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Wi-Fi & Internet 2.4GHz vs 5GHz Wi-Fi: Which Band to Use and How to Switch 2.4GHz vs 5GHz explained: which Wi-Fi band to use for range, speed and smart devices, how to see your band in Windows 11 and phones, and when to split names. October 16, 2026
- 01 How to Back Up and Wipe a Phone Before Selling or Trading It InWipe a phone before selling it: back up, sign out of Apple, Google and Samsung accounts to remove activation locks, sort out the SIM, then factory reset.
- 02 The 3-2-1 Backup Rule: How to Back Up Your Files on Windows 11Follow the 3-2-1 backup rule on Windows 11 with free tools: File History to an external drive, Windows Backup or OneDrive to the cloud, and a restore test.
- 03 How to Boot Into Safe Mode in Windows 11, Even When Windows Won't StartBoot into Safe Mode in Windows 11 from Settings, the sign-in screen, msconfig or the recovery screen when Windows will not start, and how to get back out again.
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- 01WindowsFree fixes for Windows 11 problems: updates that hang, sign-in and PIN trouble, black screens, slow startups, 100% disk usage, DLL and system errors.
- 02PrintersPrinter offline, blank pages, paper jams, stuck print queues, ink and driver errors: brand-neutral, step-by-step printer fixes for Windows and Mac.
- 03Wi-Fi & InternetWi-Fi connected but no internet, dropping connections, DNS errors, slow speeds, router resets and home network security, explained step by step.
- 04EmailFree fixes for Outlook, Gmail, Yahoo and AOL Mail: messages not arriving, stuck outbox, repeated password prompts, server settings and spam.
- 05Web BrowsersFree fixes for Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari: crashes, pages that will not load, certificate errors, pop-ups, extensions, downloads and updates.
- 06Security & ScamsRemove malware for free, recognise phishing and fake tech-support calls, turn on two-factor sign-in, use a password manager and back up properly.
- 07Phones & TabletsFree iPhone and Android help: Wi-Fi problems, full storage, charging, updates, backups, photo transfers, overheating and phones that will not turn on.
- 08Software & AppsInstalling, updating and removing programs on Windows, fixing DLL errors and Office activation, opening PDFs and ZIP files, and updating drivers.
- 09PC HardwareFree PC hardware fixes: no sound, USB device not recognized, second monitor, webcam, keyboard, touchpad, laptop charging problems and overheating.
- 10Accounts & PasswordsRecover Microsoft, Google, Apple and social media accounts, reset forgotten passwords and PINs, and lock your accounts down with two-step sign-in.
- 11Local resourcesPages for US states and Canadian provinces: where to report tech-support scams, check internet providers at your address and recycle old devices.
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