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How to change the User Account Control (UAC) level in Windows 10

How to change the User Account Control (UAC) level in Windows 10

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  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 27.05.2020
Did you know you can modify the User Account Control (UAC) settings to change the security level in Windows 10? Although most users are barely aware of its existence, the Windows 10 User Account Control (UAC) is a core security feature that prevents apps from...
How to set up a Google Account on Android

How to set up a Google Account on Android

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  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 26.05.2020
  Setting up a Google Account on Android is needed if you want to access Google services and apps from the Play Store. Android relies on your Google Account to access a lot of features and apps, so we recommend using one. Whether it's a...
8 ways to close apps in Windows 10 like a Pro

8 ways to close apps in Windows 10 like a Pro

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  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 25.05.2020
Windows 10 offers several options to close apps using your mouse, keyboard, or touchscreen. We recommend closing any app you no longer need to prevent it from using system resources or cluttering the screen. This tutorial illustrates how to close apps in Windows 10 using...
How to open files, folders, and apps in Windows 10 like a Pro

How to open files, folders, and apps in Windows 10 like a Pro

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 22.05.2020
Knowing how to open files, folders, and apps is vital to using your Windows 10 computer or device. Depending on your preferences and on the type of item you are trying to open, there are several methods of accessing your files and folders and more...
How to reset an app on Android without

How to reset an app on Android without "deleting it"

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  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 21.05.2020
Some Android apps may start to malfunction after a while. Your Google Chrome web browser may fill up with notifications you do not want, or Facebook may be crashing because of a configuration mistake or corrupted files in its cache. Also, some apps, after a...
3 ways to connect an external monitor to a laptop with Windows 10

3 ways to connect an external monitor to a laptop with Windows 10

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  • Codrut Neagu
  • 13.05.2020
If you're working from home and you brought your laptop from your office, you might want to connect a second monitor to it. A larger screen with more space on it can definitely improve your productivity, not to mention that it's better to have two...
How to close apps on Android: All you need to know

How to close apps on Android: All you need to know

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  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 13.05.2020
If your smartphone is lagging or running low on battery too fast, it might be time to figure out how to close apps on Android. Since apps launched on Android continue to run in the background long after you stop using them, closing them can...
Encrypt a USB drive with BitLocker To Go in Windows 10

Encrypt a USB drive with BitLocker To Go in Windows 10

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  • Codrut Neagu
  • 12.05.2020
USB memory sticks, as well as external hard disk drives and flash drives, are convenient means of transporting data. They allow you to carry anything, including videos, documents, presentations, applications, system recovery tools, and even operating systems. Unfortunately, the fact that they're portable also makes...
How to stop Skype from starting automatically in Windows 10

How to stop Skype from starting automatically in Windows 10

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  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 11.05.2020
Are you wondering how to stop Skype from starting automatically in Windows 10? Whether you're using the default app for Windows 10 or the Skype desktop app, it is easy to disable Skype on startup. If you want to decide for yourself when to launch...
How to turn off Find My iPhone

How to turn off Find My iPhone

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  • Codrut Neagu
  • 11.05.2020
iPhones come with a built-in feature called "Find My iPhone" that can prove to be useful when you lose your iPhone, not to mention when someone steals it from you. Although its benefits are undeniable, some people might want or have to turn off "Find...
How to record Skype calls on Windows, Android, iPhone, and Mac

How to record Skype calls on Windows, Android, iPhone, and Mac

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  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 08.05.2020
Are you wondering how to record your important Skype calls to review or use later? With Skype's built-in recording ability, you can create podcasts, save precious moments with your loved ones, or make sure nobody misses what was discussed in the latest online meeting. Your...
How to clear cookies on Android (Chrome, Firefox, Opera, Samsung Internet)

How to clear cookies on Android (Chrome, Firefox, Opera, Samsung Internet)

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  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 08.05.2020
If you're worried about your online privacy, it helps to clear the cookies stored by your Android browser, whether it's Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Opera (Mini), or Samsung Internet. While cookies save your preferences to offer a more personalized browsing experience, they also allow sites...
How to unlock your PC with your face, using Windows Hello Face

How to unlock your PC with your face, using Windows Hello Face

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  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 07.05.2020
Just like Android or iOS on modern smartphones, Windows 10 can also unlock your computer, tablet, or laptop using facial recognition. This is done with the help of a feature called Windows Hello Face, that helps users sign-in with their face if their device has...
How to record a Zoom meeting

How to record a Zoom meeting

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  • Codrut Neagu
  • 06.05.2020
There are times when you might want to record your Zoom meetings, like when you're a teacher and want to save the online lessons you're having with your students. Whatever your reasons, in this tutorial, we'll show you how to make Zoom meetings recordings. If...
4 ways to share files and folders from OneDrive

4 ways to share files and folders from OneDrive

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  • Codrut Neagu
  • 05.05.2020
OneDrive is Microsoft's cloud service for storing and sharing files. You can store business documents, presentations, pictures, videos, your personal folders and many other types of items. You can share anything from OneDrive using the OneDrive app for Windows, iOS, Android and so on. However,...
How to turn on the flashlight on your Android smartphone

How to turn on the flashlight on your Android smartphone

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  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 04.05.2020
  Knowing how to turn on the Flashlight on your Android smartphone is useful in a variety of situations, even if you don't need it every day. If there is a power outage or you're walking on a dark road at night, enabling the Android...