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Simple questions: What are cookies and what do they do?
When browsing the internet, you often encounter the term “cookies.” Many websites inform you about using cookies, and ask for your approval. Web browsers have many settings for managing cookies and even browser add-ons mention blocking cookies of all kinds. Even though you know that these “cookies” are not exactly a sweet dessert, you may not know precisely what they are and what their purpose is on the internet. This is why, in this article, we explain what cookies are, what they do and how they work, and what kind of cookies are most frequently used on the internet. Let’s get started:
Make a bootable DVD or USB drive with the Windows installation (all versions)
Do you need to create a bootable USB memory stick or a bootable DVD with the Windows installation on it? Do you want to use tools that are compatible with any modern Windows version, such as Windows 10, Windows 7 or Windows 8.1? Luckily, Microsoft offers such free tools for all these Windows versions, which are easy to use and work great. Here is how to use them:
Simple questions: What is the SmartScreen filter and how does it work?
If you use Windows 10, or Windows 8.1 and web browsers such as Microsoft Edge or Internet Explorer, you may have encountered the SmartScreen filter or the Windows Defender SmartScreen. This is a feature found in all modern Windows operating systems. Its purpose is to steer you away from malicious and dangerous websites and files that you find online. It is a useful feature that enhances your safety and which you should always keep enabled. If you want to learn more about it, what it does and how it works, read this article:
Razer Kraken Pro V2 review: A headset for gamers who want to keep things simple!
We received the Razer Kraken Pro V2 gaming headset to test. It is designed, manufactured and sold by Razer, a popular company for gamers. This wired headset promises excellent sound and reliable build quality, at a decent price. Is that true? After using it to play games, watch movies, and listen to music, we would like to tell you our opinion about the Razer Kraken Pro V2. If you want to know whether you should buy this headset, read on:
How to find hidden wireless networks (SSIDs) in your area, in Windows
You might need to find all the wireless networks that are broadcast in your area, including those which have a weak WiFi signal and those that have hidden their SSID (network name). For this task, you have to install a wireless network scanner and use it to identify the WiFi networks which exist in your area. However, many of these tools are expensive and only a few of them are free and work well. In this tutorial, we show you a tool that works in all versions of Windows, for free. Let’s get started:
How to read the passwords stored by Windows, and which are easy to crack
Windows stores the passwords that you use to log in, access network shares, or shared devices. Some of these passwords are stored safely, in an encrypted format, while others are not. Here is how to see which passwords are insecurely stored by Windows, and identify those that can be easily stolen by others:
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8 ways to adjust the screen brightness in Windows (all versions)
If you use a laptop, a tablet or some other mobile device, you need to adjust the brightness of the display, so that you can see better, depending on whether you are indoors or outdoors. Windows 10, Windows 8.1 and Windows 7, offer many ways of changing the screen brightness and most users do not know even half of them. If you are looking for the fastest way to change the display’s brightness, read our tutorial:
ASUS ZenFone 5 review: One of the best mid-range smartphones in 2018
ASUS released a new mid-range Android smartphone, that looks promising both from a price and performance perspective. It is named ASUS Zenfone 5 and it has the premium looks but it costs half of what you would pay for a high-end smartphone. The hardware inside is not the most powerful, but it is more than enough to handle any app or game you might want to run. Furthermore, it has a dual-camera system with AI that promises excellent photos and videos. If you want to see whether ASUS Zenfone 5 is worth buying, read our review:
Fix problem: How do I stop Spotify from opening when Windows starts?
Many Spotify users encounter a problem that looks like a bug: the Spotify app opens when you log into Windows, even when you disable its startup entry, or when you set it so that it does not start automatically after you log in. A misconfiguration in your Spotify settings causes this problem. Here is how to fix this issue in a couple of seconds:
17 best free Windows 10 apps in the Microsoft Store
Microsoft Store is the place in Windows where you can find apps for Windows 10 and Windows 8.1. Many of these apps are designed to work both on touchscreen devices and traditional PC’s, with a mouse and keyboard. The Microsoft Store evolved a lot, and the number of apps available in is slowly increasing. It does not have as many apps as Google’s Play Store or Apple’s App Store, but it does have plenty of useful apps, well built and of good quality. Many of these apps are free for anyone to download and use. If you have not yet tried the Microsoft Store, check this list with the best free apps for Windows 10 and Windows 8.1:
How to always see the percentage of battery left on your Android device
If you are like us, you want to know exactly how much battery is left on your Android smartphone or tablet. Unfortunately, Android does not display this information in the status bar, unless you set it to do this. If you have Android 6.0 Marshmallow, Android 7 Nougat or Android 8 Oreo, read this guide and see how to have Android always display the battery percentage, in the status bar, on the top side of the screen:
How to use File History to backup your data in Windows 10
File History makes automated backups of your data, and it works with storage devices like external hard drives, network storage, and so on. If you want to use File History to back your user data from Windows 10, read this tutorial. We show you how to turn on File History, how to change the way it works, how to stop it when you no longer need it, and how to change File History storage devices. Read on to learn more: