IP addresses and subnet masks stand at the core of computer networking. They are not concepts that are easy to understand in their entirety, especially if you do not have a technical background. However, with a bit of help, anybody can understand the basics of IP addresses and subnet masks, what they do and why they are useful. Read on to get into more detail and also learn how to change the IP address and subnet masks used by Windows, when you need to:

By default, Microsoft Edge does not always show the Favorites bar with the websites that you want to keep at hand, for easy access. However, in Windows 10 Spring Creators Update, it does show it when you open a new tab. If you want to make this web browser display the Favorites bar, at all times, here is how it is done:

If you are using a Windows 10 gaming laptop or desktop PC, there is a high chance that you have two different graphics cards inside. Modern computers use processors that have built-in integrated graphics that help them provide basic video features. However, some PCs also have discrete video cards that are used for more demanding apps and games. Usually, Windows 10 automatically switches between graphics cards, depending on the apps and games that you are using, and the drivers that are installed. However, sometimes, you might want to force a particular app or game to always use the discrete video card or the built-in integrated graphics. In Windows 10 Spring Creators Update, you can do this directly from the Settings app, without having to search through Nvidia’s or AMD’s apps for the right settings. Here is how:

We know that Windows 10 is the last edition of Windows. That is easy but, each year, new versions of Windows 10 pop up. We had Windows 10 with Anniversary Update, Creators Update, Spring Creators Update, and others. What do all these names mean? And how do you find out exactly which version of Windows 10 you have, what edition, type and so on? Read this tutorial and find all the answers you seek:

People like to choose one web browser and stick with it for a long time. However, if you feel like the latest update destroys your experience, or you realize that another browser suits your needs better, you will probably want to change the browser that you use. To make the passage from one web browser to another a little bit easier, all of them offer an option to import or export bookmarks. In this article, we will show you how to import or export your bookmarks when using the desktop version of Internet Explorer 11:

Windows 10 Spring Creators Update comes with a new feature called the Timeline. It uses “the cloud” to help you continue the work you started on one of your Windows 10 devices, on any of the other devices you have. For instance, you can write a document in Microsoft Word on your home desktop PC, close the file and then continue writing it on your Microsoft Surface or your Windows 10 laptop. The Timeline is built over the Task View feature of Windows 10, which lets you switch between running apps and past activities, regardless of the devices that you were using. Here is how to enable the Timeline and how to use it on your Windows 10 PCs, laptops and tablets:

Microsoft Edge has a neat little feature that allows users to store their opened tabs for later so that they can quickly get back to them in the future. This may be useful when you work on something, you need to go somewhere, and want to resume your work later, as quickly as possible. Here is how to set tabs aside in Microsoft Edge, how to access the tabs that were set aside, how to open them, remove them, share them with others, or save them to your favorites:

Focus Assist (formerly known as Quiet hours) is a feature that helps block notifications during specific time intervals, during presentations or while playing games on your Windows 10 PC or device. If you configure it and turn it on, you can enjoy some peace, away from notifications that interrupt you and distract you from what is important. Here is how to use and how to configure Focus Assist, in Windows 10:

Cortana, the personal virtual assistant, is one of the best features offered by Microsoft in Windows 10. In order to use her, you need to go through a first-time setup process, and learn how to interact with her. Cortana can help you in numerous ways, so that you are more productive and keep in touch with what interests you. She can also entertain you, when you are bored and want to have a laugh. If you want to use Cortana, in Windows 10, here is how to configure her:

Do you want to stop Windows 10 Spring Creators Update from installing, when it arrives on April 10th, 2018? If you have Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Education or Windows 10 Enterprise installed, you can postpone the upgrade for at least four months or until August 2018. Here is how to delay feature updates in Windows 10, for quite a long time: