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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?

How to change the touchpad settings in Windows 11

How to change the touchpad settings in Windows 11

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 19.08.2021
Knowing how to change the touchpad settings in Windows 11 is important if you’re using a laptop, a tablet, or any other type of mobile computer. While there are many types of touchpads for laptops, Windows 11 laptops usually come with precision touchpads, so you...
How to split screen on Windows 11 with Snap layouts

How to split screen on Windows 11 with Snap layouts

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 18.08.2021
The Windows 11 split screen feature is designed to make multitasking easier than ever before. You can view and access up to four app windows at the same time, saving time and increasing your overall productivity. Furthermore, the Snap layouts feature lets you quickly arrange...
How to disable the touchpad on Windows 11

How to disable the touchpad on Windows 11

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 10.08.2021
Are you wondering how to disable the touchpad in Windows 11? While the touchpad on a laptop can be helpful and is preferred to a mouse by some users, it can also get in the way due to its proximity to the keyboard. So, if...
ASUS Mini PC PN62 review: A mini PC that fits in your hand!

ASUS Mini PC PN62 review: A mini PC that fits in your hand!

  • review
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 09.08.2021
Small form-factor PCs or mini-PCs are attractive to a lot of people including the editors at Digital Citizen. Some of them are so small that they can fit in the palm of your hand. This is also the case with ASUS PN62. While this mini...
How to uninstall Microsoft Edge from Windows

How to uninstall Microsoft Edge from Windows

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 06.08.2021
Do you use Windows 10 or Windows 11 and want to get rid of Microsoft Edge? Contrary to what you might expect, you can’t uninstall it from the Control Panel as you do with many other desktop apps, and you can’t remove it from Settings...
How to add Google Drive to File Explorer

How to add Google Drive to File Explorer

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 05.08.2021
If you’re using Windows, you know that it adds a separate and distinct shortcut for OneDrive to File Explorer, one that you can't remove. The same happens with Dropbox if you install it on your Windows computer or device. However, this doesn't happen with Google...
Fix problem: Drag and drop not working in Windows

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...
What version of Microsoft Edge do I have?

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...
What is drag and drop? How to drag and drop

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...
9 ways to open the Windows Terminal

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...
How to get the Windows Terminal app

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)

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...
How to change the default Firefox search engine

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

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...
6 things you can do with the Windows 10 Weather app

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. Furthermore, if you...
How to stop Chrome from asking to save passwords

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

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...
AMD’s priorities in 2021: Interview with Roger Benson

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...