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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?

review Intel Core 12th Gen i7-12700K review: Back in the game!

Intel Core 12th Gen i7-12700K review: Back in the game!

Intel is finally coming to the market with its new Alder Lake processors, promising better performance and competitive prices, able to match and fight AMD’s rise from the last couple of years. One of the best CPUs they released is the Intel Core i7-12700K. With twelve cores, twenty threads, and a maximum turbo boost speed of 5.0 GHz, it aims to throw its hat
tutorial How to set the default microphone in Windows 10

How to set the default microphone in Windows 10

In Windows 10, connecting a new microphone usually sets it as the default device for recording. However, if you constantly plug in various sound inputs, you might find that your usual microphone for Skype or Teams calls is not working anymore or that the default recording device is incorrectly set. In this tutorial, we explain how to check and set the default microphone in
review Review LG Gram 16: The champion of the ultralight laptops division

Review LG Gram 16: The champion of the ultralight laptops division

Ultrabooks have been around for a while, and many people love them because they’re lightweight and easy to carry. However, ultraportables usually have an important disadvantage: they’re small. Most ultrabooks come with 13 or 14-inch screens, and for some people, that’s not enough screen estate for productive use. And then comes the LG Gram 16 ultra-light laptop that offers a generous 16-inch screen while
review ViewSonic VP2756-4K monitor review: Great image quality at a fair price

ViewSonic VP2756-4K monitor review: Great image quality at a fair price

In August 2021, ViewSonic announced a new ColorPro monitor called VP2756-47. It’s a 27” monitor that’s Pantone Validated, meaning that it can reproduce all the colors in the Pantone Matching System. It’s something that any professional or creator working in an image field, as a photographer or videographer, is interested in. We’ve had the chance to test and use the VP2756-4K for a while.
review Kingston KC3000 review: One of the fastest SSDs!

Kingston KC3000 review: One of the fastest SSDs!

Recently, Kingston launched a brand new solid-state drive called the KC3000. It’s an NVMe M.2 SSD that supports PCI Express 4.0 and promises high-end performance, with some incredible read/write speeds of up to 7GB/s. If you’re looking for a very fast SSD, then this one could be it. Read our review to learn more about the Kingston KC3000, what the benchmarks say about it,
tutorial How to download Windows and Office ISO files (all versions)

How to download Windows and Office ISO files (all versions)

Finding and downloading disc images in the form of ISO or IMG files for Windows and Office can sometimes be a difficult task. Microsoft has a specialized program for this purpose, Media Creation Tool. However, that only works if you want the latest version of Windows 10 or Windows 11. If you need an older version of Windows or Office, like a Windows 7
tutorial How to access and restore the old right-click menu in Windows 11

How to access and restore the old right-click menu in Windows 11

The Windows 11 right-click menu is just one of the many controversial additions to the new operating system. Its design is cleaner, the actions are more logically sorted, but so far, very few apps have updated the way they integrate into the Windows 11 interface, so you have to dig deep inside the contextual menu to find the associated actions. If you want a
article The right-click menu in Windows 11: All you need to know!

The right-click menu in Windows 11: All you need to know!

The right-click menu is a tool that provides a handy list of actions, depending on the item that you use it on. With Windows 11, Microsoft tried to refresh the old design and improve the user experience. This article will cover the evolution from Windows 10 and the new features of the right-click menu. Let’s start by answering a few simple questions about the
tutorial 9 ways to start Paint in Windows

9 ways to start Paint in Windows

Paint is one of Microsoft's oldest applications, but it can still be useful if you want to draw or edit images on your Windows PC, laptop or tablet. However, before you can do that, you must first know how to locate and open Paint. Although it is simple to find and launch, we thought it would be a good idea to compile a list

How to open the Task Manager in Windows 11 and Windows 10

Task Manager is a great tool that helps you manage the way apps, processes, and services run on your Windows PC. Before you can work with the Task Manager, you should first know how to open it. In this guide, we show you different ways of running it, whether you use Windows 11 or Windows 10. The list includes thirteen ways to start the Task Manager, so let’s get started:
tutorial How to remove Windows display languages

How to remove Windows display languages

Both Windows 11 and Windows 10 are operating systems that allow you to use them in various languages, depending on what you prefer. It’s easy to add a new language pack and get yourself the Windows display language you like and understand. However, sometimes, you might want the opposite: delete a display language that you no longer need. Theoretically, that’s easy to do, as
article What is the Windows Terminal?

What is the Windows Terminal?

The Windows Terminal is a relatively new app that command-line enthusiasts are probably going to like a lot. Although it’s been developed and improved by Microsoft for several years now, and you could already use it in Windows 10, it only made the headlines with the announcement of Windows 11. Are you curious to know more about the Windows Terminal, what it is and
tutorial How to start using Cortana in Windows 11 or Windows 10

How to start using Cortana in Windows 11 or Windows 10

Windows 11 and Windows 10 come with many features, and Cortana is one of the most interesting of the lot. She’s an app that acts as your digital assistant and can help you interact with your computer or device by using your voice. Microsoft refers to Cortana as “her,” and we’re going to do the same. You can tell her to do various things,
article Download the largest collection of Windows desktop shortcuts for free!

Download the largest collection of Windows desktop shortcuts for free!

We've created what we believe to be the most extensive library of Windows 11 and Windows 10 shortcuts. It includes 228 shortcuts for settings, tools, and system apps common to Windows 11 and Windows 10. They are created in such a way that they should all work on each and every Windows computer. Do you want to get all the Windows desktop shortcuts we
tutorial How to pin to Start Menu in Windows 11

How to pin to Start Menu in Windows 11

Are you curious how to pin to Start in Windows 11? Even if it uses icons instead of live tiles, you can still pin apps to the Start Menu in Windows 11, as well as files, folders, email accounts, or your favorite locations. As you’re about to see, when it comes to pinning to Start Menu, things haven’t changed much in Windows 11. So,
tutorial How to turn on Dark Mode in Windows 11

How to turn on Dark Mode in Windows 11

Windows 11 has a lot of improvements over its predecessor, both in terms of functionality and design. If you want to personalize your Windows 11 experience and you are a fan of Dark Mode on your devices and apps, we have good news: there is a Dark Mode for Windows 11 too. You can change between Light Mode and Dark Mode with just a
tutorial God Mode in Windows 11 vs. Windows 10 vs. Windows 7

God Mode in Windows 11 vs. Windows 10 vs. Windows 7

Have you ever heard of God Mode in Windows? Do you know what the God Mode is and its purpose? Would you like to enable God Mode in Windows 11 or Windows 10? Or maybe discover whether there are any differences between God Mode in Windows 11 vs. Windows 10 vs. Windows 7? For answers to all that, and more, read on: What
tutorial How to switch between CMD and PowerShell in Windows Terminal

How to switch between CMD and PowerShell in Windows Terminal

When starting Windows Terminal, the default shell that opens is Windows PowerShell. However, Windows Terminal supports many applications that have a command-line interface, including the venerable Command Prompt (CMD). If you want to switch to CMD in Windows Terminal, or if you want to make CMD the default shell for Windows Terminal, here’s how to do it: NOTE: This tutorial applies both to
tutorial How to shut down Windows 11 (9 ways)

How to shut down Windows 11 (9 ways)

Are you wondering how to shut down Windows 11? Whether you just finished work, school, or a raid with your guild, turning off your device can help with its longevity. Furthermore, when you shut down Windows 11 regularly, you should also notice the difference in your electricity bills. Read this guide to find out how to turn off a laptop, computer, or tablet with

5 ways to create a new folder in Windows

All Windows operating systems, including Windows 11 and Windows 10, rely on using folders and files for structure. So knowing how to create a new folder in Windows when you need one is one of the most basic and important things to master. But do you know how many ways there are to create a new folder in Windows? Read on to see five ways to make a folder, or