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How to use the Windows 10 Your Phone app with Android smartphones
Microsoft is actively working on an ecosystem of apps that allows Windows 10 users to interact with their smartphones from their PCs. For example, with the Your Phone app for Windows 10, you can get notifications, view the pictures from your Android smartphone, and interact with them from Windows 10. And, of course, you can also use it to make phone calls and send text messages straight from Windows 10. Here's how it works:
How to take screenshots in Steam and their location
So you're a gamer, and Steam is your gaming platform of choice. It's likely that you want to keep for posterity the best moments from your favorite games. That means that you want to take screenshots while playing. Do you know what the Steam screenshot button is and where to find the Steam screenshot folder? If you've just started using Steam or simply don't remember these things, read on.
The Quick Access Toolbar in Windows 10: All you need to know
With all the tabs and buttons available in File Explorer, the Quick Access Toolbar in Windows 10 is surely overlooked by many users. That is a shame because the feature is subtle, practical, and easy-to-use, which are not words I often use when it comes to Windows 10. Brilliant in its simplicity, the Quick Access Toolbar can be customized to include buttons and options that access your favorite tools, letting you swiftly manage File Explorer items.
How to turn on iPhone 11 and three ways to turn it off
If you have a new iPhone 11, turning it on and off can be a challenge. While it's pretty intuitive how to turn on iPhone 11, turning it off is tricky because of extra safeties introduced to make sure you don't accidentally shut down your device. If you want to know how to turn on iPhone 11, this tutorial holds the answer, while also teaching you three ways to turn off the iPhone 11:
How to make Windows 10's File Explorer show thumbnails for all media files
File Explorer normally shows thumbnail previews for all kinds of files, like AVI, MKV, and even FLV video files. However, on some systems that have special configurations, as well as in older versions of Windows 10, File Explorer might be unable to display thumbnails for some media files. However, with the help of an app called Media Preview, you can enable thumbnail previews for all kinds of files. It works for video, audio, and image formats, and you can set what each thumbnail preview looks like.
How to screenshot on iPhone 11: All you need to know
Figuring out how to screenshot on iPhone 11 is not an easy task if you're switching from Android or even if you used an older iPhone before. To screenshot, iPhone 11 does, however, offer two different options: this can be done using the device's physical buttons, or you can learn how to take a screenshot on iPhone 11 with Assistive Touch. This tutorial illustrates how to screenshot on iPhone 11, and we included a bonus chapter in case you need to capture a Full Page in Safari:
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How to make Windows 10's File Explorer show thumbnails for all media files
File Explorer normally shows thumbnail previews for all kinds of files, like AVI, MKV, and even FLV video files. However, on some systems that have special configurations, as well as in older versions of Windows 10, File Explorer might be unable to display thumbnails for some media files. However, with the help of an app called Media Preview, you can enable thumbnail previews for all kinds of files. It works for video, audio, and image formats, and you can set what each thumbnail preview looks like.
7 ways to take a screenshot on Android (including Samsung Galaxy)
When you take a screenshot on your smartphone or tablet, your Android captures your screen's content at that exact moment. This comes in handy if you want to brag about your latest high score or need to show someone what your boss had the audacity to say. :) Whatever your reasons, this tutorial illustrates seven ways to take a screenshot on Android, on Samsung Galaxy smartphones, as well as on Android devices made by other manufacturers:
How to do a Windows System Restore from boot, without reaching the desktop
System Restore is a great tool that allows you to revert Windows and its settings to a previous working state. This is useful when you encounter problems with drivers that destabilize the system or software that malfunctions. However, at times, some of the changes you make may affect your system so badly, that you can no longer log into Windows. What can you do to make Windows work again? You boot System Restore and then use it to revert Windows to a working state. Here's how it is done:
Provide remote support to Windows 10 users with Windows Remote Assistance
There aren't many people who know about Windows Remote Assistance and how to use it to provide remote technical support to other Windows 10 users. Therefore, in this tutorial, we're going to cover this tool in detail. It's an app that works smoothly for quick assist sessions and does not require installing any third-party software whatsoever. So, without further ado, here's how to provide Windows remote support using the built-in Windows Remote Assistance app:
How to make a Windows 10 hotspot: All you need to know
If you have a Windows 10 PC, laptop, or tablet, one of the best features you have at hand is the ability to transform it into a mobile hotspot. In other words, you can share your internet connection with other devices over Wi-Fi or even Bluetooth. Also, it doesn't even matter whether your internet connection is established via Wi-Fi, Ethernet, or cellular data. All it takes is a few clicks or taps in the Settings app to get yourself a working Windows 10 hotspot.
3 ways to create a Microsoft account from your browser
Do you want to use Microsoft products and services like Windows 10, Xbox, Skype, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Office, or OneDrive? Well, to get access to all their features and benefits, you need a Microsoft account. Creating a Microsoft account is free and can easily be done from your web browser. You must use your current email or phone number, and choose whether to create an outlook.com or hotmail.com email address. This tutorial illustrates three ways to make a Microsoft account from your web browser: