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tutorial 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
tutorial How to use Microsoft Remote Desktop to connect to other PCs

How to use Microsoft Remote Desktop to connect to other PCs

The Microsoft Remote Desktop client is a free app for Windows 11 and Windows 10, available through the Microsoft Store, useful when you need remote access to another Windows computer or device. This universal remote desktop client works both with devices available in your network and devices with public IP addresses that are accessible through the internet. For example, you can use it to
tutorial How to use Sticky Notes in Windows

How to use Sticky Notes in Windows

Sticky Notes is the go-to post-it notes app for Windows, allowing you to create notes quickly and easily. You can type bits of information directly on your desktop, and you can even add images to your notes. If you’re like me and feel the need to jot down the things you have to remember, then you’ll definitely want to know how to use Sticky
tutorial How to open an unknown file on Android

How to open an unknown file on Android

Did you ever find yourself in a situation where your Android smartphone can’t open a file that you downloaded from the internet or received in an email? Does it have a file extension that you’ve never seen before? Is it an unknown file, and you have no app to handle it? Would you like to know how to open unknown files on your Android?
tutorial How to open Sticky Notes in Windows 10 and Windows 11

How to open Sticky Notes in Windows 10 and Windows 11

When it comes to Windows programs, Sticky Notes belongs to the oldies but goldies category. This app is a simple tool for creating quick notes that stay on your desktop. In recent versions of Windows, it can also be synchronized across devices and computers so that you can access your notes from anywhere. Before you can use it, you need to know how to
tutorial 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
tutorial How do I make Sticky Notes stay open on startup?

How do I make Sticky Notes stay open on startup?

Sticky Notes is one of the most straightforward and useful tools in Windows. It is the digital equivalent of the paper post-it notes we all know, that help us be more productive in our daily schedule. If you also use them frequently, it’s obvious that sticky notes are helpful reminders only if you permanently keep them in your field of view.🙂 Unfortunately, the Sticky
tutorial 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
tutorial How to make Chrome the default browser in Windows 11

How to make Chrome the default browser in Windows 11

In the early days of Windows 11, you couldn’t simply click on a setting to instantly change your default web browser from Microsoft Edge to something else. You had to set the default browser by changing the default app by file type or link type. However, the good news is that Windows 11 was improved in this regard. Nowadays, it’s quite easy to change
tutorial What is the latest version of PowerPoint? What version do I have?

What is the latest version of PowerPoint? What version do I have?

If you need to create presentations regularly, you probably use PowerPoint, an app part of the Microsoft Office productivity suite and the Microsoft 365 subscription. If you are wondering what PowerPoint version you use, I’ll show you how to identify it in this guide. Whether you need this information because you believe your PowerPoint is outdated and want to switch to a newer version,
article Windows 11’s best features: 10 great things about it

Windows 11’s best features: 10 great things about it

Microsoft’s latest operating system, Windows 11, has been available for quite a while now, and many of us have had all the time in the world to see what it’s like using it and decide whether we like it or not. On top of a user interface and overall appearance that many people find elegant, Windows 11 also brings a lot of other great
tutorial How to set default apps in Windows 11 (file associations)

How to set default apps in Windows 11 (file associations)

There are hundreds of different kinds of files on your computer, including images, videos, music, text documents, and executable applications. Each file stores different information differently and can only be opened by certain programs. Windows takes the potential confusion out of this system by associating certain programs with certain file types right out of the box. While your default associations will work for most
tutorial How to turn Facebook’s Dark Mode on or off

How to turn Facebook’s Dark Mode on or off

The Dark Mode feature offered by many websites, apps, and even operating systems like Windows, allows you to experience these in darker colors than usual. This can theoretically help reduce eyestrain, as well as increase battery life for your device. Facebook, too, has a Dark Mode, and enabling it is quite easy if you’re using its desktop website or its mobile apps for Android
tutorial How to use the Snipping Tool in Windows 11

How to use the Snipping Tool in Windows 11

In Windows 11, Microsoft offers an improved Snipping Tool app that promises to be better than previous versions. It’s a simple application that many people are familiar with already, yet some of its new features are worth looking into. That’s why, in this tutorial, I decided to show you how to screenshot on Windows 11, as well as record your screen with the Snipping
tutorial How to change the screenshot format on Android: PNG to JPG & back

How to change the screenshot format on Android: PNG to JPG & back

By default, the Android operating system saves all your screenshots using the PNG file format. But what if you want to change the screenshot format from PNG to JPG? Or what if your phone’s manufacturer changed this default behavior, and your new Android device stores screenshots as JPG files? You may then want to change the screenshot format from JPG to PNG. This tutorial
tutorial How to use Notepad in Windows 11

How to use Notepad in Windows 11

Do you need to jot down a few thoughts in a text file? Are you trying to make a list on your computer and looking for an easy-to-use app that lets you do that? Whatever it is, if all you intend to do is write some text and don’t mind not being able to make complex edits, then Notepad is the app you should
tutorial How to work with Windows 11’s Widgets

How to work with Windows 11’s Widgets

The widgets on Windows 11 are Microsoft’s attempt to bring you quick snippets of information and news, all in the same place. You can use the Windows 11 Widgets panel to get a fast overview of the data you need, be it the latest weather forecast, your calendar, sports, or traffic updates. You can even add a widget for Spotify to get quick access
tutorial How to use Windows 11’s Search

How to use Windows 11’s Search

Windows Search is a feature that has been around for more than 15 years, starting with the ancient Windows Vista. It has evolved and matured over the years, and in the latest iteration of Windows 11, it is (theoretically) simpler, faster, and more efficient than in previous versions. Furthermore, after the Moment 2 Update for Windows 11, Search now also offers us access to
tutorial How to view your shared folders in Windows (3 ways)

How to view your shared folders in Windows (3 ways)

Are you looking for an answer to the question: “Where can I see all the folders shared on my Windows computer or device?”. We thought it was a really good question, and we decided to answer it. There are three different alternatives to view your Windows shared folders: one using File Explorer, one using Computer Management, and one using the command line (Terminal, Command