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tutorial How to change time on Windows 10 (and related settings)

How to change time on Windows 10 (and related settings)

Whether you’re traveling or your PC is displaying the wrong time or date, you might find yourself in a situation where it is useful to know how to change time on Windows 10. You can set the time manually or have Windows 10 do it for you. You can choose a different time zone or completely ignore daylight saving. Furthermore, there are two different
review Crucial Ballistix Gaming Memory DDR4-3600 32GB review

Crucial Ballistix Gaming Memory DDR4-3600 32GB review

We received in testing an interesting RAM kit from Crucial. It’s called Crucial Ballistix Gaming Memory DDR4-3600 32GB (BL2K16G36C16U4B), and it’s made by one of the best RAM chip manufacturers in the world, namely Micron. It promises to deliver fast speeds, excellent timings, and premium build quality. Does it manage to do all that? After using and benchmarking the Crucial Ballistix DDR4-3600, we’re now
tutorial How to use the Snipping Tool for Windows 10 and Windows 7

How to use the Snipping Tool for Windows 10 and Windows 7

The Windows Snipping Tool is a utility app included in modern versions of the operating system, like Windows 10 and Windows 7. Due to its familiarity, many users find Microsoft’s Snipping Tool an easy and efficient instrument for taking screenshots in Windows. This guide shows how to use the Snipping Tool for Windows 10 and Windows 7 from the moment you click the Snipping
tutorial How to hide apps from the Windows 10 Start Menu

How to hide apps from the Windows 10 Start Menu

Do you want to organize the Start Menu on your Windows 10 computer and wish you knew a way to remove or hide certain apps that clutter it up? Would you like to do all that without having to install a Start Menu replacement from a third party? If we’ve got your interest, read this guide and find out how to hide apps from
tutorial How to open Windows Mobility Center (11 ways)

How to open Windows Mobility Center (11 ways)

The Windows Mobility Center is a lesser-known tool that exists in all modern Windows versions. The app is designed with laptop users in mind. However, it works just as well on Windows tablets and hybrid devices, and it gives access to features and settings for controlling the battery, the display brightness, the sound volume, and the presentation mode. To use it, you must first
article How to use a Windows 10 recovery USB drive

How to use a Windows 10 recovery USB drive

We encourage you to create a recovery drive as soon as you install Windows 10 on a computer or as soon as you buy a new PC. It can be a lifesaver when Windows 10 stops working, and you cannot use your apps or access your files. What exactly can you do with it? How can it help you in your hour of need?
review ASUS Turbo GeForce RTX 3070 review: Excellent gaming performance

ASUS Turbo GeForce RTX 3070 review: Excellent gaming performance

During the last few weeks, we had the chance to test and play with one of the most elusive computer components of these days: an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 graphics card. We got it inside a prebuilt desktop computer powered by ASUS because that’s one of the few ways you find it right now, at least at a reasonable price. As you can imagine,
tutorial How do I find my router's IP address? The complete guide

How do I find my router's IP address? The complete guide

Have you ever found yourself in a situation when you wanted to configure a router, and you did not know its IP address? Therefore, you couldn’t connect to its administration user interface and change its settings. To help you out, we created this complete guide that covers finding the IP of a router using all types of computers and devices: the routers themselves, Windows
tutorial Show or hide Recently Added & Most Used apps in Start Menu

Show or hide Recently Added & Most Used apps in Start Menu

The Windows 10 Start Menu All apps list displays all your installed apps in alphabetical order. To make the All apps in the Windows 10 Start Menu more useful, Microsoft lets you decide whether you want to show two additional sections at the top of this list. The Recently added section lists recently installed apps, while Most used displays the apps you access often.
review Razer Huntsman v2 Analog review: Razer's best optical gaming keyboard

Razer Huntsman v2 Analog review: Razer's best optical gaming keyboard

We’ve recently had the pleasure of receiving in testing Razer’s last gaming optical keyboard. It is called Razer Huntsman v2 Analog, and it’s a high-end device that features optical switches, configurable actuation points, premium build quality, and, as you’d expect, premium pricing. Is it a great keyboard? Should you consider buying one? Read this review and find out: Razer Huntsman v2 Analog: Who
tutorial How to hide all apps & make a single-column Start Menu

How to hide all apps & make a single-column Start Menu

There are many people out there, including us, who like simple things, and pursue that goal in all aspects of our lives. The Start Menu from Windows 10 is one of those small things that can be changed to be simpler. By default, it includes a list of all the apps installed and two separate columns, each with its own series of tiles and
tutorial How to change the Microsoft password: 2 different ways

How to change the Microsoft password: 2 different ways

Besides logging into Windows 10 PCs, you also use your Microsoft account password to connect on Xbox, Skype, Outlook, and OneDrive. Therefore, it’s a good idea to regularly change the Microsoft password in order to keep your data safe. If you suspect someone has gained access to your account or if you’ve been using the same password for too long, this guide shows you
review Razer Viper 8KHz review: The first mouse with an 8000 Hz polling rate

Razer Viper 8KHz review: The first mouse with an 8000 Hz polling rate

Each year, gaming mice are becoming faster and lighter, with more and more accurate optical sensors. It’s challenging to innovate because the market is crowded with various devices that meet every gamer’s needs and budgets. However, Razer is trying to innovate with the new Viper 8KHz, a mouse that features a unique, record-breaking, hyperfast polling rate of 8000 Hz! Theoretically, that can make the
tutorial How to change the keyboard language shortcut in Windows 10

How to change the keyboard language shortcut in Windows 10

Do you need to know how to change the keyboard language Windows 10 shortcut? Maybe you want a more comfortable alternative, or perhaps the shortcut to change the keyboard language clashes with other hotkeys you’ve set up. Would it be easier to use one key instead of a keyboard shortcut to change the language in Windows 10? Or, if you added a lot of
tutorial How to use the Windows Mobility Center in Windows 10

How to use the Windows Mobility Center in Windows 10

From the very beginning, laptop manufacturers have included special function keys on their keyboards, offering users quick and easy access to common tasks. However, each manufacturer’s idea of what would be useful was unique, so there was no consistency from brand to brand. Microsoft has built the Windows Mobility Center right into the operating system, so all notebook and tablet users can have fast
tutorial How to create QR codes using a free QR code generator

How to create QR codes using a free QR code generator

Do you want to create a QR code, but you’re wondering what tools you should use for that? QR codes can be instrumental in many different ways. For example, if you’re a teacher, you might want to learn how to create QR codes in Google Docs or Word, with quick answers to the exam questions for your students. That way, they can see the
tutorial How to pin to Start Menu in Windows 10: The complete guide

How to pin to Start Menu in Windows 10: The complete guide

Do you want to know how to pin to Start in Windows 10? While most users figure out how to pin apps to the Start Menu in Windows 10, not everyone knows how to pin settings, email accounts, or their favorite locations. Did you know you can also pin a file to the Start Menu in Windows 10? Well, it’s a bit tricky but
tutorial 10 ways to organize and change the Windows 10 Start Menu

10 ways to organize and change the Windows 10 Start Menu

Did you know that you can customize the Windows 10 Start Menu to look however you want? The Windows Start Menu went through many changes during the more than twenty-five years it’s been around for. However, unlike previous versions, the Start Menu in Windows 10 is versatile, and you get to decide everything about it, from its size to the way it’s organized and
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