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Tutorials and how to guides about using gadgets, hardware, and software. Our tutorials cover all major operating systems: Windows, Android, iOS and others.

tutorial 3 ways to find out your iPhone or iPad screen resolution

3 ways to find out your iPhone or iPad screen resolution

Are you wondering about your iPhone’s resolution? Do you want to know your iPad’s screen size? iPhones and iPads are well known for their bright and beautiful displays, their screens being one of the things people love most about these devices. Knowing your iPhone’s screen size or your iPad’s resolution can help if you’re looking for a wallpaper that fits or wondering whether your
tutorial How to create Windows shortcuts with parameters

How to create Windows shortcuts with parameters

Did you know that both Windows 10 and Windows 11 allow you to change shortcuts by adding command-line parameters to them? Or that you can also make new shortcuts with arguments, having them open their target applications with some of their features turned on or off automatically? If you want to learn how to add launch options to executables using their shortcuts, read on:
tutorial Samsung’s Battery widget: How to add, use, and configure it

Samsung’s Battery widget: How to add, use, and configure it

In the new OneUI 5.1 update for Samsung Galaxy smartphones, based on Android 13, there’s a new Battery widget. It gives you a quick overview of the battery status for different Samsung devices you may use, like the phone itself, Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro, Samsung Galaxy Watch 5, or the S Pen, in case you have a Samsung Galaxy Ultra device. Here’s how to
article What is AMD EXPO, and should you enable it for your DDR5 RAM?

What is AMD EXPO, and should you enable it for your DDR5 RAM?

With the launch of their latest Ryzen 7000 processors, AMD also shared details about AMD EXPO. If you’ve followed AMD’s announcements or if you’ve been looking to buy DDR5 memory, you might have an idea of what AMD EXPO is and what it does. However, there’s also a chance that this might be the first time you have heard of it. If you want
tutorial What happens to deleted files? Can you recover a deleted file?

What happens to deleted files? Can you recover a deleted file?

Some people say that after you have deleted a file, you can never recover it again, so you should be careful what you delete. The last part is very good advice, but the rest is not necessarily true. You’ve probably heard that there are ways to recover files you accidentally deleted or lost. On the internet, you can find many specialized apps designed just
tutorial How to cut, copy, and paste in Windows (all the shortcuts)

How to cut, copy, and paste in Windows (all the shortcuts)

The Cut, Copy, and Paste commands are essential tools when you work on a computer, and you find them everywhere in Windows. It’s simple to move things around if you know how to cut. Also, understanding how to copy and paste on Windows efficiently can drastically reduce the time you spend creating materials on your computer or device. This tutorial illustrates several methods to
tutorial How to delete files in Windows (permanently or temporarily)

How to delete files in Windows (permanently or temporarily)

Whether it’s work-related documents and presentations or personal pictures and files, when you run out of space on your Windows 10 or Windows 11 computer or device, you must delete some of them. We all delete files regularly, and yet, not many of us know how the process works or that there is more than one way to delete files. If you want to
tutorial What are Samsung's Edge Panels, and how to use them?

What are Samsung's Edge Panels, and how to use them?

Samsung’s Edge Panels are a feature that’s only present on the manufacturer’s devices. In an attempt to make our lives easier, they were designed to give us quick access to the things we use most often on our Samsung Galaxy smartphones. While some find them very useful, others are not happy with having them on their devices’ screens. Did you hear about Edge Panels,
tutorial How to make a video smaller in Windows (5 methods)

How to make a video smaller in Windows (5 methods)

Do you have a video that you want to send to someone over the internet, but it is too big to do it via email, chat apps, or other similar services? Do you have to record your homework and upload it on an e-learning platform so that your teacher can grade you? You might stumble upon an annoying size limitation that doesn’t let you
tutorial What is a Windows service? How to manage services in Windows

What is a Windows service? How to manage services in Windows

You must have wondered at least once about what makes Windows run and offer so many features to so many different apps. One crucial part of the answer is provided by Windows services. By using its services, Windows can manage network connections, play sound through the speakers, remember passwords and credentials, encrypt your data, and so on. In this article, I’ll describe what Windows
tutorial How to screenshot on Android (5 ways)

How to screenshot on Android (5 ways)

You can take screenshots on Android devices in surprisingly different ways, depending on the manufacturer of your device and the Android interface available on it. However, a few methods work on all Android devices, no matter who makes them: Motorola, Google, Xiaomi, OPPO, Vivo, POCO, realme, OnePlus, Honor, etc. Here’s how to take screenshots on Android phones and tablets, using methods that work the
tutorial How to take a screenshot on Samsung Galaxy (6 ways)

How to take a screenshot on Samsung Galaxy (6 ways)

Do you own a Samsung smartphone like the popular Galaxy A73 5G or Galaxy S22? Or maybe a Samsung tablet? While using your device, you may need to take screenshots from time to time: perhaps you want to save a high score you’ve reached in a game you like, keep a recipe you’ve found online, or capture an interesting conversation and share it with
tutorial How to change the keyboard language on Windows 11

How to change the keyboard language on Windows 11

Did you know that around 43% of people are bilingual, with a further 17% being multilingual? That’s not surprising considering how intertwined the world is and how many people change the country they live in. In such a multilingual space, typing in multiple languages and changing the keyboard language on Windows 11 is important. Furthermore, you may want to use a comfortable keyboard layout
tutorial Local account vs. Microsoft account: Which one should I use?

Local account vs. Microsoft account: Which one should I use?

Both Windows 10 and Windows 11 heavily promote the use of a Microsoft account that has an associated email address and password. If you want to take advantage of what these new operating systems offer, Microsoft accounts make your life easier. However, many people are concerned with sharing their personal information with Microsoft and want to use offline local accounts. Let’s explain the differences
tutorial How to see and clear cookies in Opera and Opera GX

How to see and clear cookies in Opera and Opera GX

Most websites use cookies to store information about your visits and preferences. For example, cookies may be used for tracking purposes or for personalizing the ads displayed to match your interests. Do you use Opera or Opera GX? Do you want to view the cookies found in Opera or Opera GX and remove all or maybe just some of them? Do you want to
tutorial 5 ways to create and add a new user in Windows 11

5 ways to create and add a new user in Windows 11

Do you have a new Windows 11 PC, or did you just install the operating system yourself? You may need to share your computer with others, so you must add a new user to Windows 11. If that’s the case, you are in the right place. In this guide, I’ll show you how to create and add a new user in Windows 11. It
article 5 things you can do with the Windows Clock app

5 things you can do with the Windows Clock app

Introduced with Windows 11, the Clock app is now also included in Windows 10, replacing the old Alarms & Clock. However, despite its simple name, the Windows Clock app brings several improvements and the Focus sessions to help you concentrate on your daily tasks and increase productivity. This guide illustrates five things you can do with the Clock app for Windows 10 and Windows
tutorial 11 ways open Task Scheduler in Windows

11 ways open Task Scheduler in Windows

Do you want to schedule Windows to perform certain tasks at specific intervals or display a message when something happens on your PC? Well, to do that, you need the Task Scheduler. And to use it, you must first know how to access it. If you want a complete roundup of all the ways to open Task Scheduler, including using the Run window or
tutorial How to use Focus sessions in the Windows Clock app

How to use Focus sessions in the Windows Clock app

When opening the Clock app in Windows 10 and Windows 11, the Focus sessions tab is the first thing that shows up. Seeing how we are always bombarded with notifications, reminders, chat messages, and calls, the Windows Focus sessions feature helps you set time aside to concentrate on what’s important. On top of minimizing distractions, you can use the Focus sessions in Windows 11
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