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• Updated: A textbook-perfect Win10 reinstall

  Posted on October 4, 2020 at 21:05 CDT by Tracey Capen • Comment in the Forums

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  By Fred Langa

  Here’s a fresh look at a from-scratch, “down to bare metal,” manual reinstall that goes far beyond Win10’s built-in Reset options.

  In fact, it’s the best way to virtually guarantee that your Windows setup is 100 percent pristine and as close to perfect as possible.

  That’s because this reinstall method can in no way carry over existing and potential problems from your current setup — no errors, no misconfigurations, no malware, and no junk.

  Read the full story in AskWoody Plus Newsletter 17.39.0 (2020-10-05).

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• Security risks: Wired Ethernet vs. Wi-Fi

  Posted on May 25, 2020 at 01:10 CDT by Tracey Capen • Comment in the Forums

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  By Fred Langa

  Fundamental differences in wired and wireless networking mean that neither can provide the same level of data security. Here’s why.

  Plus: Win10 has a hidden “packet-sniffer” tool for examining raw network traffic. Also, can you install Win10 via USB from an Android phone?

  Read the full story in AskWoody Plus Newsletter 17.20.0 (2020-05-25).

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