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Personalize Windows 11

Best wallpapers for Windows (4K and Full HD)

  • misc
  • Tudor Dan
  • 07.02.2022
Okay, so you’ve switched back and forth between the wallpapers included with Windows and you’ve yet to find one that fits your style. Or maybe you want that character from your favorite game on your desktop. So you start searching the internet for the best...
Proxy settings

How to set an Android proxy server for Wi-Fi networks

  • tutorial
  • Tudor Dan
  • 07.02.2022
Do you have to use a Wi-Fi proxy server for Android to access the internet at school or work? Or maybe you decided to configure an Android proxy server to protect your online privacy? Proxy servers are practical tools that act as intermediaries between you...
Razer Kaira X

Razer Kaira X review: Entry-level headset for PlayStation and Xbox

  • review
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 04.02.2022
Having a good headset for gaming is essential. You want your headset to be comfortable and to deliver good audio quality. Recently, Razer added a new gaming headset called Razer Kaira X to its lineup. It has already reached the stores' shelves, and we’ve had...
MAC address

7 ways to find your MAC address in Windows

  • tutorial
  • Tudor Dan
  • 02.02.2022
Do you want to know the MAC address of your Windows computer or device? To help you, this article describes seven different methods to get the MAC address of your network adapter. Some of them are quick, like the getmac command. Others, like the one...
Microsoft Store

How to manually update apps and games from the Microsoft Store

  • tutorial
  • Tudor Dan
  • 31.01.2022
Microsoft Store handles updating apps and games automatically, as long as they are downloaded from it, and not from other distribution channels like Steam, websites, or other third-party apps. However, sometimes there’s a delay between the release of the updates and the moment they show...
Personalize Windows 11

7 great download locations for free Windows themes

  • misc
  • Tudor Dan
  • 28.01.2022
There are many ways to personalize your Windows device and make it look unique. This article presents seven great download locations for Windows 10 and Windows 11 themes. These websites provide many good-looking themes for free, including themes for 4K monitors. Some of them provide...
Recycle Bin

Where is the Recycle Bin in Windows 10 and Windows 11?

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 27.01.2022
The Windows Recycle Bin is a second chance to recover files or folders you previously deleted from your computer or device. But to locate any discarded items in Windows 10 or Windows 11, you first need to open the Recycle Bin folder. This tutorial answers...
ESET

Review ESET Internet Security: Powerful and easy to use!

  • review
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 26.01.2022
The world we live in is more connected than ever. Whether you use your computer for remote work, gaming, or simply browsing the web looking for multimedia content, it’s inevitable that, sooner rather than later, you’ll stumble upon malicious websites or even malware. To be...
Microsoft Store

How to use the Microsoft Store in Windows without a Microsoft account

  • tutorial
  • Tudor Dan
  • 25.01.2022
Back when Windows 10 was released, Microsoft used to force users to sign into their Microsoft accounts before they could download and install apps and games from the Microsoft Store. Luckily, that is a thing of the past. Do you want to download apps from...
System Repair disc

How to create a System Repair disc in Windows 10 and Windows 11

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 25.01.2022
If you want to repair a malfunctioning computer with Windows 10 or Windows 11 installed, you need a USB recovery drive or a repair disc. Most people prefer using USB memory sticks to create such drives. However, if you still have a computer laying around...
Local Group Policy Editor

What is the Local Group Policy Editor, and how do I use it?

  • tutorial
  • Tudor Dan
  • 21.01.2022
The Local Group Policy Editor is a Windows tool most often used by IT administrators to quickly change settings for computers in a network. However, the Local Group Policy Editor also lets you control many settings related to your computer and the local user accounts....
Wi-Fi Protected Setup

What is WPS? Where is the WPS button on a router?

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 20.01.2022
If you have configured a wireless router on your own, you probably encountered the term WPS in its configuration menus, or you might have seen a button marked WPS on the router's back. But do you know what WPS is? How does WPS work? Which...
Dual SIM

How to change Dual SIM settings on Samsung Galaxy smartphones

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 20.01.2022
If you’re using a Dual SIM Samsung Galaxy smartphone running Android, you should know how to change its Dual SIM settings according to your needs. You can select a preferred SIM card for mobile data and set which SIM your Android smartphone uses when making...
Sign out Lock option

7 ways to switch the user in Windows 11

  • tutorial
  • Tudor Dan
  • 19.01.2022
Having multiple users on a Windows 11 computer is a great way to make sure each person who uses the computer has a pleasant experience while using it. Keeping files, settings, and apps separated helps with security and privacy, so it’s a good idea to...