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Clock, Language, and Region

Tutorials, and articles about changing your date, and time settings. How to personalize the language used by your apps and operating systems. How to set your region-related settings.

Windows languages

How to change the keyboard language on Windows 11

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 24.01.2023
Did you know that around 43% of people are bilingual, with a further 17% being multilingual? That’s not surprising considering how intertwined the world is and how many people change the country they live in. In such a multilingual space, typing in multiple languages and changing the keyboard language on...
Clock app

5 things you can do with the Windows Clock app

  • misc
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 11.01.2023
Introduced with Windows 11, the Clock app is now also included in Windows 10, replacing the old Alarms & Clock. However, despite its simple name, the Windows Clock app brings several improvements and the Focus sessions to help you concentrate on your daily tasks and increase productivity. This guide illustrates...
Clock app

How to use the Windows Stopwatch

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 09.12.2022
There is no standalone Windows stopwatch app, but the Stopwatch built into the Clock app is very easy to use. Designed with sporting events in mind, the Windows Stopwatch lets you time anything accurately, helping you record laps and splits as well. Read this guide to find out everything about...
Clock app

How to use alarms in Windows 10 and Windows 11

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 14.11.2022
Knowing how to use alarms in Windows 10 or Windows 11 can come in handy. Whether you want a backup alarm to ensure you make that super-important early morning meeting, or need help organizing your daily schedule, the built-in alarm clock in Windows 10 or Windows 11 can boost your...
Clock app

How to use the Windows Timer

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 27.10.2022
While there isn’t an official stand-alone timer app for Windows, you can use the Timer in the Clock app to keep track of time. If you forgot something in the oven because you were all caught up in a video game, or you spaced out watching cat videos again, even...
Clock app

Check times in different countries with the Windows Clock app

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 30.09.2022
Whether it’s friends, family, or even coworkers, many of us keep in touch with people who live in completely different time zones. As such, there are times when you find yourself wondering about the time in another country before reaching out. Luckily, the Clock app, present in both Windows 10...
Start Menu clocks

How do I add a clock to my Start Menu in Windows 10 and Windows 11?

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 18.08.2022
The Windows Clock app has a feature called World clock, that lets you check at a glance the time for different cities around the world. But if you need the time for certain locations fairly often, it can get annoying to open the app every time. Luckily, the same app...
Clocks taskbar

How to add clocks to the taskbar in Windows 10 and Windows 11

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 03.08.2022
If you need to keep in touch with people from different time zones, you can add two additional clocks to the Windows taskbar to quickly check the time in their part of the world. Having multiple clocks available also comes in handy if you are traveling, as it allows you...
Apple Maps

How to share location on iPhone: All you need to know

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 09.11.2021
Knowing how to share location on an iPhone can come in handy in many situations. Maybe you’re having car trouble and need a friend to come and pick you up. Perhaps you’re late meeting someone and want to show them where you are without texting while driving. Or maybe your...
Google Maps location

How to share location on Android

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 03.11.2021
Knowing how to share location on Android can be extremely useful. Maybe you’re stranded somewhere and need a friend to pick you up. Or perhaps you’re organizing a party or a family gathering and want to make sure people know where to meet up. Whenever I need to send my...
Windows languages

How to remove Windows display languages

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 07.10.2021
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...
Location settings

How to set and configure Location Services in Windows 11

  • tutorial
  • Tudor Dan
  • 22.09.2021
Location Services allow for a more personalized experience in Windows 11 by enabling location-based information to be displayed. Precise location means better weather reporting, more relevant local news, and overall greater functionality for apps and Windows. The downside is that by turning on Location Services, you are being tracked, which...
Windows languages

How to change the language on Windows 11

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 07.09.2021
Knowing how to change the language on Windows 11 comes in handy, especially if you have a new computer or device. The first step to change the Windows display language is to get the language pack you need from Microsoft’s vast collection. You only have to do this once for...
Mozilla Firefox

How to change language in Firefox on Windows and Mac

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 19.05.2021
If you’re wondering how to change the language in Firefox, the procedure is now more straightforward than ever. And with over 90 available options available, it’s easy to find what you want when it comes to the Firefox language. This guide illustrates how to change languages in Firefox from English...
Steam

How to change the language on Steam: All you need to know

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 12.04.2021
While not exactly intuitive, it’s not complicated to change the Steam language. You can switch to any of the twenty-eight languages available with just a few clicks or taps. This guide illustrates how to change the language on Steam from English to Spanish if you’re using the Steam website, as...
Date and Time

How to change time on Windows 10 (and related settings)

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 26.03.2021
Whether you’re traveling or your PC is displaying the wrong time or date, you might find yourself in a situation where it is useful to know how to change time on Windows 10. You can set the time manually or have Windows 10 do it for you. You can choose...
Windows languages

How to change the keyboard language shortcut in Windows 10

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 01.03.2021
Do you need to know how to change the keyboard language Windows 10 shortcut? Maybe you want a more comfortable alternative, or perhaps the shortcut to change the keyboard language clashes with other hotkeys you’ve set up. Would it be easier to use one key instead of a keyboard shortcut...