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How to sync the Windows 10 clipboard with other PCs and Android phones

How to sync the Windows 10 clipboard with other PCs and Android phones

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 28.12.2023
One of the best features of Windows 10 is the ability to store multiple items in your clipboard. But… did you know that you can also share the clipboard between computers running Windows 10 or Windows 11, as well as sync the clipboard with Android...
How to use your iPhone in StandBy (nightstand mode)

How to use your iPhone in StandBy (nightstand mode)

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 27.12.2023
With iOS 17, Apple introduced a new feature for iPhones called StandBy. It’s something you may not have heard of before, but you may have stumbled across it while using your iPhone or while checking out what’s new in the Settings app. StandBy is quite...
How to unzip files in Windows (with built-in tools)

How to unzip files in Windows (with built-in tools)

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 20.12.2023
If you work with file archives, it’s useful to know how to unzip files on Windows 10 and Windows 11. The good news is that both operating systems support ZIP files by default, so you don’t need third-party apps to extract them on your PC....
What is and how to use Windows Copilot in Microsoft Edge

What is and how to use Windows Copilot in Microsoft Edge

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 18.12.2023
ChatGPT is not just this unusual artificial intelligence or weird chatbot that can explain Quantum Theory to a child in the style of Snoop Dogg. And Copilot for Windows is more than just an AI playing the role of a boring female robot called Cortana...
How to connect Bluetooth devices with your iPhone

How to connect Bluetooth devices with your iPhone

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 15.12.2023
Most of our portable devices have a Bluetooth chip inside. It allows us to connect them to other devices wirelessly, over short distances, and get rid of unnecessary cables. That is especially true when you want to connect some headphones, a portable speaker, or other...
The Windows 10 Clipboard: How to access it, add items, paste from it, etc.

The Windows 10 Clipboard: How to access it, add items, paste from it, etc.

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 14.12.2023
The Clipboard in Windows 10 has had an interesting evolution. Initially, it was the same basic clipboard we got used to from the old days of Windows 7. Then, it turned into an app that stores your clipboard’s history, synchronizes items across devices, and enhances...
How to make a ZIP file in Windows (with built-in tools)

How to make a ZIP file in Windows (with built-in tools)

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 11.12.2023
Are you wondering how to zip a file in Windows 10 or Windows 11? While ZIP files have been around since 1989, you had to install a third-party app in Windows to work with files that have the “.zip” extension for the first ten years....
How to check the Android version you have, including on Samsung Galaxy

How to check the Android version you have, including on Samsung Galaxy

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 08.12.2023
Do you know how to check the Android version on your smartphone or tablet? On some devices, it seems like Android is getting a new update every day, and it’s hard to keep up with the changes, while on others, you barely get any updates....
How to change your user account name in Windows 11

How to change your user account name in Windows 11

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 07.12.2023
Did someone tell you that you can’t change your account name in Windows 11? If you’re here, you probably want to prove them otherwise. And you can, because yes, you can rename a user account in Windows 11, and it’s also quite easy. However, to...
How to use the Voice Access app in Windows 11

How to use the Voice Access app in Windows 11

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 05.12.2023
Voice Access is a new app that lets you control your Windows 11 PC with your voice. While Microsoft designed it with the purpose of helping people with disabilities or limited mobility to use their computers more easily and independently, anyone can use it. I...
How to open Settings on Android devices (including Samsung Galaxy)

How to open Settings on Android devices (including Samsung Galaxy)

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 30.11.2023
The Settings are a vital part of your Android phone or tablet experience. They contain everything you need to set up and personalize your device according to your preferences. While accessing the Android Settings can be quite intuitive, you might encounter some issues, especially on...
How to select multiple files in Windows

How to select multiple files in Windows

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 29.11.2023
A key skill for working efficiently on a Windows 11 or Windows 10 computer is being able to select multiple files and folders at once. This allows you to perform various actions on them, such as copying, moving, deleting, or renaming. Instead of managing them...
How to ungroup taskbar icons in Windows

How to ungroup taskbar icons in Windows

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 28.11.2023
If you are using Windows 11 or Windows 10, you’ve certainly noticed that, by default, all the icons shown on the taskbar are grouped. This means that multiple windows of the same app are displayed as a sole icon. While it’s a good design choice...
Apps for websites: How to use them in Windows 10 and Windows 11

Apps for websites: How to use them in Windows 10 and Windows 11

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 27.11.2023
When you receive links on your Android smartphone or your iPhone and you tap on them, they usually open in the appropriate app instead of your web browser. For example, when you receive a link to a song on Spotify, does it open in the...
How to manage Home Screen pages on an iPhone

How to manage Home Screen pages on an iPhone

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 24.11.2023
If you have an iPhone, at some point in time, you’ll decide it could benefit from a fresh look and probably also from a new arrangement for its Home Screen pages. Fortunately, iOS allows you to personalize your iPhone experience by adjusting your Home Screen...
How to change OneDrive’s location in Windows

How to change OneDrive’s location in Windows

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 23.11.2023
In both Windows 11 and Windows 10, OneDrive is embedded into the operating system, and it serves as the default service for storing your files to the cloud, synchronizing them with other devices, syncing your Windows settings, etc. Some of the most common questions when...
How to change your iPhone’s wallpaper

How to change your iPhone’s wallpaper

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 22.11.2023
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 the Lock Screen and Home Screen....