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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.

8 reasons why Cyberghost VPN is one of the best VPNs on the market

8 reasons why Cyberghost VPN is one of the best VPNs on the market

  • misc
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 30.10.2018
CyberGhost has built itself an excellent reputation because it offers one of the most secure and reliable VPN services in the world. The company follows a strict a no-logs policy, the network of VPN servers that it maintains is large, and the price per value...
10 ways to start System Information in Windows (all versions)

10 ways to start System Information in Windows (all versions)

  • tutorial
  • Daniel Parchisanu
  • 29.10.2018
System Information is a system profiler in Windows provided by Microsoft, which comes in handy when you want to understand the hardware and the drivers found on your Windows computer or device. The tool produces detailed information about all the components of your system. Read...
Simple questions: What is the clipboard from Windows?

Simple questions: What is the clipboard from Windows?

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 11.10.2018
If you have used computers for a while, then you know what Copy and Paste are, and you might have also heard about the clipboard. Do you know what the clipboard is? Do you know how to work with it and what it can do?...
7 reasons why you should get Windows 10 October 2018 Update

7 reasons why you should get Windows 10 October 2018 Update

  • misc
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 02.10.2018
Windows 10 is an ever-changing operating system, and Microsoft introduces new features periodically. The latest major update for Windows 10 is called October 2018 Update, and it was launched on October 2nd. Although the new October 2018 Update does not add tons of new features...
10 great things about Chrome OS, Chromebooks, and Chromeboxes

10 great things about Chrome OS, Chromebooks, and Chromeboxes

  • misc
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 28.09.2018
Google has offered an alternative to traditional Windows PCs and Macs, for quite a while now. It is called Chrome OS, and it is an operating system built around the Google Chrome web browser. Chrome OS is fast, simple and easy to use. To make...
How to read the passwords stored by Windows, and which are easy to crack

How to read the passwords stored by Windows, and which are easy to crack

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 09.08.2018
Windows stores the passwords that you use to log in, access network shares, or shared devices. Some of these passwords are stored safely, in an encrypted format, while others are not. Here is how to see which passwords are insecurely stored by Windows, and identify...
How to free up wasted space with Disk Cleanup, in Windows

How to free up wasted space with Disk Cleanup, in Windows

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 29.06.2018
When we want to tweak different aspects of Windows, we prefer to use the built-in tools provided by the operating system. All modern versions of Windows and especially Windows 10, provide some great tools you can use. One such tool is the underrated Disk Cleanup,...
How to rename a Windows task created with Task Scheduler

How to rename a Windows task created with Task Scheduler

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 28.06.2018
If you landed on this web page, you probably already know how to work with Task Scheduler to create scheduled tasks. Now it may be that you are asking yourself and the internet search engines about a way to rename a task that is already...
11 ways to start Disk Cleanup, in Windows (all versions)

11 ways to start Disk Cleanup, in Windows (all versions)

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 26.06.2018
If you have limited storage space on your Windows 10 PC or device, or if you gather lots of data on it, you might stumble upon issues caused by not having enough free space. In such situations, the first thing you should do is clean...
7 things you can do with the Disk Management tool, in Windows

7 things you can do with the Disk Management tool, in Windows

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 30.05.2018
Modern versions of Windows come with a handy disk management utility that allows you to create, resize and delete drive partitions on the fly, without having to boot into a particular disk utility or purchase additional software. The Windows built-in tool we are talking about...
Bitdefender Box 2 review: Next generation home network security!

Bitdefender Box 2 review: Next generation home network security!

  • review
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 25.05.2018
Smart homes include more devices than they used to include five years ago. Many homes have Smart TVs, smart plugs, smart bulbs, all kinds of smart sensors, and so on. All these devices are useful, but they tend to have little to no security built...
Which Windows services are safe to disable and when?

Which Windows services are safe to disable and when?

  • misc
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 23.05.2018
We would like to help you decide which Windows 10, Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 services are safe to disable and when. While disabling unneeded services can have a positive effect on system performance, disabling the wrong services can have a significant adverse effect on...