from Apple Photos to a Backup Drive Using Another Mac When Your Old Mac Won’t Boot

When your old Mac refuses to start, one of the most stressful thoughts is about what happens to your photos. For most people, the Photos app contains years of memories:  family events, travel photos, work images, and precious moments that can’t be replaced. If the Mac won’t boot, those pictures may seem locked away. But…

How to Extract All Pictures from Apple Photos to a Backup Drive as Images on a Windows PC When Your Old Mac Won’t Boot

When a Mac stops booting, it can feel like years of memories are locked away. For many people, the Photos app on their Mac holds an entire lifetime of pictures:  everything from family holidays to important milestones. But even if your old Mac won’t turn on properly, the good news is that your photos are…

How to Restore Data from a Windows 7 Backup and Restore Image to a New Windows 11 Computer

Switching to a new computer is an exciting moment, but it comes with the challenge of transferring all your precious data, settings, and files. If you previously backed up your old Windows 10 PC using the “Backup and Restore (Windows 7)” feature,  a legacy tool still available in Windows 10,  you might wonder how to…

How to Create a Backup and Restore (Windows 7) Backup on a Windows 10 / 11 Machine

Backing up your computer regularly is essential to safeguard your data against accidental loss, hardware failure, malware attacks, or system corruption. Microsoft Windows 10 offers several built-in backup tools, including a legacy option known as Backup and Restore (Windows 7). Despite its name, this utility remains available on Windows 10 systems to provide compatibility with…