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Appearance and Personalization

How to personalize Windows, Android, iOS, macOS, and other software platforms. How to customize the appearance of your gadgets, apps, and hardware.

How to use the Gallery in Windows 11’s File Explorer

How to use the Gallery in Windows 11’s File Explorer

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 06.11.2023
If you’re using Windows 11 on your computers and you’re storing photos on your PCs, you might be interested in the new Gallery from Windows 11. This is a feature that Microsoft has introduced in File Explorer recently, which now offers a convenient way to...
How to show the seconds on your Windows 11 clock

How to show the seconds on your Windows 11 clock

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 03.11.2023
Some people want their Windows 11 clock to show the seconds, not just the hours and minutes, as it does by default. This wasn’t possible in the initial version of Windows 11, but Microsoft added this feature in an update that came out in July...
How to make an iPhone black and white (Grayscale on iPhone)

How to make an iPhone black and white (Grayscale on iPhone)

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 01.11.2023
Did you ever want to turn the screen of your iPhone black and white? Luckily, one of the color filters on the iPhone, Grayscale, does just that. It’s a good idea to activate Grayscale on iPhone to get a display that’s easier to read, especially...
How to hide or show the taskbar in Windows 11

How to hide or show the taskbar in Windows 11

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 26.10.2023
Are you using Windows 11 and want to fiddle with the taskbar to change its behavior? Do you want to hide the taskbar at all times so that you won’t see it no matter what you do, whether that’s playing games, browsing the web, or...
How to add or remove icons or apps from the Windows 11 taskbar

How to add or remove icons or apps from the Windows 11 taskbar

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 24.10.2023
The Windows 11 taskbar looks good but may not include the icons you want. You may need to pin to the taskbar the apps you use frequently or remove icons for apps or Windows features you don’t use. For example, some people do not like...
How to change your iPhone name in 5 easy steps

How to change your iPhone name in 5 easy steps

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 05.10.2023
Ever wonder how to change the name of your iPhone? Your iPhone is an extension of you and your digital (citizen🙂) life, so it deserves a fun and unique identity. By default, your iPhone name includes your real name. If you want to protect your...
What are Contact Posters and how to use them on your iPhone

What are Contact Posters and how to use them on your iPhone

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 02.10.2023
Apple recently launched iOS 17, and one of the most interesting new novelties we’re getting is the ability to create and use Contact Posters. In case you haven’t already heard about them, Contact Posters are a feature that lets you create and share personalized posters...
How to calibrate your monitor in Windows

How to calibrate your monitor in Windows

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 22.09.2023
If you feel that the blacks and the other colors on your monitor don’t look the way they should, you may be right. Just like any imaging device, computer monitors also have to be calibrated to produce the best image they can. Fortunately, both Windows...
How to improve text quality in Windows with ClearType

How to improve text quality in Windows with ClearType

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 20.09.2023
If you’re having trouble reading text on your Windows computer’s display, or you can see it reasonably well, but your eyes tire quickly, then you can use the ClearType Text Tuner to improve the readability of the text shown on your screen. The ClearType Text...
What is an ICM file? How to install an ICM profile

What is an ICM file? How to install an ICM profile

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 01.09.2023
Color is one of the critical elements when working with images and videos. Every computer monitor has a different color profile, rendering it slightly different from other displays. It’s important to make sure that the colors your monitor displays are as close to reality as...
What do 720p, 1080p, 1440p, 2K, 4K, and other resolutions mean?

What do 720p, 1080p, 1440p, 2K, 4K, and other resolutions mean?

  • misc
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 28.08.2023
In the old days of technology, screen resolution was not much of an issue. Windows came with a few preset options, and to get higher resolution, more colors, or both, you would install a driver for your graphics card. As time passed, you could also...
How to change the screen resolution in Windows 11

How to change the screen resolution in Windows 11

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 17.08.2023
If you want to adjust the size and clarity of the items on your screen, you can change the screen resolution in Windows 11. The screen resolution is the number of pixels your monitor can display horizontally and vertically. A higher resolution means more pixels...
How to change the screen resolution in Windows 10

How to change the screen resolution in Windows 10

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 15.08.2023
Windows 10 does a good job of automatically selecting the screen resolution and the text size for your display. However, you may want to make some manual adjustments to balance clarity, speed, and how many pixels you can cram on the screen. That’s especially true...
How to customize the taskbar in Windows 10

How to customize the taskbar in Windows 10

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 03.08.2023
The taskbar has been with us for a long time and is present in Windows 10 too. It’s one of the most useful parts of the Windows desktop, allowing you to access various applications, settings, and notifications on your computer. As such, it deserves to...
How to change the Windows 10 theme

How to change the Windows 10 theme

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 25.07.2023
While not everyone takes the time to personalize the look of their laptop or desktop PC, some are obsessed with this aspect. Luckily, Windows 10 is versatile when it comes to customization, and changing its theme lets you modify several visual elements and sound effects...
How to use and change quick responses on Android

How to use and change quick responses on Android

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 29.06.2023
A quick response is a short SMS that you can send when rejecting a call on your Android smartphone, and customizing them can save you time. The default quick responses offered by Android let people know you can’t answer right now and how to contact...
How to exclude OneDrive and iCloud from the Photos app on Windows

How to exclude OneDrive and iCloud from the Photos app on Windows

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 09.06.2023
In Windows 11 and Windows 10, the Photos app can show your entire collection of photos and videos, from those stored locally on your computer or device to those you keep in your OneDrive cloud storage. Additionally, the latest version of the Photos app, available...
How to add a direct dial widget on Android

How to add a direct dial widget on Android

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 28.04.2023
To speed dial on Android or to send someone a message without wasting time going through your contacts, you must first create a direct message or a direct dial widget on your smartphone’s Home screen. It is a simple process, and once completed, you get...