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How to embed MP3 and other audio files into PowerPoint presentations

How to embed MP3 and other audio files into PowerPoint presentations

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 22.08.2017
Many people need to create PowerPoint presentations for work, school or other reasons. Modern presentations are no longer a simple series of slides filled with text and pictures. In the media-rich world in which we live, PowerPoint presentations are often filled with video and audio...
Security for everyone - Reviewing F-Secure Freedome VPN

Security for everyone - Reviewing F-Secure Freedome VPN

  • review
  • Attila Szász
  • 11.08.2017
With the increasing numbers and types of threats on the internet, you just can't be too secure. Nowadays mostly everyone knows that using an internet security suite is highly recommended, but while these applications protect against viruses, malware and hackers, there are some other tools...
How to unlink your Skype ID from your Microsoft account

How to unlink your Skype ID from your Microsoft account

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 08.08.2017
A few years ago, we published a guide about unlinking your Skype ID from your Microsoft account. It was very popular with our readers, and it provided them with real help. However, as of early 2017, it stopped working because Microsoft has silently changed things,...
4 apps that help you diagnose the health of your Android device

4 apps that help you diagnose the health of your Android device

  • misc
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 31.07.2017
If you own an Android smartphone or tablet that has started to misbehave, you might want to know what is wrong with it. Only after you check to see that it is not something you can resolve yourself, you send it to the repair shop...
Security for everyone - Reviewing TunnelBear 3 VPN for Windows

Security for everyone - Reviewing TunnelBear 3 VPN for Windows

  • review
  • Attila Szász
  • 21.07.2017
It is probably no surprise to anyone that our personal information and privacy is never completely and absolutely safe when we use digital devices connected to the internet. No system can ever be made completely impenetrable, but nowadays we have a lot of tools that...
Security for everyone - Reviewing ExpressVPN 6 for Windows

Security for everyone - Reviewing ExpressVPN 6 for Windows

  • review
  • Attila Szász
  • 13.07.2017
If you generally care about your privacy and the protection of your information, then you should also care about your digital life. Nowadays we store an increasing amount of data digitally, and we're sure that you wouldn't like any of that to be compromised. It...
5 best alternatives to Windows Live Mail (free and paid)

5 best alternatives to Windows Live Mail (free and paid)

  • misc
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 12.07.2017
Microsoft decided to terminate Windows Live Mail and using it is not recommended although you can still do it. Windows Live Mail has not received any updates since 2012 and, what is even worse, if you have an Outlook.com or Hotmail.com email account, you cannot...
Google Chrome 64-bit: Is it better than the 32-bit version?

Google Chrome 64-bit: Is it better than the 32-bit version?

  • misc
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 06.07.2017
What's your favorite web browser? Are you, by any chance, using Google Chrome? Do you use Chrome 64-bit or Chrome 32-bit? If you are still using the 32-bit version but your Windows is 64-bit, you should consider switching to the 64-bit Google Chrome as well....
What were Windows Essentials and how can you install them today?

What were Windows Essentials and how can you install them today?

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 29.06.2017
Windows Essentials, also known as Windows Live Essentials, used to be a suite of useful Windows programs that were developed by Microsoft. The suite was free and included apps for e-mail management, instant messaging, photo management and sharing, blogging, and parental controls. Although Windows Essentials...
Which is the best startup manager for Windows?

Which is the best startup manager for Windows?

  • misc
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 26.05.2017
Some of our readers asked us to recommend the best programs for managing the Windows startup. We listened to their request, and we did some thorough testing on the subject. Now we are ready to share our recommendations for the best startup managers we have...
How to embed videos into your PowerPoint presentations

How to embed videos into your PowerPoint presentations

  • tutorial
  • Maria Madalina Blaga
  • 08.05.2017
If you had to hold a presentation at work or school, you probably know how important is to make your presentation attractive to keep your audience's attention until the very end. When you need to make a point about something, a video might just do...