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Send files from an Android smartphone to Windows 10, with Bluetooth

Codrut Neagu
19.04.2019

Although Wi-Fi networks and cloud storage are common these days, you might still find yourself in a situation in which you cannot use either to send files from an Android smartphone to a Windows 10 laptop or tablet. What can

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Set the Windows 10 update schedule, and when it restarts the PC

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
16.04.2019

Windows 10 Home users do not have much control over what updates are pushed to their PCs by Microsoft. However, users can choose when to reboot their computers or devices to install the pending operating system updates. In the

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4 ways to uninstall Windows Media Player from Windows

Codrut Neagu
15.04.2019

Windows Media Player has been around in Windows for ages, and it still is a capable player for all kinds of media files: music, pictures, and movies. However, you might be a fan of another media player such as VLC

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How to rip a CD with Windows Media Player, in Windows

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
12.04.2019

While dusting my home, I stumbled upon my audio CD collection with albums from awesome bands like Pink Floyd, Rush, and The Beatles. I got hit by nostalgia, and I decided that I wanted to rip some CDs and listen

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3 ways to uninstall Windows 10 updates

Codrut Neagu
11.04.2019

It is usually a good idea to install all the Windows 10 updates that are available for your computers and devices. However, from time to time, some updates might cause problems or crashes. Those are the times when you probably

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How do I turn on HDR on my Windows 10 computer?

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
10.04.2019

HDR means High Dynamic Range, and it is a technology that offers a richer, more colorful viewing experience on your screen. With HDR you see more detail both in the shadows and highlights of a scene. Due to HDR, you

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ASUS Mini PC ProArt PA90 review: Tall and mighty!

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
10.04.2019

When you hear the words "Mini PC" you never think of a beast that is 14.4 inches tall and weighing 12.78 pounds, without the power charger. ASUS Mini PC ProArt PA90 is not small, and it is not light either.

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Turn the dark mode on or off, in the Mail and Calendar app for Windows 10

Daniel Parchisanu
08.04.2019

The touch-friendly Mail and Calendar apps that are pre-installed in Windows 10 have been improved with a new feature: the dark mode. The dark theme has been available in Windows 10 for a while, but the Mail and Calendar apps

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How to use Snip & Sketch to take screenshots in Windows 10

Daniel Parchisanu
04.04.2019

Snip & Sketch is a Windows 10 screenshot tool that Microsoft has introduced with the October 2018 Update. In the future, it is going to replace the Snipping Tool, but so far both apps continue to exist in Windows 10

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How to reset your Windows Firewall settings (4 methods)

Daniel Parchisanu
03.04.2019

After using the Windows Firewall for a long time, it might stop working as it should. Especially if you have modified its more advanced settings, or you have introduced many changes. It becomes difficult to pinpoint the root problem for

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Test your HDD or SSD and check its health status

Codrut Neagu
29.03.2019

We recently had the misfortune to find out that a computer owner's worst nightmare is a failing hard disk drive. It is not because you need to buy a new one, but because you face the risk of losing some

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How to configure the microphone and the speakers in Skype for Windows 10

Daniel Parchisanu
28.03.2019

With more than two billion registered users using both computers and mobile devices, Skype makes it easy to connect with people from different organizations or geographies. The sound quality of your Skype calls on Windows 10 relies on making correct

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How do I enable dark mode on YouTube?

Daniel Parchisanu
25.03.2019

If you use YouTube on your Android device, iPhone, iPad, Windows PC or Mac, there is a way to reduce the battery consumption and protect your eyes from the intense white light of your screen. YouTube has introduced a dark

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8 ways to start the Skype app in Windows 10

Daniel Parchisanu
25.03.2019

Skype is one of the pioneers of making video and voice calls over the internet, and it has become popular over the years while enjoying its share of controversies too. When you use a Windows 10 PC or device, Skype

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ASUS XG-C100C review: Great yhen you need more than 1 Gbps!

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
22.03.2019

Our team enjoys using 1 Gbps internet connections. For most people in the world, that is fast. However, 10 Gigabit internet connections and devices are starting to show up. Yes, they are mostly for business users, but internet service providers

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What is the Hosts file in Windows? How to edit etc/hosts?

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
21.03.2019

The Hosts file, a.k.a etc/hosts has been around since 1984. Every operating system has one, including Windows. You may have encountered the term etc/hosts without knowing what it means, and why it is used. If you are a web developer,

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Block apps and games from accessing the internet, with Windows Defender Firewall

Daniel Parchisanu
18.03.2019

Most apps and games you install in Windows have, by default, unrestricted access to the internet. However, you can control their internet access through the Windows Firewall. With it, you can block access to the internet for specific apps and

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Review ASUS VT229H: A monitor with touch and a frameless design

Codrut Neagu
18.03.2019

In this article, we are testing and reviewing a touch monitor called ASUS VT229H. The manufacturer says that it is a 21.5-inch monitor with a frameless design, 10-point multi-touch, a beautiful IPS panel, and wide viewing angles. We were curious

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Make Windows 10 start with the sound from Windows 7 or older versions

Daniel Parchisanu
15.03.2019

When you start Windows 10, it makes no startup sound. If you miss hearing the startup sound made by Windows 7, Windows XP or other older versions of Windows, you can configure Windows 10 so that it uses the startup

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How to set your Windows 10 location for apps, and why is it useful?

Daniel Parchisanu
14.03.2019

When you run an app in Windows 10, you may need a location for the app to run properly, or to produce relevant information for you. Windows 10 tries to find your device's location, but it may fail to get