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10 ways to start Sticky Notes in Windows (all versions)
The Sticky Notes app is one of the oldest programs in Windows. It is a simple tool that lets you create quick notes that stick to your desktop. They are the virtual alternative to the paper sticky notes that many people have crowding on their desks or their fridges. If you have not used the Sticky Notes from Windows until now, it may be time for you to start. They can help you remove the clutter on your desk and they are simple to use. But, before you do, let’s see first how you can open them in Windows:
Simple questions: What is a screensaver and should you use one?
Have you heard about screensavers? Do you know what they are and what their purpose is? Why do we call them screensavers after all? Do they save our screens? We have done a bit of research and found out that, although popular a decade ago, due to changes in monitor technology, the term screen saver has become a misnomer in recent years. Let’s see why that happened and also why you might still want to use a screensaver:
ASUS Lyra Trio review: The beautiful whole-home mesh WiFi system
ASUS Lyra Trio is the latest whole-home mesh WiFi system from ASUS. It is a beautiful kit, with modern hardware and security features that do not expire after some time. If you want to get high-quality WiFi in large apartments or homes, ASUS Lyra Trio may have piqued your interest. If you want to see whether it is a good fit for you, read our detailed review:
Simple questions: What is the computer name and how to view it, in Windows?
When you install Windows and set up your computer for the first time, the operating system asks you to assign it a name. Since people have a name and we name even our pets, why not name our computers? However, then you might ask yourself: What is the purpose of a computer name? Can you see it later on? To learn the answers to these questions, read this article:
Sony MDR-XB950N1 review: Noise-cancelling headphones for bass lovers
Sony has released a new set of headphones designed for all the bass lovers in the world. They are called Sony MDR-XB950N1, they are wireless (through Bluetooth and NFC), have extra bass, noise canceling, and a pleasant design. We tested them for a while, and now we want to share our impressions with you. Whether they are a great choice for you, or not, you can find out in this review:
ASUS ROG Swift PG27VQ review: Immersive gameplay and fast response
We received for testing a curved gaming monitor called ASUS ROG Swift PG27VQ. With a 1ms response time, it is advertised as being the world’s most responsive curved monitor. Not only that but it also features an overclockable refresh rate of up to 165Hz and Nvidia G-Sync support. For the right price, it promises an immersive experience and smooth gameplay, with no tearing or stuttering. As this was the first gaming monitor we have reviewed, you can imagine just how curious we were to see it in action. Read this review to see whether it impressed us or not:
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How to turn off the Timeline and your activity history, in Windows 10
In Windows 10 April 2018 Update, Microsoft has introduced a new feature called the Timeline. This feature stores the history of your activities in Windows 10, on Microsoft’s cloud servers (if you want to) and synchronizes it across your Windows 10 devices. If you do not use this feature and you want Windows 10 to stop collecting your activity history, here is how to stop it:
TP-Link Archer C5 v4 review: A popular wireless router, refreshed!
TP-Link Archer C5 is an old and classic wireless router, that is popular in the market of affordable routers. Its success in sales has convinced the company to create a new revision of this model, so they just launched TP-Link Archer C5 v4. We received this new version for testing, and we took it through all our usual tests and benchmarks. If you want to know whether TP-Link Archer C5 v4 is a good fit for your needs and whether it is worth buying, read this review:
How to create, configure, use, and delete a VPN connection in Windows 10
VPNs, or Virtual Private Networks, have become widely used tools that help people to securely access a private network and also to share sensitive data through public networks. The main idea is that VPNs can generate virtual P2P (point-to-point) connections, or so-called encrypted tunnels, that allow you to use the internet as a medium for transporting data that is hard to intercept and access by third parties. It also allows you to spoof your physical location, because the VPN provider replaces your real IP address. Luckily, Windows 10 makes it easy for users to create, configure and use VPN connections. Let us see how to make Windows 10 and VPNs work together:
9 ways to launch PowerShell in Windows (including as admin)
Many IT professionals use PowerShell to manage Windows computers and devices and to execute administrative tasks of all kinds. Before you can use PowerShell, you first need to know how to start it. That’s why we made a long list of all the methods available for starting this tool, including with admin rights. Read on and see them all:
How to recover deleted files with Recuva (from a partition, memory stick, memory card, etc)
Don’t you hate it when you accidentally delete a file, only to realize later that you need it? If it went to the Recycle Bin, it is easy to restore. But what if you permanently deleted it, with a Shift + Delete keyboard combination? Maybe you had those files on a memory card or USB memory stick, like the photos from your vacation. Luckily, most times it is possible to recover deleted files. Many tools can help you do it, and one of the good ones is called Recuva. In this tutorial we show you how to use Recuva to recover deleted files:
Top 10 must-have free add-ons for Microsoft Edge
Most people like to personalize their devices and tools and that applies to web browsers too. Although Microsoft Edge does not offer the same variety of extensions that other popular browsers such as Chrome or Firefox do, the Microsoft Store has Edge Extensions available for you to download and install. And some of them are really good! If you like Microsoft Edge and you want to expand its features, here is our list of top 10 must have free add-ons for this web browser: