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tutorial Windows 11: How to Change Time Zone (Quick Guide)

Windows 11: How to Change Time Zone (Quick Guide)

If your Windows 11 clock shows the wrong time, your time zone might be set incorrectly. This can happen after traveling, using a VPN, or when syncing fails. Use the steps below to change your time zone quickly - either automatically or manually - and fix common issues. 1) Change Time Zone via Settings Press Win + I to open Settings. Go to
tutorial How to Turn on or off Dark Mode on iPhone

How to Turn on or off Dark Mode on iPhone

The Dark Mode on an iPhone is a popular feature that uses a darker color palette for the iOS apps and interface, offering a sleek and visually appealing experience. Furthermore, the iPhone Dark Mode can reduce eye strain, especially in low-light environments, and even help conserve battery life on devices with OLED screens. If you’re wondering how to turn on Dark Mode on an
tutorial What model is my Windows PC, laptop, or tablet? 8 ways to find out

What model is my Windows PC, laptop, or tablet? 8 ways to find out

Knowing the make and model of your laptop, computer, or tablet can be useful in a variety of situations. You might need it when searching for the right drivers for your device, when you want to upgrade some of its hardware components, when you contact technical support, or even when you decide to sell it. Do you know what model your Windows 10 PC,
tutorial SafeSearch Settings: How to Turn Off or On

SafeSearch Settings: How to Turn Off or On

SafeSearch filters explicit results from web search. With the latest Windows 11 updates, SafeSearch is no longer a toggle you manage inside the Windows Settings app. Instead, you control it per Bing account (for your browser searches) or you force Strict mode for a whole PC or network using simple DNS/hosts rules. Below are the fastest methods that work today, plus fixes when SafeSearch
tutorial CMD: 13 basic commands you should know (cd, dir, mkdir, etc.)

CMD: 13 basic commands you should know (cd, dir, mkdir, etc.)

Command Prompt (or CMD) has been part of Windows since the early days, and even if it's now often overshadowed by PowerShell, it's still a quick and reliable way to get things done. Whether you want to browse through folders without touching File Explorer, copy files faster, or automate small tasks, there are some basic CMD commands worth knowing. In this guide, I'll show
tutorial How to remove Copilot from Microsoft Edge

How to remove Copilot from Microsoft Edge

Microsoft is one of the first companies to invest in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and promote it aggressively in all its products. Therefore, it’s not surprising that Copilot, the Microsoft AI assistant, is baked into almost every software created by this company, including Microsoft Edge. If you don’t like Copilot or are simply not interested in using it, you may want to remove it from
tutorial All the ways to open Quick Settings on Android

All the ways to open Quick Settings on Android

Quick Settings is one of those features you probably use multiple times a day without even realizing. It’s the panel that lets you switch Wi-Fi on or off, activate the flashlight, change brightness, or put your phone on silent. Getting to it might seem obvious at first, but there’s more than one way, and the experience changes slightly depending on whether you’re on a
tutorial What is the Antioxidant Index? How to measure it with a Galaxy Watch8

What is the Antioxidant Index? How to measure it with a Galaxy Watch8

What if your smartwatch could analyze your body and tell if you’re eating enough fruits and vegetables in about ten seconds? Samsung Galaxy Watch8 can do that for you and calculate a metric called the Antioxidant Index, which measures the level of carotenoids in your skin that increases only through food and dietary supplements. This index can help you determine if you’re eating enough
tutorial How to restore desktop icons in Windows 11

How to restore desktop icons in Windows 11

You could be wondering how to restore the desktop icons in Windows 11 for several reasons. If all your Windows desktop icons are missing, you can get them back easily with just a couple of clicks or taps. Or maybe you want to restore your operating system’s classic default shortcuts to your desktop, which can be helpful if you need faster access to specific
tutorial 12 ways to open Resource Monitor (resmon) in Windows 11

12 ways to open Resource Monitor (resmon) in Windows 11

Resource Monitor is a tool built into Windows 11 that gives you real-time details on how your system uses its CPU, memory, storage, and network resources. While the Task Manager offers a general overview, the Windows Resource Monitor (resmon) provides more in-depth information, which makes it ideal for diagnosing performance issues. If you want to know how to open Resource Monitor in Windows 11,
tutorial How to set up and use PPPoE internet connections in Windows 11

How to set up and use PPPoE internet connections in Windows 11

While many people are not familiar with PPPoE, or Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet, this protocol is used by some internet service providers to connect their customers. To use this protocol, your provider will assign you a unique username and password for the connection. If you have this information and need to connect your Windows 11 computer or device directly through PPPoE, without a router
tutorial How to change where Microsoft Edge downloads files

How to change where Microsoft Edge downloads files

When you download files on your Windows PC, Microsoft Edge saves them by default in a folder called Downloads. However, it’s easy to change the Microsoft Edge download location to another folder of your choosing. Furthermore, you can also enable an option that allows you to save files in specific locations and rename them. Read this guide to learn more about accessing your downloads,
tutorial How to open Command Prompt when Windows doesn’t boot (3 ways)

How to open Command Prompt when Windows doesn’t boot (3 ways)

There’s nothing worse than a Windows system that refuses to boot when you really need it. Maybe it’s stuck in a loop, perhaps it crashes outright, or maybe it just hangs. Whatever the case, there’s a good chance you’ll need the Command Prompt to troubleshoot and fix things. Yet… if Windows won’t load, how do you even get to it? Can you still open
tutorial How to disable the Widgets in Windows 11 (tried and tested)

How to disable the Widgets in Windows 11 (tried and tested)

If you ask people using Windows 11 about the features they dislike most about this operating system, many of them will point to the Widgets. That’s because this feature is a great example of a good idea implemented poorly, aimed at meeting Microsoft’s business objectives rather than the user’s needs. As a result, most of the content shown by the Widgets in Windows 11
tutorial How to reset an app on iPhone

How to reset an app on iPhone

If you’re using an iPhone, chances are you’ve installed a lot of apps. Over time, it’s possible that some apps start acting up, running slowly, or not working as they should, so you may wonder how to reset the apps on your iPhone. Or maybe you want to start fresh with a specific app or game. While there’s no built-in way to fully reset
tutorial How to customize the Windows 11 taskbar

How to customize the Windows 11 taskbar

The Windows 11 taskbar is the bar located at the bottom of your screen, providing quick access to your favorite apps, settings, and notifications. Customizing it can improve how you work on your PC. While some users miss the flexibility of older versions, Windows 11 taskbar customization still offers a variety of useful options to tweak and tune it to your heart’s desires. In
tutorial How to add or remove desktop icons (shortcuts) in Windows 11

How to add or remove desktop icons (shortcuts) in Windows 11

Desktop shortcuts remain one of the easiest and fastest ways to open your favorite apps, files, or system locations. However, Windows 11 tries to keep your screen as minimal as possible, so you’re not the only one wondering where icons like This PC or Network went. If you’re trying to add icons back or simply want to clean things up by removing icons from
tutorial The Windows 11 Widgets: All you need to know

The Windows 11 Widgets: All you need to know

The widgets in Windows 11 are Microsoft’s attempt to provide quick snippets of information and news. You can use the Windows 11 Widgets to see the data you need, whether it’s the latest weather forecast, your calendar, sports updates, or traffic info. However, the Windows Widgets board looks spammy and crowded, so the majority of users are wondering how to turn off the widgets
tutorial How to screen record on an iPhone in 3 easy steps

How to screen record on an iPhone in 3 easy steps

Knowing how to record your screen on an iPhone can come in handy in a variety of situations. Whether you want to capture gameplay, create a tutorial, or document a software bug, an iPhone screen recording is a quick and convenient way to save what’s happening on your display. Best of all, screen recording on an iPhone is so easy that anyone can do
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