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If you have an old PC or Mac computer collecting dust, it might not be totally dead just yet. There is free software that you can download to revive your old machine. We'll show you how the software works and where to get it.

Video conferencing programs offer screen sharing for meetings and other get-togethers, but what if you want to share your screen without all the extra bells and whistles? If all you’re doing is presenting, GoTo is a much more lightweight option that doesn’t skimp on functionality.

GoTo lets you create custom meeting links that you can tailor to fit your business, brand or personal taste. You can customize your meeting room with backgrounds and icons while sharing your display with up to 10 participants for free users.

And if you’d like to make video calls, several tiers of upgraded service unlock more features. It’s a streamlined competitor with some of the biggest conferencing apps on the web.

You're browsing the web or trying to get some work done when a burst of sound comes out of nowhere. One of your open tabs decided to run an ad or video. You want to return to that tab later, so closing it isn't an option. So what do you do? Just mute it! We'll show you how.

You can connect third-party apps and services to your Microsoft account for easy logins and information syncing. While convenient, you may build many connections over the years, which could constitute a security risk. Here's how to manage apps connected to your Microsoft account and remove the ones you no longer need.

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