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?

OneDrive not syncing? 5 ways to force OneDrive to sync in Windows

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 02.08.2021
Although we tend to like the OneDrive service, and we use it on our Windows 10 computers, there are a few quirks that we have trouble with. One of them is that, sometimes, we’re facing issues with OneDrive not syncing. Another one is knowing when it performed the last...

How to enable Flash in Firefox

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 02.05.2021
Once one of the most widely used technologies for displaying media-rich content on the web, Adobe Flash has been deprecated and has now made its exit from the internet. Although Mozilla disabled Flash in Firefox starting January 2021, as the platform reached its end of life, you can...

What are drivers? What does a driver do?

  • misc
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 02.04.2021
If you have used a computer, then you have probably heard about drivers. However, do you know what a driver is? Moreover, what does it do that makes it so crucial to a computer’s operation? Even if you have an idea of what a driver is and does, do you know the best practice when it...

Best free file recovery software: Recuva vs. the competition

  • misc
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 02.02.2021
In this day and age, you can find many apps that promise to help you recover deleted files. It is great to have lots of options, but the question is, which programs are good at recovering deleted files? Which of them deliver on their promise? To find out, we tested some of the most...

How to delete a page in Word (6 ways)

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 02.01.2021
Microsoft Word is one of the best and most popular tools for writing and editing documents. It’s also designed to be easy to use and offer an intuitive interface. Be that as it may, there are some quirks about it that can be quite annoying. One of them is deleting pages, blank or...

What is firmware? What does firmware do?

  • misc
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 01.29.2021
Firmware… you've probably heard about it at some point. It sounds like a weird German name, doesn't it? But what is firmware? What is the meaning of this term, and how would you define firmware? What does firmware do? How does firmware work? Surely, its purpose is not just to...

What model is my Windows 10 PC, laptop, or tablet? 8 ways to find out

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 01.28.2021
Knowing the make and model of your laptop, computer, or tablet can be useful in a variety of situations. You might need it when searching for the right drivers for your device, when you want to upgrade some of its hardware components, when you contact technical support, or even when...

What are environment variables in Windows?

  • misc
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 01.27.2021
Have you ever wondered about environment variables? Maybe some IT admin or computer geek was mentioning them. Did some programs start malfunctioning and returning errors referring to environment variables? Did you just have an exam, and the only item you didn’t know how to fill in...

How to screenshot on Mac: All you need to know

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 01.26.2021
How to screenshot on Mac is anything but obvious, as the absence of a Print Screen Mac button confuses most new users. However, Apple makes up for that by offering plenty of user-friendly tools to take a Mac screenshot, from several keyboard shortcuts to built-in apps....

Why is my screen black and white? Fix this problem in Windows 10!

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 01.25.2021
Is the screen of your Windows 10 PC black and white? Do you want to change the color of the screen back to normal? Windows 10 has some color filters that may have been activated by mistake, or maybe somebody with access to your PC decided to prank you. It doesn’t matter how Window...

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...

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...

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 adobe.com, and you can’t even run it in your web browser. In other words, Adobe Flash Player...

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...

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...

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