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How to change the orientation of one page (or more) in a Word document

Radu Tyrsina
06.10.2025

When you have a single page in a Microsoft Word document with a design or content that is a lot different from the rest, you may want to change its orientation to accommodate its differences. Microsoft Word allows this type of editing, and despite its complexity, there is a method to apply this change with a couple of clicks. Let's find out how to

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9 ways to boot Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 into Safe Mode

Radu Tyrsina
06.10.2025

Are you struggling to boot Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 into Safe Mode? Have you tried pressing both F8 and Shift + F8 and they do not work? That is because the boot procedure in Windows 8 is different compared to older versions of Windows such as Windows 7. The boot is so fast that it literally cannot be interrupted by any of your

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How to work with the Performance Monitor in Windows

Radu Tyrsina
05.10.2025

Have you heard about the Performance Monitor, also known as PerfMon.exe or PerfMon.msc? It is a sophisticated tool that can be used to monitor the performance of your Windows computer or device. Using it, you can see how your computer manages its resources. The information it gives you can help you make decisions about software and hardware choices, especially when your computer's performance is

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How to change the orientation of all the pages in a Microsoft Word document

Radu Tyrsina
06.10.2025

When creating or editing documents in Microsoft Word, the first design question you need to address is the page orientation. It all depends on the purpose of your document. Do you have a mostly text document that is easier to read with a vertical layout? Alternatively, do you want to take advantage of a larger width to capture the visual field better? Whatever is

Simple questions: What is two-factor authentication or two-step verification?

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Radu Tyrsina
10.10.2025

In recent years a new security concept has made the headlines - two-step verification or two-factor authentication (2FA). It all started with Google enabling it for its users, and since then, many companies followed their example, including Microsoft, Apple, and Facebook. Even gaming companies joined this trend. If you would like to understand what two-factor authentication is, how it works, why you should enable it and where read this article:

How to delete values from cells but keep your formulas, in Microsoft Excel

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Radu Tyrsina
02.10.2025

One of the blessings of working with spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel is the ability to reuse the formulas and apply them to new situations. In those cases, you want to make sure you do not copy by mistake any of the old entry values that could distort and taint the outcome. When you receive a spreadsheet from someone else or even when you work on one of yours that contains

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7 things you can do with the existing tasks from Task Scheduler

Radu Tyrsina
03.10.2025

You may know what the Task Scheduler is and what it does. Maybe you also know how to create new scheduled tasks. But what about managing the existing scheduled tasks? Do you know how to run or stop scheduled tasks manually? Do you know how to disable, delete, export or import some scheduled tasks? Read on and find out the essential seven things that

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Create checklists with check boxes, and how to edit them, in Microsoft Word

Radu Tyrsina
04.10.2025

Do you need to create a Word document with checklists that you want people to complete on paper? You want to create a document that is used digitally, and ask people to check boxes in a checklist, in Microsoft Word? Creating checklists in Microsoft Word is quite simple for printed documents and a bit more complicated for forms that can be checked on the

Review CyberGhost: One of the best VPNs money can buy

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Radu Tyrsina
10.10.2025

CyberGhost VPN is one of the most popular VPN services in the world. Also, it is one of the easiest to use and one of the most affordable. Due to the elimination of Net Neutrality rules in the USA, and other legislative changes around the world, privacy and security have become more critical than ever. Is CyberGhost's VPN service up to the task of protecting your privacy? Find out from

How to use Diagnostic Data Viewer and see what data Windows 10 sends to Microsoft

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Radu Tyrsina
10.10.2025

In Windows 10, starting with April 2018 Update (version 1803), Microsoft introduced a new app called the Diagnostic Data Viewer. It is a tool that you can download and install on your Windows 10 PC to see what diagnostic data you are sending to Microsoft. The information it displays is structured into categories and can be filtered as you wish. But even so, understanding it is not easy for a

How to see details about your PC's hardware and software, using System Information

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Radu Tyrsina
02.10.2025

Windows has always been able to tell you nearly everything you want to know about your computer: hardware, software, drivers, you name it. System Information puts all the information neatly at your fingertips. Let's take a look at this useful Windows app and what it can show you about your computer, in all modern versions of Windows: [DC-SUMMARY-BREAK] NOTE: This guide applies to Windows 10, Windows 8.1 and Windows 7.

8 reasons why Cyberghost VPN is one of the best VPNs on the market

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Radu Tyrsina
10.10.2025

CyberGhost has built itself an excellent reputation because it offers one of the most secure and reliable VPN services in the world. The company follows a strict a no-logs policy, the network of VPN servers that it maintains is large, and the price per value ratio is one of the best that you can find. These are just a few reasons why you should consider subscribing to CyberGhost's premium plan.

10 ways to start System Information in Windows (all versions)

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Radu Tyrsina
30.09.2025

System Information is a system profiler in Windows provided by Microsoft, which comes in handy when you want to understand the hardware and the drivers found on your Windows computer or device. The tool produces detailed information about all the components of your system. Read this guide to learn how to get System Information started in all versions of Windows: [DC-SUMMARY-BREAK] NOTE: This guide covers Windows 10, Windows 7, and

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How to set the Windows 10 Start Menu to take the whole screen

Radu Tyrsina
02.10.2025

When you use Windows 10 on a tablet or convertible device with a touchscreen, such as a Microsoft Surface Pro, Surface Go, Samsung Galaxy Book, HP Envy or Lenovo Miix, you might want to see the Start Menu in full screen instead of being displayed on the left corner of the screen. This allows you to pin more apps and shortcuts to it, and

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What is Copy, Cut, and Paste? What do they mean? How are they different?

Radu Tyrsina
07.10.2025

The Copy and Paste commands have been hailed as lifesavers by many computer users, eliminating the tedious work of recreating data that is already available elsewhere. They deal in saved time, and this is a precious commodity in our digital age. Do you understand what Copy, Cut, and Paste do? Do you know how they work? From where do the terms come? Read this

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7 things you can do with Paint in Windows 10

Radu Tyrsina
02.10.2025

Paint is a nifty little tool that is available for free in Windows 10. Whether you want to make simple adjustments to your holiday pictures or your screen captures, Paint is surprisingly capable for a tool that made its debut in Windows in 1985. Let see how you can use Paint to edit and improve images, in Windows 10: How to work with

7 things you can do with ESET Secure Authentication

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Radu Tyrsina
10.10.2025

Every web service that cares about user security loves multi-factor authentication. Also known as two-factor authentication, it requires users to verify their identity through two independent pieces of information: something you know and something you have. When authenticating, users are using traditional security tools like passwords or PIN codes, but they also have to confirm their identity by tapping on a push notification or by entering a one-time code received

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7 reasons why you should get Windows 10 October 2018 Update

Radu Tyrsina
07.10.2025

Windows 10 is an ever-changing operating system, and Microsoft introduces new features periodically. The latest major update for Windows 10 is called October 2018 Update, and it was launched on October 2nd. Although the new October 2018 Update does not add tons of new features to the operating system, there are a few that are exciting or at least interesting. They are reasons for

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4 ways to learn your WiFi password in Windows 10, when you forget it

Radu Tyrsina
06.10.2025

Did you ever find yourself in a situation in which you need your Wi-Fi password, but you cannot remember it? What if you never knew your wireless password at home, just because a friend or a relative did all your network configuration and did not tell you the password? What can you do to find your Wi-Fi password? Fortunately, there are several ways in

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How to edit screenshots and images using Snip & Sketch

Radu Tyrsina
10.10.2025

Windows 10 October 2018 Update introduces a new app called Snip & Sketch, meant to replace the Snipping Tool. Snip & Sketch not only lets you take screenshots of your Windows 10 desktop but also includes a built-in image editor that you can use to edit your screenshots and other images. If you want to learn how to edit screenshots and pictures, read this