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My PC TIP

My PC TIP

Tips & Tricks for PC, Mobile.

  • How to
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    • Hardware
    • Security
    • Smartphone
    • Gaming Tips
  • Design Tips
    • Photoshop Tips
  • News

Tag: stores

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Want free games? You need to turn on the Epic Games Store’s two-factor authentication

If you want to get your grubby gamer paws on all those free games coming to the Epic Games Store through the rest of the year, you’ll need to step up your […]

NewsBy mypctip BEST PC TIPJune 11, 2025
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Microsoft permanently closes all of its retail stores

Microsoft’s retail stores mimick the look and feel of Apple’s iconic sales fronts, from the glass walls to the wood tables to the very design of the Surface hardware on display. But […]

NewsBy mypctip BEST PC TIPJune 7, 2025
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Closing Microsoft Stores means more support and buying headaches for Windows users

Apple Macs “just work” (for now at least). PCs are hobbyist machines. Both are stereotypes, sure, but they might offer some explanation why Apple Stores are thriving and Microsoft just decided to […]

NewsBy mypctip BEST PC TIPJune 7, 2025
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Fry’s Electronics permanently closes all stores

Fry’s, one of the last dedicated electronics retailers in the U.S. and a once-beloved institution on the west coast, permanently closed its doors late Tuesday night. Its Twitter feed is set to […]

NewsBy mypctip BEST PC TIPMay 26, 2025
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Goodbye Fry’s Electronics: All stores close, the end of an era

Watching Fry’s Electronics finally shut down this week was truly the end of an era for me. When I was younger, I’d cobble together a PC by combing through ads placed in […]

NewsBy mypctip BEST PC TIPMay 26, 2025
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Galax’s ultra-fast PCIe 5.0 SSD hits stores, massive active cooler in tow

The new generation of PCIe 5.0 SSDs are absolutely incredible pieces of technology, delivering read and write speeds that were impossible just a few years ago. They’re also really, really hard to […]

NewsBy mypctip BEST PC TIPApril 13, 2025
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Researchers reveal DVD-like disc that stores up to 200 terabytes

Scientists from China are currently working on an optical disc that could store up to 200 terabytes of data in the size of a DVD, as reported by IEEE Spectrum. This is […]

NewsBy mypctip BEST PC TIPMarch 19, 2025
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Watch out for fake online stores this Black Friday

A few months ago, I shared a story about how I nearly got taken in by a fake online store when I went shoe shopping. (I eventually got the shoes, thanks for […]

NewsBy mypctip BEST PC TIPFebruary 21, 2025

Window tips

  • Windows 11’s Voice typing tool saved my aching hand
  • This free all-in-one tool fixes common Windows problems
  • Upgrading Windows 10 to 11: Here’s everything you need to know
  • Make your Windows 11 taskbar transparent for a cool, minimalist vibe
  • How to free up storage space with Windows 11’s memory optimization

Smartphone tips

  • Worried about scam calls? Here’s how to spot them and what to do in an emergency
  • This ingenious £15 USB-C cable solved my worst travel headache
  • How to download the Android 16 beta on your phone
  • This is how easy it is to get scammed into buying a stolen phone
  • These genius £11 USB-C cables saved me from tangle hell

Security tips

  • How to install a VPN on a Fire TV Stick
  • I use this $18 box to safely plug in all my outdoor smart devices
  • Why using a VPN and Tor together can backfire on your privacy
  • This dual-power LED flashlight makes my Maglite feel like a relic
  • Use this tucked-away Chrome feature to surf the web more safely
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