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How to use multiple Skype accounts at the same time in Windows 10

How to use multiple Skype accounts at the same time in Windows 10

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 01.05.2020
Using multiple Skype accounts at the same time can help you keep an eye on different areas of your life simultaneously. You can use one account for work conversations and business calls, one to keep in touch with your family, and another to hang out...
What is SMART and how to use it to predict HDD or SSD failure

What is SMART and how to use it to predict HDD or SSD failure

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 30.04.2020
A lot of us have experienced a hard disk or an SSD failure. Some of us have even tried to find out more about the reliability of hard drives and their hidden prediction function that's part of a technology called SMART. One might argue that...
3 ways to schedule a Zoom meeting

3 ways to schedule a Zoom meeting

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 30.04.2020
Many people rely on using mobile platforms for working and communicating with coworkers, business partners, or loved ones. Even if it has had its share of security flaws, Zoom proved to be one of the best online meeting services. Are you using it for work,...
How to open multiple windows of the same app in Windows 10

How to open multiple windows of the same app in Windows 10

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 28.04.2020
In Windows 10, you can open multiple windows of the same app and work with them in parallel. Whether you're comparing information, transferring files from one location to another, or compiling data from several documents for your homework or report in Microsoft Word or Excel,...
How to change keyboard language in Android

How to change keyboard language in Android

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 27.04.2020
If you want to change the keyboard language in Android, the standard Gboard keyboard you get on your smartphone or tablet offers more than 500 languages. You can add as many input languages as you want to it and toggle between them easily. This tutorial...
3 ways to add more space to your OneDrive storage

3 ways to add more space to your OneDrive storage

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 24.04.2020
Microsoft's OneDrive is one of the best cloud storage services in the world, and it is built into Windows 10. OneDrive offers its users 5 GB of free storage space right from the start, and that's just what you get by signing up with a...
What is an IP address and a subnet mask, in simple terms?

What is an IP address and a subnet mask, in simple terms?

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 17.04.2020
IP addresses and subnet masks stand at the core of computer networking. They are not concepts that are easy to understand in their entirety, especially if you do not have a technical background. However, with a bit of help, anybody can understand the basics of...
What is Microsoft's OneDrive? How is it used?

What is Microsoft's OneDrive? How is it used?

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  • Codrut Neagu
  • 16.04.2020
If you use a PC or a laptop with Windows 10, a Microsoft Surface tablet, or an Xbox One console, you have undoubtedly come across OneDrive, even if you don't use it. The same is true if you are using Office 365. You might have...
How to share the screen on Skype (Windows, Android, iPhone, Mac)

How to share the screen on Skype (Windows, Android, iPhone, Mac)

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 14.04.2020
Knowing how to share your screen on Skype is useful in a variety of situations. Whether you need help with your computer, want to show a presentation to your colleagues, or feel like getting a loved one's opinion on your dating profile, you can use...
6 ways to join a Zoom meeting

6 ways to join a Zoom meeting

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 09.04.2020
As more people are starting to work from their homes, online meetings are also becoming a necessity. Fortunately, there are quite a few services that allow you to meet online with your work colleagues, business partners, and friends. One of the best solutions is Zoom....
How to add metadata to photos, in Windows 10

How to add metadata to photos, in Windows 10

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 07.04.2020
Most people are not aware of the fact that every file in your computer stores a set of information about its source, author, and other details, depending on its type. This information is called metadata, and you can say that metadata represents "data about data."...
How to get updates about COVID-19 on WhatsApp

How to get updates about COVID-19 on WhatsApp

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 06.04.2020
Did you know that you can get updates about COVID-19 on WhatsApp? During the Coronavirus pandemic, the app has been making the necessary social distancing more bearable by connecting both individuals and communities. Recently, several countries and organizations launched WhatsApp messaging services, in an effort...
How to reset your Android to its default factory settings

How to reset your Android to its default factory settings

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 06.04.2020
You might come across situations where you need to know how to factory reset your Android tablet or smartphone. If your device is malfunctioning, restoring the default factory settings could fix the issue. It is also a good idea to perform this reset before setting...
How to Fetch Files with OneDrive from a Windows PC

How to Fetch Files with OneDrive from a Windows PC

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 03.04.2020
Storing your files in OneDrive is a great way to access your data conveniently. Once your files are in the cloud, you can view or edit them using any device with internet access. But what happens if there is a file you need from your...
2 ways to host meetings on Zoom

2 ways to host meetings on Zoom

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 02.04.2020
Zoom has become one of the most used online communication tools in the world, partly because its services and apps are of excellent quality and easy to use, partly because many people are working remotely from their homes these days. If you're looking for a...
2 ways to create a Zoom Meetings account

2 ways to create a Zoom Meetings account

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 31.03.2020
As the internet access expands and more online work tools emerge, people are starting to work remotely from their homes instead of going into the office. As a consequence, there are many more of us who have come to rely on online meetings and internet...
How to split screen on Windows 10 and view apps side by side

How to split screen on Windows 10 and view apps side by side

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 30.03.2020
The Windows 10 split screen feature is excellent for multitasking, especially if you're using a large display. You can view apps in Windows 10 side by side, on top of each other, or both, since it's possible to snap up to four app windows on...