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    If Windows 10 Update failed to install should I manually install it or wait for a prompt for a 2nd attempt?

    I suggest that you consider delaying the monthly updates until later in the month and turn on "metered connections". Under the Advanced options found on the Update page you can delay installation for up to 35 days and turning on "metered connection" prevents automatic downloading and...
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    Possible Major Issue with Windows 11 22H2

    I don't run Win 11, but you might find this Askwoody.com article helpful. The video linked in the article may also be helpful. Hope this helps.
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    Motherboards for consumers who aren't gamers?

    Platform Controller Hub.
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    UPS battery brand suggestion?

    American Battery is my go to ups battery replacement vendor. Fast shipping and I haven't gotten a bad battery from them. They're located in MA and build the batteries themselves.
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    windows Defender & shadow copy

    This may be what you want: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/add-an-exclusion-to-windows-security-811816c0-4dfd-af4a-47e4-c301afe13b26 Hope this helps.
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    Question about Rufus Bootable Drive Utility

    Try distrowatch.com.
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    Windows 10: Black Screen Of Death

    If you haven't already, try a different HDMI cable?
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    No way to make offline accounts to Windows?

    Yes, I've read the entire thread and that included your previous post. Did you view the video? I encourage you to view the video and you will find that Alt+4 or killing a screen is not necessary. It's necessary to be connected to the internet to begin the install of Home, but when the screen to...
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    No way to make offline accounts to Windows?

    Here's a Youtube.com video created by Susan Bradley on November 27, 2021 and posted November 28, 2021 explaining and walking through how to install Windows Home 11 using a Local Account without creating a Microsoft Account. Hope this helps.
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    APC UPS Hot-swap replacement batteries to hot-swap or not?

    Just my 2 cents, but if it's not a mission priority to maintain a power on status I would shut down the computer(s), peripherals, and the UPS, disconnect the UPS from the electrical socket, and then do the battery swap. I only change batteries when the alarm goes off and I usually find the...
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    diff speeds

    4 x 8 = 32. It seems that the 4th stick is either not properly seated, or the slot is defective.
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    Windows May update 21H1

    Are you referring to 21H1 or 20H2? This thread is about 21H1 which was released yesterday. I waited to install 20H1 and finally did it this February and experienced no issues with it. I know many folks did have problems.
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    Best bang for the buck iPad case ?

    It might help if you said what iPad you have,
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    Windows 10 deleted the Windows folder in another harddrive

    Did you activate the Windows 10 installation with a Product Key different from the SSD1 Windows 10 installation, or did you just find that SSD2 installation automatically activated?
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    Upgrade to Win 10 pro

    Was the Windows 7 key a Retail key or an OEM key? I assume the Windows 10 Home was OEM. EDIT: The Windows 7 Pro Retail key worked on my Dell 3880 desk top.
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