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Tutorials and how to guides about using gadgets, hardware, and software.

How to check the Windows 10 version, OS build, edition, or type

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  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 11.27.2020
We know that Windows 10 is the last edition of Windows That is easy, but new versions of Windows 10 pop up for download and installation each year We’ve had Windows 10 with Anniversary Update, November 2019 Update, October 2020 Update, and many other feature updates What do all...

How to test your RAM with the Windows Memory Diagnostic tool

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  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 11.26.2020
RAM can cause some of the most frustrating computer problems Symptoms can be diverse and somewhat random: you may encounter high system instability, data corruption, or unexplained behaviors that leave you puzzled When you have problems like these, it is a good idea to test the RAM...

12 ways to start the Windows Memory Diagnostic troubleshooting app

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  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 11.25.2020
Windows Memory Diagnostic is a troubleshooting tool that is less known by Windows users That's because it can come in handy only when you have problems with your computer's RAM or experience random reboots and system instability One possible cause for such problems may be faulty RAM...

What is Bluetooth? How to get Bluetooth on a PC

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  • Codrut Neagu
  • 11.24.2020
Many people visiting our website are interested in tutorials about using Bluetooth technology If you want to know what Bluetooth is, the different versions of implementations that exist, how Bluetooth came to life, and how to get Bluetooth on a computer with Windows, read this...

How to open, unmount, or permanently attach a VHD file in Windows 10

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  • Codrut Neagu
  • 11.23.2020
Windows 10 has an excellent tool for managing your drives and partitions, called Disk Management One of its best features is that it allows you to mount and unmount VHD files so that you can work with them as you need In this guide, we show you how to attach and detach Virtual Hard...

How to check your macOS version: All you need to know

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  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 11.23.2020
You might ask yourself, “What macOS do I have” or “What version of macOS am I running” Knowing what version of macOS you have can be useful in several situations It can come in handy when you’re trying to figure out if you’re running the latest version of Mac OS It might...

3 ways to turn on Bluetooth on Android (including Samsung devices)

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  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 11.20.2020
To connect your smartphone to another device without the use of cables, you must first learn how to turn on Bluetooth on Android While active, the Android Bluetooth chip available on phones and tablets lets you connect to all kinds of gadgets and accessories, like headsets, speakers,...

How to turn off Chrome notifications: All you need to know

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  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 11.19.2020
Do you want to stop Google Chrome notifications Are you wondering how to turn off notifications in Chrome and use your PC without interruptions While you might find it useful to get updates from your favorite websites, allowing too many of them can feel like Google Chrome...

How to add or remove Windows 10 Start Menu folders

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  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 11.19.2020
By default, Windows 10 displays a couple of folders on the Start Menu’s left side column, for easy access Few people know that this list of folders is editable, and you can easily add or remove folders to or from the Start Menu The procedure is not complicated at all, and all you...

How to run commands from File Explorer in Windows 10

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  • Codrut Neagu
  • 11.18.2020
File Explorer is one of the core apps of Windows 10 It is the place you go to when you need to manage your files and folders However, File Explorer also has some other hidden capabilities One spectacular feature is the fact that Windows 10 lets you run commands directly from File...

How to change the PowerPoint Slide Size: All you need to know

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  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 11.17.2020
It’s always a good idea to know how to change Slide Size in PowerPoint, as you might have to adapt your presentation to different devices Did you know that the default size of a PowerPoint slide depends on the version of the program you’re using That’s another reason why the...

7 alternatives to Microsoft Paint

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  • Codrut Neagu
  • 11.16.2020
Who doesn't know what Paint is It has been around since you had your first Windows computer Unfortunately, all those years that passed did not bring that many significant changes to this application Maybe you have some great memories of using it, but we think it is time to try...

How to print on Windows (Ctrl + P)

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  • Codrut Neagu
  • 11.13.2020
Do you need to know how to print on Windows 10, or Windows 7, from any app you might be using Although printing is not as easy as it should be, it is not overly complicated either It all depends on the version of Windows that you use, whether you use apps designed for touchscreens or...

How to add a local printer on your Windows 10 computer, using a USB cable

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  • Codrut Neagu
  • 11.12.2020
Printers are a familiar presence in homes and offices all over the world To be able to print anything on your printer, you must connect it to your computer and install it The most common way to do that is by using a USB cable If you do not know how to do it, this guide is for you: we...

How to use the Show or hide updates tool to stop a Windows 10 update

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  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 11.11.2020
Knowing how to stop a Windows 10 update with the “Show or hide updates” tool can save you a lot of trouble if an automatic download causes system instability or crashes Microsoft developed the “Show or hide updates” tool to fix existing issues caused by faulty updates or...

How to connect to an FTP server in Windows 10, from File Explorer

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  • Codrut Neagu
  • 11.09.2020
Did you know that Windows 10 includes a built-in FTP client It might come as a surprise, but we’re talking about File Explorer! One of the lesser-known features available in File Explorer is that it can handle connections to FTP servers You can use File Explorer to do all the file...