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Windows 11 system requirements: Can you run it?

Windows 11 system requirements: Can you run it?

Codrut Neagu
27.03.2025

Windows 11 introduced much stricter hardware requirements than its predecessor, Windows 10, and those have also increased slightly with recent updates. As of the Windows 11 version 24H2 release (the “2024 Update”), Microsoft adjusted the minimum specs required to run

Do iPhones have NFC? How do you use NFC on an iPhone?

Do iPhones have NFC? How do you use NFC on an iPhone?

Codrut Neagu
26.03.2025

Near Field Communication (NFC) has become very popular over recent years. You can find NFC technology everywhere, from payment terminals to portable speakers, wearables, and even smart home devices. If you’re asking questions like “Does the iPhone have NFC?” or

How to download Google Chrome (32-bit, 64-bit, MSI, PKG/DMG, etc.)

How to download Google Chrome (32-bit, 64-bit, MSI, PKG/DMG, etc.)

Codrut Neagu
24.03.2025

If you download Google Chrome from places other than its official website, you might download the wrong version, with bundled extras you might not want. For example, you may have Windows 10 on 64-bit and install Chrome on 32-bit, which

How to open Command Prompt (14 ways)

How to open Command Prompt (14 ways)

Codrut Neagu
21.03.2025

Command Prompt is a powerful tool for running commands, executing scripts, and performing advanced tasks in Windows. Whether you’re troubleshooting issues, automating processes, or simply prefer the command-line experience, it’s useful to know different methods for launching cmd. In this

Do not disturb in Windows 11: How to turn it on or off

Do not disturb in Windows 11: How to turn it on or off

Diana Ann Roe
18.03.2025

Whether you’re working, attending a virtual meeting, gaming, or simply trying to focus, constant notifications can distract you and interrupt your workflow. Luckily, Windows 11 provides a built-in Do not disturb mode to help you manage notifications effectively by silencing

How to access the classic Add or Remove Programs experience in Windows

How to access the classic Add or Remove Programs experience in Windows

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
13.03.2025

If you’re old enough to have used Windows XP, you may remember that uninstalling software was done from a Control Panel section named Add or Remove Programs. It was then renamed to Programs and Features in Windows 7. If you

Screen Distance on iPhone: How to turn it on or off

Screen Distance on iPhone: How to turn it on or off

Diana Ann Roe
12.03.2025

The iPhone Screen Distance feature, introduced in iOS 17, is designed to help users maintain a healthier viewing distance from their devices. This feature detects when you hold your iPhone too close to your face and prompts you to move

How to open Settings in Windows 11 (17 ways)

How to open Settings in Windows 11 (17 ways)

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
10.03.2025

When you want to change how Windows 11 looks and how your computer or device works, you must use the Settings app. Knowing how to open it is important, and many people prefer the easiest and/or fastest methods that allow

How to share your location on Android (including Samsung Galaxy)

How to share your location on Android (including Samsung Galaxy)

Codrut Neagu
07.03.2025

Do you need to know how to share your location from an Android smartphone? Are you lost somewhere in need of a friend to pick you up and have no idea how to share your location with someone? Fortunately, that’s

How to change the mouse and touchpad scroll direction in Windows 10

How to change the mouse and touchpad scroll direction in Windows 10

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
06.03.2025

When you scroll on a Windows 10 laptop or desktop computer, the active window moves up or down by three lines. If you keep rotating the scroll wheel, Windows 10 continues scrolling by three lines in the direction you’re using.

How to create a Google account (with or without a Gmail address)

How to create a Google account (with or without a Gmail address)

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
04.03.2025

Do you need to create a Google account for yourself, a family member, or a less knowledgeable friend? The process isn’t very complicated, but it may require you to sign out from your existing Google account(s). You can get around

How to turn on and off Dark Mode in Microsoft Edge

How to turn on and off Dark Mode in Microsoft Edge

Diana Ann Roe
28.02.2025

The Microsoft Edge Dark Mode is a cool feature built into the browser that provides a sleek, visually comfortable browsing experience. On top of enhancing aesthetics, the Dark Mode in Microsoft Edge also helps reduce eye strain, especially in low-light

How to delete apps on an iPhone (5 ways)

How to delete apps on an iPhone (5 ways)

Diana Ann Roe
27.02.2025

Knowing how to uninstall apps on an iPhone can help you free up space and avoid clutter on your Home Screen. While it’s not exactly obvious how to delete apps on an iPhone permanently, there are several methods to do

How to change the mouse and touchpad scroll direction in Windows 11

How to change the mouse and touchpad scroll direction in Windows 11

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
25.02.2025

By default, a computer mouse scrolls down three lines at a time in Windows 11. Therefore, the active app window goes three lines lower each time you roll the mouse scroll wheel downward. When you use a Windows 11 laptop

How to turn Find My Device Off or On on Android (Samsung Galaxy included)

How to turn Find My Device Off or On on Android (Samsung Galaxy included)

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
24.02.2025

Google's Find My Device tracking service allows users to remotely trace, locate, and wipe devices that are part of the company’s crowdsourced network of Android devices. Users can locate their missing Android phones, tablets, earphones, Wear OS-powered smartwatches, and other

How to type using your voice in Windows 11

How to type using your voice in Windows 11

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
21.02.2025

Did you know you can type in Windows 11 using your voice and turn your words into text? This feature, called Voice Typing, is available for free in all editions of Windows 11. It works with any app you can

How to unblock a number on an iPhone

How to unblock a number on an iPhone

Diana Ann Roe
19.02.2025

Do you want to know how to unblock numbers on an iPhone and get back in touch with people? Maybe you’ve blocked a friend’s new number by accident or decided to reconnect with someone, so you’re wondering how to unblock

How to change the Administrator account in Windows 11 (6 ways)

How to change the Administrator account in Windows 11 (6 ways)

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
18.02.2025

When you create a new user account in Windows 11, the operating system sets it as a Standard account without Administrator permissions. If you want to make that user an Administrator, you can, but only from another account with Administrator

What is Ctrl Alt Delete? What does Ctrl Alt Del do?

What is Ctrl Alt Delete? What does Ctrl Alt Del do?

Codrut Neagu
12.02.2025

Most Windows users have heard about Ctrl Alt Delete, or Ctrl + Alt + Del if you prefer. It’s one of the most famous keyboard shortcuts in the world. But what does Ctrl Alt Delete do, exactly? When would you