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How to use Windows, Android, iOS, and other platforms securely. How to deal with system and security updates, how to troubleshoot problems, etc.

Get a Health report of your Windows 10 PC or device, and see how it performs

Get a Health report of your Windows 10 PC or device, and see how it performs

With each new major update, Windows 10 offers more features to its users. Some of them are widely ignored, while others are very well received. One feature that few people know about is the Health report that Windows 10 automatically generates. In this report, Windows 10 evaluates the general health of your PC or device, and then it tells you whether you need to fix
Set the Windows 10 update schedule, and when it restarts the PC

Set the Windows 10 update schedule, and when it restarts the PC

  Windows 10 Home users do not have much control over what updates are pushed to their PCs by Microsoft. However, users can choose when to reboot their computers or devices to install the pending operating system updates. In the newer versions of Windows 10, there is a small yet helpful feature named Active hours, that controls when Windows 10 reboots and updates itself for
3 ways to uninstall Windows 10 updates

3 ways to uninstall Windows 10 updates

It is usually a good idea to install all the Windows 10 updates that are available for your computers and devices. However, from time to time, some updates might cause problems or crashes. Those are the times when you probably want to uninstall those Windows 10 updates. How do you do that? How do you "delete a Windows 10 update" that was already downloaded and
10 ways to start Windows Security in Windows 10

10 ways to start Windows Security in Windows 10

Windows Security is the go-to app when you want to know more about security in Windows 10. It is where you can find what your antivirus has been doing, what your firewall has to say, and so on. However, before you can get any information, you must know how to get there. That's why, in this article, we show you several ways to open Windows
Find your Windows product key. 8 apps that help you recover it!

Find your Windows product key. 8 apps that help you recover it!

If you lost your Windows license key, you could recover it from the computer or device on which it is installed. You can do that with an app that can search for and display the Windows product key. The problem is that there are many apps of this type on the internet and not all of them are good. That's why we decided to test
How do I open Terminal on Mac? (3 ways)

How do I open Terminal on Mac? (3 ways)

The Terminal app is an emulator used to type commands on your Mac. macOS has a UNIX-based core and the Terminal allows you to travel from the outer world of macOS to the inner world of UNIX. Because this app is mainly used to change settings and to solve technical problems, the average Mac user does not really have many reasons to access it. Since
How to reset all settings (and content) on your iPhone or iPad

How to reset all settings (and content) on your iPhone or iPad

At some point, you might want to sell your iPhone or iPad, or you might want to give it to someone else. Before doing anything like that, you should reset it to its default factory settings and delete all the content on it. After all, you do not want to gift all your personal data as a present, right? If you want to know how
How to reset your Windows Firewall settings (4 methods)

How to reset your Windows Firewall settings (4 methods)

After using the Windows Firewall for a long time, it might stop working as it should. Especially if you have modified its more advanced settings, or you have introduced many changes. It becomes difficult to pinpoint the root problem for your network connectivity issues. One thing that works is to restore the Windows Firewall to its default settings so that it deletes all the rules
What is the Hosts file in Windows? How to edit etc/hosts?

What is the Hosts file in Windows? How to edit etc/hosts?

The Hosts file, a.k.a etc/hosts has been around since 1984. Every operating system has one, including Windows. You may have encountered the term etc/hosts without knowing what it means, and why it is used. If you are a web developer, you surely know what this file is, and you want to find it quickly. In this guide, we explain what the Hosts file is, where
Block apps and games from accessing the internet, with Windows Defender Firewall

Block apps and games from accessing the internet, with Windows Defender Firewall

Most apps and games you install in Windows have, by default, unrestricted access to the internet. However, you can control their internet access through the Windows Firewall. With it, you can block access to the internet for specific apps and games, on all types of network connections, or on specific types of network connections. Here is how to use the firewall built into Windows, to
How to create, configure and use a VPN connection on an iPhone (or iPad)

How to create, configure and use a VPN connection on an iPhone (or iPad)

VPN connections are handy tools. We use them to get access to our company's network while traveling, to be anonymous on the internet, or to access blocked content on the internet. If you own an iPhone or an iPad and you want to set up and use a VPN on it, then you have come to the right place. In this article, we show you
How to install apps and update them, with Ninite, adware-free

How to install apps and update them, with Ninite, adware-free

For how long did you wish for a way to automatically download, install and update apps on your Windows PC? How happy would you be if we told you that there is a method for doing that, that also ensures that no adware and other forms of junk get installed? The solution is called Ninite. It is an online service that lets you install or
How to use Windows 10's Timeline with Google Chrome

How to use Windows 10's Timeline with Google Chrome

The Timeline is one of the most useful features added in recent versions of Windows 10. It offers an excellent way to continue your work from one device and onto another. However, one of the main flaws of the Timeline was that, up until now, it was not able to work with Google Chrome. Which meant that you could pick up your web activities from
Change the display language on your Mac from English to another language

Change the display language on your Mac from English to another language

Like most operating systems, macOS supports multiple display languages you can choose from. While you are prompted to choose a default system language on the initial system start, you can change this at any time and have the system display menus, app windows, and other system features in the language of your choice. In this guide, we show you how to change to a new
Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security: What is it? How to open it?

Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security: What is it? How to open it?

The Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security is a tool which gives you detailed control over the rules that are applied by the Windows Defender Firewall. You can view all the rules that are used by the Windows Defender Firewall, change their properties, create new rules or disable existing ones. In this tutorial, we share how to open the Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security,
Cybersecurity through education: Kaspersky Interactive Protection Simulation

Cybersecurity through education: Kaspersky Interactive Protection Simulation

Kaspersky Lab has developed a strategy that emphasizes education in cybersecurity. Alongside the investment in technology, education is just as crucial for the cybersecurity of a home as it is for a business. What is the point of mounting the most sophisticated lock on the door if the people using the door leave it wide open? Kaspersky Interactive Protection Simulation is a critical component of
How to use Diagnostic Data Viewer to learn what is not working in Windows 10

How to use Diagnostic Data Viewer to learn what is not working in Windows 10

Windows 10 has made the headlines with the fact that it sends all kinds of data to Microsoft. To alleviate suspicions of wrongdoing, and increase transparency, Microsoft released the Diagnostic Data Viewer app which anyone can use to see what data Windows 10 sends to its parent company. One other convenient use of Diagnostic Data Viewer is for troubleshooting. With this app, you can see