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How to manage signed-in user accounts with the Task Manager in Windows 10

Codrut Neagu
27.06.2019

Having multiple user accounts logged in on your Windows 10 computer can make swapping between them faster, but it can also waste resources as your computer is forced to maintain two separate environments in memory. If you want the chance to weigh the benefits of this action against the costs, the Task Manager can help. Do you know which tab of the Task

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ASUS FX HDD review: The portable hard drive with RGB and AURA Sync!

Codrut Neagu
27.06.2019

ASUS has a tradition of designing devices with great RGB lighting systems. We have seen motherboards, CPU coolers, PC cases, keyboards, mice, and whatnot with RGB. However, we have never seen an external hard drive with RGB on it. Until this review! :) The device is called ASUS FX HDD, and it is a hard drive destined for backups, which has AURA-compatible RGB LEDs

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How to make File Explorer open This PC, by default

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
26.06.2019

One of the things I do not like about File Explorer in Windows 10, is the fact that it starts by default on the Quick Access section. There I see my recent files and frequent folders. However, I prefer viewing my drives and user folders like Documents or Downloads. If you do too, read this tutorial and see how to set File Explorer to

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What does AC1200, AC1750, AC1900 or more, mean and what's the difference?

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
25.06.2019

All wireless routers have AC in their name, followed by a number. For example, you have routers that are called: Tenda AC9 AC1200, TP-Link Archer C7 AC1750, NETGEAR Nighthawk XR500 AC2500, or ASUS RT-AC88U AC3100. What does this AC followed by a number mean? Does the number following AC tell you how fast the router is? Is an AC1900 router faster than an AC1200

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How to reset apps in Windows 10, and clear their data

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
24.06.2019

Sometimes, things break or no longer work well, for no apparent reason. That can happen to Windows 10 apps from the Microsoft Store, not only to the operating system. Luckily, there is more than just one way to make your apps behave, and one of them is to reset your Windows 10 apps to their default state, and clear their app data so that

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NETGEAR Nighthawk AX4 review: The more affordable Wi-Fi 6 router!

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
24.06.2019

Netgear has launched several wireless routers with support for the new Wi-Fi 6 wireless standard. The most affordable in this line-up is the new NETGEAR Nighthawk AX4 (model RAX40), which, unlike its brothers, uses an Intel processor, instead of one made by Broadcom or Qualcomm. If you want to see what the NETGEAR Nighthawk AX4 dual-band wireless router has to offer, and whether it

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How to connect my Android smartphone to my Windows 10 PC

Codrut Neagu
21.06.2019

Android smartphones have a USB port that you can use to charge them, but also to transfer files such as pictures or documents to your computer. Although the steps you need to take to do that are rather simple and intuitive, there are a few things to which you should pay attention. If you want to make sure that you do everything by the

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The complete guide to Windows 10 updates

Codrut Neagu
18.06.2019

Windows Update is an essential part of running Windows 10, regardless of which edition or version of this operating system you are using. Windows Update is the way Microsoft releases not only the so-called feature updates, but also regular bug fixes and security patches. If you want to know everything there is to know about Windows Update in Windows 10, including how to open

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Trust GXT 707 Resto V2 gaming chair review: Excellent, and reasonably priced!

Codrut Neagu
17.06.2019

Trust GXT 707 Resto V2 is a chair designed to be ergonomic, robust, and with plenty of adjustment options. Although I do play quite a lot on my computer, the truth is that I use it mostly for work rather than play. I needed a chair designed to keep you comfortable for long hours during the day and, because I have some back problems,

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Control music on Spotify when gaming, with the Xbox Game Bar

Codrut Neagu
14.06.2019

Everybody likes to listen to their favorite music, and that includes gamers too. You might like to listen to your music even while playing games on your Windows 10 PC. However, we usually avoided doing so, because each time we wanted to skip or play a different song, we had to switch between the game and the media player, using the Alt + Tab

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How to identify the Windows 10 apps that hog system resources

Codrut Neagu
13.06.2019

Regardless of how new or old your Windows 10 computer is, at times, you might find that it starts lagging and stops being responsive. That usually means that something is hogging its resources. It might be an app that takes up all your processor, one that consumes all your graphics resources, makes your hard drive spin at maximum speed, or sends massive amounts of

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Sony HT-S350 review: High quality sound for your living room!

Codrut Neagu
12.06.2019

Are you looking for a great soundbar to fill your living room with high fidelity sound? Do you want a wireless 2.1 soundbar that is easy to set up, sounds great and has a powerful bass? The Sony HT-S350 soundbar might be what you are looking for. Read this review, see its strengths and weaknesses, and whether it is a good fit for your

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How to view and disable startup programs from Windows 10's Task Manager

Diana Ann Roe
11.06.2019

With Windows 10, Microsoft has improved the startup time of our PCs. However, performance degrades over time, slowing down your device. As you install more and more desktop apps, they sneak themselves or their agents onto the startup list, lengthening the list of startup applications and services. As a result, Windows 10 is forced to load more apps and background processes, before it can

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How to add page numbers in a Word document (starting at page 1, 2, 3 or later)

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
10.06.2019

When you create large documents, you may need to add page numbers. They are useful for many reasons, and, depending on the type of document that you create, they may be mandatory. Microsoft Word offers several ways for you to add page numbers, and some may not be as intuitive as you might assume. Here is how to add page numbers in any Word

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ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AC2900 review: The wireless router for gamers!

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
10.06.2019

ASUS has a thing for gamers. That's not new, as their Republic of Gamers brand is famous worldwide. A new trend is for the company to develop wireless routers for gaming, that are packed with many friendly features for online gamers. The latest addition to their lineup of gaming routers is the new ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AC2900, which also features some spectacular RGB lighting.

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Manage, start, stop, or restart Windows 10 services from the Task Manager

Diana Ann Roe
07.06.2019

A service is a special type of application intended to provide features to the user and the operating system, that launches and runs in the background, without a user interface to click on. As in previous versions, the Task Manager from Windows 10 comes with a Services tab, aimed to provide an overview of system services, their status and to handle basic management tasks.

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11 ways to manage running processes with the Task Manager in Windows 10

Diana Ann Roe
06.06.2019

The Windows 10 Task Manager gives you a lot of power when it comes to monitoring system resources. The Processes tab shares more information than ever before, allowing you to customize the data it shows according to your needs. Here is how to tweak the Task Manager's Processes tab in Windows 10 and become more efficient, by ensuring the data relevant to you is

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Fix problem: OneDrive crashes when trying to change its folder location

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
06.06.2019

It is no secret to anyone that Windows 10 has bugs and problems. Yes, it also has some great features, and people get their jobs done with Windows 10, but from time to time, you encounter a problem that ruins your day. We did too while installing Windows 10 on a new PC: OneDrive crashed every time we clicked the button to change its

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How to temporarily stop Windows 10 notifications with Focus Assist (Quiet Hours)

Codrut Neagu
05.06.2019

Focus assist (formerly known as Quiet hours) is a feature that helps stop Windows 10 notifications during specific time intervals, during presentations or while playing games or running apps in fullscreen. If you configure it and turn it on, you can enjoy some peace, away from notifications that interrupt you and distract you from what is important. Here is how to use and how

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Review ASUS ROG Strix Scope: One of the best gaming keyboards of the year!

Codrut Neagu
05.06.2019

For this review, we tested a new and promising gaming keyboard: the ASUS ROG Strix Scope. You can equip it with no more no less than six different types of Cherry MX RGB switches, to satisfy everyone, from typists to gamers. This keyboard promises excellent build quality, it has RGB illumination, and a compact design that fits even small desks. Read this review and

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