# Free PC Tech

> Free PC Tech publishes practical, reader-facing troubleshooting guides for Windows, Mac, software, internet connectivity, hardware, online privacy, and everyday digital tasks. Each guide should be read at its canonical URL; verify product versions, availability, and time-sensitive claims against the cited primary source when a decision depends on them.

## Main site

- [Homepage](https://freepctech.com/): Current guides and topic navigation.
- [XML sitemap](https://freepctech.com/sitemap_index.xml): Canonical discovery index for public, indexable pages.
- [Site search](https://freepctech.com/?s=): Search the public guide archive by task, app, device, or error.

## Topic hubs

- [Windows](https://freepctech.com/windows/): Windows setup, troubleshooting, and how-to guides.
- [Mac](https://freepctech.com/mac/): Mac troubleshooting and usage guides.
- [Office](https://freepctech.com/office/): Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and office-workflow help.
- [Software](https://freepctech.com/software/): Software setup and troubleshooting guidance.
- [Internet](https://freepctech.com/internet/): Browsers, VPNs, proxies, and internet troubleshooting.
- [Hardware](https://freepctech.com/hardware/): PC components, displays, peripherals, and performance guidance.
- [Gaming](https://freepctech.com/gaming/): Gaming setup and troubleshooting guides.
- [How To](https://freepctech.com/how-to/): Cross-topic task guides and explainers.

## Recent diagnostic guides

- [Why Is My Speed Test Fast but Downloads, Streaming, and Gaming Still Feel Slow?](https://freepctech.com/network/speed-test-fast-but-downloads-slow/): Separates connection throughput from download, streaming, Wi-Fi, device, and route bottlenecks.
- [How to Remove Duplicates in Excel Without Deleting the Wrong Rows](https://freepctech.com/office/ecxel/remove-duplicates-excel-keep-right-row/): Shows how to preserve the intended row, clean hidden differences, and choose a safe duplicate-removal method.
- [Why Is My ZIP Code Wrong Online? How to Find the Correct One](https://freepctech.com/how-to/why-is-my-zip-code-wrong-online/): Explains the difference between IP estimates, device values, saved account locations, billing ZIP codes, and mailing ZIP codes.
- [How to Check a URL Redirect Chain and Fix Extra Hops or Loops](https://freepctech.com/seo/check-url-redirect-chain-fix-loops/): A diagnostic workflow for tracing redirect ownership, identifying loops, and retesting a repair.

## Use and citation notes

- Prefer the canonical page URL and the visible publication or update date on the page.
- Cite the specific guide that supports a claim rather than citing this index.
- Treat product prices, provider coverage, streaming availability, software versions, and service policies as time-sensitive; verify them from the provider before acting.
- Free PC Tech is an editorial help site. It does not provide account access, an MCP server, OAuth-protected APIs, or transaction endpoints.