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Ciprian Adrian Rusen

I am the co-founder and chief editor of Digital Citizen. I love technology! It has been a passion of mine since I was a child, and it all started when my father borrowed a computer so that I could play games on it for a week. Unfortunately, I couldn't play games because I lacked an essential accessory (a compatible cassette player), but I started coding and learned a few things on my own. Until that moment, nobody had ever taught me anything about computers, but by the end of that week, I was creating small computer programs of my own, which were generating all kinds of cute graphics on the screen. After that week, I knew what I wanted to do with my life, so I studied IT in high school and then during my university years. Throughout my career, I took on many different roles that all had one thing in common: my passion and knowledge of computer science and technology. If you want to know more about my career, I invite you to view my professional profile on LinkedIn. Today, at Digital Citizen, I work as an editor and author. I have written and published nine books, mostly about Microsoft products and technologies. They have been translated into over twelve languages and sold on Amazon and in bookshops worldwide. Microsoft has also recognized me for my technical expertise and involvement in the community with the title of MVP, Windows Expert-Consumer, followed by Windows Insider MVP, from 2014 to 2023. I love writing about technology and hope it shows through my articles and books. If you like my work, have some questions, or simply want to get in touch, don’t hesitate to comment on my articles or use the contact form available on our website. I'm the one who receives all the contact emails. :)
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How to downgrade Windows 11 and revert back to Windows 10

How to downgrade Windows 11 and revert back to Windows 10

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 24.04.2024
Some people decide to take Microsoft’s advice and upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11 using Windows Update or the Windows 11 Installation Assistant. Then, after a couple of days, they discover they don’t might like the new user interface and have trouble adapting, or...
How to upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11 for free

How to upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11 for free

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 18.04.2024
Microsoft's support for Windows 10 will end on October 14th, 2025. After that date, you have to pay a lot of money to get security updates, and you can do so only for the first three years. Therefore, if you want to avoid paying for...
7 ways to switch the user in Windows 11

7 ways to switch the user in Windows 11

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 16.04.2024
Having multiple users on a Windows 11 computer is a great way to ensure each person who uses it has a pleasant experience and keeps their files, settings, and apps separate from others. However, this leads to a problem: not everyone knows how to switch...
Windows 10 Media Creation Tool: Create Windows 10 installation media

Windows 10 Media Creation Tool: Create Windows 10 installation media

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 12.04.2024
If you want to install or reinstall Windows 10 on any device, you must create installation media, such as a bootable USB flash drive, a DVD, or an ISO file containing the Windows 10 setup. While there are various tools available for this purpose, Microsoft...
How to create a phone wallpaper with Galaxy AI on a Samsung Galaxy S23

How to create a phone wallpaper with Galaxy AI on a Samsung Galaxy S23

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 12.04.2024
When I went to the Samsung Galaxy S24 launch event, I loved the demos of the Galaxy AI features and wished I could use them on my Samsung Galaxy S23 smartphone. Fortunately, Samsung has recently released the One UI 6.1 update, based on Android 14,...
8 ways to switch the user in Windows 10

8 ways to switch the user in Windows 10

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 10.04.2024
People often share their computers and devices with others. Whether your little brother or sister or one of your grandparents wants to experience the world of technology, they could cause problems with your PC or your important data because they are unfamiliar with using Windows....
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ review: The tablet for budget users!

Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ review: The tablet for budget users!

  • review
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 04.04.2024
Buying a good tablet is difficult if you don’t have a generous budget. Luckily, in recent months, some new tablets have been launched, including the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+, which aims to upgrade the user experience in several key areas and offer things like 5G...
How to schedule a text message (SMS) on Android

How to schedule a text message (SMS) on Android

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 29.03.2024
One of our readers contacted me and told me his girlfriend is traveling somewhere in Asia. Her birthday is coming soon, so he wants to schedule a romantic text message that should be sent when she wakes up. He wanted to know if this was...
Nothing Phone (2a) review: R2D2's smartphone!

Nothing Phone (2a) review: R2D2's smartphone!

  • review
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 27.03.2024
While flagship smartphones grab the headlines, most people can't afford them and don't really need them either. Ultimately, more affordable phones can do almost the same things as expensive ones. And while not everyone would agree with this fact, smartphones like the Nothing Phone (2a)...
Samsung Galaxy Fit3 review: Health and fitness tracking on a budget!

Samsung Galaxy Fit3 review: Health and fitness tracking on a budget!

  • review
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 22.03.2024
Although fitness trackers are less popular than they used to be, millions of people still prefer them to the more expensive smartwatches. Some choose a fitness tracker because it’s smaller, lighter, and easier to wear; others prefer it because it costs a lot less than...
Windows 10 Update Assistant: Upgrade Windows 10 to the latest version!

Windows 10 Update Assistant: Upgrade Windows 10 to the latest version!

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 21.03.2024
After ending support for the 21H2 Home and Pro editions of Windows 10 back in January 2023, Microsoft has announced that support for Windows 10 21H2 Enterprise and Education will run out on June 10th, 2024. If, for any reason, you haven’t upgraded to the...
Garmin Forerunner 165 Music review: Smartwatch for athletes on a budget!

Garmin Forerunner 165 Music review: Smartwatch for athletes on a budget!

  • review
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 15.03.2024
Garmin is a brand well-known for its professional smartwatches designed for athletes. However, they are not popular for selling affordable smartwatches. With Garmin Forerunner 165 and Garmin Forerunner 165 Music, the company is trying to shake things up. The new models bring many specialized features...
Windows 8.1 settings: How to open PC Settings

Windows 8.1 settings: How to open PC Settings

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 15.03.2024
Windows 8.1 has reached its end of support on January 10th, 2023. However, this doesn’t mean all laptops and devices with this operating system are gone. Many people are still using them, and those that do often ask themselves: How do I get to my...
What is the latest version of Windows 10? Check your Windows 10 version

What is the latest version of Windows 10? Check your Windows 10 version

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 07.03.2024
The latest version of Windows 10 is 22H2, build number 19045, and it was released on October 18th, 2022. This is the last version of Windows 10, and Microsoft will end its support on October 14th, 2025. Until that happens, you may want to check...
How to open Settings in Windows 10 (on a laptop, PC, or tablet)

How to open Settings in Windows 10 (on a laptop, PC, or tablet)

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 01.03.2024
The Settings app in Windows 10 is the modern replacement for the dated Control Panel that we’ve been accustomed to since the good old days of Windows XP. Its purpose is to help us configure how the operating system works on our machines. Therefore, if...
How to remove the background from a picture with Paint in Windows 11

How to remove the background from a picture with Paint in Windows 11

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 26.02.2024
At the end of 2023, Microsoft updated Paint in Windows 11 to include all kinds of useful features, like support for layers and an AI tool for removing a picture’s background so that it becomes transparent. Therefore, if you need a quick way to make...
How to check the Windows 11 version and edition

How to check the Windows 11 version and edition

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 23.02.2024
Although the adoption rate of Windows 11 is slower than what Microsoft would like, millions of people use it at home or work. Microsoft improves this operating system by releasing yearly minor and major updates to make it more appealing. The Windows 11 build number...
How to get back the navigation bar on Android (including Samsung Galaxy)

How to get back the navigation bar on Android (including Samsung Galaxy)

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 23.02.2024
Nowadays, many Android smartphones come without a navigation bar. You know, that bar that used to be shown at the bottom of the screen, including three buttons for Back, Home, and Switch Apps or Recents, depending on how phone manufacturers name it. This happens because...
What's new in Windows 11 Moment 5 Update (February 2024 Moment)

What's new in Windows 11 Moment 5 Update (February 2024 Moment)

  • misc
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 21.02.2024
Microsoft is in the final stages of testing their upcoming Moment 5 Update for Windows 11. This update will be made available at the end of February 2024 and then rolled out slowly to all Windows 11 users, including those using Windows 11 versions 22H2...