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How to remove the background from a picture with Paint in Windows 11

How to remove the background from a picture with Paint in Windows 11

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 26.02.2024
At the end of 2023, Microsoft updated Paint in Windows 11 to include all kinds of useful features, like support for layers and an AI tool for removing a picture’s background so that it becomes transparent. Therefore, if you need a quick way to make...
How to check the Windows 11 version and edition

How to check the Windows 11 version and edition

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 23.02.2024
Although the adoption rate of Windows 11 is slower than what Microsoft would like, millions of people use it at home or work. Microsoft improves this operating system by releasing yearly minor and major updates to make it more appealing. The Windows 11 build number...
How to get back the navigation bar on Android (including Samsung Galaxy)

How to get back the navigation bar on Android (including Samsung Galaxy)

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 23.02.2024
Nowadays, many Android smartphones come without a navigation bar. You know, that bar that used to be shown at the bottom of the screen, including three buttons for Back, Home, and Switch Apps or Recents, depending on how phone manufacturers name it. This happens because...
How to add and edit pictures and shapes in Microsoft Word

How to add and edit pictures and shapes in Microsoft Word

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 20.02.2024
If you want to make your Word documents more attractive, you can use pictures and shapes. They can make a document look more professional, describe the content, and illustrate ideas better. It all sounds simple, right? However, there are many tools available in Microsoft Word...
What iOS do I have? How to check the iOS version on an iPhone

What iOS do I have? How to check the iOS version on an iPhone

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 20.02.2024
Are you wondering how to check the iOS version on an iPhone? Apple releases regular updates to its iPhone operating system, periodically introducing new features, enhancements, and fixes. Hence, it comes in handy knowing how to find the iOS version if you are dying to...
How to download Windows 11 for free

How to download Windows 11 for free

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 19.02.2024
You never know when you’re going to need a copy of the Windows 11 setup on a USB flash drive, a DVD, or as an ISO file. It may be useful for reinstalling Windows 11 on your computer or laptop, assisting a friend, or even...
How to change the RGB settings in Windows 11 with Dynamic Lighting

How to change the RGB settings in Windows 11 with Dynamic Lighting

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 14.02.2024
Gamers have long been buying and using computers, peripherals, and other accessories with RGB lighting. While they tend to look great and allow for a great deal of personalization, the trouble with this technology is that it tends to be vendor-locked. This means that if...
How to start Windows 10 in Safe Mode with Command Prompt

How to start Windows 10 in Safe Mode with Command Prompt

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 13.02.2024
One way to troubleshoot Windows 10 problems or fix boot failures is to start the system in Safe Mode. Safe Mode only loads the essential components, which helps you isolate and solve the issues. However, some problems are so severe that they interfere with the...
How to change what the power button does on a Windows PC

How to change what the power button does on a Windows PC

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 09.02.2024
A well-known way to turn off a Windows computer or laptop is to press the physical power button on the device rather than using the Shut down option in the Start Menu. If you like the idea of using the hardware buttons on your PC...
How to lock Incognito tabs in Chrome on Android and iPhone

How to lock Incognito tabs in Chrome on Android and iPhone

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 08.02.2024
If you use the Incognito mode on your Android or iPhone smartphone to browse the web privately, you probably have things in there that you don’t want others to see. In that case, you’ll likely want to protect your Incognito tabs. Fortunately, the Google Chrome...
How to change the layout of a document in Microsoft Word

How to change the layout of a document in Microsoft Word

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 07.02.2024
Microsoft Word is one of the most powerful text processors of all time, allowing you to create various types of documents. However, creating documents is not just about entering text and stuffing information in them. It’s also about making everything look the way you want...
How to download Windows 10 for free

How to download Windows 10 for free

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 06.02.2024
Windows 10 is the most widely used PC operating system in the world right now. Obviously, it’s a good idea to keep a USB memory stick, a DVD, or an ISO file with the Windows 10 setup handy. You may need it for various reasons,...
How to start Windows 11 in Safe Mode with Networking

How to start Windows 11 in Safe Mode with Networking

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 05.02.2024
If your Windows 11 system is having issues or failing to start, booting into Safe Mode can be a lifesaving step for troubleshooting. Safe Mode is a specialized startup mode that loads only essential components, allowing you to identify problems and potentially resolve them. More...
How to pin to the taskbar in Windows 11

How to pin to the taskbar in Windows 11

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 02.02.2024
If you want to access your frequently used apps, programs, or other tools quickly, you can pin them to the taskbar of your Windows 11 computer. And that’s not all you can do with the taskbar: you can also pin special items and shortcuts to...
How to restart a Windows 10 computer

How to restart a Windows 10 computer

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 01.02.2024
Sometimes, you need to restart your Windows 10 laptop or desktop PC simply to give it a fresh new start. Some other times, you may have to reboot because you just installed a new app or driver, or maybe because Windows 10 updated itself. Whatever...
How to start Windows 10 in Safe Mode with Networking

How to start Windows 10 in Safe Mode with Networking

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 30.01.2024
If your Windows is acting up or not booting at all, you may want to try Safe Mode to fix it. Safe Mode is a special way of starting Windows that only loads the essential stuff, so you can troubleshoot and repair the issues. But...