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News and interests in Windows 10: How to get it, configure it, or disable it!

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
02.07.2021

As of May 25th, 2021, Microsoft has started to roll out an update that installs the “News and interests” widget on the Windows 10 taskbar. Some people like it and use it to get useful information like the weather forecast

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How to change the default Firefox search engine

Diana Ann Roe
01.07.2021

If you’re interested in changing the search engine in Firefox, that’s very easy to do. With a few clicks or taps, you can change the default Mozilla Firefox search engine from Google to the one you prefer to use for

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Where to find the Windows 10 refresh rate. How to change it

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
29.06.2021

Do you need to find the screen refresh rate for your Windows 10 PC, laptop, or tablet? Do you want to lower the refresh rate to 60 Hz or less? Or maybe you have a gaming monitor, and you want

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6 things you can do with the Windows 10 Weather app

Diana Ann Roe
28.06.2021

The Windows 10 Weather app is built into the operating system and offers detailed weather-related information no matter where you are. The app’s simple interface provides data on past, present, and future weather and forecasts, as well as news about

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How to customize the sound schemes for Windows 10

Diana Ann Roe
25.06.2021

The Windows sound schemes are collections of sounds that play automatically during certain system and app events, like errors, notifications, or reminders. If you find the current alerts annoying, you can customize the sound schemes for Windows 10 to play

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How to stop Chrome from asking to save passwords

Diana Ann Roe
24.06.2021

There are several reasons to turn off the Chrome password manager on your device(s). Maybe you want Chrome to stop asking to Save password because you don’t want it to store your credentials. Or perhaps you’re already using a dedicated

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How to make the Windows 10 Weather display temperature in °C or °F

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
23.06.2021

Windows 10 displays the weather forecast for Washington DC in degrees Fahrenheit (°F) if you don’t configure it. However, it is easy to set it to show the forecast for any city or location you want, from anywhere in the

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How to mute a tab in Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge, and Opera

Diana Ann Roe
25.05.2021

Do you often come across websites that automatically play videos or sounds without your permission in one of your browser tabs? Do you find them as annoying as we do, so you want to mute them immediately and get back

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Windows 10 May 2021 Update: What's new and removed?

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
22.05.2021

The eleventh “major” update to Windows 10 is Windows 10 May 2021 Update or version 21H1. As of the 18th of May 2021, Microsoft is slowly rolling it out to users worldwide. First, it gets to the users that hit

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How to change language in Firefox on Windows and Mac

Diana Ann Roe
19.05.2021

If you’re wondering how to change the language in Firefox, the procedure is now more straightforward than ever. And with over 90 available options available, it’s easy to find what you want when it comes to the Firefox language. This

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How to make Chrome the default browser in Windows 10 (Firefox & Opera)

Diana Ann Roe
17.05.2021

Are you wondering how to make Google Chrome the default browser in Windows 10? Do you want to make Firefox the default browser on your Windows 10 computer or device? How about another web browser? Whether you like Chrome, Mozilla

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The Start Menu live folders: How to use them in Windows 10

Diana Ann Roe
14.05.2021

Folders are one of the defining concepts of Windows, as they’re one of the best ways to organize files and other folders on your computer or device. The same is also true for the Window 10 Start Menu, which can

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How to block or unblock someone on WhatsApp

Codrut Neagu
07.05.2021

Are you a WhatsApp user and someone is bothering you with messages or calls you don’t want? Did you know you can block anyone on WhatsApp and stop them from sending you messages or calling you? When you block someone

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How to make Google my search engine in Microsoft Edge

Diana Ann Roe
03.05.2021

The new Chromium-based Edge is, in my opinion, a fantastic browser. However, inserting search terms into its address bar revealed that the default search engine in Microsoft Edge is Bing, and it wasn’t exactly obvious how to make Google my

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How to choose the default GPU for gaming or apps in Windows 10

Codrut Neagu
30.04.2021

Many computers use processors with built-in integrated graphics that help them provide basic video features. However, some PCs also have dedicated video cards that are used for more demanding apps and games. Usually, Windows 10 automatically switches between graphics cards,

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Top 10 Microsoft Edge add-ons in 2021

Codrut Neagu
29.04.2021

Most people like to personalize their devices and tools, and that applies to web browsers too. Just like other popular browsers (Chrome, Firefox, or Opera), Microsoft Edge offers a large variety of extensions, which you can download and install. Some

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How to use Windows 10's Action Center notifications

Codrut Neagu
28.04.2021

If you use Windows 10 on your PC, you are acquainted with notifications, and you probably see them regularly. Whether you get a notification about a new email or Skype message, one about a new device you just connected to

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How to configure proxy server settings in Windows 10

Codrut Neagu
27.04.2021

Windows 10 offers the ability to set a proxy server from its Settings app without the need for third-party software. This feature allows you to protect your online privacy by covering some of your tracks when surfing the web. Furthermore,

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12 ways to manage tabs in Microsoft Edge

Diana Ann Roe
26.04.2021

While managing tabs in Microsoft Edge is not exactly exciting, it becomes necessary if you have too many open tabs. Luckily, Edge comes with a wide range of tools and features that help you organize and manage your tabs efficiently

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How to open Disk Defragmenter in Windows (12 ways)

Codrut Neagu
22.04.2021

The Defragment and Optimize Drives utility from Windows has a long history. It used to be called simply Disk Defragmenter in Windows 7 and Windows 8. Even though it has a new name in Windows 10, Disk Defragmenter is essentially