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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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How to switch between your work PC and personal laptop in one click

Here's what to do when your IT department insists that you have to keep your work and personal PCs completely separate.

July 29, 2022 by Ed Bott in Productivity

I need a new iPhone. Is last year's model good enough? [Ask ZDNet]

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July 26, 2022 by Ed Bott in Productivity

I hate Windows 11. How can I make it work more like Windows 10? [Ask ZDNet]

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July 22, 2022 by Ed Bott in Windows 11

How can I keep my credit card details from being stolen online? [Ask ZDNet]

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July 15, 2022 by Ed Bott in Productivity

How do I use my Microsoft 365 Business account to sign in to Windows 11? [Ask ZDNet]

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July 8, 2022 by Ed Bott in Productivity

eSIM vs. SIM: What's the difference? [Ask ZDNet]

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July 6, 2022 by Ed Bott in Smartphones

Will using a VPN help protect me from malware or ransomware? [Ask ZDNet]

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July 1, 2022 by Ed Bott in VPN

How can I improve my Windows laptop's battery life? [Ask ZDNet]

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June 28, 2022 by Ed Bott in Productivity

When I reset my Windows PC, I ended up with Home edition. How do I get my Pro upgrade back? [Ask ZDNet]

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June 24, 2022 by Ed Bott in Productivity

How can I keep junk email out of my inbox without juggling two or more email accounts? [Ask ZDNet]

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June 21, 2022 by Ed Bott in Productivity

How do I get OneDrive under control? [Ask ZDNet]

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June 17, 2022 by Ed Bott in Productivity

Can I transfer my Windows upgrade license from an old PC to a new one? [Ask ZDNet]

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June 14, 2022 by Ed Bott in Productivity

How do I keep two PCs in sync when they're in different locations? [Ask ZDNet]

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June 10, 2022 by Ed Bott in Productivity

How do I recover data from an old laptop if I've forgotten the password? [Ask ZDNet]

Got a tech question? Ed Bott and ZDNet's squad of editors and experts probably have the answer. In today's edition: How to recover data from a PC if you've forgotten the password.

June 7, 2022 by Ed Bott in Productivity

I'm drowning in spam! How do I make it stop? [Ask ZDNet]

Got a tech question? Ed Bott and ZDNet's squad of editors and experts probably have the answer. This week: The simplest way to cut a torrent of junk email to a trickle.

June 3, 2022 by Ed Bott in Productivity

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

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

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

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

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

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