In this video from CTRL+ALT+Explain, we walk you through the process of setting up OneDrive to automatically back up important folders like Desktop, Documents, and Pictures. This helps keep your files safe and accessible across all your devices. Whether you’re setting up a new PC or just want to make sure your data is protected,…
Remove Widgets from Windows 11
Tired of those annoying widgets on Windows 11? In this video, I’ll show you exactly how to remove widgets from the taskbar and disable them completely. Whether you’re looking to clean up your desktop or improve system performance, this quick tutorial will walk you through every step. You’ll learn how to turn off widgets in…
How to Transfer Your Chrome Bookmarks to Another Browser
In this guide, I’ll show you how to transfer your Chrome bookmarks to another browser. Today, we’ll be moving them to the Brave browser. Step 1: Export Your Chrome Bookmarks First, open Chrome, where you have a bunch of bookmarks you’d like to export. Step 2: Import Your Bookmarks into Brave Now, close Chrome and…
MPV – The Best VLC Alternative You’re Not Using
VLC has long been the go-to media player for many, but let’s be honest—it’s not perfect. If you’ve ever struggled with slow loading times, choppy playback, or an unresponsive interface, especially with high-resolution 10-bit or 4K video files, you’re not alone. That’s where MPV comes in. Why MPV is the Better Choice MPV is a…
Ollama: Run LLMs Locally on Your Computer
AI has taken the tech world by storm. You’re probably familiar with ChatGPT, DeepSeek R1, or Anthropic’s Claude, but there’s also a subsection of open source AI models you can run on your own computer. They might not be as performant as the top-of-the-line options, but running open source models gives you token freedom, uncensored…
Intro to Winget: Scheduling Software Updates in Windows 11
Winget is a built-in package manager for Windows 11 that allows you to easily install and update applications to their latest versions. In this guide, I’ll walk you through how to find applications, install them, update them, and even set up a recurring task to automatically update all your computer’s programs. Step 1: Finding and…
Introduction to Windows Copilot (Windows 11)
This article will introduce you to Windows Copilot and how to use AI chatbots effectively. To get started, click on the Copilot icon in the taskbar or search for “Copilot” in the Start menu. Once Copilot launches, you will see a window where you can interact with it by sending a message. You can ask…
AI Security: Keeping Your Data Safe
Today, I want to talk to you about AI security—more specifically, keeping your data safe. AI tools like ChatGPT, Copilot, and the new DeepSeek R1 all have something in common that we, as users, need to be aware of. For large language models (LLMs) to operate, they need a vast amount of data to train…
Find Out Why Your Computer Crashed Using Reliability History
If your computer has been acting up—random crashes, unexpected shutdowns, or strange errors—you’re not alone. But instead of guessing what went wrong, there’s a built-in Windows tool that can help: Reliability History. In this guide, I’ll show you how to use Reliability History to diagnose issues and understand why your computer is crashing. Step 1:…
How to Connect to a Wi-Fi Network
In this guide, I’ll show you how to connect to a Wi-Fi network on your computer. Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network Once connected, test the connection by opening a web browser. Disconnecting from a Wi-Fi Network Troubleshooting Connection Issues If you’re having trouble connecting or receive an error message, try reinstalling the Windows Wi-Fi driver….