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News, tutorials, articles about apps and programs that people use on their computers, smartphones, tablets, and other gadgets.

How to go incognito in Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Opera

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 26.07.2021
Are you wondering how to go incognito in your web browser and what that means? Incognito Mode is a useful tool that prevents your browser from saving data about you and the websites you visit. While every major browser offers private browsing, the feature comes under different names....

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 anymore. We've encountered this issue...

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 to the new...

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 time whenever you’re moving, copying,...

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 to use...

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 set a proxy server in Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Opera

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 13.07.2021
Proxy servers are intermediaries between your PC and the internet. When your browser uses a proxy server, the websites you access see the proxy as the actual visitor instead of your computer. This can improve your online privacy and security while also helping you bypass content...

How to stop crypto mining and cryptojacking in Opera

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 09.07.2021
Do you know that some websites on the internet use your browser to mine for cryptocurrencies without your permission? This technique is also known as cryptojacking, and it involves using your computer’s resources to generate cryptocurrencies that can then be used in the real world....

How to install an APK on Android without Google Play Store

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 08.07.2021
The safest way to install a new app on any Android device is to use the Google Play Store. However, that is not the only method to get new apps. If you’re a developer testing an app, or if your Android device can’t access the Google Play Store, you can also use an app’s .APK...

5 ways to find your exact graphics card model without opening your PC

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 07.07.2021
Do you need to know the precise model of the GPU that’s found inside your Windows 10 PC, laptop, or tablet? Using the tools built into Windows 10, you get primarily generic information about the GPU. Names like NVIDIA GeForce 30 series, AMD Radeon RX 6000 series, or Intel HD...

How to disable the Radeon Software overlay (ALT+R)

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 06.07.2021
Suppose you’re using a computer with an AMD Radeon graphics card, and you install the official Adrenalin drivers. In that case, you may encounter an annoying feature: when you’re playing games or using full-screen apps, you see a Radeon Software prompt in the corner of the...

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 or not. However, you...

News and interests in Windows 10: How to get it, configure it, or disable it!

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 02.07.2021
As of May 25th, 2021, Microsoft has started to roll out an update that installs the “News and interests” widget on the Windows 10 taskbar. Some people like it and use it to get useful information like the weather forecast in their area or sports and traffic updates. However,...

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 matter if you’re wondering...

How to turn on or off Facebook’s Dark Mode

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 30.06.2021
Many people wonder if Facebook has a Dark Mode. The answer is that it does, and enabling it is easy. To help you out, read this guide on how to make Facebook use the Dark Mode, and how to turn it off when you are tired of it. We cover all the major platforms: the...

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....