Digital Citizen

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 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...

How to upgrade to Windows 10 (for free)

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 12.14.2020
Windows 10 is officially the most used operating system in the world However, there are still people using Windows 7 or Windows 81 on their computers and devices If you are one of them, you might want to upgrade to Windows 10, and get the latest and the greatest Microsoft has to...

Intel NUC10i5FNH review: Solid performance in a small form factor!

  • review
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 12.11.2020
Small form-factor PCs or mini-PCs are attractive to a lot of people If you don’t do gaming, video editing, or computer-aided design, you may prefer a smaller but still powerful PC on your desk instead of a bulky traditional desktop computer Intel's NUC line-up has enjoyed excellent...

How to create user variables and system environment variables in Windows 10

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 12.09.2020
Environment variables are user variables or Windows system variables that describe the environment in which apps run They can tell your apps things like the name of the computer, the name of the user account, the current working directory, etc Do you want to know more about how to...

How to use Check Disk (chkdsk) to test and fix hard drive errors in Windows 10

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 12.08.2020
The Error Checking or chkdsk tool verifies the partitions and disk drives in your Windows 10 computer for problems such as disk errors or bad sectors You can also use this tool to repair errors and have your drives working normally again In Windows 10, chkdsk is available through a...

2 ways to remove the People icon from the taskbar in Windows 10

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 12.02.2020
Do you want to remove the People icon from your taskbar in Windows 10 Well, you are not the only one Ever since Microsoft introduced the People app in Windows 10, many of us felt that the two people icon present on our taskbar was nothing but a waste of space If you don’t use the...