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

How to unblock Adobe Flash Player in Google Chrome

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 01.15.2021
Adobe Flash used to be one of the most widely used technologies for displaying media-rich content on the web However, as web content creators moved away from it and towards the faster and more secure open web technologies, even Adobe threw in the towel, announcing they would stop...

How to block Remote Desktop on your Windows PC

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 01.15.2021
The Remote Desktop feature from Windows operating systems can be useful to many However, it can also be a security concern, as hackers can take advantage of it in order to break into your computer If someone with bad intentions manages that, he or she can get access to your...

What is Meet Now in Windows 10, and how to use it

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 01.14.2021
You might have noticed a new icon showing up in Windows 10, next to the clock from the system tray It is a symbol of a video camera, and if you hover your mouse over it, the tooltip says Meet Now You may wonder how it got there and whether it is a virus How did Meet Now get installed...

Where do screenshots go? Find them in Windows, Mac, Android, or iOS

  • misc
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 01.12.2021
Where do screenshots go on Mac Where does Android store screenshots What about your iPhone or iPad Where do my screenshots go on Windows 10 Answering these questions is not always easy, especially if you’re new to screenshots or using an unfamiliar device or system Since a picture...

Where are screenshots saved? Change their location in Windows 10

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 01.11.2021
To answer questions like “Where are my screenshots in Windows 10” or “Where do print screens go on Windows 10”, you must first understand there are several ways to take screenshots on your computer or device Screenshots (also called print screens by some) are saved to your...

How to change the iPhone wallpaper: All you need to know

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 01.11.2021
Apple is aware that your iPhone wallpaper is important, so it offers plenty of options when deciding on an iPhone background With just a few taps, you can set images from the Photos app or default iPhone wallpapers on your Home Screen and Lock Screen And did you know you can use a...

How to turn off Facebook sounds on Android and iPhone

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 01.08.2021
Wondering how to turn off Facebook sounds on Android or iOS For some reason, the Facebook app is designed to play annoying sounds that alert you (and everyone else around) whenever you post or like something If you’re sick of hearing them all the time, you can luckily mute Facebook...

How to change OneDrive’s location in Windows 10

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 01.07.2021
In Windows 10, OneDrive is embedded into the operating system, and it serves as the default service for storing your files, synchronizing them with other devices, syncing your Windows 10 settings, etc One of the most common questions when working with it is: “How do I change...

How to edit, clear, and delete environment variables in Windows

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 01.06.2021
Programmers, system administrators, and power users may need to work at some point with environment variables Some may want to delete an environment variable; others will want to change its value, and so on This guide shares how to edit or delete environment variables, as well as how...

How to enable file sharing (Samba) and set the workgroup in Ubuntu Linux

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 01.06.2021
Windows computers and devices can interconnect and share files and folders between them using network shares However, if you also use Ubuntu Linux on some of your computers, network sharing between them and Windows is not straightforward To connect your Ubuntu Linux computers to...

How to change language on Facebook: All you need to know

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 01.05.2021
Knowing how to change language on Facebook can be useful in a variety of situations Maybe you need to check your Facebook account on a friend’s device, or perhaps you’re helping someone use the popular social media site in their native tongue With a few clicks or taps, you can...

How to switch Google accounts on Android: All you need to know

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 01.05.2021
Did you know that you can use just one device and switch between different Google accounts on Android The data associated with each account gets synced for your apps, and Android offers the flexibility of easily accessing one Google account or another If you like to keep things...

What is a Windows user group, and what does it do?

  • misc
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 12.29.2020
Security is essential in any digital environment, so to make it easier for users to manage permissions and other user accounts, Windows offers a useful feature called user groups Although it may seem a bit intimidating at first, this feature is not that hard to understand and use,...

How to log out of Facebook on any devices you’re logged into

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 12.28.2020
Are you wondering how to log out of Facebook If you can’t remember hitting the Facebook logout button after checking it from a friend’s PC or you suspect someone else is accessing your account, it’s easy to put your mind at ease The popular social network offers an overview of...

How to use Steps Recorder to capture steps for Windows 10 troubleshooting

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 12.22.2020
Did you know that Windows 10 includes a default app called Steps Recorder It’s an app designed to record your steps and screen for troubleshooting purposes In this tutorial, we show you what this excellent little tool can do Here’s how to use Steps Recorder and why it can become...

How to use the On-Screen Keyboard in Windows 10

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 12.18.2020
If you need to type without a keyboard, the On-Screen Keyboard in Windows might be helpful It allows you to type by using a mouse You can even set up and use this function without having a keyboard connected to your computer, which can be useful if your keyboard is unavailable This...