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What's new in Windows 10 November 2019 Update?
In November 2019, Microsoft has scheduled the release of the next feature update for Windows 10, bringing it to version 1909. However, this update does not bring significant new features or changes, like previous updates. For November 2019 Update, Microsoft has changed its focus to fixing bugs, and the update comes with smaller fixes and improvements. Most of them are related to fine-tuning how Windows 10 works. Here is what you get when you install the upcoming Windows 10 November 2019 Update:
What does TDP mean? How should you interpret this term?
You may have come across the term TDP when looking to buy a computer processor, a new laptop, or even a new motherboard. If you read reviews on the internet, you've probably seen some writers mention TDP values as either good or bad. Did you think that TDP is how much electrical power a processor or a similar chip-based hardware part needs? If you want to know what TDP is and what you should use it for, read this article:
How to enable the Dark Mode on your iPhone
It seems that the Dark Mode is everywhere now, from Windows 10 to Android devices and, finally, also on iPhones. Some people might like it, others may not, but what's important is that they all have a choice between light and dark. Any Star Wars puns or fans here? :) Well, if Darth Vader would use an iPhone, he would probably use iOS 13, because this is the only version so far that lets you enable the Dark Mode. However, to use the Dark Mode, both he and you need to know how to turn it on, so here's how it is done:
3 ways to see what processor is inside your PC, its speed, temperature, etc.
Regardless of what type of computer you have, be it a desktop PC, a laptop, a tablet, or a 2-in-1 device, it has a processor inside that makes it tick. Do you wonder what processor it is? Do you want to find out the exact model of processor that your computer has? Furthermore, wouldn't you like to know how to monitor its speed, temperature, voltages, and other similar details? This can be useful at times, like when you feel that your processor doesn't perform as it should, or if you want to overclock it.
How do you turn off Autocorrect on Android smartphones?
While some users appreciate having the keyboard on their Android smartphones autocorrect what they write, so their text messages contain fewer mistakes, others hate it. If you want to turn off the Autocorrect feature for your keyboard, be it a Gboard (the Google Keyboard) or SwiftKey Keyboard, read this guide and learn how to do it. Our instructions apply to all smartphones with Android 8 Oreo or Android 9 Pie, no matter whether they are from Samsung, Huawei, Xiaomi, Motorola, or another manufacturer. Let's get started:
View system information and manage processes from CMD or PowerShell
The easiest way to view information about your computer is to use Windows graphical tools such as Task Manager or System Information. However, some people prefer to use the Command Prompt or PowerShell for, well, almost anything. If you're wondering how to get system info in CMD (Command Prompt), or if you want to learn how to manage running processes from the command line, read on. We're going to show how you can do all of these things:
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Overclocking the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X: What you get and what you lose?
Ryzen 7 3700X is one of the best processors released by AMD in 2019. With its eight cores and sixteen threads, running at a base clock of 3.6 GHz, and having the ability to boost to a maximum of 4.4 GHz, the Ryzen 7 3700X offers a great balance between price and performance. It is a high performance processor, both in gaming machines, as well as in multi-threaded situations, like video editing. However, we could not refrain from asking ourselves: if we were to overclock the AMD Ryzen 3700X, would it become even more powerful?
What is 802.11ax, 802.11ad, 802.11ac, and 802.11n? What is Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 5 and so on?
We are living in the age of the internet and wireless connections, and most people have a wireless router in their homes. Wi-Fi has become a common term in our vocabulary, but wireless networking standards are not easy to understand or even pronounce. That is because they have complicated names, invented by network engineers and corporations. Do you know what 802.11ax is? What about 802.11ad, or 802.11ac? Did you hear the news that these names are changing into simpler terms like Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 5, or Wi-Fi 4? Do you want to understand what all that means and why it matters?
14 things you can do with the Photos app from Windows 10
The Photos app is a relatively new app because, although it was first introduced in Windows 8 to replace the old Windows Photo Viewer, it continually evolved with each new iteration of Windows 10. Nowadays, Photos is not just an ordinary picture viewer, but has become a complex app that offers a lot of editing and organizing tools for photographs and videos. Here are fourteen different things that you can do in Windows 10's Photos app, starting from browsing through you pictures to creating photo albums, adding 3D effects, creating videos, and so on:
How to compare two files by content, in Windows
There are times when you need to compare two files and check whether their content is different. In some situations, you could just open the two files and look through their contents, like when you want to compare two pictures or two text files. However, that's a rather tedious task to perform, and you might miss small differences, like a slight change in tint on a photo, or a phrase in a text file. That's why it is good to know a few methods to programmatically compare the contents of two files, using software instead of your senses.
What is Pantone Validated when it comes to laptops and displays?
Are you on the lookout for a new laptop or monitor for your computer? Did you hear about novelties such as Pantone Validated electronics? Are you a professional from a design or publishing field who needs to work with accurate colors? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you might be interested to learn more about what Pantone is, and what Pantone Validated devices offer. Read this article and find out more on this subject:
How to configure your touchpad in Windows 10
If you use a laptop, a 2-in-1 device, or any other kind of mobile computer, you are also probably using a touchpad. Therefore, you should set your touchpad to work the way you want it. Windows 10 gives you many options for handling simple settings like adjusting the touchpad sensitivity, along with advanced settings for configuring touchpad gestures that trigger different actions. Of course, everything depends on your specific hardware and drivers. Let's see how to configure your touchpad in Windows 10: