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What does it mean to use technology productively? Which apps and gadgets make your work easier? How to personalize the computers and other gadgets you’re using?

IC3: Internet and Computing Core Certification Global Standard 4 Study Guide

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  • Radu Tyrsina
Earlier this year I published a book that represented a first for me: a book for an international certification in digital literacy. To be more specific, I wrote the book for the IC3 Global Standard 4 Certification, which aims to help people take all their exams when they apply for this certification. If you would like to learn more about the certification, as well as the book itself, don't hesitate
tutorial Simple Questions: What Are Remote Desktop Connections?

Simple Questions: What Are Remote Desktop Connections?

You might have heard about remote desktop connections, either at work, from your network admin or just from a friend who is rather geeky and knowledgeable about computers and networks. If you don't know what remote desktop connections are, then this article is for you. After receiving a number of questions regarding the purpose and usefulness of remote desktop connections, we've come to the

Reviewing Toshiba PORTEGE Z20t-B - A Versatile Hybrid Ultrabook For Business Users

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  • Radu Tyrsina
Toshiba PORTEGE Z20t-B is a hybrid ultrabook aimed mostly at business users. It promises amazing battery life, lots of connectivity options, a free upgrade to Windows 10 or a downgrade to Windows 7, as well as decent performance for most computing situations. We took it for a spin, used it for about two weeks, ran lots of benchmarks and we are now ready to share our conclusions, in this review:
tutorial How To Format Paragraphs In Microsoft Word For Android

How To Format Paragraphs In Microsoft Word For Android

Text editing is not just about typing and setting the fonts. In order to have a proper style for your document, you will also need to have paragraphs that look just like the way you want them to. Microsoft Word for Android retains most of the paragraph formatting features of the full desktop Word application, so you have a couple of great tools at

13 Ways To Save Power By Tweaking Power Plans In Windows

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  • Radu Tyrsina
When you use a mobile device, spending energy as efficiently as possible is a must, so that you can use it as long as possible. This is why in modern versions of Windows, you can configure lots of advanced settings to get the best balance between performance and power saving. Read this article and learn 13 advanced ways to configure power plans in Windows, so that you can save as

How To Create Or Delete Your Own Custom Power Plans In Windows

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  • Radu Tyrsina
All modern Windows operating systems allow users to create their own custom power plans and use one of the default plans as the starting point. The procedure for creating them is not very complex and it allows you to configure in detail all the settings that are related to power plans. Here's how to create your own power plan in Windows 7, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10: [DC-SUMMARY-BREAK] How To

How To Create And Save An Excel Spreadsheet In Microsoft Office For Android

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  • Radu Tyrsina
In most office jobs, you will need to use spreadsheets to cope with the massive amounts of numerical data that you need to manage. But even if you don't need spreadsheets at work, they can be a great tool at home as well: you don't need anything more than a good spreadsheet application to manage your personal budget or family finances. And why not use the best spreadsheet application for

What's Different About File Explorer In Windows 10 Vs. Windows 8.1

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  • Radu Tyrsina
In many ways, Windows 10 is similar to both Windows 8.1 and with Windows 7. However, it's also very different from both these operating systems. And amongst all the similarities and differences, here's one very interesting question some of our readers asked: "What are the differences between Windows 10's File Explorer and Windows 8.1's File Explorer? What's changed?". We believe this question deserves an answer, so today we're going to

Reviewing The Microsoft Surface Ethernet Adapter

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  • Radu Tyrsina
Microsoft has released all kinds of accessories for their Microsoft Surface line-up of devices. One of them is Microsoft Surface Ethernet Adapter - a USB to Ethernet adapter that's designed to work with all Surface devices as well as other PCs with a USB 3.0 port available. We tested this adapter on our very own Microsoft Surface Pro 3 and we would like to share our conclusions, in this review:

Top 6 Improvements In Windows 10's File Explorer

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  • Radu Tyrsina
Windows 10 brought many changes and improvements when compared to Microsoft's previous operating systems. One of the best changes is the improved File Explorer that comes with a slightly different design and some new features and options. While it didn't undergo any radical transformations, at least not when compared with Windows 8.1, its small changes and improvements are noticeable and working with it just got better. In this article, we'll

Download The Desktop Shortcut To PC Settings/Settings For Windows 8.1 & Windows 10

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  • Radu Tyrsina
While we do like the modern interface offered by Windows 8.1 and Windows 10, there is one thing that we definitely dislike: it's rather difficult to create custom shortcuts to different apps and configuration panels, including the new Settings app from Windows 10. That's why we decided to give you our own special shortcut for PC Settings in Windows 8.1 and Settings in Windows 10, which involved a bit of
tutorial How To Chat Or Group Text Chat With The Skype For Windows Desktop App

How To Chat Or Group Text Chat With The Skype For Windows Desktop App

Skype for desktop is a great tool that will allow you to stay connected with your family, friends and colleagues. One of its highly useful features is the ability to chat for free with almost anyone in the world. Also, you can use Skype for desktop to communicate with your friends while doing other things like browsing the web, playing a game or listening
tutorial How To Link A Skype ID To A Microsoft Account With Skype For Desktop

How To Link A Skype ID To A Microsoft Account With Skype For Desktop

If you used Skype before, you might have noticed that you can link your Skype and Microsoft accounts. Microsoft recommends linking the two account primarily because you will only need to remember one user account and password that can be used across multiple devices and Microsoft services. Secondly, linking your accounts allows the integration of Skype with Outlook and the merging of all your
tutorial How To Manage Your Skype Account From The Skype For Windows Desktop App

How To Manage Your Skype Account From The Skype For Windows Desktop App

As we have already explained, Skype is going to discontinue the "Modern" Skype app and make its users migrate to the Skype for desktop app. This action is an attempt to simplify the your user experience with the help of a single application that works with either a keyboard and mouse or a touchscreen. This tutorial continues our series of articles about the Skype

Project To Another Display From Windows 8.1 Using The Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter

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  • Radu Tyrsina
Miracast is a wireless technology that your Windows 8.1 devices can use to project their screens to TVs, projectors, and streaming media players that support this technology. However, if your TV or monitor doesn't offer Miracast, you can purchase the Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter and use it to project wirelessly to any display with both an HDMI port and a powered USB port. Here's how to project from a Windows

Reviewing The Logitech K480 Bluetooth Multi-Device Keyboard

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  • Radu Tyrsina
Logitech is a brand that's known for its innovative gaming products, mainly PC peripherals, along with mobile and PC accessories. One of their newest products is the Bluetooth Multi-Device K480 keyboard, which promises to work with any smartphone, tablet or device that's equipped with Bluetooth. We've tested the keyboard for more than a week and we would like to share our findings in this review: [DC-SUMMARY-BREAK] Unboxing The Logitech K480

Reviewing The Logitech Ultrathin Touch Mouse T630

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  • Radu Tyrsina
Look what the cat brought in: a tiny, light and elegant mouse. The Logitech Ultrathin Touch Mouse T630, not a new entry in its category as it was launched a while ago, has reached our newsroom and we all wanted to test it. Which is only normal. It is a very small device, very useful for people who move a lot during the day and, at the same time, it

The Complete Guide To Pinning Everything To The Windows 8.1 Start Screen

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  • Radu Tyrsina
Have you ever wondered what kind of items can you pin on your Start screen? Well, there's a lot of stuff you can pin that you probably didn't know about such as libraries, networks locations, websites, different apps and many others. If you didn't really liked the Start screen or you never saw its usefulness maybe after reading our guide you will. If you haven't figured it out yet, our

Introducing Windows 8.1: Group Shortcuts On The Start Screen & Name Them

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  • Radu Tyrsina
Organization is the key to productivity. Having important stuff you pinned on the Start screen scattered all over the place is not very efficient. Your favourite apps will be hard to find, especially if there's a large number of apps pinned on the Start screen. The best option for Windows 8.1 users is to group the items and label them properly. Besides the utility of this feature, you will notice

Reviewing ASUS PRO PU551JA - A Budget Notebook For Business Professionals

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  • Radu Tyrsina
The ASUS PRO PU551JS is a classic looking and a robust notebook, designed to appeal mostly to business owners. The notebook promises to be reliable and also budget-friendly. We received this model to test a few weeks ago and, after working, testing and playing with it for quite a while, we now want to share with you everything we've found out about it. If you want to learn more about
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