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How to personalize Windows, Android, iOS, macOS, and other software platforms. How to customize the appearance of your gadgets, apps, and hardware.

How to customize the taskbar in Windows 10

How to customize the taskbar in Windows 10

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 03.08.2023
The taskbar has been with us for a long time and is present in Windows 10 too. It’s one of the most useful parts of the Windows desktop, allowing you to access various applications, settings, and notifications on your computer. As such, it deserves to...
How to change the Windows 10 theme

How to change the Windows 10 theme

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 25.07.2023
While not everyone takes the time to personalize the look of their laptop or desktop PC, some are obsessed with this aspect. Luckily, Windows 10 is versatile when it comes to customization, and changing its theme lets you modify several visual elements and sound effects...
How to use and change quick responses on Android

How to use and change quick responses on Android

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 29.06.2023
A quick response is a short SMS that you can send when rejecting a call on your Android smartphone, and customizing them can save you time. The default quick responses offered by Android let people know you can’t answer right now and how to contact...
How to exclude OneDrive and iCloud from the Photos app on Windows

How to exclude OneDrive and iCloud from the Photos app on Windows

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 09.06.2023
In Windows 11 and Windows 10, the Photos app can show your entire collection of photos and videos, from those stored locally on your computer or device to those you keep in your OneDrive cloud storage. Additionally, the latest version of the Photos app, available...
How to add a direct dial widget on Android

How to add a direct dial widget on Android

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 28.04.2023
To speed dial on Android or to send someone a message without wasting time going through your contacts, you must first create a direct message or a direct dial widget on your smartphone’s Home screen. It is a simple process, and once completed, you get...
Where are screenshots saved in Windows? Change their location

Where are screenshots saved in Windows? Change their location

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 20.04.2023
To answer questions like “Where do screenshots go on Windows 10?” or “Where are screenshots saved in Windows 11?”, you must first understand there are several ways to take screenshots on your computer or device. Screenshots (also called print screens or snips by some) are...
How to change the screen timeout on iPhone

How to change the screen timeout on iPhone

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 19.04.2023
It’s important to learn how to change the screen timeout on iPhone. Maybe your hands are full while following instructions on your device’s display, so it would be helpful to know how to keep your iPhone screen on. Or perhaps you want to learn how...
How to enable or disable the touch keyboard in Windows 11

How to enable or disable the touch keyboard in Windows 11

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 14.04.2023
If you’re using a device with a touchscreen, like a tablet, convertible, or laptop with Windows 11, the touch keyboard can help in various situations. Maybe you want to use your laptop as a tablet, or perhaps your physical keyboard is out of battery or...
How to set default apps in Windows 11 (file associations)

How to set default apps in Windows 11 (file associations)

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 04.04.2023
There are hundreds of different kinds of files on your computer, including images, videos, music, text documents, and executable applications. Each file stores different information differently and can only be opened by certain programs. Windows takes the potential confusion out of this system by associating...
How to turn Facebook’s Dark Mode on or off

How to turn Facebook’s Dark Mode on or off

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 03.04.2023
The Dark Mode feature offered by many websites, apps, and even operating systems like Windows, allows you to experience these in darker colors than usual. This can theoretically help reduce eyestrain, as well as increase battery life for your device. Facebook, too, has a Dark...
How to work with Windows 11’s Widgets

How to work with Windows 11’s Widgets

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 14.03.2023
The widgets on Windows 11 are Microsoft’s attempt to bring you quick snippets of information and news, all in the same place. You can use the Windows 11 Widgets panel to get a fast overview of the data you need, be it the latest weather...
How to create Windows shortcuts with parameters

How to create Windows shortcuts with parameters

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 21.02.2023
Did you know that both Windows 10 and Windows 11 allow you to change shortcuts by adding command-line parameters to them? Or that you can also make new shortcuts with arguments, having them open their target applications with some of their features turned on or...
Samsung’s Battery widget: How to add, use, and configure it

Samsung’s Battery widget: How to add, use, and configure it

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 20.02.2023
In the new OneUI 5.1 update for Samsung Galaxy smartphones, based on Android 13, there’s a new Battery widget. It gives you a quick overview of the battery status for different Samsung devices you may use, like the phone itself, Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro, Samsung...
What are Samsung's Edge Panels, and how to use them?

What are Samsung's Edge Panels, and how to use them?

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 03.02.2023
Samsung’s Edge Panels are a feature that’s only present on the manufacturer’s devices. In an attempt to make our lives easier, they were designed to give us quick access to the things we use most often on our Samsung Galaxy smartphones. While some find them...
8 websites with free desktop icons for Windows

8 websites with free desktop icons for Windows

  • misc
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 02.02.2023
Personalizing the icons of your shortcuts can be a great way to make your PC look better. You can replace the icons for those boring folders you’ve been looking at for so many years, and others will admire how well-organized and good-looking your desktop is....
How to open Folder Options in Windows 10 and Windows 11

How to open Folder Options in Windows 10 and Windows 11

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 26.10.2022
Most Windows users rely on File Explorer to access and organize their files and folders. And while the app works well for most tasks, you may want to change certain settings. To do that, you must first open the Folder Options window, where you can...
4 ways to customize and improve the Start Menu in Windows 11

4 ways to customize and improve the Start Menu in Windows 11

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 05.10.2022
The Windows 11 Start Menu looks and works differently from the one in Windows 10. Gone are the controversial tiles, and we welcome back the simple shortcuts from the Windows 7 era. The differences don’t stop here, as the Windows 11 Start Menu doesn’t only...