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Tutorials, how-to guides, and blog posts about using Windows. How to use laptops, tablets, PCs, and other gadgets with Windows.

How to create a Windows recovery USB drive

How to create a Windows recovery USB drive

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 28.03.2024
When Windows crashes because of a faulty update or when it doesn’t boot correctly, you can try fixing it with a recovery USB drive. Creating a recovery drive involves plugging a USB memory stick into a working Windows computer and running the Recovery Media Creator...
How to show the desktop on a Windows 10 computer

How to show the desktop on a Windows 10 computer

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 25.03.2024
The desktop is the home base for many Windows 10 users, and there are several ways to access it. Even if you don’t store files and folders on it, you can switch to the desktop to quickly hide your screen’s contents. All your app windows...
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...
How to use Nearby sharing in Windows 11 and Windows 10

How to use Nearby sharing in Windows 11 and Windows 10

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 19.03.2024
Nearby sharing is a feature that allows you to share documents, photos, links, and more with other devices that are close by, over Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. Instead of cumbersome sharing methods like email attachments, cloud storage, or USB memory sticks, you can use Nearby sharing...
ASUS ROG Strix Scope II 96 Wireless review: Precision in a compact layout

ASUS ROG Strix Scope II 96 Wireless review: Precision in a compact layout

  • review
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 19.03.2024
If you’re looking for a wireless gaming keyboard with top-notch performance, durability, and plenty of customization options, you may want to take a look at the ASUS ROG Strix Scope II 96 Wireless. This mechanical keyboard is silent, it offers multiple connectivity options, it has...
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 Safe Mode on a Windows computer?

What is Safe Mode on a Windows computer?

  • misc
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 11.03.2024
You may be familiar with the term Safe Mode in Windows, but do you know what it means and what it does? Do you want to learn more about it and how it differs from regular Windows? What about the differences between the three Safe...
How to get Gmail as a desktop app for Windows

How to get Gmail as a desktop app for Windows

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 08.03.2024
Google doesn’t offer an official Gmail desktop app for managing emails on Windows computers. However, with just a few clicks or taps, you can get your own Gmail app for Windows 10 or Windows 11. You’ll need to use a web browser like Google Chrome...
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...
Wi-Fi Sense is gone. What is and how to enable Hotspot 2.0 in Windows 10

Wi-Fi Sense is gone. What is and how to enable Hotspot 2.0 in Windows 10

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 07.03.2024
Years ago, Wi-Fi Sense allowed Windows 10 devices to connect to public wireless hotspots. It’s gone now, but today, we have Hotspot 2.0, which makes connecting to public hotspots not only easier and faster but also more secure. Do you want to know more about...
How to install Windows 10 from a USB drive, DVD, or ISO

How to install Windows 10 from a USB drive, DVD, or ISO

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 06.03.2024
Windows 10 is used on over a billion computers and devices, and many users want to install it independently. One way is to use a USB memory stick with the Windows 10 setup, a disc (like a DVD or CD), or an ISO file with...
Razer Basilisk V3 Pro review: Razer’s best gaming mouse yet?

Razer Basilisk V3 Pro review: Razer’s best gaming mouse yet?

  • review
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 05.03.2024
Razer’s Basilisk V3 Pro goes against the recent trend of lightweight gaming mice, offering an all-inclusive experience. With features like Qi wireless charging, RGB lighting, a 30K DPI sensor, and an impressively fast scrolling wheel, this mouse seems made for those who are seeking high-end...
How to turn off Safe Mode in Windows

How to turn off Safe Mode in Windows

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 04.03.2024
Windows Safe Mode is a great way to troubleshoot your computer or device. You can use it to uninstall problematic drivers or programs and to remove stubborn malware. Once you have fixed your Windows problems, you can exit Safe Mode and boot normally into the...
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...
What is the Device Manager and what is it used for?

What is the Device Manager and what is it used for?

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 29.02.2024
Did you hear about the Device Manager? Do you know what it is and what it’s used for in Windows operating systems? With just a few clicks or taps, Device Manager lets you see and manage all the hardware installed on your Windows PC or...
How to open Microsoft Edge in Windows (10 ways)

How to open Microsoft Edge in Windows (10 ways)

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 27.02.2024
Both Windows 10 and Windows 11 come with Microsoft Edge as their default web browser. If you’re already using it as your main browser or if you’re trying out Microsoft Edge, it’s essential to know the most convenient ways to open it. Though launching Edge...
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...