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PC guides and comparisons in Cluses
Tutorials, comparisons and practical PC advice
Tutorials, comparisons and practical advice to choose, maintain and repair your PC in Cluses.
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How to protect your PC from ransomware in 2026
In 2026, 1 in 8 French households has already faced a ransomware attempt. Here are 5 simple steps that avoid 95% of risks.
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Windows 11 or Linux Mint for an older PC in Cluses
Your PC is from 2014-2018 and won't take Windows 11? You can stay on Windows 10 with paid ESU support or switch to Linux Mint. Here is the comparison.
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SSD or HDD? The right choice for your PC in Cluses in 2026
Hesitating between an SSD and a classic hard drive (HDD) for your PC? Here is the honest comparison, based on 17 years of in-home service in Cluses.
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Mesh WiFi or extender for a flat in Cluses
WiFi drops in one bedroom, speed halves in the living room: extender or mesh? Honest comparison for Cluses flats.
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Which antivirus to choose in 2026? My honest take
Avast slows you down, Norton is expensive, is Defender really enough? My 2026 ranking after 10 years repairing PCs in Cluses.
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Why your Mac slows down after 4 years (and how to fix it)
iMac 2020 slow, MacBook Pro hot, endless startup: 6 typical causes and concrete fixes.
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PC freezing: the 6 most common causes
PC freezing mid video-call, mouse stuck, frozen screen. The 6 most common causes diagnosed.
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Wi-Fi 6 vs Wi-Fi 7: should you upgrade in 2026?
Orange Livebox 7, Freebox Ultra, Bbox Wi-Fi 7: ISPs push new routers. Do you actually need one?
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How to migrate iPhone photos to Google Photos (without losing anything)
iCloud at €9.99/month for 200GB, Google One at €2.99/month for 200GB: how to migrate without losing anything.
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Bitwarden vs LastPass: why I recommend open source in 2026
LastPass was hacked in 2022. Bitwarden is free, open source, client-side encrypted. Why I migrate all my clients.
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The 3-2-1 backup rule: never lose your files again
Dead drive, stolen PC, ransomware: 3 ways to lose everything. The 3-2-1 rule protects against all 3 at once.
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Buy a new PC or repair the old one? The honest math
Slow PC, worn battery, flickering screen: invest in repair or buy new? The math is simpler than it seems.
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How to spot fake SMS scams (Chronopost, tax) in Cluses
"Your parcel couldn't be delivered", "Tax refund available": 90% of these are scams. How to spot them.
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