Productivity - Digital Citizen

10 ways to open Copilot in Windows

Codrut Neagu
15.01.2025

Windows Copilot is a smart AI assistant built into your computer to help you with tasks, answer questions, and make things easier in general. It’s designed to boost your productivity and make your work simpler. But before you can start

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Lexar NM1090 SSD review: PCIe 5 speed without the premium price tag!

Codrut Neagu
14.01.2025

When discussing next-generation SSDs, Lexar remains a brand recognized for delivering strong performance, and the NM1090 is their entry into the PCIe 5.0 space. Designed to support extremely fast read and write speeds, this drive also appears to be one

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Which is the best browser for battery life in Windows?

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
13.01.2025

Your laptop's battery is almost empty, you haven’t finished your work, and you're nowhere near a power outlet. We've all been there once in a while. With our digital lives taking place mostly in browser tabs, could your choice of

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8 ways to open the Snipping Tool in Windows 10 and Windows 11

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
09.01.2025

One of the most useful tools included in Windows is the Snipping Tool. This app allows you to capture any part of your screen, save the screenshots as images, or copy them to the clipboard. You can also annotate your

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Microsoft Edge Efficiency mode: What does it do & How to turn it Off or On?

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
08.01.2025

One of the reasons why Microsoft Edge does a good job at being friendly with your laptop’s battery life is a feature named Efficiency mode. This mode is built into Microsoft Edge and turned on by default, starting with version

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Turn on or turn off Dark Mode for Windows apps like File Explorer, Outlook, Paint, etc.

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
06.01.2025

Enabling or disabling Dark Mode in Windows 10 and Windows 11 is straightforward. With a single setting, you can control the appearance of both your operating system and all Windows apps. However, you may want more granular control. Perhaps you'd

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How to find the product key on your Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC

Codrut Neagu
02.01.2025

A Windows product key is a 25-character code that proves your copy of Windows is genuine and not pirated. You might need it if you are reinstalling Windows, transferring your license to another computer, or verifying your Windows activation. Does

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How to subscribe to Digital Citizen & spread the word!

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
23.12.2024

While major tech platforms like Google increasingly favor AI-generated content and corporate publishers, independent voices like Digital Citizen face an unprecedented challenge. Our traffic has plummeted 40% since November 2023 – and a staggering 53% compared to November 2022. We’re

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How to enable, disable, and configure AutoPlay in Windows 11

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
19.12.2024

Are you tired of the constant pop-ups asking you to choose what happens every time you plug in a USB drive or insert a memory card into your Windows 11 PC? They’re managed by a feature named AutoPlay, which can

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How to rewrite text with Notepad using AI in Windows 11

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
17.12.2024

Microsoft is busy infusing many of its Windows apps with features based on artificial intelligence (AI). One of the apps that now benefits from AI is Notepad, but only in Windows 11. Starting in November 2024, Microsoft has added a

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How to install Windows 11 for free

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
11.12.2024

The latest update for Windows 11, version 24H2, is now available for download and installation. This update introduces numerous features and improvements, including a new setup wizard. Consequently, the procedure for installing Windows 11 has changed, offering different options for

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ASUS Zenbook S 14 first look: Stylish, smart, and ultra portable!

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
09.12.2024

I’ve always appreciated laptops with sleek, lightweight designs that offer more than just good looks. A high-quality OLED display, excellent battery life, cutting-edge AI capabilities, and well-rounded performance are must-haves, and I’m sure many readers feel the same. In 2024,

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How to change permissions and take ownership of files and folders in Windows

Codrut Neagu
04.12.2024

Switching to a new operating system or moving your data can sometimes cause frustrating problems when trying to access your files and folders. This usually happens because your current user account doesn’t have ownership or the correct permissions for those

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NZXT H7 Flow 2024 review: A PC case with exceptional airflow

Codrut Neagu
03.12.2024

When you’re assembling a high-performance PC, the case you choose is important. It doesn’t just alter the way your computer looks, but also how well it works and stays cool. The NZXT H7 Flow is one of the best cases

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How to check the Microsoft Edge version you’re using

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
02.12.2024

In recent years, Microsoft Edge has evolved into a compelling browser, gaining popularity for its innovative features and robust performance. With features like vertical tabs, workspaces, seamless Copilot integration, energy efficiency, and cross-platform compatibility (spanning Windows, Android, and iOS), Edge

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How to add or remove the seconds from the Windows 11 clock

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
28.11.2024

Some people want their Windows 11 clock to show the seconds, not just the hours and minutes, as it does by default. This wasn’t possible in the initial version of Windows 11, but Microsoft added this feature in an update

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PCIe 5.0 vs. PCIe 4.0 for SSDs: Is it worth upgrading?

Codrut Neagu
26.11.2024

In recent years, computer storage tech has been evolving at a fast pace, and it’s visibly changing how we use our computers. PCIe 5.0 SSDs, the latest consumer-grade upgrade in this process, are becoming more common, and some people are

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CORSAIR MP700 PRO review: Top-tier PCIe 5.0 performance

Codrut Neagu
25.11.2024

When it comes to high-performance storage, CORSAIR is a name that often stands out, and their latest MP700 PRO solid-state drives are here to attest to that. Available in 4 TB, 2 TB, and 1 TB sizes, these NVMe M.2

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What is PCI Express? Do PCIe lanes, slots, and versions matter?

Codrut Neagu
21.11.2024

PCI Express is one of the most important technologies for modern computing, powering the connections between motherboards and high-performance peripherals like graphics cards, solid-state drives, and network adapters. In this article, I try to shed some light on what PCIe

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ASUS ProArt X870E-CREATOR WIFI review: For content creators!

Codrut Neagu
20.11.2024

The options for building a new computer based on the latest AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000, and 7000 Series processors are quite generous, with professionals having plenty of motherboards and chipsets to choose from. One of the most interesting is the