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tutorial How to create basic tasks with Task Scheduler, in 5 steps

How to create basic tasks with Task Scheduler, in 5 steps

With the help of the Task Scheduler, you can create all kinds of automated tasks to be run by Windows. For example, you can schedule some apps to run at specific time intervals or display a message on your desktop when something happens. Unfortunately, not many people know about this tool, as Windows does not advertise it as much as it deserves. To help

8 ways to start System Configuration in Windows (all versions)

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  • Radu Tyrsina
The System Configuration tool is also known by its msconfig.exe executable file. This app is useful to people who want to manage the Windows startup and the boot options, as well as troubleshoot stability and performance issues. You can do all that from this handy little tool, but before that, you first have to open it. In this article, we show you eight ways to start System Configuration (msconfig.exe) in

stretchly: Schedule regular breaks & implement the Pomodoro Technique

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  • Radu Tyrsina
Regularly sitting in front of your computer for long hours means that you increase the risk of developing health problems like visual fatigue, back pain, discopathy, and more. To reduce the health risks, it is a great idea to take regular breaks. The medical advice says that you should take a 5-10 minutes break away from your computer each hour. In some countries, this is also a legal requirement. But
tutorial 8 things you can do with Computer Management in Windows

8 things you can do with Computer Management in Windows

Modern versions of Windows offer many tools that you can use to manage different aspects of the operating system. One lesser known administrative tool in Windows is named Computer Management. Few people know of its existence, and even fewer use it. Over the years, we have come to love Computer Management, and we use it more often than other similar tools from Windows. In

Digital Citizen Awards: The best antivirus product of the year 2018

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  • Radu Tyrsina
One of the most asked questions on Google regarding security is: "What is the best antivirus?". It is a legitimate question as most people are not security experts and need recommendations to identify the best antivirus product for their computers and devices. The time has come for us to name the best antivirus product of the year, based on our experience in testing the many commercial antivirus products for Windows

Digital Citizen Awards: The best free antivirus product of the year 2018

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  • Radu Tyrsina
Many users look for free antivirus software. Unfortunately, this niche of products is dominated by products which do things that are not in the interest of their users. For example, some try to change your browser's homepage to a page that is monetized by your antivirus provider. Others, bundle crapware or dodgy tools that compromise your privacy. However, there are a few antivirus products that do not do that and

Comparison: Which is the best antivirus for Windows devices, in 2018?

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  • Radu Tyrsina
Antivirus products and security solutions in general, come in various forms, shapes, and sizes, and most of them include more than a few distinct protection layers. The number and variety of security solutions that are sold to Windows users is quite large, and it is difficult to classify them. We checked the best security products that are found on the market for Windows users, we reviewed them one by one,
article 12+ reasons why you should get Windows 10 April 2018 Update

12+ reasons why you should get Windows 10 April 2018 Update

On April 30th, 2018, Microsoft releases the next major update to Windows 10: April 2018 Update, which has the codename Redstone 4. The upgrade brings several new features and many quality-of-life improvements to the previous Fall Creators Update. If you want to know what is new, and whether it is worth installing, for free, on your Windows 10 computers and devices, read this article:

Review HyperX Alloy Elite RGB: Advanced lighting, great typing and gaming!

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  • Radu Tyrsina
HyperX recently launched a new gaming keyboard called HyperX Alloy Elite RGB. In the past, we reviewed their first keyboard ever, the HyperX Alloy FPS and we were impressed by what it had to offer, at an excellent price. This time, HyperX created a mechanical keyboard that is rated as being even better than the previous model. The HyperX Alloy Elite RGB is a mechanical gaming keyboard with full RGB

FAT32, exFAT or NTFS? How to format SD cards, memory sticks and hard drives

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  • Radu Tyrsina
How should I format my SD card, my USB memory stick, USB external hard disk or my new SSD drive? Should I use the old FAT32 file format or the newer NTFS file format? Or should I try exFAT? It is a tough question for most people, and the right answer differs depending on the type of device that you need to format, as well as how and where you

Simple questions: What is FAT32 and why is it useful?

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  • Radu Tyrsina
If you ever used a Windows PC or a storage device like a USB memory stick or an SD card, it is almost impossible that you have not heard about FAT32. It is one of the most popular file systems ever used on storage devices of all kinds. If you want to learn more about its history, its purpose and uses, read on. In this article, we are talking about

9 important criteria to use when choosing your antivirus software

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  • Radu Tyrsina
Are you searching for the best antivirus or the best security solution for your Windows computer or device? There are so many options on the market that you may not know which to choose. You know that you need an antivirus, but you do not know which criteria it should meet. All security companies market their products as being the best, having the greatest antivirus or firewall, being complete products

Reviewing the Kingston KC1000 NVMe SSD: Upgrade your storage with excellent performance!

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  • Radu Tyrsina
Kingston is a well-known provider of storage and memory products for computer users. Last year they decided to launch their first NVMe SSD storage device: the Kingston KC1000. We were curious to see how fast it is and how much it can enhance the performance of any modern-day computer. If you are curious to know whether this SSD drive is worth buying, read our review: [DC-SUMMARY-BREAK] Kingston KC1000 NVMe PCIe

Top 5 annoying practices of antivirus vendors

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  • Radu Tyrsina
Do you remember the good old days when security vendors used to sell what you asked for? When you wanted to buy antivirus or a security suite, the vendor would sell you precisely that: an antivirus or a security suite. However, times have changed, and many companies do not do that anymore. Instead, they charge for the product you buy, but they also make money off you by bundling all

What is SSD TRIM, why is it useful, and how to check whether it is turned on

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  • Radu Tyrsina
In the last couple of years, solid state drives have increasingly gained popularity. It is also probable that you have read or at least heard someone else talking about how fast an SSD (Solid State Drive) is compared to traditional hard drives. If you are already using one or you want to buy an SSD to improve your computer's performance, you should know that TRIM support is essential. What is

What are libraries in Windows, and how to use them for organizing your files

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  • Radu Tyrsina
Libraries are one of the most misunderstood and, at the same time, the most useful features in Windows. They can help users organize their files and folders efficiently. By using libraries, you can build a system so that you can always find what you want in seconds. Not only that, but you can also sort, tag or edit files and folders with just a few clicks (or taps). In this
tutorial How to work with custom views in Event Viewer (all Windows versions)

How to work with custom views in Event Viewer (all Windows versions)

Event Viewer is one of those tools in Windows that are hidden treasures. It can show logs about pretty much everything that happened on your computer, and it can help you troubleshoot any problems your computer might have. However, the information it shows can often be overwhelming in amount and details. Fortunately, it also offers ways of sorting and filtering all that information so

Fitbit Charge 2 review: One of the best fitness trackers money can buy!

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  • Radu Tyrsina
Many fitness trackers tend to be bulky, with a lackluster design that is lacking in elegance. Fitbit is one of the companies that has understood this problem and their latest generation of devices tends to be better looking than their competitors'. Fitbit Charge 2 is one of their most popular devices - a fitness wristband with heart rate monitoring, multi-sport modes, guided breathing sessions, and interchangeable bands. If you want

Security for everyone - Review Bitdefender Total Security

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  • Radu Tyrsina
Bitdefender is one of the best antivirus developers in the world, and their security products have consistently offered users a great level of protection against all kinds of security threats. Their latest top security product for consumers - Bitdefender Total Security 2018 - has been out for quite some time now and we wanted to see for ourselves what it has to offer and how well it performs. After more

What are disk quotas and how to use them to limit the space of each user

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  • Radu Tyrsina
If you are not the only person using your computer, you might want to limit the amount of storage space that every user can use. If you do that, you ensure that the storage space on a specific drive or partition is never filled up by only one user account. Everybody has their personal space to fill, and nobody can trespass his or her limits. In Windows, this is called
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