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How to install apps and update them, with Ninite, adware-free

How to install apps and update them, with Ninite, adware-free

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 06.03.2019
For how long did you wish for a way to automatically download, install and update apps on your Windows PC? How happy would you be if we told you that there is a method for doing that, that also ensures that no adware and other...
How to use Windows 10's Timeline with Google Chrome

How to use Windows 10's Timeline with Google Chrome

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 05.03.2019
The Timeline is one of the most useful features added in recent versions of Windows 10. It offers an excellent way to continue your work from one device and onto another. However, one of the main flaws of the Timeline was that, up until now,...
Top 12+ best free screensavers for Windows

Top 12+ best free screensavers for Windows

  • misc
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 04.03.2019
Cool, free and safe screensavers can be hard to find. They have become popular programs for viruses and malware to piggyback on and may require or attempt to force the installation of unwanted toolbars and software. Many people do not use screen savers for their...
2 ways to create a password-protected ZIP file in Windows

2 ways to create a password-protected ZIP file in Windows

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 26.02.2019
If you are used to working with files and documents, you are also probably used to working with ZIP files. You meet them everywhere: on the websites where you download files, to the documents your colleagues send through email. ZIP files are common because they...
Trust GXT 865 Asta review: Affordable mechanical keyboard done right!

Trust GXT 865 Asta review: Affordable mechanical keyboard done right!

  • review
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 26.02.2019
Trust GXT 865 Asta is one of the most affordable mechanical keyboards that you can find in shops. It is simple, with modest looks, and it includes only the basic features that you expect from a keyboard. Does its low price mean that you get...
2 ways to convert PNG, SVG, JPG files to ICO files in Windows

2 ways to convert PNG, SVG, JPG files to ICO files in Windows

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 25.02.2019
If you are a fan of desktop customization, you might want to make your folders and files look unique, by setting different icons instead of the defaults found in Windows. Although you can find a massive amount of free icons on the internet, you might...
Dual SIM: What is it? What does it mean? How does it work?

Dual SIM: What is it? What does it mean? How does it work?

  • misc
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 22.02.2019
Have you encountered Dual SIM smartphones in shops? Do you want to know what makes them useful and how the Dual SIM technology works? Maybe you already know that, but you still have questions like what makes Dual SIM Dual Standby different from Dual SIM...
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...
What is the MAC address, and how is it used?

What is the MAC address, and how is it used?

  • misc
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 20.02.2019
MAC addresses are a vital part of networking. Much like IP addresses, MAC addresses can be a confusing concept for someone without a technical background. Nevertheless, in this article, we give you enough information about MAC addresses for you to understand what they are, why...
Clear recent files in Windows 10, and stop showing frequent folders

Clear recent files in Windows 10, and stop showing frequent folders

  • tutorial
  • Daniel Parchisanu
  • 19.02.2019
Windows 10 shows you the frequently accessed folders and recent files in the Quick access view when you open File Explorer. While this feature can be useful if you need quick access to your frequent resources, it might also be an annoyance if you are...
Reviewing Synology DiskStation DS418: Modular and well built!

Reviewing Synology DiskStation DS418: Modular and well built!

  • review
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 19.02.2019
Synology is quite the brand name when it comes to NAS (Network Attached Storage) solutions. Recently, we received their DiskStation DS418 4-bay NAS for testing. It is a well-built device, with excellent modular software. By default, when you turn it on the first time, it...
Sony WH-1000XM3 review: Probably the best Bluetooth headphones!

Sony WH-1000XM3 review: Probably the best Bluetooth headphones!

  • review
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 18.02.2019
Sony WH-1000XM2 were excellent headphones, but they had a few flaws. Now Sony has launched the next generation: Sony WH-1000XM3. The new model promises to be better than its predecessor. It offers high-end noise canceling features and premium audio quality, while also being lighter, more...
Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security: What is it? How to open it?

Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security: What is it? How to open it?

  • tutorial
  • Daniel Parchisanu
  • 15.02.2019
The Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security is a tool which gives you detailed control over the rules that are applied by the Windows Defender Firewall. You can view all the rules that are used by the Windows Defender Firewall, change their properties, create new...
How to use Diagnostic Data Viewer to learn what is not working in Windows 10

How to use Diagnostic Data Viewer to learn what is not working in Windows 10

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 12.02.2019
Windows 10 has made the headlines with the fact that it sends all kinds of data to Microsoft. To alleviate suspicions of wrongdoing, and increase transparency, Microsoft released the Diagnostic Data Viewer app which anyone can use to see what data Windows 10 sends to...