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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?

Windows 11 doesn't require a product key to install and use

Windows 11 doesn't require a product key to install and use

  • misc
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 13.10.2021
Yes, you read that right: you can download, install, and use Windows 11 without a license key. Microsoft doesn’t require you to have one to get Windows 11 on your computer, and it also allows you to use Windows 11 indefinitely, without ever activating your...
How to open the Task Manager in Windows 11 and Windows 10

How to open the Task Manager in Windows 11 and Windows 10

  • tutorial
  • Tudor Dan
  • 12.10.2021
Task Manager is a great tool that helps you manage the way apps, processes, and services run on your Windows PC. Before you can work with the Task Manager, you should first know how to open it. In this guide, we show you different ways...
How to open Command Prompt (14 ways)

How to open Command Prompt (14 ways)

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 08.10.2021
Geeks and IT professionals love the Command Prompt (CMD), and for a good reason: it allows you to do many administrative tasks with ease. We think that it is a good idea to make a list of all the fourteen methods we know for opening...
How to remove Windows display languages

How to remove Windows display languages

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 07.10.2021
Both Windows 11 and Windows 10 are operating systems that allow you to use them in various languages, depending on what you prefer. It’s easy to add a new language pack and get yourself the Windows display language you like and understand. However, sometimes, you...
How to screenshot on Windows (8 ways)

How to screenshot on Windows (8 ways)

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 01.10.2021
Do you use Windows 11 or Windows 10, and do you need to take a screenshot quickly? Do you have trouble finding the Print Screen key, or it’s not working, so you’re looking for a new Print Screen shortcut? Do you want to know how...
How to use and customize the Windows 11 Quick Settings

How to use and customize the Windows 11 Quick Settings

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 01.10.2021
The Quick Settings in Windows 11 allow you to modify frequently-used settings of the operating system without digging through menus or memorizing complicated keyboard shortcuts. For instance, you can use the Windows 11 Quick Settings panel to adjust the volume and brightness of your laptop,...
How to use the Windows 11 Start Menu

How to use the Windows 11 Start Menu

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 30.09.2021
The Windows Start Menu has been completely redesigned in the latest version of the operating system. In Windows 11, Microsoft changed the Start Menu location to the middle of the screen and removed the controversial tiles, replacing them with the simple, familiar shortcuts. However, despite...
What is the Windows Terminal?

What is the Windows Terminal?

  • misc
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 29.09.2021
The Windows Terminal is a relatively new app that command-line enthusiasts are probably going to like a lot. Although it’s been developed and improved by Microsoft for several years now, and you could already use it in Windows 10, it only made the headlines with...
6 ways to sign out of Windows 11

6 ways to sign out of Windows 11

  • tutorial
  • Tudor Dan
  • 28.09.2021
Signing out of Windows is useful when you need to sign in with another user, apply various settings, and even troubleshoot applications. As opposed to switching users, this action completely shuts down all processes associated with the current user, freeing up resources and preparing Windows...
How to start using Cortana in Windows 11 or Windows 10

How to start using Cortana in Windows 11 or Windows 10

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 27.09.2021
Windows 11 and Windows 10 come with many features, and Cortana is one of the most interesting of the lot. She’s an app that acts as your digital assistant and can help you interact with your computer or device by using your voice. Microsoft refers...
System requirements: Can my computer run Windows 11?

System requirements: Can my computer run Windows 11?

  • misc
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 26.09.2021
Microsoft intends to release Windows 11 on October 5th. It’s a new operating system that follows in the footsteps of Windows 10, but brings many new enhancements and features, as well as a redesigned user interface. However, the system requirements for Windows 11 are more...
Download the largest collection of Windows desktop shortcuts for free!

Download the largest collection of Windows desktop shortcuts for free!

  • misc
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 24.09.2021
We've created what we believe to be the most extensive library of Windows 11 and Windows 10 shortcuts. It includes 228 shortcuts for settings, tools, and system apps common to Windows 11 and Windows 10. They are created in such a way that they should...
How to pin to Start Menu in Windows 11

How to pin to Start Menu in Windows 11

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 24.09.2021
Are you curious how to pin to Start in Windows 11? Even if it uses icons instead of live tiles, you can still pin apps to the Start Menu in Windows 11, as well as files, folders, email accounts, or your favorite locations. As you’re...
How to zoom in and zoom out in your web browser

How to zoom in and zoom out in your web browser

  • tutorial
  • Tudor Dan
  • 23.09.2021
There are several ways in which you can optimize the reading experience while using a web browser. One way is to zoom in and make the text, images, and icons bigger on the web pages that you want to read. You may need to do...
How to turn on Dark Mode in Windows 11

How to turn on Dark Mode in Windows 11

  • tutorial
  • Tudor Dan
  • 23.09.2021
Windows 11 has a lot of improvements over its predecessor, both in terms of functionality and design. If you want to personalize your Windows 11 experience and you are a fan of Dark Mode on your devices and apps, we have good news: there is...
God Mode in Windows 11 vs. Windows 10 vs. Windows 7

God Mode in Windows 11 vs. Windows 10 vs. Windows 7

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 22.09.2021
Have you ever heard of God Mode in Windows? Do you know what the God Mode is and its purpose? Would you like to enable God Mode in Windows 11 or Windows 10? Or maybe discover whether there are any differences between God Mode in...
How to switch between CMD and PowerShell in Windows Terminal

How to switch between CMD and PowerShell in Windows Terminal

  • tutorial
  • Tudor Dan
  • 21.09.2021
When starting Windows Terminal, the default shell that opens is Windows PowerShell. However, Windows Terminal supports many applications that have a command-line interface, including the venerable Command Prompt (CMD). If you want to switch to CMD in Windows Terminal, or if you want to make...
How to shut down Windows 11 (9 ways)

How to shut down Windows 11 (9 ways)

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 20.09.2021
Are you wondering how to shut down Windows 11? Whether you just finished work, school, or a raid with your guild, turning off your device can help with its longevity. Furthermore, when you shut down Windows 11 regularly, you should also notice the difference in...