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Tutorials, how-to guides, and blog posts about using Windows. How to use laptops, tablets, PCs, and other gadgets with Windows.

How to uninstall Windows apps with PowerShell

How to uninstall Windows apps with PowerShell

Both Windows 11 and Windows 10 come with quite a few pre-installed universal apps, such as Calendar, Mail, Camera, or Photos. While some people like them and find them useful, others don’t. If you don't want some of these bundled apps on your Windows computer, you might wonder if they can be removed from your system. While a few of the built-in apps can be
What is my DNS? How to find your DNS servers in Windows (7 ways)

What is my DNS? How to find your DNS servers in Windows (7 ways)

Do you know how to find the IP addresses of your DNS servers? Would you like to learn how to do that? If you are a Windows 11 or Windows 10 user, there are many methods to find the addresses of the DNS servers that your computer or device is using. You can find this information in the Settings app, by running a command in
How to add or remove Windows features or components

How to add or remove Windows features or components

Both Windows 11 and Windows 10 come with predefined sets of features and components. You can customize Windows by removing the features you’re not using and by adding the ones you need but aren’t installed by default. Moreover, if you remove unwanted components, you can theoretically save a bit of space on your hard drive. This tutorial teaches you how to add and remove Windows
How to change the IP address in Windows 10 and Windows 11 (4 ways)

How to change the IP address in Windows 10 and Windows 11 (4 ways)

Have you ever wondered how to change the IP address in Windows 10 or Windows 11? Do you want to learn how to do that from the Settings app or the Control Panel? Maybe you’re a command-line fan and want to learn how to change the IP address from Command Prompt or PowerShell? Read on and find out how all of these are done in
How to download Microsoft Office on a Windows PC (3 ways)

How to download Microsoft Office on a Windows PC (3 ways)

Microsoft Office is such a popular office suite that, in 2022, there are about 345 million paid licenses for Microsoft 365 (formerly known as Office 365). If you’re one of the subscribers to Microsoft 365, you’ll probably want to download and install Office as soon as possible. Even if you’re not a subscriber, you might want to download Microsoft Office for free and use it
What’s an XPS file, and how to use XPS Viewer in Windows?

What’s an XPS file, and how to use XPS Viewer in Windows?

XPS files or XML Paper Specification files are Microsoft's direct competitor to Adobe's PDF format. XPS Viewer is a tool used to view XPS files, similar to Adobe Reader. While XPS might not be as popular as PDF, some Windows users still work with it. For those who use it or want to try it out, we’ll show you the main qualities of the XPS
What are those Windows features that you can add or remove?

What are those Windows features that you can add or remove?

Some of our readers asked us to explain all those optional features that can be added to or removed from your Windows installation. Even though all of them have some description, the information offered by Windows is either too brief or too complex to understand for most people. So we decided to publish this article and walk you through every Windows feature. We also describe
How to add or remove optional features in Windows 11 and Windows 10

How to add or remove optional features in Windows 11 and Windows 10

Both Windows 11 and Windows 10 are complex operating systems with many built-in components. However, there are some features that are not installed by default but can be added by the user. These are called Optional features, and you can choose whether you want them or not. Some add new functions to the operating system, some allow you to use legacy programs, and others are
What is Microsoft 365 (formerly Office 365)?

What is Microsoft 365 (formerly Office 365)?

In 2017, Microsoft started to offer a new line of subscription services called Microsoft 365. At the same time, it also had Office 365 subscription plans available. However, later on, the company decided to abandon the Office 365 naming and only keep the Microsoft 365 branding. What is Microsoft 365, and how is it different from Office 365? What do you use Microsoft 365 for?
How to use your Windows PC as a wireless display

How to use your Windows PC as a wireless display

Windows 11 and Windows 10 are two operating systems that include a special feature called “Wireless Display.” It can enhance your experience in a good way by allowing you to transform your computer or laptop into a secondary screen. Once this feature is installed and configured, you can project the screen of another Windows computer or even an Android device to your Windows PC. So,
3 free antivirus rescue disks for Windows PCs (2022)

3 free antivirus rescue disks for Windows PCs (2022)

All computer viruses are bad, but some are nastier than others. When an evil one infects your system and takes control of your PC, you might find yourself “in prison”: you can’t use your infected computer for anything, including removing the viruses from it. When something like this happens, a way to get out and escape from the virus’ hands is to create an antivirus
How do I add a clock to my Start Menu in Windows 10 and Windows 11?

How do I add a clock to my Start Menu in Windows 10 and Windows 11?

The Windows Clock app has a feature called World clock, that lets you check at a glance the time for different cities around the world. But if you need the time for certain locations fairly often, it can get annoying to open the app every time. Luckily, the same app offers a solution: you can conveniently pin the time for any city that interests you
How does Microsoft make money from Windows?

How does Microsoft make money from Windows?

You might ask yourself: how does Microsoft make money from Windows 10 and Windows 11? Although some means, like selling licenses, are obvious, others aren’t, and the ways the company generates revenue from Windows may be quite surprising. Starting with Windows 10 and continuing with Windows 11, Microsoft delivered not only new operating systems but also a different business model. Here’s how Microsoft makes money
How to change DNS settings in Windows

How to change DNS settings in Windows

Are the DNS servers offered by your Internet Service Provider (ISP) too slow? Are you concerned about online security? Or maybe you want to protect your children from inappropriate websites? Whatever the reason, changing your computer’s DNS servers to something new, like the public DNS servers maintained by Cloudflare, Google, or OpenDNS, can be helpful. Here are three ways to set DNS servers in Windows
Samsung The Freestyle review: A beautiful, smart Wi-Fi projector

Samsung The Freestyle review: A beautiful, smart Wi-Fi projector

Samsung The Freestyle is a new type of projector, different from the majority of options on the market. Featuring a beautiful design and created by the company to make it very easy to use, The Freestyle doesn’t just project things. It can run streaming apps by itself, and it can be the only thing you need to transform your living room into a home theater
3 ways to find your public IP address

3 ways to find your public IP address

Every device that is connected to the internet in one way or another has an IP address. That’s the unique identifier used by your device to be recognized by other devices on the internet or in your local network. If you’re using a device like a smartphone or a tablet connected directly to the internet, your public IP address is assigned directly by your mobile
8 ways to open the Run command window in Windows

8 ways to open the Run command window in Windows

The Run command window allows you to start programs, open files and folders, and access internet resources in all Windows versions. Type a path, a quick command, or environment variable into Windows’ Run, and then click OK or press Enter, and you execute a Run command. Although the Run shortcut is not as easy to find in modern Windows versions, the tool still exists and
LG UltraGear 24GN650 review: Small monitor for entry-level gaming!

LG UltraGear 24GN650 review: Small monitor for entry-level gaming!

LG has a tradition of making excellent displays, both for TVs and monitors. And that’s also reflected in their gaming monitors series. I’ve had the chance to test some of them, and the last one on my desk was a 24” model called the UltraGear 24GN650. If you’re curious to know more about it and wonder whether you should get one, read this review to