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Ed Bott is an award-winning technology writer with more than two decades' experience writing for mainstream media outlets and online publications. He has served as editor of the U.S. edition of PC Computing and managing editor of PC World; both publications had monthly paid circulation in excess of 1 million during his tenure. He is the author of more than 25 books, including Windows 10 Inside Out (now in its 4th edition) and Windows 11 Inside Out (scheduled for publication in 2022).

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Does disk encryption slow down your PC? [Ask ZDNet]

Does disk encryption slow down your PC? [Ask ZDNet]

Got a tech question? Ed Bott and ZDNet's squad of editors and experts probably have the answer. This week: What's the downside of disk encryption? Plus: Do you really need an expensive charger for your electric vehicle, and what's the best way to archive email?

May 20, 2022 by Ed Bott in Productivity

What's the safest way to permanently erase your laptop's drive? [Ask ZDNet]

What's the safest way to permanently erase your laptop's drive? [Ask ZDNet]

Got a tech question? Ed Bott and ZDNet's squad of editors and experts probably have the answer. This week: How to delete your data from a laptop, the best way to replace weak passwords, and why big touchscreens are so hard to find.

May 13, 2022 by Ed Bott in Productivity

Help! I have 100,000 unread messages in my Gmail inbox. Where do I even start? [Ask ZDNet]

Help! I have 100,000 unread messages in my Gmail inbox. Where do I even start? [Ask ZDNet]

Got a tech question? Ed Bott and ZDNet's squad of editors and experts probably have the answer. This week: What does a TPM do? How do I get from Inbox 100,000 to Inbox Zero? And what's the best way to move large files between devices?

May 6, 2022 by Ed Bott in Productivity

When you die, what happens to your online accounts if your family can't unlock your phone? [Ask ZDNet]

When you die, what happens to your online accounts if your family can't unlock your phone? [Ask ZDNet]

Got a tech question? Ed Bott and ZDNet's squad of editors and experts probably have the answer. This week: How to get your digital affairs in order, maintenance tips for water-cooled PCs, and why Windows "debloating" tools are usually a bad idea.

April 29, 2022 by Ed Bott in Productivity

Is Microsoft really going to cut off security updates for my "unsupported" Windows 11 PC? [Ask ZDNet]

Is Microsoft really going to cut off security updates for my "unsupported" Windows 11 PC? [Ask ZDNet]

Got a tech question? Ed Bott and ZDNet's squad of editors and experts probably have the answer. This week: Decoding Microsoft's confusing update policies, finding advanced 2FA options, and getting Google Fiber into your apartment building.

April 22, 2022 by Ed Bott in Productivity

Can I install Windows 11 on my PC even if Microsoft says it's 'incompatible'? [Ask ZDNet]

Can I install Windows 11 on my PC even if Microsoft says it's 'incompatible'? [Ask ZDNet]

Got a tech question? Ed Bott and ZDNet's squad of editors and experts probably have the answer. This week: Sidestepping Microsoft's compatibility rules, understanding virtual private networks, and diving into driver updates.

April 15, 2022 by Ed Bott in Productivity

I hate Windows 11. Can I downgrade to Windows 10? [Ask ZDNet]

I hate Windows 11. Can I downgrade to Windows 10? [Ask ZDNet]

Got a tech question? Ed Bott and ZDNet's squad of editors and experts probably have the answer. This week: Windows downgrades, laptop upgrades, and tax deadlines.

April 8, 2022 by Ed Bott in Productivity

Is it OK to use text messages for 2-factor authentication? [Ask ZDNet]

Is it OK to use text messages for 2-factor authentication? [Ask ZDNet]

Got a tech question? Ed Bott and ZDNet's squad of editors and experts probably have the answer.

April 1, 2022 by Ed Bott in Productivity

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