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How to make your computers, smartphones and other types of devices easier to use, including for people with physical or situational disabilities.

How to open Command Prompt (14 ways)

How to open Command Prompt (14 ways)

Codrut Neagu
21.03.2025

Command Prompt is a powerful tool for running commands, executing scripts, and performing advanced tasks in Windows. Whether you’re troubleshooting issues, automating processes, or simply prefer the command-line experience, it’s useful to know different methods for launching cmd. In this

How to open Settings in Windows 11 (17 ways)

How to open Settings in Windows 11 (17 ways)

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
10.03.2025

When you want to change how Windows 11 looks and how your computer or device works, you must use the Settings app. Knowing how to open it is important, and many people prefer the easiest and/or fastest methods that allow

How to type using your voice in Windows 11

How to type using your voice in Windows 11

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
21.02.2025

Did you know you can type in Windows 11 using your voice and turn your words into text? This feature, called Voice Typing, is available for free in all editions of Windows 11. It works with any app you can

What is Ctrl Alt Delete? What does Ctrl Alt Del do?

What is Ctrl Alt Delete? What does Ctrl Alt Del do?

Codrut Neagu
12.02.2025

Most Windows users have heard about Ctrl Alt Delete, or Ctrl + Alt + Del if you prefer. It’s one of the most famous keyboard shortcuts in the world. But what does Ctrl Alt Delete do, exactly? When would you

44 keyboard shortcuts for Command Prompt (Windows 10 & Windows 11)

44 keyboard shortcuts for Command Prompt (Windows 10 & Windows 11)

Codrut Neagu
07.02.2025

Most power users love the Command Prompt because it’s a straightforward way to run text-based commands and administrative tasks. Fortunately, over time, Microsoft improved the Command Prompt by adding many handy keyboard shortcuts in both Windows 10 and Windows 11.

10 ways to open Copilot in Windows

10 ways to open Copilot in Windows

Codrut Neagu
15.01.2025

Windows Copilot is a smart AI assistant built into your computer to help you with tasks, answer questions, and make things easier in general. It’s designed to boost your productivity and make your work simpler. But before you can start

9 ways to open the Snipping Tool in Windows 10 and Windows 11

9 ways to open the Snipping Tool in Windows 10 and Windows 11

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
09.01.2025

One of the most useful tools included in Windows is the Snipping Tool. This app allows you to capture any part of your screen, save the screenshots as images, or copy them to the clipboard. You can also annotate your

How to enable, disable, and configure AutoPlay in Windows 11

How to enable, disable, and configure AutoPlay in Windows 11

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
19.12.2024

Are you tired of the constant pop-ups asking you to choose what happens every time you plug in a USB drive or insert a memory card into your Windows 11 PC? They’re managed by a feature named AutoPlay, which can

How to open Photos in Windows (9 ways)

How to open Photos in Windows (9 ways)

Codrut Neagu
29.11.2024

Navigating through your digital photos should be one of the easiest things to do. Fortunately, the Photos app in Windows 10 and Windows 11 is designed to make that happen. It doesn’t matter if you want to see, organize, or

The iPhone Control Center: All you need to know

The iPhone Control Center: All you need to know

Diana Ann Roe
22.11.2024

The Control Center on your iPhone is a powerful tool designed for quick and effortless access to your device’s essential settings and features. In iOS 18, Apple redesigned the Control Center. It now has a new look with rounder buttons,

Shortcuts for the UEFI BIOS & Windows Recovery Environment

Shortcuts for the UEFI BIOS & Windows Recovery Environment

Codrut Neagu
23.10.2024

When performing system maintenance, troubleshooting issues, or making hardware configuration changes, you may have to access your computer’s UEFI (BIOS) or the Windows Recovery Environment. Unfortunately, manually navigating through menus can be time-consuming, especially when you want or need to

How to open the same app twice or multiple times on Windows

How to open the same app twice or multiple times on Windows

Codrut Neagu
08.10.2024

On Windows, you can open multiple windows of the same program and use them at the same time. This can be helpful when you’re comparing information, moving files between folders, or working with several documents in Microsoft Word or Excel

How to use and configure the Narrator, Windows’ screen reader

How to use and configure the Narrator, Windows’ screen reader

Codrut Neagu
20.09.2024

The Narrator is a built-in screen reader in Windows 10 and Windows 11, designed to read text on your computer out loud, making it easier for people with visual impairments to interact with their PC. With the Narrator, users can

How to enable or turn off the Narrator in Windows

How to enable or turn off the Narrator in Windows

Codrut Neagu
16.09.2024

The Narrator in Windows is a built-in screen reader that reads out text and elements on your screen. It’s a tool that can help visually-impaired people interact with their computers. The Narrator can be activated or deactivated easily, using either

How to open and use the Quick Settings panel in Windows 11

How to open and use the Quick Settings panel in Windows 11

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
05.09.2024

The Quick Settings in Windows 11 allow you to change the status or modify frequently used settings without digging through menus or memorizing keyboard shortcuts. For instance, you can use the Windows 11 Quick Settings panel to adjust the volume

How to use quick responses for incoming calls on iPhone

How to use quick responses for incoming calls on iPhone

Diana Ann Roe
04.09.2024

If someone calls you at an inconvenient time, you can simultaneously reject the call and send a quick text from your iPhone. This useful feature is called Respond with Text on an iPhone, and it allows you to send a

11 ways to open Windows Security

11 ways to open Windows Security

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
30.08.2024

Windows Security, formerly known as Microsoft Defender, is the go-to app for those who want to know more about security in Windows 10 and Windows 11. This app is part of Microsoft's operating system, and this is where you can

How to display the Control Panel in classic or category view style

How to display the Control Panel in classic or category view style

Codrut Neagu
27.08.2024

The Control Panel has long been one of the most frequently used features in Windows. It remains an essential tool even in Windows 10 and Windows 11, although its significance dwindles with each major Windows update. While the Control Panel

How to show CMD, PowerShell & Control Panel in the Windows 10 WinX menu

How to show CMD, PowerShell & Control Panel in the Windows 10 WinX menu

Codrut Neagu
21.08.2024

If you’re using a Windows 10 computer, you might have noticed that the Control Panel and Command Prompt are no longer available in the WinX menu - the menu that appears when you right-click the Start button. Over time, Microsoft

How to add Google Drive to File Explorer

How to add Google Drive to File Explorer

Codrut Neagu
20.08.2024

Connecting Google Drive to your computer can make accessing and syncing files much easier. That’s why I think it’s a good idea to show you how to add Google Drive to File Explorer and make your cloud storage as accessible