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Simple Questions: What is a proxy server and what does it mean?
If you have worked in a corporate network, you have probably encountered the term proxy server, and you know that without one you cannot access websites and services outside the company's network. However, what exactly are these proxy servers? Should you use one at home? Read this guide to learn why proxy servers are necessary and when you should use a proxy:
ASUS TUF Gaming M5 mouse review: Small, affordable, and reliable!
We recently received for testing an interesting gaming device: a mouse from ASUS that promises to be ergonomic, durable and offer a long lifespan. It is called ASUS TUF Gaming M5 and, although sold at an affordable price, it uses Omron switches and has support for the Aura Sync technology. Does it manage to be a good mouse? Is a great choice for gamers? You can find the answers to these questions in our review, so read on:
ASUS TUF Gaming M5 mouse: Who is it good for?The ASUS TUF Gaming M5 mouse is an excellent choice for:
How to use the Resource Monitor in Windows
When Windows slows down or freezes, we usually turn to the Task Manager to figure out what is going on. If you need a better understanding of the way Windows and its apps use the resources of your computer, Resource Monitor (resmon.exe) is the right tool for the task. The information is concise and real-time with graphs and grouping by resources. You can monitor the use of the CPU, memory, disk, and network. This tutorial shows what you need to know about Resource Monitor and how to use it:
How to set the use of a proxy server for Wi-Fi, on an iPhone or an iPad
Some networks require you to use proxy servers to let you access the internet. This is the case with many schools and business wireless networks, so it is essential to know how to set the use of a proxy on your devices. Fortunately, if you have an iPhone or iPad, configuring the use of a proxy server on them is easy. To see how it is done, step by step, read this guide:
How to stop using the Safely Remove Hardware icon, in Windows
Do you want to know how to configure Windows so that you do not have to use the Safely Remove Hardware notification icon, to unplug external USB devices such as flash memory sticks or external hard disk drives? Is it safe to disable it and what is the performance impact of this choice? The answers to all these questions are covered in this article. Let's get started:
11 ways to start Resource Monitor in Windows
Resource Monitor extends the Task Manager in Windows by giving access to more details about the way Windows manages the resources (memory, processor, disk, network) of your computer. The information is given in real time which makes Resource Monitor an excellent tool to help diagnose problems with performance. Read this guide to learn how to get Resource Monitor started, in all the possible ways:
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How to enable the Dark Mode in Microsoft Office (change themes and backgrounds)
Starting with Microsoft Office 2016, Microsoft has introduced a Dark Mode for all Office apps. In Office 2019 you get two Dark Modes to choose from. If you purchased an Office 365 subscription, you also get background patterns for your Office apps. Here is how to personalize the theme and the background used by your Office apps, and enable Dark Mode, if you want to:
Simple questions: What is the Local Group Policy Editor and how do I use it?
Local Group Policy Editor is a Windows tool used by IT administrators. It is mostly unknown to casual computer users. Local Group Policy Editor lets you control the sign-in and shutdown processes, the settings and the apps that users are allowed to change or use, in Windows. This can be useful if you want to manage rules for the other users of your computer. Read on to find out what exactly the Local Group Policy is and how you can work with Local Group Policy Editor:
Simple questions: What is DPI when referring to a computer mouse?
DPI is a term that is commonly used when referring to photography, but also to computer mice, especially gaming mice. Do you know what DPI means when used for computer mice? Do you know why every major manufacturer of gaming accessories (Razer, ASUS RoG, SteelSeries, etc) shows off with their latest high-DPI mouse? Does a high DPI always make a good mouse? If you want to find out what DPI is when discussing about a mouse, read this article:
How to use OneDrive for Windows 7
Microsoft's OneDrive service has become ubiquitous in a world dominated by Windows 10. However, it is not the same for Windows 7, which is an old operating system that was not designed with such tight OneDrive integration in mind. However, that does not mean that you cannot use OneDrive for Windows 7 to sync your files and folders across different devices and computers. Microsoft offers an excellent OneDrive app for Windows 7 and, in this tutorial, we show you how to get it and how it works. Let's get started:
Simple questions: What is an AMOLED screen? What does AMOLED mean?
AMOLED is a display technology that is used on many screens. Most of them are usually found on smartphones, so if you have been looking for a smartphone, from brands like Samsung or Google Pixel, you might have stumbled on some that brag about having AMOLED displays. Do you know what AMOLED stands for and what it is? If you want to know the answer and see why AMOLED is both good and bad, read on:
Simple questions: What is OLED? What does OLED mean?
We bet that you have heard about OLED TVs. Every tech retailer sells them nowadays. Maybe you have even been interested in OLED computer monitors. But, do you know what OLED means, why it is good and why it is bad? Do you want to know whether or not you should invest your money in an OLED screen? If you do, read on, and you are going to find your answers: