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Credential Manager is where Windows stores passwords and login details

  • tutorial
  • Radu Tyrsina
Do you know where Windows stores passwords and login details that you save when using this operating system? For example, you access a network share and you type a username and password, in order to access it. When you do that, Windows stores those details for later use. It does that in a hidden desktop app named Credential Manager. Here is how to find this app, how to see which

Security for everyone - Review F-Secure TOTAL

  • review
  • Radu Tyrsina
One of the oldest brands of IT security products, F-Secure, is present and doing well on the market, after more than two decades of existence. The company develops and sells security products aimed at protecting you against modern online and offline threats, from regular viruses to ransomware or hackers trying to steal your data. Their most generous security suite available today is called F-Secure TOTAL, and it promises to offer

Security for everyone - Reviewing NordVPN

  • review
  • Radu Tyrsina
It is difficult, if not impossible, to live without internet. You're using it right now to read this article. But are you safe? Are you sure your anti-malware suite protects you from every threat? It does not, and you need a VPN service that secures and anonymizes your internet connection, because a growing number of institutions, governments and other organizations want to watch your every move online. NordVPN offers an
article 15+ reasons why you should get Windows 10 Fall Creators Update

15+ reasons why you should get Windows 10 Fall Creators Update

If you use Windows 10, and you read our website, you have heard about the Fall Creators Update. It is the latest major update for Windows 10, and it is available for every Windows 10 user, for free, starting October 17th, 2017. The Fall Creators Update includes several new features that are designed to enhance the experience of creative users, just like the Windows

How to create your own characters with the Private Character Editor from Windows

  • tutorial
  • Radu Tyrsina
You probably know that you can use special symbols and characters from fonts installed on your Windows computer or device. Character Map is the best tool for finding and selecting those. But what about making your own special characters in Windows instead of using symbols created by others? Yes, you can do that. In this guide, we will show you how to create and save your unique symbols using Private

Reviewing ASUS RT-AC86U: High-end performance and great hardware!

  • review
  • Radu Tyrsina
ASUS RT-AC86U AC2900 is the latest wireless router launched by ASUS worldwide. It is a beautiful router, with modern hardware, support for all the latest wireless technologies, and top-notch performance. If you would like to see what you get from this premium router, read this detailed review and comparison with other routers in its niche: [DC-SUMMARY-BREAK] What is the ASUS RT-AC86U AC2900 router good at? ASUS RT-AC86U is a perfect

7 ways to share files and folders from File Explorer (in Windows 10 & Windows 8.1)

  • tutorial
  • Radu Tyrsina
File Explorer is one of the most powerful tools in Windows, and one reason for that is the fact that it offers many different options to share files and folders with others. It has tools for sharing items with your local network but also with other people, using email, various apps or other means of communication. Here are seven ways in which you can use File Explorer to share files

How to share files from File Explorer to apps like Mail, Skype, Dropbox, or OneDrive, in two steps

  • tutorial
  • Radu Tyrsina
Windows 10 Fall Creators Update is coming on October 17th, 2017, for free, to all Windows 10 users. One improvement is the Share feature that has been added to File Explorer. Microsoft did not brag about it, but it might just be one of the most useful things that they have added to File Explorer. With it, you can quickly share files, straight from File Explorer. For example, you can

DuckDuckGo, the private search engine, has doubled its traffic. Do you use it?

  • news
  • Radu Tyrsina
The neutrality of the internet is under fire, and an increasing number of countries and governments are planning to regulate it, and implement or extend practices like data retention about their citizen's online activities, prioritized traffic lanes based on local regulations, and so on. Because of that, users are trying to find ways to protect their privacy while online, and they are more interested in using search engines that safeguard

4 apps that help you diagnose the health of your Android device

  • misc
  • Radu Tyrsina
If you own an Android smartphone or tablet that has started to misbehave, you might want to know what is wrong with it. Only after you check to see that it is not something you can resolve yourself, you send it to the repair shop or make use of its warranty. To test the health status of an Android device, you need to have at least one app that can
article Google Chrome 64-bit: Is it better than the 32-bit version?

Google Chrome 64-bit: Is it better than the 32-bit version?

What's your favorite web browser? Are you, by any chance, using Google Chrome? Do you use Chrome 64-bit or Chrome 32-bit? If you are still using the 32-bit version but your Windows is 64-bit, you should consider switching to the 64-bit Google Chrome as well. Do you wonder which is best, or the fastest, or the one with the lesser system requirements? We asked

7 ways in which the 2017 version of the Nokia 3310 betrays its predecessor from 2000

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  • Radu Tyrsina
HMD Global, the new owner of the Nokia brand, released a new version of the legendary Nokia 3310 phone. The hype around this phone skyrocketed, and people were excited to hear about the resurrection of this phone. After all, it's not every day that you get to see a phone like the Nokia 3310 which has become legendary as probably the most durable mobile phone. Surely, a remastered version of
tutorial What were Windows Essentials and how can you install them today?

What were Windows Essentials and how can you install them today?

Windows Essentials, also known as Windows Live Essentials, used to be a suite of useful Windows programs that were developed by Microsoft. The suite was free and included apps for e-mail management, instant messaging, photo management and sharing, blogging, and parental controls. Although Windows Essentials have evolved a lot over the years, in the end, they suffered the same unfortunate fate as dinosaurs: they've

Reviewing the Nokia 3310 - How nostalgia sells mediocre phones at a high price

  • review
  • Radu Tyrsina
These days we tested one of the ghosts of the last decade: the Nokia 3310! You surely have heard of it. It is one of the most emblematic phones of the early 2000s. There are a lot of people who still remember this phone and who feel nostalgic about the times when it ruled the mobile world. If you feel like this introduction is about dinosaurs, congrats, you're right! The

Reviewing the HyperX Cloud Revolver S - Exquisite gaming headset with cinematic sound

  • review
  • Radu Tyrsina
HyperX has managed to become one of the most prominent names on the market for gaming peripherals. One of the main reasons they've achieved that is the fact that they offer many high-quality accessories at a reasonable price. However, this doesn't mean that they don't also offer premium devices. For example, the most expensive gaming headset that they manufacture is called HyperX Cloud Revolver S, a powerful headset that promises

What is exFAT and why is it useful?

  • misc
  • Radu Tyrsina
Did you hear about exFAT? It is the new kid in town when it comes to file systems that are used on flash drives and mobile devices. If you are both a Windows and a Mac OS user, you are probably familiar with exFAT, but if you are not, chances are you have never used this file system. Either way, if you want to know what it is, when and

Microsoft ships the new Surface Pro. 11 things you need to know!

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  • Radu Tyrsina
As of June 15th, 2017, Microsoft ships the new Surface Pro, which everyone thought would be named Surface Pro 5. Microsoft has decided to quit numbering this device, and it offers a new version, without any number attached to its name, but with many improvements. If you want to see what is new about the Surface Pro and whether it fits your needs, read this article: [DC-SUMMARY-BREAK] First, the Surface

Which is the best startup manager for Windows?

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  • Radu Tyrsina
Some of our readers asked us to recommend the best programs for managing the Windows startup. We listened to their request, and we did some thorough testing on the subject. Now we are ready to share our recommendations for the best startup managers we have found on the internet. If you have asked yourself: "Which startup manager should I use?", don't hesitate to read this analysis. By the end of

Security for everyone - Reviewing GlassWire. The beautiful network monitoring tool!

  • review
  • Radu Tyrsina
GlassWire is security software that monitors your network activity and lets you block any suspicious activity, by using its internal firewall. Moreover, it promises to deliver its services in an elegant manner and through a beautiful interface. While it is not a full security solution, it can be helpful when you need to analyze what's going on your network. We were quite curious how GlassWire works, and after using it
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