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How to allow BitLocker without a compatible TPM chip on Windows

How to allow BitLocker without a compatible TPM chip on Windows

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 09.02.2022
BitLocker is an encryption tool included in Windows that you can use to secure your data on any drive. Although by default, BitLocker requires the presence of a TPM chip in your computer to be able to encrypt the system drive, you can still use...
11 things you can do in the Microsoft Store for Windows

11 things you can do in the Microsoft Store for Windows

  • misc
  • Tudor Dan
  • 08.02.2022
The Windows environment is evolving every day, and the Microsoft Store is too. From it, you can purchase games, apps, movies, game passes and subscriptions, Windows themes, fonts, and even devices such as gaming consoles or laptops. Did you know that your purchases are synchronized...
How to set an Android proxy server for Wi-Fi networks

How to set an Android proxy server for Wi-Fi networks

  • tutorial
  • Tudor Dan
  • 07.02.2022
Do you have to use a Wi-Fi proxy server for Android to access the internet at school or work? Or maybe you decided to configure an Android proxy server to protect your online privacy? Proxy servers are practical tools that act as intermediaries between you...
7 ways to find your MAC address in Windows

7 ways to find your MAC address in Windows

  • tutorial
  • Tudor Dan
  • 02.02.2022
Do you want to know the MAC address of your Windows computer or device? To help you, this article describes seven different methods to get the MAC address of your network adapter. Some of them are quick, like the getmac command. Others, like the one...
How to manually update apps and games from the Microsoft Store

How to manually update apps and games from the Microsoft Store

  • tutorial
  • Tudor Dan
  • 31.01.2022
Microsoft Store handles updating apps and games automatically, as long as they are downloaded from it, and not from other distribution channels like Steam, websites, or other third-party apps. However, sometimes there’s a delay between the release of the updates and the moment they show...
11 ways to open Event Viewer in Windows 10 and Windows 11

11 ways to open Event Viewer in Windows 10 and Windows 11

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 31.01.2022
The Windows Event Viewer is a powerful tool that logs everything happening on your PC from the moment it starts up to shutdown. You can use it to see details about app errors, warnings generated by different system services, information about the state of drivers...
Where is the Recycle Bin in Windows 10 and Windows 11?

Where is the Recycle Bin in Windows 10 and Windows 11?

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 27.01.2022
The Windows Recycle Bin is a second chance to recover files or folders you previously deleted from your computer or device. But to locate any discarded items in Windows 10 or Windows 11, you first need to open the Recycle Bin folder. This tutorial answers...
How to use the Microsoft Store in Windows without a Microsoft account

How to use the Microsoft Store in Windows without a Microsoft account

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  • Tudor Dan
  • 25.01.2022
Back when Windows 10 was released, Microsoft used to force users to sign into their Microsoft accounts before they could download and install apps and games from the Microsoft Store. Luckily, that is a thing of the past. Do you want to download apps from...
How to create a System Repair disc in Windows 10 and Windows 11

How to create a System Repair disc in Windows 10 and Windows 11

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  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 25.01.2022
If you want to repair a malfunctioning computer with Windows 10 or Windows 11 installed, you need a USB recovery drive or a repair disc. Most people prefer using USB memory sticks to create such drives. However, if you still have a computer laying around...
How to restore the desktop icons in Windows 10 and Windows 11

How to restore the desktop icons in Windows 10 and Windows 11

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 24.01.2022
You could be wondering how to restore the desktop icons in Windows 10 or Windows 11 for several reasons. Maybe all your icons are missing from the Windows desktop, in which case showing them again can be done easily with a couple of clicks or...
9 ways to open the Microsoft Store in Windows

9 ways to open the Microsoft Store in Windows

  • tutorial
  • Tudor Dan
  • 24.01.2022
Whether you’re looking for a game to play with your friends or a program to help you with your job, Microsoft Store is a great place to download or buy apps for your Windows PC or your Xbox. In this article, we show you nine...
What is the Local Group Policy Editor, and how do I use it?

What is the Local Group Policy Editor, and how do I use it?

  • tutorial
  • Tudor Dan
  • 21.01.2022
The Local Group Policy Editor is a Windows tool most often used by IT administrators to quickly change settings for computers in a network. However, the Local Group Policy Editor also lets you control many settings related to your computer and the local user accounts....
5 ways to open the Windows Defender Firewall

5 ways to open the Windows Defender Firewall

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  • Tudor Dan
  • 21.01.2022
As part of its built-in security suite, both Windows 11 and Windows 10 offer a powerful firewall application named Windows Defender Firewall. Whether you want to turn off the Windows Firewall or just to make sure it is running to protect your PC, you first...
What is WPS? Where is the WPS button on a router?

What is WPS? Where is the WPS button on a router?

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 20.01.2022
If you have configured a wireless router on your own, you probably encountered the term WPS in its configuration menus, or you might have seen a button marked WPS on the router's back. But do you know what WPS is? How does WPS work? Which...
How to change Dual SIM settings on Samsung Galaxy smartphones

How to change Dual SIM settings on Samsung Galaxy smartphones

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  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 20.01.2022
If you’re using a Dual SIM Samsung Galaxy smartphone running Android, you should know how to change its Dual SIM settings according to your needs. You can select a preferred SIM card for mobile data and set which SIM your Android smartphone uses when making...
How to find and change the MAC address on your iPhone (or iPad)

How to find and change the MAC address on your iPhone (or iPad)

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 19.01.2022
Do you own an iPhone or an iPad and wondering what’s your MAC address and how to change it? Would you like to spoof your MAC address or, the opposite, disable MAC address randomization on your Apple mobile device? If you answered yes to any...
How to log out your devices from WhatsApp

How to log out your devices from WhatsApp

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 18.01.2022
WhatsApp is one of the most popular messaging apps at the moment. You can use it on your iPhone or Android smartphone and your PC with WhatsApp Web and WhatsApp Desktop. However, there are times when it comes in handy to know how to logout...