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Windows 10 Timeline

What is Task View in Windows 10 and how to use it

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 16.06.2020
Task View brings multitasking to a whole new level in Windows 10. You can use the feature to access and manage open app windows on multiple virtual desktops, compartmentalizing different tasks for better focus. On top of that, Task View's Timeline improves workflow by allowing...
TP-Link Deco X60

TP-Link Deco X60 review: Beautiful looks meet Wi-Fi 6!

  • review
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 16.06.2020
TP-Link has recently launched its first line-up of mesh Wi-Fi systems with support for the newest 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) standard. The line-up includes three new models: Deco X90, Deco X60, and Deco X20. In this review, we are testing the mid-range model - the TP-Link...
Windows setup

How to use the Windows USB/DVD Download Tool

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 15.06.2020
Do you need to create a bootable USB memory stick or a bootable DVD with the Windows installation kit on it? Do you want to use tools that are compatible with any modern Windows version, such as Windows 10, Windows 7, or Windows 8.1? Luckily,...
SIM card

What is a SIM card & What does it do?

  • misc
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 12.06.2020
Unless you've never had a phone or a smartphone, it is unlikely that you haven't heard about SIM cards. Without them, you can't use your phone to call or send text messages to people. You might know this, but do you know what a SIM...
OneDrive

OneDrive's Recycle Bin: How to recover deleted files

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 09.06.2020
Did you know that OneDrive has a Recycle Bin folder, just like Windows 10 does? That folder stores the files deleted from any of your OneDrive synchronized devices for 30 days after you removed them. You can then use the Recycle Bin to "undelete" your...
Kingston KC600

Kingston KC600 2.5 SATA SSD review

  • review
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 09.06.2020
Although NVMe PCI Express solid-state drives are conquering the world, SATA is not dead. Kingston confirms it by continuing to release SATA SSDs. One of their newest and most interesting storage drives is the Kingston KC600 2.5" SATA SSD. It is a storage device with...
Notepad in Windows 10

What is Notepad? 9 things you can use it for!

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 05.06.2020
You've probably seen Notepad on your Windows computer or device. Did you wonder about what it is and what it does? This is a very old app that has been present in Windows operating systems for decades. Although it keeps mostly the same appearance in...
iCloud

How to download and install iCloud for Windows

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 03.06.2020
If you're the proud owner of one or more Apple devices such as an iPhone, iPad, or a Mac, iCloud is something you probably rely upon. Do you also use a Windows 10 or Windows 7 PC? Would you like to get easy access to...
Mouse

5 ways to double-click with a single click in Windows

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 02.06.2020
Are you tired of opening files and folders in Windows by double-clicking or double-tapping on them? Do you want to open them like you do on your smartphone, with a click or a tap? You can do that if you change a particular setting in...
Recycle Bin

5 ways to recover deleted files from the Recycle Bin in Windows 10

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 28.05.2020
In Windows 10, it's easy to recover deleted files from the Recycle Bin and restore them to their original location. If you removed something deliberately or accidentally from your PC and need it back later, there are five ways to recover deleted files from the...
User Account Control (UAC)

How to change the User Account Control (UAC) level in Windows 10

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 27.05.2020
Did you know you can modify the User Account Control (UAC) settings to change the security level in Windows 10? Although most users are barely aware of its existence, the Windows 10 User Account Control (UAC) is a core security feature that prevents apps from...
AMD Ryzen 3

Review AMD Ryzen 3 3100: Redefining budget-friendly

  • review
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 27.05.2020
AMD Ryzen 3 3100 is the most budget-friendly desktop processor from the Ryzen 3000 family. It costs under 100 dollars, it has some surprising specs, and it supports future-proof technologies like PCI Express version 4. While testing it, we noticed that it sometimes outperforms some...
HDR

What is HDR? What's different between HDR formats?

  • misc
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 26.05.2020
HDR is one of the most discussed technologies on the web in the past few years. Whether it's about TVs and movies, or computer monitors and games, HDR is gaining a foothold on many of our devices. Do you want to know what HDR is?...
Google

How to set up a Google Account on Android

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 26.05.2020
  Setting up a Google Account on Android is needed if you want to access Google services and apps from the Play Store. Android relies on your Google Account to access a lot of features and apps, so we recommend using one. Whether it's a...
Windows apps

8 ways to close apps in Windows 10 like a Pro

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 25.05.2020
Windows 10 offers several options to close apps using your mouse, keyboard, or touchscreen. We recommend closing any app you no longer need to prevent it from using system resources or cluttering the screen. This tutorial illustrates how to close apps in Windows 10 using...
File Explorer

How to open files, folders, and apps in Windows 10 like a Pro

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 22.05.2020
Knowing how to open files, folders, and apps is vital to using your Windows 10 computer or device. Depending on your preferences and on the type of item you are trying to open, there are several methods of accessing your files and folders and more...
Kingston KC2500

Kingston KC2500 NVMe PCIe SSD review

  • review
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 22.05.2020
Kingston launched a new solid-state drive: Kingston KC2500 NVMe PCIe SSD. It is a storage device that works on PCI Express 3.0 and promises high-grade performance, and reliability, as well as hardware-based encryption. If you're looking for a high-end PCIe 3.0 drive, with fast read...