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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.

tutorial How to select multiple files in Windows

How to select multiple files in Windows

A key skill for working efficiently on a Windows 11 or Windows 10 computer is being able to select multiple files and folders at once. This allows you to perform various actions on them, such as copying, moving, deleting, or renaming. Instead of managing them one by one, it’s faster to use your mouse, keyboard, or touchscreen to select the files and/or folders you
tutorial How to ungroup taskbar icons in Windows

How to ungroup taskbar icons in Windows

If you are using Windows 11 or Windows 10, you’ve certainly noticed that, by default, all the icons shown on the taskbar are grouped. This means that multiple windows of the same app are displayed as a sole icon. While it’s a good design choice for most people, offering space to fit more taskbar buttons and a cleaner experience, it’s also something some may
tutorial How to manage Home Screen pages on an iPhone

How to manage Home Screen pages on an iPhone

If you have an iPhone, at some point in time, you’ll decide it could benefit from a fresh look and probably also from a new arrangement for its Home Screen pages. Fortunately, iOS allows you to personalize your iPhone experience by adjusting your Home Screen pages according to your preferences and needs. As you’ll see in this guide, performing various actions on your Home
tutorial How to use Task View in Windows 11

How to use Task View in Windows 11

Windows 11’s Task View is a powerful feature that lets you manage multiple app windows across different virtual desktops. With it, you can organize your work into separate categories and also switch between them easily. In this article, I’ll tell you more about what Task View is, how to access it using its dedicated taskbar button, and how to open Task View with a
tutorial How to customize your iPhone’s Home Screen

How to customize your iPhone’s Home Screen

If you have an iPhone, one of the best ways to express your personality and style is to customize its Home Screen. You can change the look and feel of your iPhone by using different wallpapers and widgets, as well as by organizing your apps. In this article, I’m going to show you the ways to customize your iPhone’s Home Screen layout to create
article Things you can’t do with the Windows 11 taskbar

Things you can’t do with the Windows 11 taskbar

Windows 11, Microsoft’s latest operating system, comes with a redesigned taskbar that aims to provide a more modern and streamlined user experience paired with a more visually appealing look. However, not everyone is happy with the changes. Some users, including me, are frustrated by the limited personalization options, missing features, and options that were available in previous versions of Windows. In this article, I’ll
tutorial How to use interactive widgets on your iPhone

How to use interactive widgets on your iPhone

Widgets are small apps that display useful information or provide quick access to your favorite features on your iPhone. In this guide, I will show you how to enable interactive widgets, aka adding interactive widgets to iOS 17’s Home Screen or Today View. I’m also going to take a look at how to use interactive widgets on an iPhone and how to customize the
tutorial How to pin a folder to the taskbar in Windows

How to pin a folder to the taskbar in Windows

In Windows, it’s easy to pin your apps and programs to the taskbar. However, it’s not as simple to pin folders and add shortcuts on the taskbar for the folders you use the most. While there is a way to pin folders to the taskbar, I suspect many users will have lots of trouble figuring it out. If you don’t want to search for
tutorial How to make an iPhone black and white (Grayscale on iPhone)

How to make an iPhone black and white (Grayscale on iPhone)

Did you ever want to turn the screen of your iPhone black and white? Luckily, one of the color filters on the iPhone, Grayscale, does just that. It’s a good idea to activate Grayscale on iPhone to get a display that’s easier to read, especially if you are colorblind. Knowing how to make your iPhone black and white is also useful when your battery’s
tutorial How to hide or show the taskbar in Windows 11

How to hide or show the taskbar in Windows 11

Are you using Windows 11 and want to fiddle with the taskbar to change its behavior? Do you want to hide the taskbar at all times so that you won’t see it no matter what you do, whether that’s playing games, browsing the web, or watching videos on YouTube? Or is your taskbar hidden already, and you want to unhide it and bring it
tutorial 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
tutorial How to use Samsung’s Palm Swipe to capture a screenshot

How to use Samsung’s Palm Swipe to capture a screenshot

Have you heard about Palm Swipe? Did you know your Samsung Galaxy smartphone has a cool feature that allows you to swipe its screen to capture screenshots? Or that you can Palm Swipe on your Samsung tablet too? If you answered no to any of these questions or if you simply want to learn more about the “Palm swipe to capture” feature on Samsung
tutorial How to turn off Sticky Keys in Windows

How to turn off Sticky Keys in Windows

Are you working on your Windows 11 or Windows 10 computer, and the operating system suddenly decides to enable Sticky Keys? Or maybe you’re playing your favorite game, and Windows decides to minimize it and ask something about Sticky Keys? Does it do that each time you press the SHIFT key repeatedly? Are you wondering what Sticky Keys are and how to turn them
tutorial How to check the screen resolution in Windows

How to check the screen resolution in Windows

Whether you have a PC, a laptop, or any other device that runs on Windows, it probably has a screen attached to it. It can be a monitor, a laptop or tablet display, or even a TV screen. Have you wondered what your screen’s resolution is? Do you want to know how to find what resolution your display uses? If you did, read this
tutorial How to change the screen resolution in Windows 11

How to change the screen resolution in Windows 11

If you want to adjust the size and clarity of the items on your screen, you can change the screen resolution in Windows 11. The screen resolution is the number of pixels your monitor can display horizontally and vertically. A higher resolution means more pixels and details but can also make the items smaller and harder to read. A lower resolution means fewer pixels
tutorial How to change the screen resolution in Windows 10

How to change the screen resolution in Windows 10

Windows 10 does a good job of automatically selecting the screen resolution and the text size for your display. However, you may want to make some manual adjustments to balance clarity, speed, and how many pixels you can cram on the screen. That’s especially true if you play demanding games and need to get a 1920 x 1080 resolution on your Windows 10 computer
tutorial How to use Magnifier to zoom in on a Windows PC

How to use Magnifier to zoom in on a Windows PC

If you’re having trouble seeing small text or details on your computer screen, you might want to use the Magnifier tool to zoom in on certain areas. The Magnifier is a built-in accessibility feature in Windows that allows you to enlarge part or all of your screen, making it easier to read and navigate. In this article, I’ll show you how to turn the
tutorial How to eject an external drive or USB stick from Windows

How to eject an external drive or USB stick from Windows

Did you plug an external hard drive into your Windows 11 or Windows 10 computer and want to remove it safely so that the data on it doesn’t get corrupted? Do you work with USB flash drives and need to eject them safely? In that case, you are in the right place. In this guide, I’ll show you a couple of different ways to