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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 turn on and how to turn off an iPhone

How to turn on and how to turn off an iPhone

It can be challenging to figure out how to turn off an iPhone, especially if you have a new device. While it’s pretty intuitive to turn on an iPhone, powering it off is tricky. That’s because of the extra safeties introduced to make sure you don’t unintentionally shut down your iPhone. Without further ado, this tutorial shows how to turn on an iPhone, while
tutorial How to boot Windows 10 in Safe Mode

How to boot Windows 10 in Safe Mode

One of the best ways to troubleshoot Windows 10 issues is to use Safe Mode, a minimal environment that allows you to run the operating system with only the essential drivers and services. However, the old methods of pressing F8 or SHIFT + F8 during boot are no longer effective because Windows 10 boots too fast, and Microsoft disabled them. Instead, you have to
tutorial How to enable and use fingerprint authentication in Windows 11

How to enable and use fingerprint authentication in Windows 11

Some of our readers have asked us if Windows 11 supports biometrics. Yes, it does, but in order for biometric authentication to work, you also need laptops or desktop computers with hardware that’s compatible with things like fingerprint authentication or face recognition. Both types of biometric authentication allow for fast and secure logins, and I personally like using them over traditional sign-in methods. If
article 4 tools to lock and password-protect folders in Windows

4 tools to lock and password-protect folders in Windows

It would be great to see Microsoft release a Windows version that allows users to password-protect specific folders that contain sensitive data. However, until that happens, if you want to protect your folders, you must use software created by other companies. Although there are many such apps, they aren’t all friendly to use, and most are also dodgy. I did some research and tested
tutorial How to open Performance Monitor in Windows

How to open Performance Monitor in Windows

If you’re having trouble with the performance of your Windows computer or laptop, one tool that can help you identify what’s wrong is the old Performance Monitor, which has been available in Windows operating systems since 1993. This tool can help you monitor how your computer’s processor, memory, or storage space are utilized and troubleshoot problems. But, before using it, you need to know
tutorial Apps for websites: How to use them in Windows 10 and Windows 11

Apps for websites: How to use them in Windows 10 and Windows 11

When you receive links on your Android smartphone or your iPhone and you tap on them, they usually open in the appropriate app instead of your web browser. For example, when you receive a link to a song on Spotify, does it open in the Spotify app instead of your browser? Or when you receive a link to an Instagram story, does it open
tutorial How to use Task View in Windows 11

How to use Task View in Windows 11

Windows 11’s Task View is a powerful feature that lets you manage multiple app windows across different virtual desktops. With it, you can organize your work into separate categories and also switch between them easily. In this article, I’ll tell you more about what Task View is, how to access it using its dedicated taskbar button, and how to open Task View with a
tutorial How to change Windows startup programs from Settings

How to change Windows startup programs from Settings

The Windows 11 and Windows 10 startup programs are apps that launch automatically when you turn on your computer or device. When you’re installing a new app, Windows may add it to the list of startup programs without your knowledge, running it each time you launch your operating system. While you want some programs to run at startup, having too many apps launch when
tutorial How to change a drive’s letter in Windows

How to change a drive’s letter in Windows

Windows assigns drive letters for all the hard disk drives, solid-state drives, optical media units, removable drives, and memory cards connected to your computer. Because the operating system does that on its own, you might be tempted to think that these drive letters cannot be changed. However, that is not true because Windows lets you change the drive letter of any drive as long
tutorial How to make an iPhone black and white (Grayscale on iPhone)

How to make an iPhone black and white (Grayscale on iPhone)

Did you ever want to turn the screen of your iPhone black and white? Luckily, one of the color filters on the iPhone, Grayscale, does just that. It’s a good idea to activate Grayscale on iPhone to get a display that’s easier to read, especially if you are colorblind. Knowing how to make your iPhone black and white is also useful when your battery’s
tutorial How to resize partitions in Windows

How to resize partitions in Windows

If you have some free space on one of your drives and the partitions on it are too small, you may want to resize them to make them larger. Or maybe you want to resize one of the partitions on your drive to make it smaller and create a new partition in the space left unoccupied. Although you might think you need third-party tools
tutorial How to restore a backup made with Windows Backup

How to restore a backup made with Windows Backup

The Windows Backup app for Windows 11 and Windows 10 is not your regular backup solution. It doesn’t allow you to restore your entire system or any specific files, settings, apps, or credentials. The folders you’ve backed up are available directly in your OneDrive cloud storage. And, the other things you’ve backed up - settings, apps, credentials - can be restored only during the
tutorial How to edit, clear, and delete environment variables in Windows

How to edit, clear, and delete environment variables in Windows

Environment variables are special settings that store information about the system and the programs installed on it. They can be used to customize the behavior of applications, scripts, and commands. But can environment variables be deleted? The answer is yes, and that’s a good thing, as sometimes, you may need to modify or remove an environment variable. For example, to change a configuration option
tutorial How to make a backup with the new Windows Backup app

How to make a backup with the new Windows Backup app

One of the most important tasks that every computer user should do regularly is to back up their data. Backing up your data means creating a copy of your files and settings in a separate location, such as an external hard drive, a cloud service, or a network drive. This way, if something happens to your computer, such as a malware infection, a hardware
tutorial How to set up NFC payments on Android

How to set up NFC payments on Android

NFC payments offer a convenient way to pay with your smartphone in stores without having to worry about carrying your credit or debit card with you. NFC stands for Near Field Communication, which is a technology that allows two devices to communicate wirelessly when they are close to each other. Most Android smartphones these days have NFC chips built in, which means you can
tutorial How to change your iPhone name in 5 easy steps

How to change your iPhone name in 5 easy steps

Ever wonder how to change the name of your iPhone? Your iPhone is an extension of you and your digital (citizen🙂) life, so it deserves a fun and unique identity. By default, your iPhone name includes your real name. If you want to protect your privacy when you’re using Airdrop, Personal Hotspot, or connecting to a Wi-Fi network, it’s a good idea to change
article What’s new in Windows 11 2023 Update (Moment 4 & 23H2)?

What’s new in Windows 11 2023 Update (Moment 4 & 23H2)?

On September 26th, Microsoft began delivering new features for Windows 11. These include things like Copilot, AI-enhanced tools in Paint, Snipping Tool, and Photos, an improved interface for File Explorer and the Settings app, a new backup tool, and built-in RGB lighting controls. While they should have been part of the next major operating system release, Windows 11 version 23H2, Microsoft decided not to
tutorial Does my phone have NFC? How to turn on NFC on Android

Does my phone have NFC? How to turn on NFC on Android

NFC or Near Field Communication is a wireless communication standard that allows the devices that support it to transfer data between them over a distance of 4 cm or less. If you have an Android smartphone, you can use NFC to connect your smartphone to a wireless speaker, make contactless payments, or share data with other devices. Regardless of how you plan to use
tutorial How to create user and system environment variables in Windows

How to create user and system environment variables in Windows

Environment variables are user variables or Windows system variables that describe the environment in which apps run. They can tell your apps things like the name of the computer, the name of the user account, the current working directory, etc. Do you want to know more about how to use environment user variables and Windows system variables? If you do, read this tutorial and
tutorial How to improve text quality in Windows with ClearType

How to improve text quality in Windows with ClearType

If you’re having trouble reading text on your Windows computer’s display, or you can see it reasonably well, but your eyes tire quickly, then you can use the ClearType Text Tuner to improve the readability of the text shown on your screen. The ClearType Text Tuner can be used to turn on ClearType or turn it off, a technology developed by Microsoft to increase
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