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Productivity

What does it mean to use technology productively? How do you use devices and computers with Windows, Android, or iOS? Which gadgets make your work easier? How to personalize the operating system and the gadgets that you are using?

How to clean up Windows 10 using Storage Sense

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 01.22.2021
The Storage Sense from Windows 10 is an excellent tool for keeping tabs on the amount of data stored on your drives, as well as for cleaning the storage devices connected to your PC or device If you filled your hard drive with lots of data, or if you have a Windows 10 device like a...

How to take a screenshot on a Mac with the Screenshot app

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 01.22.2021
If you’re wondering how to take a screenshot on Mac without having to memorize complicated keyboard shortcuts, the answer is simple: use the built-in Screenshot app Designed as a user-friendly toolbar, Apple’s Screenshot app lets you customize any screen shot on Mac with just a...

How to unblock Adobe Flash Player on Windows 10’s Microsoft Edge

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 01.21.2021
Adobe, the company that created it, laid Flash to rest on January 12, 2021 As Flash is no longer developed or supported by its developer, that means that now you can’t download it from adobecom, and you can’t even run it in your web browser In other words, Adobe Flash Player is...

4 ways disable Meet Now in Windows 10

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 01.19.2021
The Meet Now icon from Windows 10 allows you to start or join Skype meetings with others quickly However, those who don’t use it or don’t like Skype may not want it shown on their taskbar, near the clock If that is the case for you, and you want to remove the Meet Now icon from...

How to change language on Windows 10: All you need to know

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 01.18.2021
If you just got a new computer or device, you might want to change the language on Windows 10 to one you’re comfortable with However, to change the Windows display language, you first need the corresponding Windows 10 language pack At the time this guide is written, Microsoft...

How to unblock Adobe Flash Player in Google Chrome

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 01.15.2021
Adobe Flash used to be one of the most widely used technologies for displaying media-rich content on the web However, as web content creators moved away from it and towards the faster and more secure open web technologies, even Adobe threw in the towel, announcing they would stop...

What is Meet Now in Windows 10, and how to use it

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 01.14.2021
You might have noticed a new icon showing up in Windows 10, next to the clock from the system tray It is a symbol of a video camera, and if you hover your mouse over it, the tooltip says Meet Now You may wonder how it got there and whether it is a virus How did Meet Now get installed...

Where do screenshots go? Find them in Windows, Mac, Android, or iOS

  • misc
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 01.12.2021
Where do screenshots go on Mac Where does Android store screenshots What about your iPhone or iPad Where do my screenshots go on Windows 10 Answering these questions is not always easy, especially if you’re new to screenshots or using an unfamiliar device or system Since a picture...

Where are screenshots saved? Change their location in Windows 10

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 01.11.2021
To answer questions like “Where are my screenshots in Windows 10” or “Where do print screens go on Windows 10”, you must first understand there are several ways to take screenshots on your computer or device Screenshots (also called print screens by some) are saved to your...

How to change OneDrive’s location in Windows 10

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 01.07.2021
In Windows 10, OneDrive is embedded into the operating system, and it serves as the default service for storing your files, synchronizing them with other devices, syncing your Windows 10 settings, etc One of the most common questions when working with it is: “How do I change...

How to edit, clear, and delete environment variables in Windows

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 01.06.2021
Programmers, system administrators, and power users may need to work at some point with environment variables Some may want to delete an environment variable; others will want to change its value, and so on This guide shares how to edit or delete environment variables, as well as how...

How to change language on Facebook: All you need to know

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 01.05.2021
Knowing how to change language on Facebook can be useful in a variety of situations Maybe you need to check your Facebook account on a friend’s device, or perhaps you’re helping someone use the popular social media site in their native tongue With a few clicks or taps, you can...

How to use Steps Recorder to capture steps for Windows 10 troubleshooting

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 12.22.2020
Did you know that Windows 10 includes a default app called Steps Recorder It’s an app designed to record your steps and screen for troubleshooting purposes In this tutorial, we show you what this excellent little tool can do Here’s how to use Steps Recorder and why it can become...

How to use the On-Screen Keyboard in Windows 10

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 12.18.2020
If you need to type without a keyboard, the On-Screen Keyboard in Windows might be helpful It allows you to type by using a mouse You can even set up and use this function without having a keyboard connected to your computer, which can be useful if your keyboard is unavailable This...

Want to buy Windows 10? Windows 10 Home or Pro? How much is it?

  • misc
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 12.16.2020
Do you want to buy Windows 10 for your home or work computer(s) The campaign for free upgrades from Windows 7 to Windows 10 is no longer available, and the only way to get Windows 10 “for free” is to get it preinstalled on a new computer Otherwise, you have to buy a Windows 10...

How to restore Downloads and other user folders in Windows 10

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 12.15.2020
Windows 10 allows you to change the location of your user folders and move them to anywhere you want For example, you might have moved the Downloads folder from its default location on your C: drive to another partition or drive to keep it separate from your operating system You...