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Keyboard

How to run a Windows app or program with a keyboard shortcut

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 04.06.2020
Did you know that you can open a program with a keyboard shortcut in Windows 10, as well as in Windows 7? Yes, these operating systems allow users to start their favorite apps using keyboard shortcuts. Furthermore, you can also use some predefined keyboard shortcuts...
Mouse

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...
Recycle Bin

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...
HDR

What is HDR? What's different between HDR formats?

  • misc
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 26.05.2020
HDR is one of the most discussed technologies on the web in the past few years. Whether it's about TVs and movies, or computer monitors and games, HDR is gaining a foothold on many of our devices. Do you want to know what HDR is?...
Apps

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...
File Explorer

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...
Kingston KC2500

Kingston KC2500 NVMe PCIe SSD review

  • review
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 22.05.2020
Kingston launched a new solid-state drive: Kingston KC2500 NVMe PCIe SSD. It is a storage device that works on PCI Express 3.0 and promises high-grade performance, and reliability, as well as hardware-based encryption. If you're looking for a high-end PCIe 3.0 drive, with fast read...
Memory card

7 criteria to use when choosing the best memory card for you

  • misc
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 21.05.2020
Memory cards are found inside all kinds of devices: professional DSLR cameras, surveillance cameras, dash cams, smartphones, tablets, and laptops. We even use them for Nintendo Switch consoles. Some devices (like digital cameras) require a memory card for their primary storage. Others (like tablets and...
AMD Ryzen 3 3300X

AMD Ryzen 3 3300X review: The new king of budget gaming!

  • review
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 20.05.2020
When it comes to computer processors, 2019 and 2020 were the best years in a long time. AMD has amazed us with excellent CPUs that deliver top-notch performance, like the 12-core Ryzen 9 3900X, the 8-core Ryzen 7 3700X, or the 6-core Ryzen 5 3600X....
External monitor

3 ways to connect an external monitor to a laptop with Windows 10

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 13.05.2020
If you're working from home and you brought your laptop from your office, you might want to connect a second monitor to it. A larger screen with more space on it can definitely improve your productivity, not to mention that it's better to have two...
Android apps

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...
BitLocker

Encrypt a USB drive with BitLocker To Go in Windows 10

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 12.05.2020
USB memory sticks, as well as external hard disk drives and flash drives, are convenient means of transporting data. They allow you to carry anything, including videos, documents, presentations, applications, system recovery tools, and even operating systems. Unfortunately, the fact that they're portable also makes...
Skype

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...
Mobile web browsers

How to clear cookies on Android (Chrome, Firefox, Opera, Samsung Internet)

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 08.05.2020
If you're worried about your online privacy, it helps to clear the cookies stored by your Android browser, whether it's Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Opera (Mini), or Samsung Internet. While cookies save your preferences to offer a more personalized browsing experience, they also allow sites...
Windows Hello

How to unlock your PC with your face, using Windows Hello Face

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 07.05.2020
Just like Android or iOS on modern smartphones, Windows 10 can also unlock your computer, tablet, or laptop using facial recognition. This is done with the help of a feature called Windows Hello Face, that helps users sign-in with their face if their device has...
Zoom

How to record a Zoom meeting

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 06.05.2020
There are times when you might want to record your Zoom meetings, like when you're a teacher and want to save the online lessons you're having with your students. Whatever your reasons, in this tutorial, we'll show you how to make Zoom meetings recordings. If...