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How to block Windows updates (2 ways)

How to block Windows updates (2 ways)

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 19.11.2021
Knowing how to stop a Windows update can save you a lot of trouble if an automatic download causes system instability or crashes. In the past, Microsoft developed a tool called “Show or hide updates” that could fix existing issues caused by faulty updates or...
Review LG Gram 16: The champion of the ultralight laptops division

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

  • review
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 17.11.2021
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...
The Windows 11 Volume Mixer: All you need to know!

The Windows 11 Volume Mixer: All you need to know!

  • tutorial
  • Tudor Dan
  • 17.11.2021
For some, the Volume Mixer was one of the most used features in Windows 10. It was a super fast way of adjusting the sound output volume for each application separately. But Windows 11 brings a substantial change in the way the Volume Mixer works...
How to reset Windows 11 without losing your files

How to reset Windows 11 without losing your files

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 16.11.2021
It seems that whatever we do, our Windows 11 computers break down at some point. Whether it’s because of broken drivers, corrupt system files, or malfunctioning apps, there comes a time when Windows 11 starts to slow down or throw undecipherable errors. That’s when you...
How to save your EU Digital COVID Certificate on an iPhone

How to save your EU Digital COVID Certificate on an iPhone

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 16.11.2021
Your EU Digital COVID Certificate is your digital proof that you’ve been vaccinated against COVID-19. It can also prove that you’ve either received a negative test result or recently recovered from COVID-19. All EU states provide you with such a certificate as a PDF file...
How to install and use Windows 11 with a local account

How to install and use Windows 11 with a local account

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 15.11.2021
Do you have Windows 10 Home, and you want to use it without a Microsoft account? Do you want to install Windows 11 (Home or Pro) using a local account? Luckily, you can do these things, even though Microsoft makes things too complicated. Our guide...
3 ways to set the default microphone in Windows 11

3 ways to set the default microphone in Windows 11

  • tutorial
  • Tudor Dan
  • 15.11.2021
In Windows 11, plugging in a new microphone usually sets it as the default recording device. However, if you constantly connect and disconnect various sound inputs, you might find that your usual microphone for Skype or Teams calls is no longer working or that the...
How to reset Windows 10 without losing your files

How to reset Windows 10 without losing your files

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 12.11.2021
If Windows 10 breaks and nothing seems to work well anymore, you might contemplate reinstalling it from scratch. However, that would mean that you must go through a rather elaborate process in order to save your files and reinstall Windows 10. Fortunately, you do not...
How to pause Windows 11 updates

How to pause Windows 11 updates

  • tutorial
  • Tudor Dan
  • 11.11.2021
Unfortunately, Windows updates are often a hit-and-miss affair, with many users rushing to update their operating system only to find that the process broke built-in apps and features or even made their device unusable. If you’re cautious about updating Windows 11 or you want to...
ViewSonic VP2756-4K monitor review: Great image quality at a fair price

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

  • review
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 10.11.2021
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...
How to share location on iPhone: All you need to know

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...
Kingston KC3000 review: One of the fastest SSDs!

Kingston KC3000 review: One of the fastest SSDs!

  • review
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 08.11.2021
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...
How to choose the default GPU for games or apps in Windows 11

How to choose the default GPU for games or apps in Windows 11

  • tutorial
  • Tudor Dan
  • 08.11.2021
Many computers use processors with built-in integrated graphics that help them provide basic video features at low power consumption. However, some PCs also have dedicated video cards that are used for more demanding apps and games. Usually, Windows 11 automatically switches between graphics cards, depending...
How to download Windows and Office ISO files (all versions)

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

  • tutorial
  • Tudor Dan
  • 05.11.2021
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...
5 things you can't do with the Windows 11 Start Menu

5 things you can't do with the Windows 11 Start Menu

  • misc
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 04.11.2021
Windows 11 brings many new features and improvements over Windows 10, including a completely redesigned Start Menu. By default, it’s now centered on the desktop, without live tiles, and much simpler compared to its earlier iterations from previous Windows operating systems. Many have already embraced...
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

  • tutorial
  • Tudor Dan
  • 04.11.2021
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,...
How to share location on Android

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...