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The Windows 10 Recycle Bin: All you need to know
Using the Windows 10 Recycle Bin is unavoidable. If you remove something either on purpose or by accident from your Windows 10 computer or device, you can get it back from the Recycle Bin. This tutorial illustrates all you need to know about the Windows 10 Recycle Bin, answering questions like "What is Recycle Bin?" or "Where is the Recycle Bin in Windows 10?". We also show you how to hide Recycle Bin, how to remove Recycle Bin from Desktop, how to empty the Recycle Bin, and more:
Windows 10 Update Assistant: Get the May 2020 Update today!
On May 27th, 2020, Microsoft began distributing the May 2020 Update for Windows 10 through Windows Update and via the Media Creation Tool. The update, also known as Windows 10 version 2004 or 20H1, is also available through the Windows 10 Update Assistant. Not all systems receive it at once through Windows Update, because Microsoft rolls it out gradually. If you don't want to wait, you can use the Windows 10 Update Assistant and get the May 2020 Update right now. Here's how:
5 ways to recover deleted files from the Recycle Bin in Windows 10
In Windows 10, it's easy to recover deleted files from the Recycle Bin and restore them to their original location. If you removed something deliberately or accidentally from your PC and need it back later, there are five ways to recover deleted files from the Recycle Bin in Windows 10. This tutorial illustrates everything you need to access, find, and recover deleted files and folders from the Recycle Bin on your Windows 10 computer or device:
How to get and use Media Creation Tool to create Windows 10 installation media (USB stick or ISO)
If you want to install Windows 10, you first have to create installation media such as a bootable USB memory stick or a DVD. Fortunately, that is a simple thing to do in Windows 10, as Microsoft developed the Media Creation Tool for just that reason. If you want to learn where to download the Media Creation Tool and how to use it to build your Windows 10 installation media or download an ISO file with the latest Windows 10 May 2020 Update (also known as Windows 10 version 2004 or 20H1), read this guide:
How to change the User Account Control (UAC) level in Windows 10
Did you know you can modify the User Account Control (UAC) settings to change the security level in Windows 10? Although most users are barely aware of its existence, the Windows 10 User Account Control (UAC) is a core security feature that prevents apps from making unauthorized changes to your computer or device. Read this guide to learn how to change the UAC notification levels and decide how often you get the "Do you want to allow this app to make changes to your PC?" prompt in Windows 10:
Review AMD Ryzen 3 3100: Redefining budget-friendly
AMD Ryzen 3 3100 is the most budget-friendly desktop processor from the Ryzen 3000 family. It costs under 100 dollars, it has some surprising specs, and it supports future-proof technologies like PCI Express version 4. While testing it, we noticed that it sometimes outperforms some of the more expensive processors from the Intel Core i5 family. If you are curious to learn more, read this review and find out more about what less than a hundred dollars can get you these days:
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7 criteria to use when choosing the best memory card for you
Memory cards are found inside all kinds of devices: professional DSLR cameras, surveillance cameras, dash cams, smartphones, tablets, and laptops. We even use them for Nintendo Switch consoles. Some devices (like digital cameras) require a memory card for their primary storage. Others (like tablets and smartphones) need them to increase their storage space. Memory cards are available in many sizes, formats, speeds, and storage capacities. Making sense of everything may feel daunting.
AMD Ryzen 3 3300X review: The new king of budget gaming!
When it comes to computer processors, 2019 and 2020 were the best years in a long time. AMD has amazed us with excellent CPUs that deliver top-notch performance, like the 12-core Ryzen 9 3900X, the 8-core Ryzen 7 3700X, or the 6-core Ryzen 5 3600X. These processors rocked the market for good reason. Now, AMD has launched another batch of exciting processors: AMD Ryzen 3 3300X and Ryzen 3 3100. These models promise excellent performance, at a price point that is more accessible than ever. See what you get from the AMD Ryzen 3 3300X, in this review:
How to clear cookies from Chrome: All you need to know
Clearing the cookies in Google Chrome is a simple process if you want to delete all the cookies stored. However, some of these cookies are useful, as they keep you signed in on websites and remember your preferences, so it makes sense to view cookies in Chrome before clearing them. This tutorial illustrates both how to see and how to clear cookies on Chrome, whether it is the ones stored by a specific website or all the ones you've ever visited:
Delay Windows 10 updates and the upcoming May 2020 Update
At the end of May, Microsoft is starting the rollout of Windows 10 May 2020 Update (version 2004 or 20H1). While this feature update introduces lots of welcome changes, Microsoft does have a history of delivering buggy updates that cause problems to some users. If you want to stay safe, it's a good idea to postpone this Windows 10 update for a while. If you're using Windows 10 Pro or Enterprise, you can postpone it for a year. With Windows 10 Home, you can change some settings and delay updates for up to 35 days. Here is how to postpone May 2020 Update and other Windows 10 updates:
What are the different types of memory cards? What do their specs mean?
Do you have a new DSLR camera, an action camera, or maybe a new smartphone? Do you want to add a memory card to it? Are you wondering how to choose the right memory card? Before you do that, you need to understand what are the different types of memory cards out there, and which fits your specific device. Read this article to see the most common memory cards used right now, what their names mean, what Speed Class ratings are, and more:
Set up Windows 10 to automatically clean up unnecessary files, with Storage Sense
Windows 10 includes a feature called Storage Sense that is useful if you don't have a lot of free space available on your computer or device. Storage Sense provides you with an automatic way to regularly clean your Windows 10 installation drive. That way, you don't have to struggle to manually erase temporary files, delete things that you keep in your OneDrive, or uninstall apps to clear the clutter and make room for others.