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UEFI BIOS

Shortcuts for the UEFI BIOS & Windows 10’s Recovery Environment

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 13.05.2021
There are times when your Windows 10 PC or device just doesn’t want to work as it should. That’s when you might want to do some troubleshooting and see if you can improve things. Some of the best tools for that are the UEFI BIOS,...
realme 8 5G

realme 8 5G review: Affordable 5G connectivity!

  • review
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 12.05.2021
Each month, the market of affordable 5G smartphones is getting more and more competitive. Last month, we tested the Samsung Galaxy A32 5G and now it’s time for a direct competitor: realme 8 5G. For a similar price point, realme 8 5G wants to offer...
Microsoft Edge

How to change the Microsoft Edge home page and startup page

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 11.05.2021
In the new Chromium-powered Microsoft Edge, you can change the home page and the startup page. However, the Microsoft Edge home page is only opened when you click or tap the Home button, which you first need to enable on your toolbar. As indicated by...
Android notifications

How to get rid of a permanent notification on Android

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 10.05.2021
While it’s generally helpful to get alerts from your apps, there are some notifications you can’t swipe away on your Android smartphone or tablet. That is because some apps display a permanent notification on Android that won’t go away when you hit the Clear (all)...
WhatsApp

How to block or unblock someone on WhatsApp

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 07.05.2021
Are you a WhatsApp user and someone is bothering you with messages or calls you don’t want? Did you know you can block anyone on WhatsApp and stop them from sending you messages or calling you? When you block someone on WhatsApp, do they know...
SIM card

How to change or remove the SIM PIN code on Android

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 06.05.2021
The SIM card PIN code is meant to protect your data against unauthorized access. Each SIM you insert into a smartphone has a PIN code that you need to enter in order to activate the card. Some mobile providers use standard PIN codes, like 0000...
Safe Mode

How to start Windows 10 in Safe Mode with Networking

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 05.05.2021
The Safe Mode environment in Windows is one of the best ways to diagnose and repair problems that stop the operating system from loading correctly or even from loading at all. Furthermore, Safe Mode with Networking can be even more helpful than the default Safe...
Microsoft Edge

How to make Google my search engine in Microsoft Edge

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 03.05.2021
The new Chromium-based Edge is, in my opinion, a fantastic browser. However, inserting search terms into its address bar revealed that the default search engine in Microsoft Edge is Bing, and it wasn’t exactly obvious how to make Google my search engine instead. If you...
Graphics Card

How to choose the default GPU for gaming or apps in Windows 10

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 30.04.2021
Many computers use processors with built-in integrated graphics that help them provide basic video features. However, some PCs also have dedicated video cards that are used for more demanding apps and games. Usually, Windows 10 automatically switches between graphics cards, depending on the apps you...
Microsoft Edge

Top 10 Microsoft Edge add-ons in 2021

  • misc
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 29.04.2021
Most people like to personalize their devices and tools, and that applies to web browsers too. Just like other popular browsers (Chrome, Firefox, or Opera), Microsoft Edge offers a large variety of extensions, which you can download and install. Some of them are really good!...
Windows 10 Notifications

How to use Windows 10's Action Center notifications

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 28.04.2021
If you use Windows 10 on your PC, you are acquainted with notifications, and you probably see them regularly. Whether you get a notification about a new email or Skype message, one about a new device you just connected to your PC, or a notification...
Proxy server

How to configure proxy server settings in Windows 10

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 27.04.2021
Windows 10 offers the ability to set a proxy server from its Settings app without the need for third-party software. This feature allows you to protect your online privacy by covering some of your tracks when surfing the web. Furthermore, using a proxy server might...
Microsoft Edge

12 ways to manage tabs in Microsoft Edge

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 26.04.2021
While managing tabs in Microsoft Edge is not exactly exciting, it becomes necessary if you have too many open tabs. Luckily, Edge comes with a wide range of tools and features that help you organize and manage your tabs efficiently to avoid clutter and ensure...
NFC

What is NFC? How to use NFC

  • misc
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 23.04.2021
NFC is an acronym for Near Field Communication, and it’s often used when referring to modern smartphones and tablets. What does NFC mean, and what does NFC do? Many people buy expensive smartphones, which all have NFC on them, but they have no idea what...
Disk Defragmenter

How to open Disk Defragmenter in Windows (12 ways)

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 22.04.2021
The Defragment and Optimize Drives utility from Windows has a long history. It used to be called simply Disk Defragmenter in Windows 7 and Windows 8. Even though it has a new name in Windows 10, Disk Defragmenter is essentially the same, and it performs...