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  1. Force app to open centered on the screen

    I assume the MaxSecure detection is a false positive, as none of the better known brands detected anything amiss. https://www.virustotal.com/gui/file/0d1dd0ce7ac930abf5104d094aa1148c3920f993a6c90bedd1790c2ec7b37d29
  2. Need to shrink Windows space usage without Clean Install

    You may have already tried, but is worth a whirl prior to going with a clean install. Dism.exe /online /Cleanup-Image /StartComponentCleanup /ResetBase
  3. Smartscreen / Edge uninstall

    When Edge is uninstalled the reputation based Smartcsreen moves to the on position and cannot be switched off
  4. How Do You Disable Windows 11 Automatic Updates in Windows 11 Home

    Always better if done manually as you learn from the process, but failing that.... https://www.sordum.org/9470/windows-update-blocker-v1-7/
  5. Smartscreen / Edge uninstall

    Any way to disable smartscreen in Win security apps if Edge is uninstalled?
  6. Win Update KB5014019 Cumulative Update Preview for Windows 11 Build 22000.708 - May 24

    SFC detected and repaired some issues after install.
  7. PN50 Fanless case?

    Toying with a fanless case for my PN50 4500U and appears there are two offerings that could be of interest, anyone done it and is it simple enough for a ham fisted oaf...
  8. Do I need to do anything for security. I am only average level with Windows 21H2 22000.556

    As per others have posted; Windows Defender is fine for the vast majority of home users, keep system updated, make regular backups, stay away from cracked software and you're pretty much good. Perhaps tinker with DNS, Quad9 being my choice but YMMV.
  9. Solved One site not displaying correctly in Edge

    Click and reset the magnify glass in address bar
  10. Win Update KB5013943 Cumulative Update for Windows 11 Build 22000.675 - May 10

    Possibly related to this ongoing glitch. https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-windows-11-kb5012643-update-will-break-some-apps/
  11. Solved What's happening to my PC when I use Edge. Fans are going crazy.

    I had similar on four or five occasions last week in early hours of the morning UK. Random 40% - 50% CPU with fans for no apparent reason, I put it down to MS running maintenance of some description and have had no repeat in last couple of days. Latest Edge stable, Win 11 Pro up to date. New...
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