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Articles and tutorials about dealing with system settings, fixing bugs, and adjusting how your computer or devices works. This collection of articles includes guides for all major platforms: Windows, Android, iOS, and more.

tutorial How to use BSOD QR codes in Windows

How to use BSOD QR codes in Windows

QR codes have a mixed reputation. Some users and companies find them useful, while others are wary of potential risks. Regardless of your opinion on them, if you’re using Windows 10 or Windows 11 and encounter a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD), you may notice a QR code. This feature is theoretically designed to help you understand what caused the BSOD and how to
tutorial What iOS do I have? How to check the iOS version on an iPhone

What iOS do I have? How to check the iOS version on an iPhone

Are you wondering how to check the iOS version on an iPhone? Apple releases regular updates to its iPhone operating system, periodically introducing new features, enhancements, and fixes. Hence, it comes in handy knowing how to find the iOS version if you are dying to try that new cool functionality or need help troubleshooting problems on your device. Furthermore, the latest iOS version ensures
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 What is a BSOD? How to find and troubleshoot BSOD error codes

What is a BSOD? How to find and troubleshoot BSOD error codes

The Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) is one of the most infamous things in Windows operating systems. It appears when your Windows machine encounters a critical error from which it cannot recover. BSOD errors have various causes, including hardware failures, driver issues, memory corruption, or even system file errors. Fortunately, each BSOD comes with an error code that can help identify the underlying problem
tutorial How and where to enter the PUK code on an Android phone

How and where to enter the PUK code on an Android phone

If you’ve forgotten the PIN of the SIM card inside your smartphone, you’ll need to use the PUK code to unlock it. Considering that your SIM card may store personal data, like your contacts, it makes sense that PUK stands for personal unlocking key. In this tutorial, I’ll show you where to enter the PUK code on your Android device and how to reset
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.
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 change or remove the SIM PIN code on Android

How to change or remove the SIM PIN code on Android

The SIM card PIN code is meant to protect your data against unauthorized access. Each SIM you insert into a smartphone has a PIN code that you need to enter in order to activate the card. Some mobile providers use standard PIN codes, like 0000 or 1234, for all their SIM cards, while others generate unique PIN codes for each SIM. Whatever the case,
news File History and 26 other features were removed from Windows 11 on ARM

File History and 26 other features were removed from Windows 11 on ARM

While working on a book project, I made a surprising discovery: Windows 11 on ARM processors is missing several key features present in its x64 counterpart despite both versions running the latest 24H2 update. This revelation comes from a detailed comparison I’ve made between two ASUS laptops: one with a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor and another powered by an AMD Ryzen AI. My investigation uncovered
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 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 How to set up Windows 11 without a Microsoft account

How to set up Windows 11 without a Microsoft account

Do you have a Windows 11 Home license key and want to install it without using a Microsoft account? Or maybe you’re trying to install Windows 11 Pro with a local account? Microsoft pushes you to use a Microsoft account and doesn’t give you the option to create a local account during the Windows 11 setup, whether it’s the Home or Pro version. But
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,
article Windows Optional Features: What are they and what do they do?

Windows Optional Features: What are they and what do they do?

Some of our readers asked us to explain all those optional features that can be added to or removed from your Windows installation. Even though all of them have some description, the information offered by Windows is either too brief or too complex to understand for most people. So I decided to publish this article and walk you through every Windows feature. I also
tutorial Stop Windows 10 and Windows 11 from showing unwanted Welcome messages

Stop Windows 10 and Windows 11 from showing unwanted Welcome messages

Have you noticed that your Windows 10 or Windows 11 computer shows a full-screen Welcome dialogue after installing an update or signing in? This pop-up promotes Microsoft services like OneDrive and Microsoft 365 or recommends changing your Microsoft Edge settings, enabling facial recognition, accessing your phone’s photos and texts from your PC, or backing up your phone to your computer. Even though Microsoft considers
tutorial Where is the Recycle Bin in Windows?

Where is the Recycle Bin in Windows?

Whether you’re using Windows 10 or Windows 11, finding the items you’ve deleted starts with opening the Recycle Bin folder. That’s because the Recycle Bin in Windows is like a safety net you can use to recover files or folders you’ve previously deleted from your computer or device. So, if you’re wondering “Where is the Recycle Bin in Windows?” or “Where to find the
tutorial 4 ways to open the iPhone Settings

4 ways to open the iPhone Settings

The iOS Settings app is your command center, helping you control and customize everything about your iPhone. But how do you open Settings on an iPhone? Luckily, Apple made it easy to access the iPhone Settings, and there’s more than one way to open it. Whether you’re new to iOS or interested in new ways to access the iPhone Settings app, this guide has
article What is a clipboard? How does it work?

What is a clipboard? How does it work?

If you have used computers for a while, then you know what Copy and Paste are, and you may have also heard about the clipboard. Do you know what the clipboard is or that you can sync it on your devices? Do you want to learn how to work with it and find out what it can do? What about the differences between the
tutorial How to open Control Panel in Windows 11

How to open Control Panel in Windows 11

Does Windows 11 have a Control Panel? Are you looking for it because you used to rely on it on your older computers but it seems it’s nowhere to be found? This happens because the Control Panel has been somewhat obscured in Windows 11, making it less accessible than it was in previous versions like Windows 7 or even Windows 10. But don’t worry
tutorial How to open Control Panel in Windows 10

How to open Control Panel in Windows 10

Where is the Control Panel in Windows 10? How do you open it and is there any Control Panel shortcut you can use for that? To answer these questions, I did a bit of testing and experimentation. I had to do that because in Windows 10, the Control Panel is hidden compared to Microsoft’s older operating systems, like Windows 7. I managed to compile