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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?

Things you can’t do with the Windows 11 taskbar

Things you can’t do with the Windows 11 taskbar

  • misc
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 14.11.2023
Windows 11, Microsoft’s latest operating system, comes with a redesigned taskbar that aims to provide a more modern and streamlined user experience paired with a more visually appealing look. However, not everyone is happy with the changes. Some users, including me, are frustrated by the...
How to install Windows 11 from USB, DVD, or ISO

How to install Windows 11 from USB, DVD, or ISO

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 13.11.2023
The latest update for Windows 11, version 23H2, is now available for download and installation. This update brings some minor enhancements to the operating system, building on the Copilot and other AI-based features that were introduced in September. The Windows 11 2023 update also improves...
How to pin a folder to the taskbar in Windows

How to pin a folder to the taskbar in Windows

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 07.11.2023
In Windows, it’s easy to pin your apps and programs to the taskbar. However, it’s not as simple to pin folders and add shortcuts on the taskbar for the folders you use the most. While there is a way to pin folders to the taskbar,...
How to show the seconds on your Windows 11 clock

How to show the seconds on your Windows 11 clock

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 03.11.2023
Some people want their Windows 11 clock to show the seconds, not just the hours and minutes, as it does by default. This wasn’t possible in the initial version of Windows 11, but Microsoft added this feature in an update that came out in July...
ASUS TUF Gaming Z790-Pro Wi-Fi review: Good for gamers!

ASUS TUF Gaming Z790-Pro Wi-Fi review: Good for gamers!

  • review
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 02.11.2023
Intel’s 14th-generation Core processors are here. With these new Raptor Lake Refresh CPUs, hardware manufacturers have also released “refreshed” motherboards. 🙂 Though the new processors are compatible with any LGA1700 motherboard, it’s nice to see new models surfacing on the market. One of them is...
How to disable and remove OneDrive from Windows

How to disable and remove OneDrive from Windows

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 31.10.2023
Many Windows users, myself included, use OneDrive to store their files in the cloud and synchronize them across their computers and devices. However, others don’t, and they are annoyed that OneDrive is everywhere in Windows 10 and Windows 11. If you don’t want OneDrive on...
ASUS Chromebox 5 review: Excellent ChromeOS experience!

ASUS Chromebox 5 review: Excellent ChromeOS experience!

  • review
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 30.10.2023
Many people and organizations don’t have complicated tech needs. They use several apps, a few web services, some cloud storage solutions and regularly visit a handful of websites. For such users, a simpler PC experience without the hassle of complicated maintenance is a godsend. That’s...
Intel Core i5-14600K review: Good but disenchanting…

Intel Core i5-14600K review: Good but disenchanting…

  • review
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 27.10.2023
Intel just launched its 14th generation of Core processors, a series of desktop CPUs based on the same architecture as the previous 13th generation but with slightly higher clock speeds. Some models, like the Core i7-14700K, also come with more cores and threads. That’s not...
How to hide or show the taskbar in Windows 11

How to hide or show the taskbar in Windows 11

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 26.10.2023
Are you using Windows 11 and want to fiddle with the taskbar to change its behavior? Do you want to hide the taskbar at all times so that you won’t see it no matter what you do, whether that’s playing games, browsing the web, or...
How to resize partitions in Windows

How to resize partitions in Windows

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 25.10.2023
If you have some free space on one of your drives and the partitions on it are too small, you may want to resize them to make them larger. Or maybe you want to resize one of the partitions on your drive to make it...
How to add or remove icons or apps from the Windows 11 taskbar

How to add or remove icons or apps from the Windows 11 taskbar

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 24.10.2023
The Windows 11 taskbar looks good but may not include the icons you want. You may need to pin to the taskbar the apps you use frequently or remove icons for apps or Windows features you don’t use. For example, some people do not like...
How to open any program (or app) with a keyboard shortcut in Windows

How to open any program (or app) with a keyboard shortcut in Windows

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 20.10.2023
Do you need to open an app or more using a keyboard shortcut? Luckily, Windows 10 and Windows 11 allow you to set a shortcut key to open any application you want, just like older versions of Windows. There are two methods to do this...
How to edit, clear, and delete environment variables in Windows

How to edit, clear, and delete environment variables in Windows

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 17.10.2023
Environment variables are special settings that store information about the system and the programs installed on it. They can be used to customize the behavior of applications, scripts, and commands. But can environment variables be deleted? The answer is yes, and that’s a good thing,...
How to see how much space an app or game takes up on Windows

How to see how much space an app or game takes up on Windows

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 11.10.2023
There are times when you need to free up some storage space, or you want to find out how much space each app or game installed on your Windows computer is using. If you are looking for this information, there are no obvious ways to...
How to format and check the health of an SD card in Windows

How to format and check the health of an SD card in Windows

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 09.10.2023
SD cards are more popular than ever as they’re used in various devices for storing data. To give you a few examples, we have them inside our smartphones to increase storage capacity, inside digital cameras, surveillance cameras, laptops, and even tablets. If you want to...
Kingston XS1000 review: A fast and affordable SSD

Kingston XS1000 review: A fast and affordable SSD

  • review
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 06.10.2023
External SSDs are becoming more popular and accessible, and Kingston is a leading brand in this field. The company has recently introduced a new model, the XS1000, which claims to deliver high data transfer speeds of 1000 MB/s and more. With a compact and light...
How to use Copilot in Windows 11

How to use Copilot in Windows 11

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 04.10.2023
As you probably already know, Copilot is a new AI feature in Windows 11. Technically, this virtual assistant is based on the same ChatGPT artificial intelligence that powers Bing Chat. However, although it uses the same style of interaction as Bing Chat, the Copilot also...
What’s new in Windows 11 2023 Update (Moment 4 & 23H2)?

What’s new in Windows 11 2023 Update (Moment 4 & 23H2)?

  • misc
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 27.09.2023
On September 26th, Microsoft began delivering new features for Windows 11. These include things like Copilot, AI-enhanced tools in Paint, Snipping Tool, and Photos, an improved interface for File Explorer and the Settings app, a new backup tool, and built-in RGB lighting controls. While they...