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Daniel Parchisanu

I am a co-founder of Digital Citizen and one of its editors. I love to discover and share insights on how technology redefines our lives. I believe that the pace of change is so fast that we all need help to make sense of it. Hopefully, my work at Digital Citizen is going to be useful to many people.
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How to handle Windows 11 notifications like a Pro

How to handle Windows 11 notifications like a Pro

  • tutorial
  • Daniel Parchisanu
  • 02.06.2022
Although intended to aid and increase productivity, Windows notifications can easily get overwhelming. What starts as a way to be alerted about important emails, meetings you shouldn’t miss, or messages from friends and family can easily descend into an overwhelming distraction. Too many notifications in...
Review Hydro Coach: One of the best reminders for drinking water!

Review Hydro Coach: One of the best reminders for drinking water!

  • review
  • Daniel Parchisanu
  • 13.05.2019
The hydration of our bodies is vital for a healthy lifestyle. The modern rhythm of our lives makes us forget to drink enough liquids during the day, and we can develop health issues and a sense of tiredness by doing so. Since technology is a...
How to add an outline to screenshots with Snip & Sketch, in Windows 10

How to add an outline to screenshots with Snip & Sketch, in Windows 10

  • tutorial
  • Daniel Parchisanu
  • 25.04.2019
In the Windows 10 May 2019 Update, Microsoft improves Snip & Sketch by adding a feature that many users asked for: Snip outline. If you want to emphasize your screenshots and give them a clear border, the outline does a good job. Let's find out...
How to use Snip & Sketch to take screenshots in Windows 10

How to use Snip & Sketch to take screenshots in Windows 10

  • tutorial
  • Daniel Parchisanu
  • 04.04.2019
Snip & Sketch is a Windows 10 screenshot tool that Microsoft has introduced with the October 2018 Update. In the future, it is going to replace the Snipping Tool, but so far both apps continue to exist in Windows 10 until Snip & Sketch reaches...
How to reset your Windows Firewall settings (4 methods)

How to reset your Windows Firewall settings (4 methods)

  • tutorial
  • Daniel Parchisanu
  • 03.04.2019
After using the Windows Firewall for a long time, it might stop working as it should. Especially if you have modified its more advanced settings, or you have introduced many changes. It becomes difficult to pinpoint the root problem for your network connectivity issues. One...
How to configure the microphone and the speakers in Skype for Windows 10

How to configure the microphone and the speakers in Skype for Windows 10

  • tutorial
  • Daniel Parchisanu
  • 28.03.2019
With more than two billion registered users using both computers and mobile devices, Skype makes it easy to connect with people from different organizations or geographies. The sound quality of your Skype calls on Windows 10 relies on making correct audio settings, as well as...
How do I enable dark mode on YouTube?

How do I enable dark mode on YouTube?

  • tutorial
  • Daniel Parchisanu
  • 25.03.2019
If you use YouTube on your Android device, iPhone, iPad, Windows PC or Mac, there is a way to reduce the battery consumption and protect your eyes from the intense white light of your screen. YouTube has introduced a dark mode for its app on...
8 ways to start the Skype app in Windows 10

8 ways to start the Skype app in Windows 10

  • tutorial
  • Daniel Parchisanu
  • 25.03.2019
Skype is one of the pioneers of making video and voice calls over the internet, and it has become popular over the years while enjoying its share of controversies too. When you use a Windows 10 PC or device, Skype is built-in, installed, and ready...
How to personalize the Google Discover feed on your Android smartphone

How to personalize the Google Discover feed on your Android smartphone

  • tutorial
  • Daniel Parchisanu
  • 20.03.2019
Google Discover is the way Google helps you find news and other content on the internet, directly from your smartphone or tablet. By default, it displays data based on your search history, but it can also be personalized to better match your interests. If you...
Make Windows 10 start with the sound from Windows 7 or older versions

Make Windows 10 start with the sound from Windows 7 or older versions

  • tutorial
  • Daniel Parchisanu
  • 15.03.2019
When you start Windows 10, it makes no startup sound. If you miss hearing the startup sound made by Windows 7, Windows XP or other older versions of Windows, you can configure Windows 10 so that it uses the startup sound you want. Let's enjoy...
Sony CP-AD2M4 charger review: charge multiple devices safely

Sony CP-AD2M4 charger review: charge multiple devices safely

  • review
  • Daniel Parchisanu
  • 13.03.2019
Charging your mobile devices has become a difficult task at home, at the office and even more so on the road. The Sony CP-AD2M4 charger gives you the ability to charge multiple devices safely. Finding an electrical outlet for every charger that comes with every...
How to reset the views in File Explorer or Windows Explorer

How to reset the views in File Explorer or Windows Explorer

  • tutorial
  • Daniel Parchisanu
  • 28.02.2019
Some Windows users personalize the views in File Explorer or Windows Explorer to make the app more useful for the way they navigate files. We can get carried away and make so many changes that we want to get rid of them and return the...
How to configure the default viewing templates in File Explorer

How to configure the default viewing templates in File Explorer

  • tutorial
  • Daniel Parchisanu
  • 22.02.2019
One of the changes often performed in Windows is to customize the way File Explorer displays files. We show you how to make these changes once, and make sure they re-apply automatically for all the other folders that contain the same type of files. This...
5 best QR scanners for Android smartphones

5 best QR scanners for Android smartphones

  • misc
  • Daniel Parchisanu
  • 21.02.2019
QR codes are all around us: you can find them on flyers, posters, websites, applications, event ads, or restaurant menus. They are two-dimensional barcodes, usually consisting of black square dots on a white background which can be read by an imaging device. They are used...