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Windows 10

13 best things about Windows 10

  • misc
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 29.06.2020
Microsoft says that Windows 10 is the best Windows ever. That means that the most popular computer operating system of all times - Windows 10 - has to meet plenty of high expectations. Although it has its fair share of problems, especially with updates, Windows...
Network sharing

How to share folders, files, and libraries with the network, in Windows

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 26.06.2020
A lot of people have several computers in their homes and workplaces. If you're one of them, then you may need to share folders, files, and libraries with other users and computers on the same network. Unfortunately, many don't know how to share something on...
Windows Security

Protect your PC with Windows Security alongside a third-party antivirus

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 25.06.2020
In general, we recommend installing security suites on Windows 10 PCs, from the likes of Bitdefender, ESET, or F-Secure. They usually provide more features and better antivirus protection than the built-in Microsoft Defender Antivirus found in Windows Security. The thing is that, when you install...
Sign in

How to login to Windows 10 with a PIN? How to change the login PIN?

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 24.06.2020
People hate passwords because they are long, hard to remember, and preferably unique. To keep your security at a decent level and make it faster for you to sign in, Microsoft has created several authentication methods for Windows 10. One of the fastest is the...
Timeline

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...
Windows 10

Windows 10 sucks! Here are 12 reasons why!

  • misc
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 22.06.2020
While Windows 10 is regularly growing and evolving with new features, apps, and improvements, some things about it are not so great. We are not trying to be perfectionists, but there are more than just a few things that Microsoft could change or improve in...
Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite

Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite review: The latest in mid-range tablets!

  • review
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 22.06.2020
The Android tablets market is not as hot and contested as it was a few years ago. However, companies do release new models from time to time. Samsung has recently launched the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite - an Android tablet with a reasonable price and...
Screensaver

How to create a screensaver with IrfanView, in Windows

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 21.06.2020
The quest to find good screensavers seems to be quite daunting these days because either you cannot find something you like or the things you find are full of malware. So, let us show you a different direction, in which we help you create a...
Virtual desktop

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...
Windows 10 Timeline

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...
Windows setup

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,...
SIM card

What is a SIM card & What does it do?

  • misc
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 12.06.2020
Unless you've never had a phone or a smartphone, it is unlikely that you haven't heard about SIM cards. Without them, you can't use your phone to call or send text messages to people. You might know this, but do you know what a SIM...
OneDrive

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...
Notepad in Windows 10

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...
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?...
Windows 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...