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How to show the battery percentage on your iPhone

How to show the battery percentage on your iPhone

Wondering how to view the battery percentage on your new iPhone? Or maybe you bought a used iPhone and can’t find the battery percentage information? Then you’ve come to the right place. In this article, I’ll tell you how to make the battery percentage always show on your iPhone’s status bar, as well as how to check this information in other various places of iOS:
How to open Performance Monitor in Windows

How to open Performance Monitor in Windows

If you’re having trouble with the performance of your Windows computer or laptop, one tool that can help you identify what’s wrong is the old Performance Monitor, which has been available in Windows operating systems since 1993. This tool can help you monitor how your computer’s processor, memory, or storage space are utilized and troubleshoot problems. But, before using it, you need to know how
How to sign out (log off) from Windows 10

How to sign out (log off) from Windows 10

When you are no longer using your computer or Windows 10 laptop, albeit temporarily, it is a good idea not to stay logged on. Instead, you should either shut it down (to save power) or sign out (to keep your data and work private). If you prefer to sign out, your account is closed, and your current user session is ended. This means that your
How to sync the Windows 10 clipboard with other PCs and Android phones

How to sync the Windows 10 clipboard with other PCs and Android phones

One of the best features of Windows 10 is the ability to store multiple items in your clipboard. But… did you know that you can also share the clipboard between computers running Windows 10 or Windows 11, as well as sync the clipboard with Android smartphones? Because yes, you can! However, for the clipboard sync to work, you must use the same Microsoft account on
How to use your iPhone in StandBy (nightstand mode)

How to use your iPhone in StandBy (nightstand mode)

With iOS 17, Apple introduced a new feature for iPhones called StandBy. It’s something you may not have heard of before, but you may have stumbled across it while using your iPhone or while checking out what’s new in the Settings app. StandBy is quite a feature, one of the best things in Apple’s latest mobile operating system, at least in my opinion. It gives
How to unzip files in Windows (with built-in tools)

How to unzip files in Windows (with built-in tools)

If you work with file archives, it’s useful to know how to unzip files on Windows 10 and Windows 11. The good news is that both operating systems support ZIP files by default, so you don’t need third-party apps to extract them on your PC. Moreover, Windows 11 also has native reading support for many other archive file formats besides ZIP, including RAR and 7z.
What is and how to use Windows Copilot in Microsoft Edge

What is and how to use Windows Copilot in Microsoft Edge

ChatGPT is not just this unusual artificial intelligence or weird chatbot that can explain Quantum Theory to a child in the style of Snoop Dogg. And Copilot for Windows is more than just an AI playing the role of a boring female robot called Cortana or a digital bully that won’t accept that “Avatar: The Way of Water” has already premiered in cinemas worldwide. In
How to connect Bluetooth devices with your iPhone

How to connect Bluetooth devices with your iPhone

Most of our portable devices have a Bluetooth chip inside. It allows us to connect them to other devices wirelessly, over short distances, and get rid of unnecessary cables. That is especially true when you want to connect some headphones, a portable speaker, or other similar devices to your iPhone. And this is why I thought it would be a good idea to show you
The Windows 10 Clipboard: How to access it, add items, paste from it, etc.

The Windows 10 Clipboard: How to access it, add items, paste from it, etc.

The Clipboard in Windows 10 has had an interesting evolution. Initially, it was the same basic clipboard we got used to from the old days of Windows 7. Then, it turned into an app that stores your clipboard’s history, synchronizes items across devices, and enhances your overall productivity like never before in Windows. If you use Windows 10, and you want to be more productive
From text to art: How to create images with Microsoft Paint’s Cocreator AI

From text to art: How to create images with Microsoft Paint’s Cocreator AI

Microsoft Paint is a simple and versatile graphics editor that comes pre-installed with Windows 11. You can use it to create and edit images, drawings, logos, icons, and more. But did you know that you can also use it to generate images using AI? That’s right, with the new Cocreator feature in Microsoft Paint, you can type to describe what you’d like your image to
How to make a ZIP file in Windows (with built-in tools)

How to make a ZIP file in Windows (with built-in tools)

Are you wondering how to zip a file in Windows 10 or Windows 11? While ZIP files have been around since 1989, you had to install a third-party app in Windows to work with files that have the “.zip” extension for the first ten years. However, starting in 1998, Windows included the ability to create a ZIP file as a standard feature. If you want
How to change your user account name in Windows 11

How to change your user account name in Windows 11

Did someone tell you that you can’t change your account name in Windows 11? If you’re here, you probably want to prove them otherwise. And you can, because yes, you can rename a user account in Windows 11, and it’s also quite easy. However, to change your user account name in Windows 11, you need to follow different steps depending on your account type and
How to use the Voice Access app in Windows 11

How to use the Voice Access app in Windows 11

Voice Access is a new app that lets you control your Windows 11 PC with your voice. While Microsoft designed it with the purpose of helping people with disabilities or limited mobility to use their computers more easily and independently, anyone can use it. I know people without health issues who control Windows 11 using their voice and become more productive in their work. In
How to open Settings on Android devices (including Samsung Galaxy)

How to open Settings on Android devices (including Samsung Galaxy)

The Settings are a vital part of your Android phone or tablet experience. They contain everything you need to set up and personalize your device according to your preferences. While accessing the Android Settings can be quite intuitive, you might encounter some issues, especially on a new smartphone with an unfamiliar version of Android. Read this tutorial to learn all the ways in which you
How to select multiple files in Windows

How to select multiple files in Windows

A key skill for working efficiently on a Windows 11 or Windows 10 computer is being able to select multiple files and folders at once. This allows you to perform various actions on them, such as copying, moving, deleting, or renaming. Instead of managing them one by one, it’s faster to use your mouse, keyboard, or touchscreen to select the files and/or folders you need
How to ungroup taskbar icons in Windows

How to ungroup taskbar icons in Windows

If you are using Windows 11 or Windows 10, you’ve certainly noticed that, by default, all the icons shown on the taskbar are grouped. This means that multiple windows of the same app are displayed as a sole icon. While it’s a good design choice for most people, offering space to fit more taskbar buttons and a cleaner experience, it’s also something some may not
Apps for websites: How to use them in Windows 10 and Windows 11

Apps for websites: How to use them in Windows 10 and Windows 11

When you receive links on your Android smartphone or your iPhone and you tap on them, they usually open in the appropriate app instead of your web browser. For example, when you receive a link to a song on Spotify, does it open in the Spotify app instead of your browser? Or when you receive a link to an Instagram story, does it open straight