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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?

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

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  • 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...

What version of Chrome do I have? 6 ways to find out

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 07.06.2021
Google Chrome reigns supreme as the dominant web browser across all platforms. You can use Chrome on both your home and work computers, as well as on mobile devices, and keeping it up to date is crucial for its security and performance. If you’re wondering, “What version of...

How to check the Windows 10 version, OS build, edition, or type

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 04.06.2021
We know that Windows 10 is the last edition of Windows. That is easy but, each year, new versions of Windows 10 pop up. We’ve had Windows 10 with Anniversary Update, October 2018 Update, May 2021 Update, and many other feature updates with different names and version numbers. What...

Kingston Canvas React Plus Kit review: Fast storage and lifetime warranty!

  • review
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 31.05.2021
Many people use microSD cards inside all kinds of devices, from smartphones to digital cameras, laptops, drones, or action cameras. Having a fast and reliable microSD card is paramount, especially if you want to record videos in ultra HD resolutions like 4K or 8K. Such content needs...

Windows 10 Update Assistant: Upgrade to May 2021 Update today!

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 27.05.2021
On May 18th, 2021, Microsoft began distributing the May 2021 Update for Windows 10 through Windows Update and the Media Creation Tool. The update, also known as Windows 10 version 21H1, is also available through the Windows 10 Update Assistant - a...

How to pause Windows 10 updates like May 2021 Update

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 26.05.2021
Microsoft has started to slowly roll out Windows 10 May 2021 Update (version 21H1). The company will throttle availability over the coming weeks to ensure a reliable download experience, so the update may not be offered to you immediately. While this feature update is primarily about...

How to mute a tab in Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge, and Opera

  • misc
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 25.05.2021
Do you often come across websites that automatically play videos or sounds without your permission in one of your browser tabs? Do you find them as annoying as we do, so you want to mute them immediately and get back to what you were doing? Then you’re in the right place. Since...

Windows 10 May 2021 Update: What's new and removed?

  • misc
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 22.05.2021
The eleventh “major” update to Windows 10 is Windows 10 May 2021 Update or version 21H1. As of the 18th of May 2021, Microsoft is slowly rolling it out to users worldwide. First, it gets to the users that hit the “Check for updates” button in Windows...

Windows 10 Media Creation Tool: Create a setup USB stick or ISO

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 21.05.2021
If you want to install Windows 10, you first have to create installation media such as a bootable USB memory stick or a DVD with the Windows 10 setup. Fortunately, that is a simple thing to do, as Microsoft developed the Media Creation Tool for just that reason. If you want...

How to change language in Firefox on Windows and Mac

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 19.05.2021
If you’re wondering how to change the language in Firefox, the procedure is now more straightforward than ever. And with over 90 available options available, it’s easy to find what you want when it comes to the Firefox language. This guide illustrates how to change languages in...

How to make Chrome the default browser in Windows 10 (Firefox & Opera)

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 17.05.2021
Are you wondering how to make Google Chrome the default browser in Windows 10? Do you want to make Firefox the default browser on your Windows 10 computer or device? How about another web browser? Whether you like Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Opera, Microsoft Edge, or any other browser...

The Start Menu live folders: How to use them in Windows 10

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 14.05.2021
Folders are one of the defining concepts of Windows, as they’re one of the best ways to organize files and other folders on your computer or device. The same is also true for the Window 10 Start Menu, which can include live folders for your app tiles and shortcuts. This guide tells...

Shortcuts for the UEFI BIOS & Windows 10’s Recovery Environment

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 13.05.2021
There are times when your Windows 10 PC or device just doesn’t want to work as it should. That’s when you might want to do some troubleshooting and see if you can improve things. Some of the best tools for that are the UEFI BIOS, which controls pretty much everything related to...