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  • How to add a new Windows user – Windows

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  • Adding SWGfL Proxy Settings to mobile devices (iPad, iPhone, Android)

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  • Essential Windows Keyboard Shortcuts

    Windows includes a wide range of keyboard shortcuts that help you work faster and navigate the system more efficiently. The shortcuts in this post cover the most commonly used features across modern versions of Windows.

  • How to configure your Google Chromebook to use a Proxy Server

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  • Finding your iPad’s MAC Address

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  • How to get a Google Chromebook’s MAC Address

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  • How to connect a Google Chromebook to a Wireless Network.

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  • How to Check Whether a Computer Is Reachable on the Network (macOS)

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