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tutorial How to convert a PDF into a Word document that can be edited

How to convert a PDF into a Word document that can be edited

Do you have a PDF file that you want to be able to edit using Microsoft Word? Do you want to learn how to do that without having to buy specialized software or uploading your PDF files to online conversion tools? If you answered yes, then here are two easy and free ways to convert a PDF file into an editable Word document, using

How do I get the Windows Subsystem for Linux?

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  • Radu Tyrsina
It's been a while since Microsoft declared its love for Linux, and, at first, it felt strange to see Windows 10 embrace the Tux penguin. However, the fact that Windows 10 can run native Linux applications directly, without having to resort to using virtual machines, is proof of Microsoft's new strategy of embracing other ecosystems. Strange times we're living in, right? Were you expecting to see Ubuntu, openSUSE, Fedora, and
tutorial Where is the Wi-Fi icon on a Mac? How to enable it or hide it

Where is the Wi-Fi icon on a Mac? How to enable it or hide it

Just like its name, which comes from a pun on the word hi-fi (high fidelity), the Wi-Fi icon is recognized universally, and users look for it instinctively on their computers and devices. But what if the Wi-Fi icon is missing from your Mac? How can you enable it? Or maybe you don't use it that much and want to hide it? Here is how

3 ways to see what processor is inside your PC, its speed, temperature, etc.

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  • Radu Tyrsina
Regardless of what type of computer you have, be it a desktop PC, a laptop, a tablet, or a 2-in-1 device, it has a processor inside that makes it tick. Do you wonder what processor it is? Do you want to find out the exact model of processor that your computer has? Furthermore, wouldn't you like to know how to monitor its speed, temperature, voltages, and other similar details? This

How do you turn off Autocorrect on Android smartphones?

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  • Radu Tyrsina
While some users appreciate having the keyboard on their Android smartphones autocorrect what they write, so their text messages contain fewer mistakes, others hate it. If you want to turn off the Autocorrect feature for your keyboard, be it a Gboard (the Google Keyboard) or SwiftKey Keyboard, read this guide and learn how to do it. Our instructions apply to all smartphones with Android 8 Oreo or Android 9 Pie,
tutorial 14 things you can do with the Photos app from Windows 10

14 things you can do with the Photos app from Windows 10

The Photos app is a relatively new app because, although it was first introduced in Windows 8 to replace the old Windows Photo Viewer, it continually evolved with each new iteration of Windows 10. Nowadays, Photos is not just an ordinary picture viewer, but has become a complex app that offers a lot of editing and organizing tools for photographs and videos. Here are

How to compare two files by content, in Windows

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  • Radu Tyrsina
There are times when you need to compare two files and check whether their content is different. In some situations, you could just open the two files and look through their contents, like when you want to compare two pictures or two text files. However, that's a rather tedious task to perform, and you might miss small differences, like a slight change in tint on a photo, or a phrase
tutorial How to configure your touchpad in Windows 10

How to configure your touchpad in Windows 10

If you use a laptop, a 2-in-1 device, or any other kind of mobile computer, you are also probably using a touchpad. Therefore, you should set your touchpad to work the way you want it. Windows 10 gives you many options for handling simple settings like adjusting the touchpad sensitivity, along with advanced settings for configuring touchpad gestures that trigger different actions. Of course,

The Windows 10 system tray - How to show or hide icons!

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  • Radu Tyrsina
  Located on the right side of the taskbar, the system tray, correctly called the Notification area, has been a part of Windows for over 20 years. It kept on improving since it was first introduced with Windows 95, providing easy access to system functions, notifications, and applications. The Windows 10 system tray is more customizable than ever before, as you get to configure which system and apps icons are
tutorial How to open (mount) or eject (unmount) ISO files in Windows 10

How to open (mount) or eject (unmount) ISO files in Windows 10

In Windows 10, File Explorer can open and eject ISO disc images without requiring users to install third-party apps for this task. This feature comes in handy when you are trying to work with disc images, view and interact with their content. In this article, we show you the straightforward process of using File Explorer to mount and unmount any ISO image file you
tutorial The Windows 10 Night light: What it does and how to use it

The Windows 10 Night light: What it does and how to use it

Whether it is because we look at them too much or because they radiate too much blue light, screens are known to cause eye problems. It is almost impossible to avoid screens in our daily lives. There are also many night owls like ourselves, regularly watching our computers' screens during the night. The good news is that Windows 10 includes a special night mode

How to use the Get Help app in Windows 10 to contact Microsoft's support service

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  • Radu Tyrsina
Part search engine, part spam bot, and part portal for reaching customer support agents, the Get Help app provides several ways, most of them successful, to get you answers to your tech-support questions. This article aims to show you how to launch and use the Get Help app in Windows 10, and what is the fastest way to reach a human support agent. There is a lot to go over,
tutorial Should you disable the Cloud-delivered protection from Windows 10?

Should you disable the Cloud-delivered protection from Windows 10?

The Windows Defender Antivirus from Windows 10 has a couple of excellent protection features, some of which are misunderstood. Two of them are named Cloud-delivered protection and Automatic sample submission, and they work in tandem. With their help, you get efficient protection against unknown threats that have not yet been discovered on other computers. If you are considering disabling them, or you want to

Desktop.ini - What is this file? Why are there two of them on my desktop?

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  • Radu Tyrsina
If you've recently tinkered with File Explorer's settings in Windows, you might be surprised to discover some files called desktop.ini in all the folders on your computer or device. The two desktop.ini files present on your Desktop are the most noticeable and raise a lot of questions: What are these files and why are there two of them on your Desktop? What purpose do they serve? How do you get
tutorial The complete guide to setting the default apps in Windows 10

The complete guide to setting the default apps in Windows 10

Do you want to know how to change the default apps used by Windows 10 for activities like viewing pictures, or watching movies? Do you want to set a new app as the default for a particular file type, like images with the PNG file extension? Do you need a new default app to be used for a specific protocol? Then, you are in

12 things you can do with the Video Editor from Windows 10

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  • Radu Tyrsina
A long time ago, Microsoft decided to end the development of Windows Movie Maker, a program that many Windows users used for creating videos. People were asking for a new tool and, although it took some time, in the versions of Windows 10 starting with Fall Creators Update (1709), Microsoft introduced a new tool that lets users create and edit videos. It is called Video Editor, and it offers more
article What is the SIM PIN code and why should you use one?

What is the SIM PIN code and why should you use one?

SIM cards are a widely used method for identifying phone users all over the world. They're tiny pieces of plastic with chips on them that tell the mobile operators who you are and what you are paying for. Although they are essential to many of us, the only security aspect that we can control on a SIM card is its PIN code. Do you

How to activate the Hibernate option in Windows 10

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  • Radu Tyrsina
When you open the Power menu in Windows 10, you see the options for Sleep, Shut Down, and Restart. What if you want to add the Hibernate option to this menu? To use this feature, you have to activate it manually. That's why, in this guide, we will give you step-by-step information on how to enable the Hibernate option in Windows 10, so that it is displayed in the Power

How to use File History - Windows 10's backup solution

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  • Radu Tyrsina
File History makes automated backups of your data, and it works with storage devices like external hard drives, network storage, and so on. If you want to use File History to back up your user data from Windows 10, read this tutorial. We show you how to turn on File History, how to change the way it works, how to stop it when you no longer need it, and how
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