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12 tips on how to search in Windows 10

12 tips on how to search in Windows 10

  • misc
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 10.07.2020
Search has always been one of the essential features of Windows. Although every version of Windows lets you search for files, folders, apps, and other items, none of them offers such a powerful search experience as Windows 10. Microsoft takes the Search feature to a...
How to make a Windows Defender Offline scan

How to make a Windows Defender Offline scan

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 01.07.2020
There are times when your computers and devices may be infected by malware that is difficult to remove with traditional antivirus. On other occasions, the malware blocks the installation of any antivirus, and you cannot remove it manually. In such delicate situations, you need to...
The Windows 10 Timeline and how to make the most of it

The Windows 10 Timeline and how to make the most of it

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 23.06.2020
The Windows 10 Timeline is meant to improve your workflow by allowing you to quickly resume tasks previously started on your Microsoft account. The days of searching for those files you edited last week are over, because the Windows Timeline remembers them for you and...
How to use multiple desktops in Windows 10: All you need to know

How to use multiple desktops in Windows 10: All you need to know

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 18.06.2020
Using multiple virtual desktops in Windows 10 helps you organize your tasks better, allowing you to avoid clutter and distractions while focusing on a specific activity. You can group the apps needed for your current work project on one virtual desktop, have your mail and...
What is Task View in Windows 10 and how to use it

What is Task View in Windows 10 and how to use it

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 16.06.2020
Task View brings multitasking to a whole new level in Windows 10. You can use the feature to access and manage open app windows on multiple virtual desktops, compartmentalizing different tasks for better focus. On top of that, Task View's Timeline improves workflow by allowing...
How to use the Windows USB/DVD Download Tool

How to use the Windows USB/DVD Download Tool

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 15.06.2020
Do you need to create a bootable USB memory stick or a bootable DVD with the Windows installation kit on it? Do you want to use tools that are compatible with any modern Windows version, such as Windows 10, Windows 7, or Windows 8.1? Luckily,...
OneDrive's Recycle Bin: How to recover deleted files

OneDrive's Recycle Bin: How to recover deleted files

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 09.06.2020
Did you know that OneDrive has a Recycle Bin folder, just like Windows 10 does? That folder stores the files deleted from any of your OneDrive synchronized devices for 30 days after you removed them. You can then use the Recycle Bin to "undelete" your...
What is Notepad? 9 things you can use it for!

What is Notepad? 9 things you can use it for!

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 05.06.2020
You've probably seen Notepad on your Windows computer or device. Did you wonder about what it is and what it does? This is a very old app that has been present in Windows operating systems for decades. Although it keeps mostly the same appearance in...
How to download and install iCloud for Windows

How to download and install iCloud for Windows

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 03.06.2020
If you're the proud owner of one or more Apple devices such as an iPhone, iPad, or a Mac, iCloud is something you probably rely upon. Do you also use a Windows 10 or Windows 7 PC? Would you like to get easy access to...
5 ways to double-click with a single click in Windows

5 ways to double-click with a single click in Windows

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 02.06.2020
Are you tired of opening files and folders in Windows by double-clicking or double-tapping on them? Do you want to open them like you do on your smartphone, with a click or a tap? You can do that if you change a particular setting in...
5 ways to recover deleted files from the Recycle Bin in Windows 10

5 ways to recover deleted files from the Recycle Bin in Windows 10

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 28.05.2020
In Windows 10, it's easy to recover deleted files from the Recycle Bin and restore them to their original location. If you removed something deliberately or accidentally from your PC and need it back later, there are five ways to recover deleted files from the...
8 ways to close apps in Windows 10 like a Pro

8 ways to close apps in Windows 10 like a Pro

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 25.05.2020
Windows 10 offers several options to close apps using your mouse, keyboard, or touchscreen. We recommend closing any app you no longer need to prevent it from using system resources or cluttering the screen. This tutorial illustrates how to close apps in Windows 10 using...
How to open files, folders, and apps in Windows 10 like a Pro

How to open files, folders, and apps in Windows 10 like a Pro

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 22.05.2020
Knowing how to open files, folders, and apps is vital to using your Windows 10 computer or device. Depending on your preferences and on the type of item you are trying to open, there are several methods of accessing your files and folders and more...
How to reset an app on Android without

How to reset an app on Android without "deleting it"

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 21.05.2020
Some Android apps may start to malfunction after a while. Your Google Chrome web browser may fill up with notifications you do not want, or Facebook may be crashing because of a configuration mistake or corrupted files in its cache. Also, some apps, after a...
How to close apps on Android: All you need to know

How to close apps on Android: All you need to know

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 13.05.2020
If your smartphone is lagging or running low on battery too fast, it might be time to figure out how to close apps on Android. Since apps launched on Android continue to run in the background long after you stop using them, closing them can...
How to stop Skype from starting automatically in Windows 10

How to stop Skype from starting automatically in Windows 10

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 11.05.2020
Are you wondering how to stop Skype from starting automatically in Windows 10? Whether you're using the default app for Windows 10 or the Skype desktop app, it is easy to disable Skype on startup. If you want to decide for yourself when to launch...
How to record Skype calls on Windows, Android, iPhone, and Mac

How to record Skype calls on Windows, Android, iPhone, and Mac

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 08.05.2020
Are you wondering how to record your important Skype calls to review or use later? With Skype's built-in recording ability, you can create podcasts, save precious moments with your loved ones, or make sure nobody misses what was discussed in the latest online meeting. Your...