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How to hide all apps & make a single-column Start Menu

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 08.03.2021
There are many people out there, including us, who like simple things, and pursue that goal in all aspects of our lives. The Start Menu from Windows 10 is one of those small things that can be changed to be simpler. By default, it includes a list of all the apps installed...

Review ASUS RT-AX68U: A classic redesigned for Wi-Fi 6!

  • review
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 05.03.2021
ASUS RT-AX68U is the spiritual successor of a very popular wireless router: ASUS RT-AC68U. The new model has an elegant look, offering support for Wi-Fi 6, excellent security features, and an innovative VPN app for your mobile devices. If you want to know what you get when buying the...

What is a QR code? What are QR codes used for?

  • misc
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 04.03.2021
QR codes are everywhere: you can find them printed on the packaging of your latest gadgets, on business cards, included on presentations at conferences, and you can even see them painted on buildings. People and companies use them to store and distribute all kinds of information in a...

How to change the Microsoft password: 2 different ways

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 03.03.2021
Besides logging into Windows 10 PCs, you also use your Microsoft account password to connect on Xbox, Skype, Outlook, and OneDrive. Therefore, it’s a good idea to regularly change the Microsoft password in order to keep your data safe. If you suspect someone has gained access to...

Razer Viper 8KHz review: The first gaming mouse with an 8000 Hz polling rate

  • review
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 02.03.2021
Each year, gaming mice are becoming faster and lighter, with more and more accurate optical sensors. It’s challenging to innovate because the market is crowded with various devices that meet every gamer’s needs and budgets. However, Razer is trying to innovate with the new Viper...

3 ways to turn on or off the iPhone's Bluetooth

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 02.03.2021
It’s important to know how to turn on Bluetooth on iPhone or iPad because it helps you connect to other devices and peripherals in range. However, while there are three simple ways to enable the iPhone’s Bluetooth, the answer is more complicated if you’re wondering how to turn...

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...

How to use the Windows Mobility Center in Windows 10

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 26.02.2021
From the very beginning, laptop manufacturers have included special function keys on their keyboards, offering users quick and easy access to common tasks. However, each manufacturer’s idea of what would be useful was unique, so there was no consistency from brand to brand....

How to use the mobile browser emulator in Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Opera

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 25.02.2021
Do you need to access a smartphone browser emulator on your PC to test the mobile version of a website you are interested in? Maybe you are a web developer, or you want to become one, and you need to simulate a mobile browser for the project you are working on. Regardless of your...

How to create QR codes using a free QR code generator

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 24.02.2021
Do you want to create a QR code, but you’re wondering what tools you should use for that? QR codes can be instrumental in many different ways. For example, if you’re a teacher, you might want to learn how to create QR codes in Google Docs or Word, with quick answers to the exam...

How to pin to Start Menu in Windows 10: The complete guide

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 23.02.2021
Do you want to know how to pin to Start in Windows 10? While most users figure out how to pin apps to the Start Menu in Windows 10, not everyone knows how to pin settings, email accounts, or their favorite locations. Did you know you can also pin a file to the Start...

10 ways to organize and change the Windows 10 Start Menu

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 19.02.2021
Did you know that you can customize the Windows 10 Start Menu to look however you want? The Windows Start Menu went through many changes during the more than twenty-five years it’s been around for. However, unlike previous versions, the Start Menu in...

How to open WordPad in Windows (9 ways)

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 19.02.2021
WordPad has been around for a long time, since Windows 95, which means it’s over 25 years old. If you are an old-school user, you may still want to use it for editing documents in Windows. Although the venerable WordPad app is a bit hidden in Windows, there are many ways to find...

How to change the search engine on Chrome for Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 18.02.2021
The address bar in Google Chrome can be used as a search box, and the default search engine is, obviously, Google. Do you want to know how to change Chrome’s search engine from Google to something else, like Bing or DuckDuckGo? Does your Chrome already use a different search engine...