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2 ways to enable System Restore in Windows 10

2 ways to enable System Restore in Windows 10

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 06.08.2020
System Restore is an old feature that has been present in Windows operating systems for a long time. However, it's still useful today on modern Windows 10 operating systems. It's one of those tools that can save you a lot of time and headaches when...
ASUS TUF Gaming GT301 review: Compact mid-tower computer case

ASUS TUF Gaming GT301 review: Compact mid-tower computer case

  • review
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 06.08.2020
Computer cases are not things you often buy, as they tend to last for a long time, even if you upgrade all your hardware components. That's why a good computer case should be right at the top of your buying list when you decide to...
How to change a folder's view template in Windows 10's File Explorer

How to change a folder's view template in Windows 10's File Explorer

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 05.08.2020
In Windows 10, you can use one of the five built-in view templates to have File Explorer display a folder's contents just the way you like them. This helps you optimize the way you see the files stored in that folder for increased efficiency and...
Get access to a BitLocker-encrypted USB drive when you forget its password

Get access to a BitLocker-encrypted USB drive when you forget its password

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 05.08.2020
You've encrypted your flash drive using BitLocker To Go, and now your data is safe from prying eyes. To anyone without your password, your files are garbled beyond comprehension. Unfortunately, if you lose your BitLocker password, your data stays just as indecipherable to you as...
How to change a folder icon in Windows 10 in 3 easy steps

How to change a folder icon in Windows 10 in 3 easy steps

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 04.08.2020
Changing a folder icon in Windows 10 can help you identify and locate it faster, allowing you to customize each folder according to your style. Not to mention, it breaks up the monotony of yellow folder icons on your Windows 10 computer or device. Change...
3 ways to access BitLocker in Windows

3 ways to access BitLocker in Windows

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 03.08.2020
BitLocker is one of the most straightforward tools that you can use on Windows computers to encrypt and protect your files and folders from unauthorized access. It's available in Windows 10 (Pro and Enterprise editions), as well as Windows 7 (Enterprise and Ultimate editions), but...
How to unblock a number on Android: All you need to know

How to unblock a number on Android: All you need to know

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 03.08.2020
There may come a time when you have a change of heart and decide to unblock a number on your Android. Maybe you overreacted, or you simply miss the person and want to give them a second chance. No matter the reason, it's not hard...
3 ways to make a PDF smaller

3 ways to make a PDF smaller

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 31.07.2020
Adobe's PDF (Portable Document Format) files are used everywhere on the internet for sharing all kinds of documents. PDF files are designed to include text formatting and pictures that are displayed the same way on any computer or device, regardless of its type, hardware, or...
ASUS TUF GAMING Z490-PLUS (WI-FI) review: Excellent motherboard!

ASUS TUF GAMING Z490-PLUS (WI-FI) review: Excellent motherboard!

  • review
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 31.07.2020
Intel's 10th generation processors came out this year, and they require a different type of socket than previous processors. They also work on newer chipsets, with the Z490 being the best of them. Unfortunately, many motherboards based on this chipset have high prices that are...
3 ways to get the PUK code of your SIM card

3 ways to get the PUK code of your SIM card

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 30.07.2020
The PUK code or Personal Unlocking Key is a security feature of all the modern SIM cards used in our smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices. If you insert the wrong PIN code three times, your SIM card is locked, and you need its PUK...
How to unlock a BitLocker USB drive or external hard drive

How to unlock a BitLocker USB drive or external hard drive

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 29.07.2020
Protecting the data on your external hard drive or USB memory stick with BitLocker To Go is a smart move to ensure that your files are not available to anyone who gets their hands on your drive. While it does take a while for BitLocker...
How to add a contact to WhatsApp on Android: 4 ways

How to add a contact to WhatsApp on Android: 4 ways

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 28.07.2020
Adding a new contact on WhatsApp is not something you often do, since all the contacts saved on your Android smartphone are automatically available in the popular chat app. However, there are times when you want to use WhatsApp to reach out to someone whose...
How to use the People app in Windows 10

How to use the People app in Windows 10

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 28.07.2020
The Windows 10 People app is Microsoft's current attempt at creating an address book for all your contacts. The idea is that, after you import every contact from your email address(es), you can see them all sorted alphabetically in the People app and get in...
Review Intel Core i5-10600K: An outstanding mid-range processor!

Review Intel Core i5-10600K: An outstanding mid-range processor!

  • review
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 27.07.2020
Compared to Intel's previous line of processors, codenamed Coffee Lake, the new Comet Lake CPUs, Intel Core i5-10600K included, keep the same number of cores, but ramp up both the base and the turbo frequencies. That can only mean good news for users and should...
Trust GXT 488 Forze PS4 review: Entry-level gaming headset on a budget!

Trust GXT 488 Forze PS4 review: Entry-level gaming headset on a budget!

  • review
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 23.07.2020
Trust is a well-known company in the world of gaming devices and peripherals, and many of their products have accessible prices. Trust GXT 488 Forze PS4 is one such device - a gaming headset that's officially certified for use with PlayStation 4 consoles, sold at...
6+ best Night Light apps for Android

6+ best Night Light apps for Android

  • misc
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 23.07.2020
Most of us are "attached" to smartphones - those technological wonders that make almost every person look at them over and over again: at work, in bed, in the subway, in airplanes, cafes, everywhere. Besides all the good they bring to the world, smartphones also...
2 ways to monitor who accesses your shared files and folders

2 ways to monitor who accesses your shared files and folders

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 22.07.2020
Have you ever felt that your shared files are vulnerable and want to keep an eye on who is accessing them, but didn't know how? Well, we have two solutions for that: one that uses a tool that's built into Windows, and another one from...
How to share internet from an Android smartphone to a PC via USB

How to share internet from an Android smartphone to a PC via USB

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 20.07.2020
Sharing the internet data connection available on your mobile smartphone with your Windows PC through a USB cable is called USB tethering. In other words, if you're wondering "what is USB tethering?", the answer is quite simple: it's a way of using your Android smartphone...