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Set the Windows 10 update schedule, and when it restarts the PC

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
16.04.2019

Windows 10 Home users do not have much control over what updates are pushed to their PCs by Microsoft. However, users can choose when to reboot their computers or devices to install the pending operating system updates. In the

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How to rip a CD with Windows Media Player, in Windows

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
12.04.2019

While dusting my home, I stumbled upon my audio CD collection with albums from awesome bands like Pink Floyd, Rush, and The Beatles. I got hit by nostalgia, and I decided that I wanted to rip some CDs and listen

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3 ways to uninstall Windows 10 updates

Codrut Neagu
11.04.2019

It is usually a good idea to install all the Windows 10 updates that are available for your computers and devices. However, from time to time, some updates might cause problems or crashes. Those are the times when you probably

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How do I turn on HDR on my Windows 10 computer?

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
10.04.2019

HDR means High Dynamic Range, and it is a technology that offers a richer, more colorful viewing experience on your screen. With HDR you see more detail both in the shadows and highlights of a scene. Due to HDR, you

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8 steps to maximize the security of your ASUS router or ASUS Lyra mesh WiFi

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
06.04.2019

Security is a big issue for all networks, including home networks, that are often unmanaged and lack any protection from outside threats. If you have an ASUS wireless router or an ASUS Lyra mesh WiFi system, or you plan to

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How to use Snip & Sketch to take screenshots in Windows 10

Daniel Parchisanu
04.04.2019

Snip & Sketch is a Windows 10 screenshot tool that Microsoft has introduced with the October 2018 Update. In the future, it is going to replace the Snipping Tool, but so far both apps continue to exist in Windows 10

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Test your HDD or SSD and check its health status

Codrut Neagu
29.03.2019

We recently had the misfortune to find out that a computer owner's worst nightmare is a failing hard disk drive. It is not because you need to buy a new one, but because you face the risk of losing some

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How to configure the microphone and the speakers in Skype for Windows 10

Daniel Parchisanu
28.03.2019

With more than two billion registered users using both computers and mobile devices, Skype makes it easy to connect with people from different organizations or geographies. The sound quality of your Skype calls on Windows 10 relies on making correct

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How do I enable dark mode on YouTube?

Daniel Parchisanu
25.03.2019

If you use YouTube on your Android device, iPhone, iPad, Windows PC or Mac, there is a way to reduce the battery consumption and protect your eyes from the intense white light of your screen. YouTube has introduced a dark

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What is the Hosts file in Windows? How to edit etc/hosts?

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
21.03.2019

The Hosts file, a.k.a etc/hosts has been around since 1984. Every operating system has one, including Windows. You may have encountered the term etc/hosts without knowing what it means, and why it is used. If you are a web developer,

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How to personalize the Google Discover feed on your Android smartphone

Daniel Parchisanu
20.03.2019

Google Discover is the way Google helps you find news and other content on the internet, directly from your smartphone or tablet. By default, it displays data based on your search history, but it can also be personalized to better

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Block apps and games from accessing the internet, with Windows Defender Firewall

Daniel Parchisanu
18.03.2019

Most apps and games you install in Windows have, by default, unrestricted access to the internet. However, you can control their internet access through the Windows Firewall. With it, you can block access to the internet for specific apps and

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How to create, configure and use a VPN connection on an iPhone (or iPad)

Codrut Neagu
14.03.2019

VPN connections are handy tools. We use them to get access to our company's network while traveling, to be anonymous on the internet, or to access blocked content on the internet. If you own an iPhone or an iPad and

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Comparing gaming keyboards: What do you get for $39.99 vs. $199.99?

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
11.03.2019

There are many gaming keyboards available, from lots of brands. On one side, you have lesser known brands that come with affordable options, like Trust and Redragon, and then you have brands that are famous for their premium gaming accessories,

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The ultimate guide to gaming keyboards: what makes a keyboard great?

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
07.03.2019

Gaming keyboards are highly popular and for good reason. We use them at Digital Citizen both for work and play because they bundle everything that makes a keyboard great. However, gaming keyboards vary in terms of price and quality, and

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How to install apps and update them, with Ninite, adware-free

Codrut Neagu
06.03.2019

For how long did you wish for a way to automatically download, install and update apps on your Windows PC? How happy would you be if we told you that there is a method for doing that, that also ensures

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Top 12+ best free screensavers for Windows

Codrut Neagu
04.03.2019

Cool, free and safe screensavers can be hard to find. They have become popular programs for viruses and malware to piggyback on and may require or attempt to force the installation of unwanted toolbars and software. Many people do not

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2 ways to create a password-protected ZIP file in Windows

Codrut Neagu
26.02.2019

If you are used to working with files and documents, you are also probably used to working with ZIP files. You meet them everywhere: on the websites where you download files, to the documents your colleagues send through email. ZIP

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2 ways to convert PNG, SVG, JPG files to ICO files in Windows

Codrut Neagu
25.02.2019

If you are a fan of desktop customization, you might want to make your folders and files look unique, by setting different icons instead of the defaults found in Windows. Although you can find a massive amount of free icons

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Dual SIM: What is it? What does it mean? How does it work?

Codrut Neagu
22.02.2019

Have you encountered Dual SIM smartphones in shops? Do you want to know what makes them useful and how the Dual SIM technology works? Maybe you already know that, but you still have questions like what makes Dual SIM Dual