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tutorial How to trigger a BSOD (Blue Screen of Death) in Windows

How to trigger a BSOD (Blue Screen of Death) in Windows

Have you ever felt like you needed to consult an ancient Greek oracle to ask if your rock-solid Windows PC will ever crash? 🙂 While it’s rare to never have seen a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD), it’s even rarer to trigger one on purpose. After all, why would you intentionally crash your own system? You’d almost be like a digital arsonist, right? But
tutorial How to create a file on a Windows computer

How to create a file on a Windows computer

Creating a file is a basic but important task that any computer user should know how to do. Especially as there are several different ways you can create new files in Windows, and most are quite easy and intuitive. Yes, some are visual and involve using only the operating system’s interface or your installed applications. Others rely on using commands that create files from
tutorial How to remove Channels from the Outlook app for Android and iOS

How to remove Channels from the Outlook app for Android and iOS

Android and iPhone users that install the Outlook app on their devices, may notice that it has a Channels section, which presents them with news, advertisements, and spam content. To make things worse, Microsoft tracks the way you interact with the content shown in Channels building an improved profile about you and your interests to serve you with more targeted adverts in the future.
tutorial How to open the same app twice or multiple times on Windows

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

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 for a project or report. Running more than one window of the same app can make you more productive. If you’d like to learn
tutorial How to install the YouTube Music app on Windows

How to install the YouTube Music app on Windows

Millions of people use YouTube Music as their streaming service due to its great pricing and generous music portfolio. While Google offers mobile apps for Android and iOS, it doesn’t provide a YouTube Music desktop app like Spotify. This leaves users stuck with streaming their music in their web browser. However, the YouTube Music website is a web app, not just a simple web
tutorial How to get a system health report in Windows

How to get a system health report in Windows

Do you want to know how your Windows PC or device is performing? A built-in system feature, available in both Windows 10 and Windows 11, allows you to generate a system Health report that provides insight into your computer’s performance, potential issues, and overall health. In this tutorial, I show you how to check the PC Health report in Windows 10 or Windows 11.
tutorial How to create dummy files in Windows

How to create dummy files in Windows

While many everyday users might not immediately see the need to create random dummy files of a specific size, tech enthusiasts, software developers, and power users understand how valuable these files can sometimes be. Dummy files are useful for testing purposes, such as identifying bad sectors on a hard drive, measuring network speed, or ensuring that files are securely erased beyond recovery. Whatever your
tutorial How to allow or stop apps from accessing the microphone in Windows

How to allow or stop apps from accessing the microphone in Windows

Are you using a Windows 10 or Windows 11 computer and want to manage which apps can access your microphone? If that’s the case, this tutorial is for you. I’ll guide you through accessing your computer’s microphone privacy settings and show you how to allow or block apps from using your mic. Whether you want to ensure certain apps aren’t listening in or need
article What's new in Windows 11 version 24H2 (2024 Update)?

What's new in Windows 11 version 24H2 (2024 Update)?

The latest version of Windows 11, called the 2024 Update or version 24H2, introduces several new features and improvements, including HDR background support, Energy Saver, Sudo for Windows, Rust integration in the Windows kernel, and support for Wi-Fi 7. Microsoft announced that Windows 11 version 24H2 started rolling out to Copilot+ PCs on June 18th, 2024. For other devices, general availability is expected on
tutorial How to use and configure the Narrator, Windows’ screen reader

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

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 hear on-screen text and control their computer with voice commands and keyboard shortcuts. This guide will walk you through the setup, navigation, and customization
tutorial How to enable or turn off the Narrator in Windows

How to enable or turn off the Narrator in Windows

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 a simple keyboard shortcut or a switch inside the Settings app. You can even turn it on while on the sign-in screen if you
tutorial How to read ebooks with the free Kindle app for PC

How to read ebooks with the free Kindle app for PC

If you enjoy reading on your Windows PC but don’t have a Kindle device, you’re in luck! Amazon offers a free Kindle app for PC that allows you to access over a million books from the Kindle Store, including bestsellers and new releases. With the Kindle reader for PC, you can read your favorite ebooks, as well as bookmark pages, highlight text, and add
tutorial Enhance your video conferencing experience with Windows Studio Effects

Enhance your video conferencing experience with Windows Studio Effects

Windows 11 version 24H2 introduces a new feature that harnesses the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to transform your video and audio quality, making you look and sound your best in every online interaction. From improved portrait lighting to eye contact correction that makes you look engaged with your audience, Windows Studio Effects aims to improve remote communication in a way that wasn’t possible
tutorial How to use quick responses for incoming calls on iPhone

How to use quick responses for incoming calls on iPhone

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 predefined message or a custom one to the caller. The iPhone Respond with Text can come in handy to let someone know that you’re
tutorial 11 ways to open Windows Security

11 ways to open Windows Security

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 find out what your antivirus has been doing, what your firewall has to say, and whether other security features are turned on and working
tutorial OneDrive’s Recycle Bin: How to empty or recover deleted files

OneDrive’s Recycle Bin: How to empty or recover deleted files

Did you know that OneDrive has a Recycle Bin folder, just like Windows 10 or Windows 11? That folder stores the files deleted from any of your OneDrive synchronized devices for 30 days after you removed them. You can then use the Recycle Bin to “undelete” your files and recover them when required. You can also use it to permanently erase the files you’ve
tutorial 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

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 has replaced these classic shortcuts with those for the Settings app and PowerShell. While these new tools are powerful and more in line with
tutorial How to add Google Drive to File Explorer

How to add Google Drive to File Explorer

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 as any of your local drives. So, if you want to link Google Drive to File Explorer, read on. I’ll walk you through all
tutorial Recycle Bin on Android: How to recover photos, videos, and other files

Recycle Bin on Android: How to recover photos, videos, and other files

Android doesn’t have a traditional Recycle Bin like the one on Windows computers. However, Android apps can have a Recycle Bin-like system that allows you to recover recently deleted photos, videos, and other types of files. This also applies to popular devices like Google Pixel phones, Samsung Galaxy smartphones, devices made by Xiaomi, OPPO, OnePlus, Motorola, and so on. In this tutorial, I’ll tell
tutorial Recycle Bin on iPhone: How to recover photos, videos, files, notes

Recycle Bin on iPhone: How to recover photos, videos, files, notes

If you’ve ever found yourself wondering, “How do I find the Recycle Bin on my iPhone?” or “Is there a deleted folder on my iPhone?”, you’re not alone. Navigating the folders and files on an iPhone can sometimes be confusing, especially when trying to recover deleted items. Unlike computers, iPhones don’t have a universal Recycle Bin where all deleted files go. However, some apps,