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How to open an unknown file on Android

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 08.05.2023
Did you ever find yourself in a situation where your Android smartphone can’t open a file that you downloaded from the internet or received in an email? Does it have a file extension that you’ve never seen before? Is it an unknown file, and you...
USB cable

What is USB? Types of USB, speeds, ports & connectors

  • misc
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 05.05.2023
The USB technology has been around for almost three decades now. We’ve become so used to it that we take it for granted and don’t consider it special. Although you surely used a USB device, it is possible that you don’t really know what USB...
Sticky Notes

How to open Sticky Notes in Windows 10 and Windows 11

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 04.05.2023
When it comes to Windows programs, Sticky Notes belongs to the oldies but goldies category. This app is a simple tool for creating quick notes that stay on your desktop. In recent versions of Windows, it can also be synchronized across devices and computers so...
Local Users and Groups

How to manage local users and groups in Windows with lusrmgr.msc

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 03.05.2023
Most people edit Windows user accounts from the Settings app or the User Accounts section in the Control Panel. However, there’s another way to perform Windows user management, one that gives you access to much more detailed information about the users and groups on your...
Windows Sandbox

How to enable Windows Sandbox in Windows 10 & Windows 11

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 02.05.2023
Both Windows 10 and Windows 11 include a Windows Sandbox application that works like a free virtual machine in which you can safely execute anything you wish. You can open potentially malicious email attachments you’ve received, visit dodgy websites that may infect your computer with...
Razer Stream Controller X

Razer Stream Controller X review: Hotkeys on your desk

  • review
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 01.05.2023
Over the last decade, streaming has turned from something curious to something that’s now mainstream. :) As such, more and more specialized applications and devices have surfaced on the market. Such is the case with desktop controllers that aim to offer a faster and more...
Speed Dial

How to add a direct dial widget on Android

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 28.04.2023
To speed dial on Android or to send someone a message without wasting time going through your contacts, you must first create a direct message or a direct dial widget on your smartphone’s Home screen. It is a simple process, and once completed, you get...
Sticky Notes

How do I make Sticky Notes stay open on startup?

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 27.04.2023
Sticky Notes is one of the most straightforward and useful tools in Windows. It is the digital equivalent of the paper post-it notes we all know, that help us be more productive in our daily schedule. If you also use them frequently, it’s obvious that...
Windows Sandbox

How to configure Windows Sandbox, share folders, run apps/scripts

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 26.04.2023
Windows Sandbox is a virtualized environment similar to a virtual machine that’s available in the Pro, Enterprise, and Education editions of Windows 10 and Windows 11. You can use it to test apps you’re not sure are safe, visit untrustworthy websites, and generally do things...
Windows 11 language

How to change the keyboard language shortcut in Windows 11

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 25.04.2023
If you’re a multilingual person and need to chat or write in several languages on your Windows 11 computer, you might want to know how to change the language keyboard shortcut. While you can always use the language button in the system tray to switch...
Sony WH-CH520

Sony WH-CH520 review: Attractive on-ear headphones

  • review
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 24.04.2023
If you’re looking for a pair of wireless headphones that don’t require you to break your piggy bank, you might want to check out the Sony WH-CH520. The company advertises them as lightweight, comfortable, and easy-to-use headphones with good sound quality and long battery life....
Web browsers

How to make Chrome the default browser in Windows 11

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 21.04.2023
In the early days of Windows 11, you couldn’t simply click on a setting to instantly change your default web browser from Microsoft Edge to something else. You had to set the default browser by changing the default app by file type or link type....
Screenshots

Where are screenshots saved in Windows? Change their location

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 20.04.2023
To answer questions like “Where do screenshots go on Windows 10?” or “Where are screenshots saved in Windows 11?”, you must first understand there are several ways to take screenshots on your computer or device. Screenshots (also called print screens or snips by some) are...
iPhone wallpaper

How to change the screen timeout on iPhone

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 19.04.2023
It’s important to learn how to change the screen timeout on iPhone. Maybe your hands are full while following instructions on your device’s display, so it would be helpful to know how to keep your iPhone screen on. Or perhaps you want to learn how...
TP-Link Archer AX55

TP-Link Archer AX55 review: A popular choice!

  • review
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 17.04.2023
Routers around the 100 USD mark are very popular, and for a good reason: they offer the features most people need, solid Wi-Fi and decent wireless coverage. TP-Link Archer AX55 is one of the best-sold models at this price, and I was curious to test...
Microsoft PowerPoint

What is the latest version of PowerPoint? What version do I have?

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 17.04.2023
If you need to create presentations regularly, you probably use PowerPoint, an app part of the Microsoft Office productivity suite and the Microsoft 365 subscription. If you are wondering what PowerPoint version you use, I’ll show you how to identify it in this guide. Whether...
Touch Keyboard

How to enable or disable the touch keyboard in Windows 11

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 14.04.2023
If you’re using a device with a touchscreen, like a tablet, convertible, or laptop with Windows 11, the touch keyboard can help in various situations. Maybe you want to use your laptop as a tablet, or perhaps your physical keyboard is out of battery or...
Samsung Odyssey Neo G7 43″

Samsung Odyssey Neo G7 43″ review: Impress(ive) in many ways!

  • review
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 13.04.2023
Samsung is investing a lot in Mini-LED technology. They’ve recently launched their first flat Mini-LED smart gaming monitor, with an impressive size of “just” 43 inches. Yes, you read that right: Odyssey Neo G7 model G70NC (S43CG702NN) is a huge monitor that requires a lot...