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Pin Google Weather to your Android (including Samsung Galaxy)

Pin Google Weather to your Android (including Samsung Galaxy)

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 26.01.2024
My father asked me the other day: “Does Google have its own Weather app? I want it on my Android phone!” At the time of writing, Google does not have a standalone Weather app, at least not for Android smartphones. However, it can provide a...
What is and how to use Personal Vault in OneDrive

What is and how to use Personal Vault in OneDrive

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 23.01.2024
OneDrive is a cloud storage service that lets you store and access your files from any device. One of its best features is the Personal Vault, a secure folder that requires additional authentication to access your most sensitive and important files. In this tutorial post,...
How to use Apple Maps offline on an iPhone

How to use Apple Maps offline on an iPhone

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 19.01.2024
If you know you’re going to travel in an area where mobile internet is unreliable or where data usage is costly, you may want to download offline maps in Apple Maps on your iPhone. Offline maps let you view the map and get directions without...
How to use the On-Screen Keyboard in Windows

How to use the On-Screen Keyboard in Windows

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 18.01.2024
If you need to type without a keyboard, the On-Screen Keyboard in Windows might be helpful. It allows you to type by using a mouse. You can even set up and use this function without having a keyboard connected to your computer, which can be...
How to use Internet Explorer mode in Microsoft Edge

How to use Internet Explorer mode in Microsoft Edge

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 12.01.2024
Do you need to access old websites or legacy web apps that were designed to work well in Internet Explorer but aren’t working as they should in Microsoft Edge? It’s a situation that’s more common than one might think, and as some of my friends...
How to change the Microsoft Store region in Windows

How to change the Microsoft Store region in Windows

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 11.01.2024
The region or country setting in Windows can have an effect on the apps and games you get access to in the Microsoft Store. If you set the wrong region, you may not be able to find or use certain apps or content that are...
4 tools to lock and password-protect folders in Windows

4 tools to lock and password-protect folders in Windows

  • misc
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 10.01.2024
It would be great to see Microsoft release a Windows version that allows users to password-protect specific folders that contain sensitive data. However, until that happens, if you want to protect your folders, you must use software created by other companies. Although there are many...
What is and what you can do with Windows’ Maps app

What is and what you can do with Windows’ Maps app

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 05.01.2024
If you are planning a trip to some exotic location or just to another city in your country, you may need map guidance. Almost everybody owns a smartphone nowadays, or at least some other GPS-enabled device to help assure you that you’re on the right...
How to open Performance Monitor in Windows

How to open Performance Monitor in Windows

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 03.01.2024
If you’re having trouble with the performance of your Windows computer or laptop, one tool that can help you identify what’s wrong is the old Performance Monitor, which has been available in Windows operating systems since 1993. This tool can help you monitor how your...
How to unzip files in Windows (with built-in tools)

How to unzip files in Windows (with built-in tools)

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 20.12.2023
If you work with file archives, it’s useful to know how to unzip files on Windows 10 and Windows 11. The good news is that both operating systems support ZIP files by default, so you don’t need third-party apps to extract them on your PC....
What is and how to use Windows Copilot in Microsoft Edge

What is and how to use Windows Copilot in Microsoft Edge

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 18.12.2023
ChatGPT is not just this unusual artificial intelligence or weird chatbot that can explain Quantum Theory to a child in the style of Snoop Dogg. And Copilot for Windows is more than just an AI playing the role of a boring female robot called Cortana...
How to make a ZIP file in Windows (with built-in tools)

How to make a ZIP file in Windows (with built-in tools)

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 11.12.2023
Are you wondering how to zip a file in Windows 10 or Windows 11? While ZIP files have been around since 1989, you had to install a third-party app in Windows to work with files that have the “.zip” extension for the first ten years....
How to use the Voice Access app in Windows 11

How to use the Voice Access app in Windows 11

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 05.12.2023
Voice Access is a new app that lets you control your Windows 11 PC with your voice. While Microsoft designed it with the purpose of helping people with disabilities or limited mobility to use their computers more easily and independently, anyone can use it. I...
How to organize the apps on your iPhone’s Home Screen

How to organize the apps on your iPhone’s Home Screen

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 01.12.2023
The Home Screen on your iPhone is the main interface of the iOS operating system powering your device. It’s the screen you see when you unlock your iPhone and where you can access all your apps, notifications, widgets, etc. iOS creates a layout for your...
How to select multiple files in Windows

How to select multiple files in Windows

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 29.11.2023
A key skill for working efficiently on a Windows 11 or Windows 10 computer is being able to select multiple files and folders at once. This allows you to perform various actions on them, such as copying, moving, deleting, or renaming. Instead of managing them...
How to ungroup taskbar icons in Windows

How to ungroup taskbar icons in Windows

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 28.11.2023
If you are using Windows 11 or Windows 10, you’ve certainly noticed that, by default, all the icons shown on the taskbar are grouped. This means that multiple windows of the same app are displayed as a sole icon. While it’s a good design choice...
Apps for websites: How to use them in Windows 10 and Windows 11

Apps for websites: How to use them in Windows 10 and Windows 11

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 27.11.2023
When you receive links on your Android smartphone or your iPhone and you tap on them, they usually open in the appropriate app instead of your web browser. For example, when you receive a link to a song on Spotify, does it open in the...