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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?

17 ways to open Settings in Windows 11

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 03.08.2021
The Windows 11 Settings app is the go-to place if you want to control how your operating system looks and works. While many of the methods to open Settings in Windows 11 are the same as in Windows 10, the app is quite different, offering a more elegant design and a...

Fix problem: Drag and drop not working in Windows

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 22.07.2021
Have you encountered the problem in which you can no longer drag and drop files and folders in Windows 10 or Windows 11? You can click and right-click on files and folders, you can select files and folders, but you can't drag and drop them anymore. We've encountered this issue...

What version of Microsoft Edge do I have?

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 21.07.2021
Are you asking yourself whether you are running the Chromium version of Microsoft Edge or the legacy version? The two browsers are very different, and official support for the legacy version of Microsoft Edge has ended in March 2021. Therefore, you may want to upgrade to the new...

What is drag and drop? How to drag and drop

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 20.07.2021
Knowing how to drag and drop can make life a lot simpler regardless of whether you’re using a Windows PC, a Mac, or a touchscreen device. There are many programs and apps that support drag and drop, so this popular gesture can help you save time whenever you’re moving, copying,...

9 ways to open the Windows Terminal

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 19.07.2021
The Windows Terminal is the latest effort from Microsoft in turning the use of command-line tools and shells into a pleasant experience, similar to the one offered by Linux and other operating systems. However, if you are interested in learning how it works and how to use...

How to get the Windows Terminal app

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 14.07.2021
If you are an IT Pro that has worked with Linux, macOS, and other operating systems, you may have asked yourself if Windows has a Terminal program. Until May 2019, the answer was no. However, since then, Microsoft is actively developing a Windows Terminal that...

How to delete Skype messages (Windows, Android, iPhone, Mac)

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 05.07.2021
If you sent something by accident to the wrong person, you’re probably wondering how to delete Skype messages on both sides. Luckily, when you delete a message on Skype, it disappears without a trace for both you and its recipient, whether they already read it or not. However, you...

How to change the default Firefox search engine

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 01.07.2021
If you’re interested in changing the search engine in Firefox, that’s very easy to do. With a few clicks or taps, you can change the default Mozilla Firefox search engine from Google to the one you prefer to use for your online searches. It doesn’t matter if you’re wondering...

Where to find the Windows 10 refresh rate? How to change it?

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 29.06.2021
Do you need to find the screen refresh rate for your Windows 10 PC, laptop, or tablet? Do you want to lower the refresh rate to 60 Hz or less? Or maybe you have a gaming monitor, and you want to increase it to a value like 120 Hz or 144 Hz? No matter which of these things you want to...

6 things you can do with the Windows 10 Weather app

  • misc
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 28.06.2021
The Windows 10 Weather app is built into the operating system and offers detailed weather-related information no matter where you are. The app’s simple interface provides data on past, present, and future weather and forecasts, as well as news about international weather....

How to stop Chrome from asking to save passwords

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 24.06.2021
There are several reasons to turn off the Chrome password manager on your device(s). Maybe you want Chrome to stop asking to Save password because you don’t want it to store your credentials. Or perhaps you’re already using a dedicated password manager that conflicts...

How to make the Windows 10 Weather display temperature in °C or °F

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 23.06.2021
Windows 10 displays the weather forecast for Washington DC in degrees Fahrenheit (°F) if you don’t configure it. However, it is easy to set it to show the forecast for any city or location you want, from anywhere in the world, and to have temperatures shown in degrees Celsius...

5 ways to eject an external hard drive or USB from Windows 10

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 18.06.2021
Did you plug an external hard drive into your Windows 10 computer, and you want to remove it safely, so that the data on it doesn’t get corrupted? Do you work with USB flash drives and need to eject them safely? In that case, you are in the right place, as this guide shows five...

AMD’s priorities in 2021: Interview with Roger Benson

  • misc
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 17.06.2021
Today, we have a rather unique article for our readers: an interview with Roger Benson, one of AMD’s top leaders in the EMEA region. We had a conversation with him about the past year, what he has learned, and AMD’s plans for 2021. If you want to know more about AMD’s...

How to install Windows 10 from DVD, ISO, or USB

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 15.06.2021
Windows 10 is used on more than 1 billion computers and devices, and many users want to install it on their own. One way is to use a USB memory stick with the Windows 10 setup, a disc (like a DVD or CD), or an ISO file with the installation. The installation process is the same no...

How to turn on and off Dark Mode in Microsoft Edge

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 09.06.2021
Dark Mode is a cool feature that all operating systems and many apps have adopted. You might like it too and find it easier on the eyes than the default Light Mode. However, the Dark Mode doesn’t look great in all apps and all situations, and some people want to disable it. Whether...