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Personalize Windows 11

How to change the background on Windows 11: 6 ways

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 13.12.2021
Are you wondering how to change the wallpaper on Windows 11? Microsoft’s default choice for the Windows 11 background is beautiful and elegant. However, changing the wallpaper in Windows 11 is what makes your computer or device truly unique. And you see the Windows 11...
Android Settings

5 ways to get to the Android Settings menu

  • tutorial
  • Tudor Dan
  • 10.12.2021
The Settings are a vital part of your Android experience. They contain everything you need in order to set up and personalize your smartphone according to your preferences. While accessing the Android Settings can be quite intuitive, you might encounter some issues, especially on a...
NetSpot WiFi Analyzer

Use NetSpot WiFi Analyzer to identify the best channel for your Wi-Fi

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 09.12.2021
Few people set up their home or office router correctly. Most just opt for the default settings proposed by the quick setup wizard on their router, and that’s all. However, if you’re in a busy area with many wireless networks, interference can be a problem...
Volume Mixer

9 ways to turn the Windows volume up or down

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 03.12.2021
Are you wondering how to increase the volume on your laptop, desktop computer, or tablet in Windows 10 or Windows 11? Or perhaps you want to know how to turn the volume up on a computer with your keyboard, so you’re looking for the sound...
Xbox Game Bar

3 ways to enable Game Mode in Windows

  • tutorial
  • Tudor Dan
  • 02.12.2021
If you are using Windows 10 or Windows 11 and you are a gamer, you've probably heard about the Game Mode. In theory, this feature helps make gaming smoother, regardless of how fast your PC is. Although Windows automatically enables the Game Mode when you...
Android Home Screen

How to add Home screen shortcuts on Samsung Galaxy devices

  • tutorial
  • Tudor Dan
  • 30.11.2021
The Android Home screen shortcuts are the fastest way to access your favorite apps and contacts. In this tutorial, we explain how to put apps on Home screen for your Android device, how to add or remove shortcuts, pin documents, files, and even websites to...
iPhone Settings

4 ways to open the iPhone Settings

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 26.11.2021
The Settings app on iPhone is your command center, helping you control and customize everything about your device. But how do you open Settings on iPhone? Whether you’re new to iOS or interested in new ways to access the iPhone Settings menu, this guide has...
Windows 11

How to factory reset Windows 11 and remove everything

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 25.11.2021
Do you want to know how to delete everything on Windows 11? Are you looking for the easiest way to wipe Windows 11 to factory settings? If you answered yes, then you’ve come to the right place. In this tutorial, we guide you through all...
Android Home Screen

Adding Home screen shortcuts on Android 12: all you need to know!

  • tutorial
  • Tudor Dan
  • 25.11.2021
The Android Home screen shortcuts are the fastest way to access your favorite apps and contacts. In this tutorial, we explain how to put apps on Home screen for your Android 12 device, how to add or remove shortcuts, pin PDF documents, files, and even...
Volume Mixer

How to access the old Volume Mixer in Windows 11

  • tutorial
  • Tudor Dan
  • 24.11.2021
The Volume Mixer was a great feature in Windows 10. However, in Windows 11, the new Volume Mixer looks and functions very differently. If you don’t like the new one and want to get the old Volume Mixer back in Windows 11, we have good...
Microphone

How to set the default microphone in Windows 10

  • tutorial
  • Tudor Dan
  • 23.11.2021
In Windows 10, connecting a new microphone usually sets it as the default device for recording. However, if you constantly plug in various sound inputs, you might find that your usual microphone for Skype or Teams calls is not working anymore or that the default...
Windows 10

How to factory reset Windows 10 and wipe all data

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 22.11.2021
How do you wipe a computer clean to sell it? How do I wipe my computer and delete everything? Moreover, how do you do a factory reset for Windows 10? These are all legitimate questions to which you’re probably looking for answers. Good news: you’ve...
Windows Update

How to block Windows updates (2 ways)

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 19.11.2021
Knowing how to stop a Windows update can save you a lot of trouble if an automatic download causes system instability or crashes. In the past, Microsoft developed a tool called “Show or hide updates” that could fix existing issues caused by faulty updates or...
Volume Mixer

The Windows 11 Volume Mixer: All you need to know!

  • tutorial
  • Tudor Dan
  • 17.11.2021
For some, the Volume Mixer was one of the most used features in Windows 10. It was a super fast way of adjusting the sound output volume for each application separately. But Windows 11 brings a substantial change in the way the Volume Mixer works...
Windows 11

How to reset Windows 11 without losing your files

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 16.11.2021
It seems that whatever we do, our Windows 11 computers break down at some point. Whether it’s because of broken drivers, corrupt system files, or malfunctioning apps, there comes a time when Windows 11 starts to slow down or throw undecipherable errors. That’s when you...
EU Digital COVID Certificate

How to save your EU Digital COVID Certificate on an iPhone

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 16.11.2021
Your EU Digital COVID Certificate is your digital proof that you’ve been vaccinated against COVID-19. It can also prove that you’ve either received a negative test result or recently recovered from COVID-19. All EU states provide you with such a certificate as a PDF file...
User accounts

How to install and use Windows 11 with a local account

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 15.11.2021
Do you have Windows 10 Home, and you want to use it without a Microsoft account? Do you want to install Windows 11 (Home or Pro) using a local account? Luckily, you can do these things, even though Microsoft makes things too complicated. Our guide...
Microphone

3 ways to set the default microphone in Windows 11

  • tutorial
  • Tudor Dan
  • 15.11.2021
In Windows 11, plugging in a new microphone usually sets it as the default recording device. However, if you constantly connect and disconnect various sound inputs, you might find that your usual microphone for Skype or Teams calls is no longer working or that the...