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tutorial How to change a drive’s letter in Windows

How to change a drive’s letter in Windows

Windows assigns drive letters for all the hard disk drives, solid-state drives, optical media units, removable drives, and memory cards connected to your computer. Because the operating system does that on its own, you might be tempted to think that these drive letters cannot be changed. However, that is not true because Windows lets you change the drive letter of any drive as long
tutorial How to use the Gallery in Windows 11’s File Explorer

How to use the Gallery in Windows 11’s File Explorer

If you’re using Windows 11 on your computers and you’re storing photos on your PCs, you might be interested in the new Gallery from Windows 11. This is a feature that Microsoft has introduced in File Explorer recently, which now offers a convenient way to access and manage your photo collection without having to open a separate app like Photos. In this article, I’ll
tutorial How to Remove OneDrive from Windows 11 & Windows 10

How to Remove OneDrive from Windows 11 & Windows 10

Many Windows users, myself included, use OneDrive to store their files in the cloud and synchronize them across their computers and devices. However, others don’t, and they are annoyed that OneDrive is everywhere in Windows 10 and Windows 11. If you don’t want OneDrive on your computer and prefer to turn it off completely, here’s how to uninstall it from both Windows 11 and
tutorial How to resize partitions in Windows

How to resize partitions in Windows

If you have some free space on one of your drives and the partitions on it are too small, you may want to resize them to make them larger. Or maybe you want to resize one of the partitions on your drive to make it smaller and create a new partition in the space left unoccupied. Although you might think you need third-party tools
tutorial How to open any program (or app) with a keyboard shortcut in Windows

How to open any program (or app) with a keyboard shortcut in Windows

Do you need to open an app or more using a keyboard shortcut? Luckily, Windows 10 and Windows 11 allow you to set a shortcut key to open any application you want, just like older versions of Windows. There are two methods to do this without installing third-party apps or running scripts. If you’re curious, here’s how to create a keyboard shortcut to open
tutorial How to make a backup with the new Windows Backup app

How to make a backup with the new Windows Backup app

One of the most important tasks that every computer user should do regularly is to back up their data. Backing up your data means creating a copy of your files and settings in a separate location, such as an external hard drive, a cloud service, or a network drive. This way, if something happens to your computer, such as a malware infection, a hardware
tutorial How to set up NFC payments on Android

How to set up NFC payments on Android

NFC payments offer a convenient way to pay with your smartphone in stores without having to worry about carrying your credit or debit card with you. NFC stands for Near Field Communication, which is a technology that allows two devices to communicate wirelessly when they are close to each other. Most Android smartphones these days have NFC chips built in, which means you can
tutorial How to see how much space an app or game takes up on Windows

How to see how much space an app or game takes up on Windows

There are times when you need to free up some storage space, or you want to find out how much space each app or game installed on your Windows computer is using. If you are looking for this information, there are no obvious ways to find it. You might be tempted to search for programs that help with this task, but there is no
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
article Starfield analysis: How well does it run on AMD Radeon GPUs?

Starfield analysis: How well does it run on AMD Radeon GPUs?

Starfield is a sci-fi RPG (role-playing game) created by Bethesda, the studio that also brought us the Elder Scrolls and Fallout series. Available for everyone since September 6th, Starfield has quickly become Bethesda’s most successful game launch, with over 6 million gamers playing it. Most gamers who’ve played it are already acclaiming Starfield’s story, lore, and gameplay experience. Furthermore, if your computer’s hardware can
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 set a browser proxy server in Windows

How to set a browser proxy server in Windows

Proxy servers are intermediaries between your PC and the internet. When your browser uses a proxy server, the websites you access see the proxy as the actual visitor instead of your computer. This can improve your online privacy and security while also helping you bypass content restrictions on the internet. Enterprises also use proxies in order to monitor, filter, and secure what their employees
tutorial How to use Paint in Windows 11

How to use Paint in Windows 11

One of the oldest and most popular graphic editors, Paint has been available in Windows from the beginning. Although for a long time, it remained pretty much the same, over the years, Paint has undergone several changes. Probably the most significant ones in the last decade or so are found in the latest version of Paint that comes with Windows 11. In this article,
tutorial 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
tutorial 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,
tutorial 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,
tutorial Where are cookies stored on Android?

Where are cookies stored on Android?

If you own an Android device, you might be wondering where your browser cookies are stored on it. If you’ve arrived here, you probably already know that cookies are small pieces of data that websites send to your browser when you visit them. They can hold data like your navigation preferences, authentication details, items found in your shopping cart, etc. Cookies are designed to
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
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