10 Windows Settings I Always Change 🔧

Here are 10 must-do settings EVERY Windows user should do!

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Timestamps:
00:00 - 10 Windows settings EVERY user should make
01:35 - enable file extensions
03:00 - split drive to protect your data
09:15 - remove unwanted programs/bloat ...and install favorite programs
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26:04 - create Windows installer disc

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