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Windows 11

Windows 11 doesn't require a product key to install and use

  • misc
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 13.10.2021
Yes, you read that right: you can download, install, and use Windows 11 without a license key. Microsoft doesn’t require you to have one to get Windows 11 on your computer, and it also allows you to use Windows 11 indefinitely, without ever activating your...
Task Manager

How to open the Task Manager in Windows 11 and Windows 10

  • tutorial
  • Tudor Dan
  • 12.10.2021
Task Manager is a great tool that helps you manage the way apps, processes, and services run on your Windows PC. Before you can work with the Task Manager, you should first know how to open it. In this guide, we show you different ways...
Safe Mode

How to exit Safe Mode in Windows

  • tutorial
  • Tudor Dan
  • 11.10.2021
Windows Safe Mode is a great way to troubleshoot your computer or device. You can use it to uninstall problematic drivers or programs and to remove stubborn malware. Once you have fixed your Windows problems, you can exit Safe Mode and boot normally into the...
Wi-Fi Hotspot

How to make a Windows 11 hotspot

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 11.10.2021
Do you have a Windows 11 laptop, tablet, or maybe even a desktop computer that’s connected to the internet, and you want to share its connection with other wireless devices like your smartphones? In other words, would you like to use your Windows 11 PC...
Command Prompt (CMD)

How to open Command Prompt (14 ways)

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 08.10.2021
Geeks and IT professionals love the Command Prompt (CMD), and for a good reason: it allows you to do many administrative tasks with ease. We think that it is a good idea to make a list of all the fourteen methods we know for opening...
Windows languages

How to remove Windows display languages

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 07.10.2021
Both Windows 11 and Windows 10 are operating systems that allow you to use them in various languages, depending on what you prefer. It’s easy to add a new language pack and get yourself the Windows display language you like and understand. However, sometimes, you...
Microsoft Edge

How to use Tracking prevention in Microsoft Edge

  • tutorial
  • Tudor Dan
  • 06.10.2021
Have you ever searched for a product online, only to have advertisements for similar products follow you around on completely unrelated sites? This happens because websites track your internet activity through advertising cookies and other means. If you are concerned about privacy, tracking prevention can...
Wi-Fi

3 ways to connect to hidden Wi-Fi networks in Windows 11

  • tutorial
  • Tudor Dan
  • 05.10.2021
Connecting to hidden Wi-Fi networks in Windows 11 is not an easy task. In this tutorial, we explain when it is useful to use a hidden network, what information is required in order to access a hidden Wi-Fi, and how to connect to hidden networks...
Speakers

2 ways to change the default speakers in Windows 11

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 03.10.2021
Many computers and laptops out there have not one but two or even more audio output devices. For example, some PCs can have a set of desk speakers connected to them while also having audio outputs to their monitors’ built-in speakers or even Bluetooth speakers...
Snip & Sketch

How to screenshot on Windows (8 ways)

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 01.10.2021
Do you use Windows 11 or Windows 10, and do you need to take a screenshot quickly? Do you have trouble finding the Print Screen key, or it’s not working, so you’re looking for a new Print Screen shortcut? Do you want to know how...
Windows 11 Quick Settings

How to use and customize the Windows 11 Quick Settings

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 01.10.2021
The Quick Settings in Windows 11 allow you to modify frequently-used settings of the operating system without digging through menus or memorizing complicated keyboard shortcuts. For instance, you can use the Windows 11 Quick Settings panel to adjust the volume and brightness of your laptop,...
Windows 11 Start Menu

How to use the Windows 11 Start Menu

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 30.09.2021
The Windows Start Menu has been completely redesigned in the latest version of the operating system. In Windows 11, Microsoft changed the Start Menu location to the middle of the screen and removed the controversial tiles, replacing them with the simple, familiar shortcuts. However, despite...
Windows Terminal

What is the Windows Terminal?

  • misc
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 29.09.2021
The Windows Terminal is a relatively new app that command-line enthusiasts are probably going to like a lot. Although it’s been developed and improved by Microsoft for several years now, and you could already use it in Windows 10, it only made the headlines with...
Wi-Fi

How to forget Wi-Fi networks in Windows 11

  • tutorial
  • Tudor Dan
  • 29.09.2021
When you connect to a wireless network, Windows saves its credentials (network name password, encryption type) for easy access the next time it’s in range. If you have issues connecting to a Wi-Fi network you’ve connected to in the past, deleting the data for that...
Sign out Lock option

6 ways to sign out of Windows 11

  • tutorial
  • Tudor Dan
  • 28.09.2021
Signing out of Windows is useful when you need to sign in with another user, apply various settings, and even troubleshoot applications. As opposed to switching users, this action completely shuts down all processes associated with the current user, freeing up resources and preparing Windows...
Cortana

How to start using Cortana in Windows 11 or Windows 10

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 27.09.2021
Windows 11 and Windows 10 come with many features, and Cortana is one of the most interesting of the lot. She’s an app that acts as your digital assistant and can help you interact with your computer or device by using your voice. Microsoft refers...