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tutorial How to connect a HUAWEI smartphone to a Windows PC

How to connect a HUAWEI smartphone to a Windows PC

If you own a HUAWEI smartphone and want to connect it to your Windows PC, you should try HiSuite. You can use it to do things such as browse and import files from your smartphone, as well as send messages, take screenshots, or back up your phone, all while sitting comfortably in front of your Windows PC. Let’s see how to set up HiSuite
article What is Microsoft Lists? What does it do?

What is Microsoft Lists? What does it do?

Microsoft Lists is a powerful tool designed to help you track information and manage work, events, issues, or even personal tasks. Integrated with other apps and services in Microsoft 365, the Microsoft Lists app can be exactly what you need to streamline workflows and collaborate with your team or friends more efficiently. In this tutorial, I’ll tell you more about what Microsoft Lists is
tutorial How to export a folder tree to a file (including Excel)

How to export a folder tree to a file (including Excel)

Did you ever need to export the entire directory tree from a particular folder? Did you need to get a text or Excel document that lists all the files and folders inside a specific folder from your computer in a hierarchical structure? I needed this when trying to create a document that was supposed to be a summary of all the Word documents and
tutorial How to connect an iPhone to a Windows PC with Phone Link

How to connect an iPhone to a Windows PC with Phone Link

If you have an iPhone and a Windows PC, you may be looking for a way to connect, sync, and use them together. One way to do that is to use the Phone Link app made by Microsoft. Although it’s still a work in progress, and there are some limitations regarding what you can do with it, this app offers a couple of interesting
tutorial How to create and format lists in Word

How to create and format lists in Word

We create, work with, and use lists regularly. We use them in business writing, technical writing, and even for something as trivial as shopping lists or as fun as bucket lists. There are times when you need to create lists in a document. And most people use Microsoft Word for this task. If you need to make lists too, here’s how to create bulleted
tutorial How to use and change quick responses on Android

How to use and change quick responses on Android

A quick response is a short SMS that you can send when rejecting a call on your Android smartphone, and customizing them can save you time. The default quick responses offered by Android let people know you can’t answer right now and how to contact you next. You can customize these quick decline messages to make them more useful for you. This tutorial illustrates
article What is Microsoft Sway? What is it used for?

What is Microsoft Sway? What is it used for?

Microsoft Sway is an app that reflects the way we interact with information in the age of the internet and mobile computing. While Microsoft Word focuses on paper documents and PowerPoint on projector screens, Sway approaches the sharing of information similar to web pages or digital stories. Sway attempts to make digital publishing as easy as Word has made desktop publishing and PowerPoint made
tutorial How to sync Microsoft Sticky Notes on Windows, Android, and iPhone

How to sync Microsoft Sticky Notes on Windows, Android, and iPhone

The Sticky Notes from Windows is one of the apps people use daily to keep their lives organized: it’s simple, fast, and user-friendly. One of its best features is the ability to sync notes in the cloud using your Microsoft account. Furthermore, Microsoft’s Sticky Notes are also available on Android devices and iPhones. If you love Sticky Notes too, and you want to know
tutorial How to use the Windows Phone Link app with Android smartphones

How to use the Windows Phone Link app with Android smartphones

Microsoft is actively working on an ecosystem of apps that allows Windows 11 and Windows 10 users to interact with their smartphones from their PCs. The Windows Phone Link app lets you check your Android notifications, see the pictures on your Android smartphone, and even interact with your Android apps directly from your Windows PC. And, of course, you can also use it to
tutorial 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
article The 7 best features of Opera GX

The 7 best features of Opera GX

If you’re a gamer, you might want to take into account Opera GX, the web browser designed specifically for gaming. What makes it stand out are its features, like the ability to control how much CPU and RAM it uses, or its deep customization, unlike anything you’ve ever seen on traditional browsers. After using it for a month or so, I’ve come to realize
tutorial Turn off OneDrive Memories (On This Day) in Windows

Turn off OneDrive Memories (On This Day) in Windows

Many OneDrive users, including myself, rely on this cloud-storage service for backing up pictures and videos taken with their smartphones or digital cameras. However, there’s one feature of this service that some may find annoying: OneDrive automatically creates albums with past pictures you’ve taken on the same day but years ago. And, when it does that, it displays a daily “On this day” notification
tutorial Connect your Android phone to a Windows PC with Phone Link

Connect your Android phone to a Windows PC with Phone Link

Phone Link is Microsoft’s attempt to keep you in front of your Windows computer even while using your Android device. The app syncs your Android smartphone to your Windows 11 or Windows 10 PC, helping you get notifications, calls, and texts on your desktop. This tutorial illustrates how to set up and use Phone Link to connect your Android smartphone or tablet and your
tutorial 8 ways to minimize and maximize apps in Windows

8 ways to minimize and maximize apps in Windows

Minimizing and maximizing apps helps you declutter the Windows desktop and focus on the apps you’re currently using. If you have a Windows computer or device, you probably already know how to maximize a window, and you’re most likely familiar with how to minimize a window as well. But there are several ways to maximize or minimize a window, and while some of them
tutorial How to use Android Nearby Share with Windows PCs

How to use Android Nearby Share with Windows PCs

Google’s Nearby Share feature offers a convenient way to transfer photos, videos, documents, and other files wirelessly between Android devices without using the internet or a USB cable. But did you know that Nearby Share is available on PC also, not just on Android devices? In this guide, I’ll show you how to use Google’s Nearby Share app to share files between your Android
tutorial How to use Nearby Share on Android

How to use Nearby Share on Android

Nearby Share is a feature available on Android that allows you to share files, photos, links, and more with other nearby devices. It works with or without an internet connection, using Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or mobile data to create a secure connection between the devices. Do you want to know how it all works? If you do, here’s how to use Nearby Share on Android
article What's the fastest web browser for Windows in 2023?

What's the fastest web browser for Windows in 2023?

There are so many web browsers you can try and use that their sheer number might feel overwhelming. So, if you’re trying to find the best web browser in 2023, we thought it would be a good idea to check out the most popular ones for you. There are a lot of aspects to consider when deciding on a web browser, including but not
tutorial How to check the Office version you’re using (6 ways)

How to check the Office version you’re using (6 ways)

Microsoft Office is just as popular as Windows, if not more so. And for good reason: it offers a useful collection of apps that allow us to do our work by creating documents and delivering engaging presentations or detailed reports and calculations. If you have problems and Office no longer works, your tech support engineer might ask you about your Office version in order
review Opera GX review: Do you want a gaming browser?

Opera GX review: Do you want a gaming browser?

If you’re a gamer and you usually keep your browser open even when you’re playing games, you might want to check out Opera GX. It’s a unique web browser, designed especially for gamers, and full of tools, features, and personalization options. If you’ve seen it, you know that it easily stands out from other browsers. But is it actually a good browser? Is it
tutorial How to open Play Store on Android smartphones and tablets

How to open Play Store on Android smartphones and tablets

On your Android device, Google’s Play Store is the portal to your favorite content, so knowing how to open it can be useful. You use it to download apps, games, and all kinds of digital content. Furthermore, the Play Store downloads updates for your apps and games too. In this tutorial, I’ll show you all the ways to open the Play Store app on
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