IP addresses and subnet masks stand at the core of computer networking. They are not concepts that are easy to understand in their entirety, especially if you do not have a technical background. However, with a bit of help, anybody can understand the basics of IP addresses and subnet masks, what they do and why they are useful. Read on to get into more detail and also learn how to change the IP address and subnet masks used by Windows, when you need to:

By default, Microsoft Edge does not always show the Favorites bar with the websites that you want to keep at hand, for easy access. However, in Windows 10 Spring Creators Update, it does show it when you open a new tab. If you want to make this web browser display the Favorites bar, at all times, here is how it is done:

If you are using a Windows 10 gaming laptop or desktop PC, there is a high chance that you have two different graphics cards inside. Modern computers use processors that have built-in integrated graphics that help them provide basic video features. However, some PCs also have discrete video cards that are used for more demanding apps and games. Usually, Windows 10 automatically switches between graphics cards, depending on the apps and games that you are using, and the drivers that are installed. However, sometimes, you might want to force a particular app or game to always use the discrete video card or the built-in integrated graphics. In Windows 10 Spring Creators Update, you can do this directly from the Settings app, without having to search through Nvidia’s or AMD’s apps for the right settings. Here is how:

This year we organized the third edition of our Digital Citizen awards, in which we identified the best antivirus products for Windows. We held a public vote so that we could give our “Reader’s Choice 2018” award. To encourage people to vote, we promised several surprise prizes. If you voted in our campaign, read this article and see if you won licenses for some of the best security products on the market:

This year we asked our readers again to cast a vote for their favorite antivirus product. The nominees from which you could choose were the best security products we reviewed in the last couple of months. Alphabetically, your choices were: Bitdefender Total Security, BullGuard Premium Protection, ESET Smart Security Premium, F-Secure Total, G Data Total Security, and Kaspersky Total Security. The voting has ended, and it is time to reveal the antivirus product who won the “Reader’s Choice 2018” award:

One of the most asked questions on Google regarding security is: “What is the best antivirus?”. It is a legitimate question as most people are not security experts and need recommendations to identify the best antivirus product for their computers and devices. The time has come for us to name the best antivirus product of the year, based on our experience in testing the many commercial antivirus products for Windows home users. Here is the product we believe it offers the best protection and user experience, in 2018: