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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.

How to create user and system environment variables in Windows

How to create user and system environment variables in Windows

Environment variables are user variables or Windows system variables that describe the environment in which apps run. They can tell your apps things like the name of the computer, the name of the user account, the current working directory, etc. Do you want to know more about how to use environment user variables and Windows system variables? If you do, read this tutorial and learn
How to improve text quality in Windows with ClearType

How to improve text quality in Windows with ClearType

If you’re having trouble reading text on your Windows computer’s display, or you can see it reasonably well, but your eyes tire quickly, then you can use the ClearType Text Tuner to improve the readability of the text shown on your screen. The ClearType Text Tuner can be used to turn on ClearType or turn it off, a technology developed by Microsoft to increase the
Delivery Optimization: How to get Windows updates faster

Delivery Optimization: How to get Windows updates faster

Traditionally, Windows updates were downloaded straight from Microsoft’s servers to your PC. This meant that Microsoft had to have a huge infrastructure to deliver updates to millions of users worldwide and that, sometimes, the speed of downloading updates was frustratingly slow. To improve the situation, Microsoft developed a feature called Delivery Optimization, which allows your computer(s) to grab updates from users on the local network
What are environment variables in Windows?

What are environment variables in Windows?

Have you ever wondered about Windows environment variables? Maybe some IT admin or computer geek was mentioning them. Did some programs start malfunctioning and returning errors referring to environment variables? Or did you just have an exam, and the only item you didn’t know how to answer was what an environment variable is in Windows? No matter your reasons for wanting to learn more about
The complete guide to Windows 11 updates

The complete guide to Windows 11 updates

Windows 11 is the latest operating system from Microsoft, and it comes with many new features and improvements. However, to have the best user experience and enjoy the best performance and security, you must keep your Windows 11 device updated. In this guide, I’ll show you how to check and download Windows 11 updates, how to see Windows 11’s update history, and how to configure
How to restore files and folders from a Windows backup

How to restore files and folders from a Windows backup

Did you create a backup image of your Windows 11 or Windows 10 computer using the built-in Backup and Restore (Windows 7) tool? If your PC broke down, you may have difficulties accessing your files and folders because data loss or corruption occurred. So now, you may wonder how to recover files and folders from that backup image you made a while ago. In this
How to recover Windows from a backup with System Image Recovery

How to recover Windows from a backup with System Image Recovery

If you’ve used the Backup and Restore feature to create a backup of your operating system’s files and settings on Windows 11 or Windows 10, you might wonder how to restore them in case of a system failure or data loss. In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to restore a Windows backup image with System Image Recovery. Hopefully, by the end of it, you’ll
How to use Backup and Restore in Windows 11 and Windows 10

How to use Backup and Restore in Windows 11 and Windows 10

Windows’ Backup and Restore is a feature that allows you to create backups of your personal files, such as documents, photos, music, and videos. Moreover, you can also use it to back up a system image of your computer, which includes the operating system, programs, drivers, and settings. And once you’ve created a backup, Windows’ Backup and Restore can help you restore your files, as
How to set the proxy settings in Windows 11

How to set the proxy settings in Windows 11

Depending on your network, you may need to use a proxy server to browse the web. When you go online, your traffic goes through the proxy server. This allows you to protect your privacy by covering some of your tracks when surfing the web. That’s because the proxy server, which acts as an intermediary between your Windows 11 device and the internet, is used to
How to navigate the Windows Registry

How to navigate the Windows Registry

The Windows Registry is a database that stores configuration settings and options for the operating system and the applications available on it. The Registry contains information like user preferences, file associations, device drivers, and system policies. It is organized into a hierarchical structure of keys and values, where each key can have subkeys, and each value can have data. In order to navigate the Windows
What is and how to edit the Windows Registry

What is and how to edit the Windows Registry

Have you ever heard of the Windows Registry or the Registry Editor tool? Did a geeky friend of yours tell you that you can do certain things in Windows only from the Registry? Did you wonder what the Windows Registry is and what it does? In this article, I’ll try to shed some light on these notions and explain the basics of the Windows Registry
How to open the Registry Editor in Windows 11 and Windows 10

How to open the Registry Editor in Windows 11 and Windows 10

Most Windows settings are stored in its registry - a database of keys and values that lets Windows know what settings to use for your apps, features, drivers, hardware devices, etc. If you need to access it and change some settings, you must run the regedit command to open the Registry Editor or start it using one of its many shortcuts in Windows. Here are
What's new in Windows 11 Moment 3 Update?

What's new in Windows 11 Moment 3 Update?

There’s a new update coming to Windows 11 computers, codenamed Moment 3. Like the previous Moment 1 and Moment 2 updates, Moment 3 also brings a series of cumulative updates with a couple of new features and small improvements. Are you curious about what’s new in Windows 11 Moment 3 Update? Do you want to know how to install it right now without waiting for
How to clone a drive to an SSD (including the operating system)

How to clone a drive to an SSD (including the operating system)

If you’ve just bought a new solid-state drive and want to copy all your data from your old SSD or hard disk drive, you might be wondering how to do it or if it’s even possible. The good news is that, yes, you can migrate all your data from an old SSD or HDD to a new solid-state drive, and all it takes is a
How to stop your HUAWEI device from closing apps automatically

How to stop your HUAWEI device from closing apps automatically

Like all Android smartphones on the market, HUAWEI phones also have a built-in battery optimization service that can kill your apps automatically when it deems fit. The purpose of doing this is to maximize your battery life. However, you may want to allow certain apps to run at all times, even if they use a bit more battery. Here’s how to stop your HUAWEI device
How to enable Windows Sandbox in Windows 10 & Windows 11

How to enable Windows Sandbox in Windows 10 & Windows 11

Both Windows 10 and Windows 11 include a Windows Sandbox application that works like a free virtual machine in which you can safely execute anything you wish. You can open potentially malicious email attachments you’ve received, visit dodgy websites that may infect your computer with malware, run apps you’re currently developing or testing, and so on. It is an excellent tool for anyone who needs
How to configure Windows Sandbox, share folders, run apps/scripts

How to configure Windows Sandbox, share folders, run apps/scripts

Windows Sandbox is a virtualized environment similar to a virtual machine that’s available in the Pro, Enterprise, and Education editions of Windows 10 and Windows 11. You can use it to test apps you’re not sure are safe, visit untrustworthy websites, and generally do things you fear might compromise your main system. Although personalizing the way Windows Sandbox works is not very friendly, requiring you