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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.

Reviewing the ASUS ZenBook UX305UA - An ultrabook that's worth its price

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  • Radu Tyrsina
A few weeks ago, we started testing a great ultrabook from ASUS, called the ZenBook UX305UA. It is the successor to the acclaimed ASUS ZenBook UX305 and it will replace the older model in shops worldwide. We are dealing with an ultrabook that has an affordable price, beautiful design, good hardware and a build quality that's better than the average you get at a similar price point. If you're curious

Cast media from a web page in Microsoft Edge to a wireless display with Miracast

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  • Radu Tyrsina
Apple has AirPlay and Google has Chromecast. But what does Microsoft have? Miracast, of course, which is a multiplatform standard - a technology which anybody can use and implement in the hardware they build and in the software they develop. With Windows 10, Microsoft embraced Miracast more than ever before, and more than anybody else in the tech world. Not only can you mirror your Windows 10 screen on a

How to block the internet access of any Windows app, with OneClickFirewall

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  • Radu Tyrsina
Windows Firewall is a good piece of software that does its job very well, even better than many paid firewalls. However, it has always lacked in one area: it's not very easy to access and configure. It's so hidden in the background that many Windows users don't even know that it exists. While you can use the Windows Firewall to block the internet access of any app that runs on

What do users get from games becoming Windows universal apps?

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  • Radu Tyrsina
When it comes to games, some people in the gaming industry have said that Microsoft's "Universal Windows Platform can, should, must, and will die". The primary reason for such statements is the fact that, with its vision for universal apps and games, Microsoft will compete with dedicated distribution services like Steam and plans to take a bigger share of the profits that are to be found in the gaming market.

Test comparison - Which is the best free online antivirus scanner?

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  • Radu Tyrsina
Some of our readers asked us to test the most popular free antivirus scanners found online. Since such scanners are useful in providing a good second opinion, without having to install a fully-featured security product, we thought it is worthwhile to evaluate such products. We've tested the 10 most popular online security scanners and, although it took quite a bit of work, we now have some exciting results to share

How to copy optical discs (CD, DVD or Blu-Ray) in Windows

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  • Radu Tyrsina
Are you searching for a way to create a disc-to-disc copy of a CD, DVD or Blu-Ray? Then you are in luck. In this guide, we will discuss the steps and principles involved in making a copy of any disc, in any version of Windows. Then, we will cover some of the best tools for the job. If you are interested, don't hesitate to read this tutorial: [DC-SUMMARY-BREAK] The principles
article The best 5 free programs to mount disc images in Windows

The best 5 free programs to mount disc images in Windows

When was the last time you used a CD or a DVD? We recently asked ourselves this question, and the answer was: a long time ago. In order to replace physical discs, the idea of mounting images as virtual drives is quite appealing. In addition, disc images are not limited by the space provided by a physical CD, DVD or Blu-Ray, because they are

How to make a backup copy of a protected disc (DVD or Blu-Ray)

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  • Radu Tyrsina
We all purchase DVDs and Blu-Rays with all kinds of media content: movies, games, music, software, etc. However, as we use those discs, their quality wanes with time and, after a few years, they become unusable. Your only solution is to purchase them again but that costs money one more time and it just isn't fair. You paid for that product already. Isn't there a way to make a backup

How to use a password reset disk to change your Windows password

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  • Radu Tyrsina
If you created a password reset disk in Windows as soon as you set up your computer or device, it can be a lifesaver if you manage to forget your user account password later on. As you will see from this guide, using the Password Reset Wizard is very easy and anyone can reset their Windows password in a matter of seconds. Here's how it works: [DC-SUMMARY-BREAK] Read this first!

How to create a password reset disk in Windows

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  • Radu Tyrsina
The human memory is fantastic. You can encode, store and retrieve information when needed very quickly but, unlike your computer's memory, it is not perfect. It lacks a basic feature: it doesn't have permanent storage. Unfortunately, passwords make no exceptions and you might be in a situation when you don't remember your Windows password. Don't worry, Windows comes to your rescue. If you forget your Windows password, you can use

How to sync Sticky Notes across users and computers, in 7 steps

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  • Radu Tyrsina
One of our readers wanted to use Sticky Notes across multiple user accounts and Windows computers and have them in sync. Unfortunately, Sticky Notes is not able to pull this off by default. It only saves your notes on a per user account basis. However, with a little bit of hacking, you can have your notes synced between multiple users and computers. This guide will show you how to do

8 Ways to find the exact version of any Windows application you are using

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  • Radu Tyrsina
When we analyzed the searches that people make on our website, we learned that some of you want to know ways of finding the specific version of an application you are using. Since we did not have a tutorial to meet this need and help our readers, we decided to create one. Here are eight ways you can learn the exact version of any application you are using, be it

A gamer's delight - The ASUS G11CB gaming PC review

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  • Radu Tyrsina
Desktop PC sales have been constantly decreasing in the last few years, with worldwide shipments falling by more than 10% in 2015. While the market share of mobile PCs is rapidly increasing, there is still one field where desktop PCs continue to thrive, and that's gaming. Due to cooling, size and weight limitations, laptops cannot compete with the raw performance of desktop PCs, at least not without making a sizeable
tutorial How to make sure that Skype for Windows hides your IP address

How to make sure that Skype for Windows hides your IP address

While being the most widely used voice and video chat service in the world, Skype has suffered for a very long time from a really annoying security hole. If not set properly, Skype leaks your IP address. This was Skype's Achilles' heel and, even though Microsoft patched many security holes during the last few years, they didn't patch this one. Recently, all the new
tutorial How to disable the system beep sound in Windows

How to disable the system beep sound in Windows

When you press the wrong key on a Windows PC, when an error dialog pops up or when you use the volume control, you hear a beep. After doing this a couple of times, that beep can get quite annoying. Therefore, in this tutorial, we will show you how to disable the system beep sound in all modern versions of Windows, to make sure

Reviewing the ASUS ROG G752VT - A gaming laptop designed by aliens

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  • Radu Tyrsina
Not too long ago, ASUS revealed the ASUS ROG G752VT: a new high-end gaming laptop from their Republic Of Gamers series. Obviously, this device is aimed at gamers who want to be able to play everything, anytime, no matter if they're at home or if they are on the go. The ASUS ROG G752VT promises to deliver great performance in a redesigned titanium body. We've had the pleasure of using

My PC has a nasty virus. Now what? How do I remove it?

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  • Radu Tyrsina
Y our computer got infected by a nasty virus. Windows is slow, your web browser freezes and you are constantly fighting to get rid of strange popups, warnings and advertisements. These are all signs of a malware infection. You are worried about your files, your personal data and your apps. You tried to scan your computer with the antivirus you have installed but it doesn't report anything or it just
tutorial What can you do from the Devices and Printers panel in Windows?

What can you do from the Devices and Printers panel in Windows?

The Devices and Printers panel was first introduced in Windows 7 with the aim of providing a friendly way to interact with external devices connected to your computer. However, in order for the concept to work as intended, hardware manufacturers need to provide support for this feature in their Windows drivers. This article will explain what the Devices and Printers panel is, how to

3 Common ways in which your Windows device can be spied upon

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  • Radu Tyrsina
Do you have a girlfriend who has trust issues? Or a parent who acts a bit paranoid when he or she sees you spending most of your evenings chatting on your computer? The chance is that anyone close to you who has some computer skills, can spy on your Windows computer. Maybe they do that with good intentions (for example, you parent wants to make sure that you don't access

Simple questions: What is the Network and Sharing Center in Windows?

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  • Radu Tyrsina
In many of our tutorials about networking in Windows, you will see that we often mention the Network and Sharing Center. Obviously, it is the entrance point to many Windows networking features and tasks. However, if you are wondering what does it do exactly and what it's useful for, in this article we will show you what the Network and Sharing Center is , how you can launch it and
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