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Tutorials, how-to guides, and blog posts about using Windows. How to use laptops, tablets, PCs, and other gadgets with Windows.

tutorial How to view the contents of a dump file in Windows 10

How to view the contents of a dump file in Windows 10

Dump files are a special type of files that store information about your computer, the software on it, and the data loaded in the memory when something bad happens. They are usually automatically generated by Windows or by the apps that crash, but you can also manually generate them. The question that arises afterwards is: "How do I read the contents of a dump
review ASUS ROG Chakram & ASUS ROG Strix Slice review

ASUS ROG Chakram & ASUS ROG Strix Slice review

The ASUS ROG Chakram gaming mouse is one of the most innovative devices that ASUS has announced in 2019. It's a mouse that not only promises top-notch performance and excellent quality, but also has a built-in joystick! Did you ever use anything like that? Well, ASUS made it a reality, and the ROG Chakram tries to blend two different gaming devices - the mouse
tutorial 4 ways to align text in Microsoft Word

4 ways to align text in Microsoft Word

One of the essential things about formatting text in any word processor is the ability to align text. Fortunately, whether you need to align pieces of text to the left, to the right, or center it on the page, Microsoft Word lets you do that easily. To make things even simpler for you, we've created this guide which illustrates four different ways of aligning
tutorial How to enable DNS over HTTPS in Firefox

How to enable DNS over HTTPS in Firefox

DNS over HTTPS is one of the best new internet protocols designed to improve our security when browsing the web. It encrypts DNS lookups and helps in stopping third parties from snooping on your activities on the web. In the future, all the respectable browsers are probably going to enable DNS over HTTPS by default, but that is not the case right now. If
article PCI Express 4 vs PCIe 3: Is there a performance improvement?

PCI Express 4 vs PCIe 3: Is there a performance improvement?

Thanks to AMD, in the summer of 2019, new PCI Express hardware has arrived in our computers, promising graphics cards and solid-state drives that are faster than ever. The PCI Express 4.0 interface offers double the bandwidth of PCI Express 3.0 (PCIe 3), and it can do that for any expansion cards that connect to your motherboard. Now we have both graphics cards and
review ASRock Radeon RX 5700 XT Taichi X 8G OC+ graphics card review

ASRock Radeon RX 5700 XT Taichi X 8G OC+ graphics card review

AMD's RX 5700 XT graphics cards are well known for their high performance and top-notch quality. Furthermore, most computer hardware manufacturers have issued custom-built video cards based on AMD's reference, and ASRock is one of them. We tested their top-tier ASRock Radeon RX 5700 XT Taichi X 8G OC+, which is an exquisitely beautiful implementation. If you want to know more about how powerful
tutorial How to use WhatsApp on PC and connect it to your Android smartphone

How to use WhatsApp on PC and connect it to your Android smartphone

WhatsApp is more popular than ever, so there's no wonder people want to access it on all possible devices. Ever wondered how to use WhatsApp on PC instead of your Android smartphone? There are two ways to access the app from your computer or device, either from your browser or by using the WhatsApp Desktop client. Read this tutorial to learn how to use
tutorial 4 ways to change the desktop wallpaper in Windows 10

4 ways to change the desktop wallpaper in Windows 10

Some users might not yet have discovered that Microsoft supplies a selection of colorful wallpapers with its operating systems, and thus they never experiment with changing the standard background. We've always picked something other than the default background, so, in this article, we're going to talk about how that's done in Windows 10. If you want to learn how to change your desktop wallpaper,
review ASUS PCE-AX58BT review: Wi-Fi 6 on your desktop PC!

ASUS PCE-AX58BT review: Wi-Fi 6 on your desktop PC!

Wi-Fi 6 or 802.11ax is the new standard that aims to change wireless networks, both for consumers and for businesses. This standard aims to offer significantly improved speeds, especially in crowded places such as airports, train stations, restaurants, or coffee shops. Wi-Fi 6 wireless routers are now launched regularly, and their prices are going to get more affordable as time passes. If you want
tutorial How to view and manage your Agenda from Windows 10's taskbar

How to view and manage your Agenda from Windows 10's taskbar

For many Windows users, opening the clock from the system tray is the go-to way to check the calendar, whether they are trying to plan their personal or professional lives. In Windows 10, the clock from your taskbar comes with an upgrade: it's capable of showing your Agenda, while also letting you manage events and reminders in your Calendar. It is a small feature,
tutorial How to export your LastPass passwords to a CSV file

How to export your LastPass passwords to a CSV file

LastPass helps your security by making all of your passwords different. Keeping up with that data might become essential to your ability to quickly login to many of your accounts. Ideally, you would have all your passwords stored in LastPass. However, at some point, you might want to export all your passwords from LastPass to a CSV file that you can then import in
tutorial How to stop and configure Windows 10 app notifications (Mail, Calendar, Skype, etc)

How to stop and configure Windows 10 app notifications (Mail, Calendar, Skype, etc)

Notifications help you stay up-to-date with the things that take place on your computer or with the events that are coming your way. However, while you might want to receive notifications from some apps, you might prefer not to be interrupted by others. For instance, on your business laptop, you might not want to get notifications from the Facebook app, although you want those
tutorial How to run old programs using Windows 10's Compatibility mode

How to run old programs using Windows 10's Compatibility mode

While, at its core, Windows 10 is similar to Windows 8 and Windows 7, it is also very different from older operating systems like Windows XP. Most desktop apps developed for Windows 8 or Windows 7 should run in Windows 10. On the other hand, it's unlikely that apps developed for Windows XP would work well or at all on Windows 10. If you
tutorial How to use the Settings app from Windows 10 like a Pro

How to use the Settings app from Windows 10 like a Pro

Being able to change the settings that govern the way your computer or device works is important on any operating system. Windows 10 is no different, and its Settings app continues to receive new updates, making it easier than ever to find a setting and to set up everything according to your preferences. This tutorial shows you the current setup of the Settings app