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How to shut down a Windows 10 laptop, tablet or desktop PC

How to shut down a Windows 10 laptop, tablet or desktop PC

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 25.01.2024
When you finish working on your Windows 10 computer, you will probably want to turn it off. Windows 10 gives you a lot of choices for how to do that. While this isn’t hard at all, it’s good to know the different ways you can...
How to turn on and how to turn off an iPhone

How to turn on and how to turn off an iPhone

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 24.01.2024
It can be challenging to figure out how to turn off an iPhone, especially if you have a new device. While it’s pretty intuitive to turn on an iPhone, powering it off is tricky. That’s because of the extra safeties introduced to make sure you...
How to use the On-Screen Keyboard in Windows

How to use the On-Screen Keyboard in Windows

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 18.01.2024
If you need to type without a keyboard, the On-Screen Keyboard in Windows might be helpful. It allows you to type by using a mouse. You can even set up and use this function without having a keyboard connected to your computer, which can be...
How to disable the touchpad in Windows 10

How to disable the touchpad in Windows 10

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 17.01.2024
Are you wondering how to turn your touchpad off? If you’re using a Windows 10 laptop with a touchpad, you may sometimes want to disable it to prevent accidental clicks or movements. Or maybe you just want to turn off your touchpad when typing on...
How to open Performance Monitor in Windows

How to open Performance Monitor in Windows

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 03.01.2024
If you’re having trouble with the performance of your Windows computer or laptop, one tool that can help you identify what’s wrong is the old Performance Monitor, which has been available in Windows operating systems since 1993. This tool can help you monitor how your...
How to sign out (log off) from Windows 10

How to sign out (log off) from Windows 10

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 29.12.2023
When you are no longer using your computer or Windows 10 laptop, albeit temporarily, it is a good idea not to stay logged on. Instead, you should either shut it down (to save power) or sign out (to keep your data and work private). If...
How to sync the Windows 10 clipboard with other PCs and Android phones

How to sync the Windows 10 clipboard with other PCs and Android phones

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 28.12.2023
One of the best features of Windows 10 is the ability to store multiple items in your clipboard. But… did you know that you can also share the clipboard between computers running Windows 10 or Windows 11, as well as sync the clipboard with Android...
The Windows 10 Clipboard: How to access it, add items, paste from it, etc.

The Windows 10 Clipboard: How to access it, add items, paste from it, etc.

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 14.12.2023
The Clipboard in Windows 10 has had an interesting evolution. Initially, it was the same basic clipboard we got used to from the old days of Windows 7. Then, it turned into an app that stores your clipboard’s history, synchronizes items across devices, and enhances...
How to use the Voice Access app in Windows 11

How to use the Voice Access app in Windows 11

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 05.12.2023
Voice Access is a new app that lets you control your Windows 11 PC with your voice. While Microsoft designed it with the purpose of helping people with disabilities or limited mobility to use their computers more easily and independently, anyone can use it. I...
How to organize the apps on your iPhone’s Home Screen

How to organize the apps on your iPhone’s Home Screen

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 01.12.2023
The Home Screen on your iPhone is the main interface of the iOS operating system powering your device. It’s the screen you see when you unlock your iPhone and where you can access all your apps, notifications, widgets, etc. iOS creates a layout for your...
How to open Settings on Android devices (including Samsung Galaxy)

How to open Settings on Android devices (including Samsung Galaxy)

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 30.11.2023
The Settings are a vital part of your Android phone or tablet experience. They contain everything you need to set up and personalize your device according to your preferences. While accessing the Android Settings can be quite intuitive, you might encounter some issues, especially on...
How to select multiple files in Windows

How to select multiple files in Windows

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 29.11.2023
A key skill for working efficiently on a Windows 11 or Windows 10 computer is being able to select multiple files and folders at once. This allows you to perform various actions on them, such as copying, moving, deleting, or renaming. Instead of managing them...
How to ungroup taskbar icons in Windows

How to ungroup taskbar icons in Windows

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 28.11.2023
If you are using Windows 11 or Windows 10, you’ve certainly noticed that, by default, all the icons shown on the taskbar are grouped. This means that multiple windows of the same app are displayed as a sole icon. While it’s a good design choice...
How to manage Home Screen pages on an iPhone

How to manage Home Screen pages on an iPhone

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 24.11.2023
If you have an iPhone, at some point in time, you’ll decide it could benefit from a fresh look and probably also from a new arrangement for its Home Screen pages. Fortunately, iOS allows you to personalize your iPhone experience by adjusting your Home Screen...
How to use Task View in Windows 11

How to use Task View in Windows 11

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 21.11.2023
Windows 11’s Task View is a powerful feature that lets you manage multiple app windows across different virtual desktops. With it, you can organize your work into separate categories and also switch between them easily. In this article, I’ll tell you more about what Task...
How to customize your iPhone’s Home Screen

How to customize your iPhone’s Home Screen

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 17.11.2023
If you have an iPhone, one of the best ways to express your personality and style is to customize its Home Screen. You can change the look and feel of your iPhone by using different wallpapers and widgets, as well as by organizing your apps....
Things you can’t do with the Windows 11 taskbar

Things you can’t do with the Windows 11 taskbar

  • misc
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 14.11.2023
Windows 11, Microsoft’s latest operating system, comes with a redesigned taskbar that aims to provide a more modern and streamlined user experience paired with a more visually appealing look. However, not everyone is happy with the changes. Some users, including me, are frustrated by the...
How to use interactive widgets on your iPhone

How to use interactive widgets on your iPhone

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 10.11.2023
Widgets are small apps that display useful information or provide quick access to your favorite features on your iPhone. In this guide, I will show you how to enable interactive widgets, aka adding interactive widgets to iOS 17’s Home Screen or Today View. I’m also...