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How to configure proxy server settings in Windows 10

Codrut Neagu
27.04.2021

Windows 10 offers the ability to set a proxy server from its Settings app without the need for third-party software. This feature allows you to protect your online privacy by covering some of your tracks when surfing the web. Furthermore,

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How do I reset my ASUS router to its factory settings? (4 ways)

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
16.04.2021

Did you misconfigure your ASUS router or mesh Wi-Fi system, and it no longer works the way you want? Did you forget the default username and password required to sign in and change its settings? What if you want to

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How to change time on Windows 10 (and related settings)

Diana Ann Roe
26.03.2021

Whether you’re traveling or your PC is displaying the wrong time or date, you might find yourself in a situation where it is useful to know how to change time on Windows 10. You can set the time manually or

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How to customize the Android Quick Settings menu

Diana Ann Roe
11.09.2020

As implied by their name, the Android Quick Settings provide fast access to different features on your smartphone or tablet. Instead of wasting time digging through settings and menus, you can use the switches in the Quick Settings menu to

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How to reset your Android to its default factory settings

Diana Ann Roe
06.04.2020

You might come across situations where you need to know how to factory reset your Android tablet or smartphone. If your device is malfunctioning, restoring the default factory settings could fix the issue. It is also a good idea to

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Reset PowerShell and CMD to their default settings

Codrut Neagu
05.03.2020

After you work for a while with the Command Prompt or PowerShell, you are likely to end up customizing the way they look. After all, by default, their looks and colors look quite dull for many. You might change the

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How to configure the mouse settings and sensitivity, in Windows 10

Codrut Neagu
28.11.2019

If you use a laptop or a desktop PC, there is a high chance that you rely on your mouse or on your touchpad to use it. Working with Windows 10 implies the use of one of these devices. You

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How to use the Settings app from Windows 10 like a Pro

Diana Ann Roe
22.11.2019

Being able to change the settings that govern the way your computer or device works is important on any operating system. Windows 10 is no different, and its Settings app continues to receive new updates, making it easier than ever

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How to reset all settings (and content) on your iPhone or iPad

Codrut Neagu
05.04.2019

At some point, you might want to sell your iPhone or iPad, or you might want to give it to someone else. Before doing anything like that, you should reset it to its default factory settings and delete all the

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How to reset your Windows Firewall settings (4 methods)

Daniel Parchisanu
03.04.2019

After using the Windows Firewall for a long time, it might stop working as it should. Especially if you have modified its more advanced settings, or you have introduced many changes. It becomes difficult to pinpoint the root problem for

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How to customize advanced network sharing settings in Windows

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
29.11.2016

Very few people pay attention to how Windows is set when it comes to network sharing, what is shared with the network and how. Luckily, both Windows 10 and Windows 8.1 offer a panel that allows you to control every

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5 Things we love about the new Settings app in Windows 10

Codrut Neagu
09.08.2016

When Microsoft created Windows 8, they had to let go of the old Control Panel and move on to creating a new way of configuring our devices, one that could also be used on tablets and other small screen devices.

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Download The Desktop Shortcut To PC Settings/Settings For Windows 8.1 & Windows 10

Vlad Falon
18.08.2015

While we do like the modern interface offered by Windows 8.1 and Windows 10, there is one thing that we definitely dislike: it's rather difficult to create custom shortcuts to different apps and configuration panels, including the new Settings app

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How to Work with File History in Windows 8.1, from PC Settings

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
05.12.2013

One of the minor but welcome changes in Windows 8.1 is that it allows users to use the File History from PC Settings. If you have a tablet or a computer with touch, you can quickly turn on this feature,

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Introducing Windows 8.1: How to Synchronize & Back Up Your Settings

Codrut Neagu
03.10.2013

A great feature, first introduced in Windows 8 and further improved in Windows 8.1, is the ability to synchronize your important Windows settings through the SkyDrive service. What's new in Windows 8.1 is that it can also back up your

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Introducing Windows 8: How to Add or Remove Devices from PC Settings

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
03.01.2013

Did you know that Windows 8 also offers a new way to add and remove devices connected to your computer? On top of the tools that exist in Windows 7 and earlier versions of Windows, now there is also a

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How to Customize File Types, AutoPlay & Default Programs Settings

Florina Muntenescu
31.05.2010

One of the things that became obvious after publishing our series on how to set default programs, associate file types and set up AutoPlay settings, is that Windows 7 has limited capabilities for setting all these things. Fortunately for us,