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

15 Reasons why you should get the Windows 10 Anniversary Update today

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Codrut Neagu
02.08.2016

The Windows 10 Anniversary Update is, without question, an important point in Windows 10's evolution path since it was initially released to the public, last year. However, you shouldn't think about it as a new iteration of the operating system, but rather as a "service...

Fix the Project My Screen app not working on Lumia 950 or Windows 10 Mobile

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Ciprian Adrian Rusen
27.07.2016

Do you have a Windows 10 Mobile smartphone, with a USB-Type C connection, like the Lumia 950 or the Lumia 950 XL and the Project My Screen app for Windows doesn't seem to work? It starts and it just shows a black screen, without projecting...

Cast media from a web page in Microsoft Edge to a wireless display with Miracast

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Codrut Neagu
04.07.2016

Apple has AirPlay and Google has Chromecast. But what does Microsoft have? Miracast, of course, which is a multiplatform standard - a technology which anybody can use and implement in the hardware they build and in the software they develop. With Windows 10, Microsoft embraced...

How to use Continuum on Windows 10 Mobile without the Microsoft Display Dock

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Ciprian Adrian Rusen
22.06.2016

When they announced the Continuum feature in Windows 10 Mobile, Microsoft made a demo of how it works using the Microsoft Display Dock. This is a dock which allows you to connect a USB keyboard and mouse to your smartphone, a display that has an...

7 Ways to test the speed of your internet connection on your Android device

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Attila Szász
14.06.2016

Are you curious whether your Internet Service Provider (ISP) provides you the bandwidth that it has promised? Do you want to know how fast is your 4G data connection? Are you troubleshooting a problem with your data connection on your Android smartphone or tablet? No...

How to block the internet access of any Windows app, with OneClickFirewall

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Codrut Neagu
13.06.2016

Windows Firewall is a good piece of software that does its job very well, even better than many paid firewalls. However, it has always lacked in one area: it's not very easy to access and configure. It's so hidden in the background that many Windows...

What do users get from games becoming Windows universal apps?

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Ciprian Adrian Rusen
10.06.2016

When it comes to games, some people in the gaming industry have said that Microsoft's "Universal Windows Platform can, should, must, and will die". The primary reason for such statements is the fact that, with its vision for universal apps and games, Microsoft will compete...

How to receive files via Bluetooth and how to find them in Windows 10 Mobile

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Maria Madalina Blaga
07.06.2016

Unlike other operating systems which have a predefined folder for storing the files received via Bluetooth, Windows 10 Mobile is a little bit special. It stores the files you received in different folders depending on their type. Although it may seem confusing, we think is...

How to copy optical discs (CD, DVD or Blu-Ray) in Windows

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Codrut Neagu
19.05.2016

Are you searching for a way to create a disc-to-disc copy of a CD, DVD or Blu-Ray? Then you are in luck. In this guide, we will discuss the steps and principles involved in making a copy of any disc, in any version of Windows....

The best 5 free programs to mount disc images in Windows

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Mihai-Emilian Blaga
05.05.2016

When was the last time you used a CD or a DVD? We recently asked ourselves this question, and the answer was: a long time ago. In order to replace physical discs, the idea of mounting images as virtual drives is quite appealing. In addition,...

4 Best free Windows 10 Mobile and Windows Phone apps for quitting smoking

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Codrut Neagu
05.05.2016

Smoking is one of the worst habits you can have: it's bad for you and it's bad for those close to you. Not long ago - 99 days, but who's counting? - my wife and I decided to quit smoking. We were both long term...

How to make a backup copy of a protected disc (DVD or Blu-Ray)

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Ciprian Adrian Rusen
04.05.2016

We all purchase DVDs and Blu-Rays with all kinds of media content: movies, games, music, software, etc. However, as we use those discs, their quality wanes with time and, after a few years, they become unusable. Your only solution is to purchase them again but...

6 Best free Android apps for quitting smoking

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Codrut Neagu
27.04.2016

Smoking cigarettes is one of the best ways to make sure that you will have health problems sooner rather than later. You could develop lung cancer, COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), all kinds of heart diseases, stroke, asthma, diabetes and all the other types of...

How to sync Sticky Notes across users and computers, in 7 steps

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Codrut Neagu
11.04.2016

One of our readers wanted to use Sticky Notes across multiple user accounts and Windows computers and have them in sync. Unfortunately, Sticky Notes is not able to pull this off by default. It only saves your notes on a per user account basis. However,...

8 Ways to find the exact version of any Windows application you are using

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Ciprian Adrian Rusen
04.04.2016

When we analyzed the searches that people make on our website, we learned that some of you want to know ways of finding the specific version of an application you are using. Since we did not have a tutorial to meet this need and help...

Top 4 QR code scanners for smartphones with Windows 10 Mobile

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Maria Madalina Blaga
28.03.2016

With the release of Windows 10 Mobile, many really useful features from Windows Phone 8.1 were removed. One of this features is the opportunity to scan QR codes, barcodes and text. Now, with this feature gone, you need to use third-party apps to perform the...

How to roll back your smartphone from Windows 10 Mobile to Windows Phone 8.1

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Codrut Neagu
18.03.2016

Microsoft has released the Windows 10 Mobile upgrade for Windows Phone 8.1 smartphones and many of you, just like us, were eager to install it and see how the new operating system looks and works. However, some people may not like it while others may...

6 Steps to make sure that you can always locate your Android device

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Codrut Neagu
15.03.2016

Did you ever lose your Android smartphone? Or your Android tablet? Wouldn't you have liked to have an easy way to find your device and pinpoint its location? Luckily, if you install Bitdefender Mobile Security 2016 on your Android device, this security product will always...

How to upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11 for free

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Ciprian Adrian Rusen
18.04.2024

Microsoft's support for Windows 10 will end on October 14th, 2025. After that date, you have to pay a lot of money to get security updates, and you can do so only for the first three years. Therefore, if you...

How to turn off an Android phone

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Codrut Neagu
17.04.2024

Do you need to shut down your Android phone but aren’t sure how to do it? Rest easy: whether you have a Samsung Galaxy or another Android device, turning it off is a simple process as long as you know...

Windows 10 Media Creation Tool: Create Windows 10 installation media

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Ciprian Adrian Rusen
12.04.2024

If you want to install or reinstall Windows 10 on any device, you must create installation media, such as a bootable USB flash drive, a DVD, or an ISO file containing the Windows 10 setup. While there are various tools...

GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER WINDFORCE 16G review

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Codrut Neagu
17.04.2024

As its name implies, the GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER WINDFORCE 16G is a graphics card based on the RTX 4080 SUPER GPU from NVIDIA, which is the latest and probably the final iteration in the GeForce RTX 40-series. One...

Samsung Galaxy A35 review: Affordable mid-ranger with solid cameras

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Codrut Neagu
15.04.2024

In this review, I’m going to tell you about the Samsung Galaxy A35, the company’s latest affordable mid-ranger that has to distinguish itself from the huge variety of offerings from other manufacturers. Some of its competitors boast better hardware specifications...

ASUS ROG Strix Scope II 96 Wireless review: Precision in a compact layout

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Codrut Neagu
19.03.2024

If you’re looking for a wireless gaming keyboard with top-notch performance, durability, and plenty of customization options, you may want to take a look at the ASUS ROG Strix Scope II 96 Wireless. This mechanical keyboard is silent, it offers...