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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.

What is the automatic setup of network connected devices in Windows?

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  • Radu Tyrsina
Windows 10 and Windows 8.1 have a new network sharing setting that is not documented by Microsoft. This setting says "Turn on automatic setup of network connected devices" and it is found in the list of advanced sharing settings that are available for private networks. What does this setting mean and what does it do? Should you turn in On or Off? We have done some trial-and-error based experiments and

Reviewing the ASUS ROG Claymore - One of the best keyboards money can buy!

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  • Radu Tyrsina
The first time we heard about ASUS' Republic of Gamers mechanical keyboard with RGB illumination was in 2015. And a year later, in late 2016, ASUS finally launched their ASUS ROG Claymore. It is a gaming keyboard that awes and wows anyone looking at it, with full spectrum RGB lighting on each key individually, fully programmable keys and with Aura Sync support (a technology that syncs your lighting settings across

Reviewing the ASUS ZenBook 3 UX390 - The thinnest ultrabook from ASUS

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  • Radu Tyrsina
ZenBook UX390 is one of the most popular ultrabooks that were recently launched by ASUS. Many have shared their opinion about this device: some loved it, some said that it follows Apple's approach with the new MacBook, while others had negative reviews about it. We were very curious to test it for ourselves and form our own opinion about this ultrabook. After more than a week of daily use, here's

3 Steps to restoring your Windows PC to a working state, with System Restore

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  • Radu Tyrsina
Did your Windows computer just crash because of a faulty driver or Windows Update? Did you install an app that causes you problems? If this is the kind of trouble you are dealing with, then restoring your computer or device to a previous working state, with System Restore , is the first step in fixing it. Here's how to use System Restore to go back in time and have your
tutorial How to customize advanced network sharing settings in Windows

How to customize advanced network sharing settings in Windows

Very few people pay attention to how Windows is set when it comes to network sharing, what is shared with the network and how. Luckily, both Windows 10 and Windows 8.1 offer a panel that allows you to control every important setting, so that file network sharing is enabled only when you are connected to trusted private networks and sharing is done in a

How many key presses and mouse clicks do you perform in a day?

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  • Radu Tyrsina
Do you need to know how many keys you press in a day? What about how many clicks you make with your mouse? Do you want to get stats about how you use your computer? Luckily, there is an app called WhatPulse which works on Windows, Linux and Mac OS X, that you can use to gather the necessary data to answer these questions. Here's how it works and what
tutorial How to disable or enable the startup sound in Windows

How to disable or enable the startup sound in Windows

Does your Windows computer play a sound each time you start it, just before showing the sign in screen? At first, you might like this sound but after so many years of using Windows computers and devices, you may find it annoying. Here's how to disable the startup sound in all modern versions of Windows: NOTE: This guide works for Windows 7, Windows

New features coming to Windows Defender in Windows 10 Creators Update

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  • Radu Tyrsina
At today's #MicrosoftEvent in New York, Microsoft played a clip that gave a very brief recap of the most important new features that are coming to Windows 10. In that clip, they showed for just one second, a screenshot of the upcoming Windows Defender, that will be included in Windows 10 Creators Update. From that screenshot alone, we were able to deduce that major improvements are coming to this old

Reviewing the ASUS Cerberus keyboard - Affordable gaming done right!

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  • Radu Tyrsina
Earlier this year, ASUS launched a new line of affordable gaming peripherals, under the Cerberus brand. The Cerberus Gaming Keyboard, the Cerberus Gaming Mouse, the Cerberus Gaming Mouse Pad and the Cerberus Headset are included in the Cerberus line. We managed to get our hands on the ASUS Cerberus Gaming Keyboard and, after testing it for more than a week, we are very pleased with its features and performance. It's

How to troubleshoot network and internet problems in Windows

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  • Radu Tyrsina
When you have problems with your network and/or internet connection, don't hesitate to use the troubleshooting wizards that are bundled with Windows. They are easy to use and they can help you identify what's wrong and how to fix your problems. In most cases, they will get the job done and help you more than expected. In this tutorial, we will show you how to start the network and internet

How to troubleshoot problems with the DirectX Diagnostic Tool

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  • Radu Tyrsina
Not many people know about the DirectX Diagnostic Tool ( dxdiag.exe ) that is included in every modern version of Windows. With it, you can identify the source of the problems you may have with the hardware used by multimedia applications, such as video games or audio and video players. In this tutorial you will learn how to start the DirectX Diagnostic Tool and how to use it to gather

Security for everyone - Reviewing Kaspersky Safe Kids for Windows

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  • Radu Tyrsina
Besides creating a great antivirus engine, Kaspersky also develops other types of security products like Kaspersky Safe Kids. It's a parental control application that aims to offer parents all the tools they need to monitor and control the computing activities of their children. Kaspersky Safe Kids is a parental controls app that's available on multiple platforms, including Windows computers and devices. We used and tested it for a week and

How to make Windows 10’s File Explorer start in any folder you want

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  • Radu Tyrsina
Windows 10 offers an easy way of changing the start location for File Explorer. However, it only gives you two starting locations to choose from: Quick access and This PC. But what if you want File Explorer to start in another location? What if you'd like your File Explorer to start in your OneDrive folder , your Dropbox folder, one of your Libraries or any other folder from your Windows
article 5 Things you can do with the OneDrive app from the Windows Store

5 Things you can do with the OneDrive app from the Windows Store

OneDrive is Microsoft's cloud service that's available for free to all the owners of a Microsoft account . OneDrive offers users a simple way to store, sync and share all types of files, with other people and devices. Besides storing your files in the cloud, there are a lot of cool things you can do using this app and we have decided to share

4 Apps for reading free Manga in Windows 10

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  • Radu Tyrsina
Do you love Japanese manga comics? Would you rather read a good manga story than watch a Disney movie? If you know what N aruto, Death Note or Attack on Titan are all about, then you'll probably want to read this article. We've prepared for you a roundup with the best Windows 10 apps for reading free manga stories. They are quite interesting and definitely worth checking out. [DC-SUMMARY-BREAK] 1.

What is a file's metadata and how to edit it in Windows?

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  • Radu Tyrsina
Very few people are aware that for each file stored on your computer there is a set of metadata associated with it, that gives information about its source, author and other important details, depending on its type. In this article I am going to discuss metadata, what it is and how it can be used. Then, I will cover how to add, remove and maintain metadata for your files. The
article 5 Issues that make Microsoft Edge a worse web browser than others

5 Issues that make Microsoft Edge a worse web browser than others

Not a very long time ago , we talked about what makes Microsoft Edge a better browser than other browsers for Windows. But, like everything on Mother Earth, Microsoft Edge has both good and bad sides. In this article it is time to mention the issues that we believe make Microsoft Edge a worse browser than others. Let's begin: 1. Browsing problems The
article 5 Things we love about the new Settings app in Windows 10

5 Things we love about the new Settings app in Windows 10

When Microsoft created Windows 8, they had to let go of the old Control Panel and move on to creating a new way of configuring our devices, one that could also be used on tablets and other small screen devices. The Control Panel was doing its job okay, but it was based on a very old design, one that's been in Windows for many

Reviewing the ASUSPRO B8430UA - The classic notebook for business professionals

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  • Radu Tyrsina
The ASUSPRO B8430UA or ASUS PRO B8430UA (depending on where you buy it from) is a notebook that is aimed at the business sector. It's a device that has a classic look, it's built to last and it offers plenty of hardware power. We received this notebook for testing a couple of weeks ago and since then we have tested it on a daily basis. Now we are ready to
article 15 Reasons why you should get the Windows 10 Anniversary Update today

15 Reasons why you should get the Windows 10 Anniversary Update today

The Windows 10 Anniversary Update is, without question, an important point in Windows 10's evolution path since it was initially released to the public, last year. However, you shouldn't think about it as a new iteration of the operating system, but rather as a "service pack with many added benefits". The Anniversary Update polishes Windows 10 and, on top of that, brings a couple
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