How to start your Mac computer in 'Safe Mode,' to diagnose problems and track down troublesome programs

Holding down the shift key while turning a Mac on will boot it into Safe Mode. Here's how to start a Mac in Safe Mode and use ...

How to start Windows 10 or 11 in Safe Mode to fix computer issues, and then exit later

Your Windows computer isn't working right and you need to narrow down the problem. Here's how to boot up in Safe Mode and do ...
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How to use Windows Safe Mode to get out of computer trouble

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What is MSConfig, and how do you use it on Windows 11? System Configuration explained.

On Windows 11 (and 10), MSConfig (also known as System Configuration) is a built-in tool designed to help you troubleshoot ...