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tutorial How to edit the WinX menu, in Windows 11 and Windows 10

How to edit the WinX menu, in Windows 11 and Windows 10

The WinX menu from Windows 11 and Windows 10 is one of our favorite menus because it gives us access to many useful tools. Unfortunately, its biggest drawback is that it’s fixed - you can’t change or modify it from anywhere in the operating system. So the question that arises is: How do I edit the WinX menu? The good news is that there
tutorial What is the WinX menu and how to open it

What is the WinX menu and how to open it

The WinX menu was first rolled out with Windows 8. Also known as the Power User menu, it has been integrated by default within the operating system ever since. In Windows 10 and Windows 11, the WinX menu has evolved to include new shortcuts to different configuration and management tools primarily used by power users. Read this guide to answer the question “What is
tutorial How to print an article without ads in all major browsers

How to print an article without ads in all major browsers

Do you want to print without ads? If you’re browsing the internet, and you come across an interesting article or guide, it’s a good idea to know how to print the web page without ads. Otherwise, all the annoying advertisements and sidebars get printed as well, cluttering the result and wasting precious ink. This guide illustrates how to print articles without ads on Google
tutorial How to restart Windows 11

How to restart Windows 11

Do you want to know how to restart Windows 11? Maybe you need to restart your laptop or computer because of a software update. Or perhaps you think restarting your Windows 11 PC might help fix an issue you’ve stumbled upon. Regardless of your reasons, the good news is that most of the methods to restart Windows 11 are pretty straightforward. This guide shows
tutorial How to change the touchpad settings in Windows 11

How to change the touchpad settings in Windows 11

Knowing how to change the touchpad settings in Windows 11 is important if you’re using a laptop, a tablet, or any other type of mobile computer. While there are many types of touchpads for laptops, Windows 11 laptops usually come with precision touchpads, so you have more options than you can imagine to customize the way your touchpad works. Furthermore, touchpad gestures help you
tutorial How to disable the touchpad on Windows 11

How to disable the touchpad on Windows 11

Are you wondering how to disable the touchpad in Windows 11? While the touchpad on a laptop can be helpful and is preferred to a mouse by some users, it can also get in the way due to its proximity to the keyboard. So, if you are tired of accidentally tapping something or moving the cursor with your palm when you’re typing in Windows
review ASUS Mini PC PN62 review: A mini PC that fits in your hand!

ASUS Mini PC PN62 review: A mini PC that fits in your hand!

Small form-factor PCs or mini-PCs are attractive to a lot of people including the editors at Digital Citizen. Some of them are so small that they can fit in the palm of your hand. This is also the case with ASUS PN62. While this mini PC comes with the previous 10th generation of Intel processors, instead of the latest 11th generation, it still has
tutorial How to uninstall Microsoft Edge from Windows

How to uninstall Microsoft Edge from Windows

Do you use Windows 10 or Windows 11 and want to get rid of Microsoft Edge? Contrary to what you might expect, you can’t uninstall it from the Control Panel as you do with many other desktop apps, and you can’t remove it from Settings either. Unfortunately, the uninstall process is quite complicated, and it involves using the Command Prompt and long commands you
tutorial Fix problem: Drag and drop not working in Windows

Fix problem: Drag and drop not working in Windows

Have you encountered the problem in which you can no longer drag and drop files and folders in Windows 10 or Windows 11? You can click and right-click on files and folders, you can select files and folders, but you can't drag and drop them anymore. We've encountered this issue ourselves, and after searching for many possible solutions, we've found one which should work
tutorial What is drag and drop? How to drag and drop

What is drag and drop? How to drag and drop

Knowing how to drag and drop can make life a lot simpler regardless of whether you’re using a Windows PC, a Mac, or a touchscreen device. There are many programs and apps that support drag and drop, so this popular gesture can help you save time whenever you’re moving, copying, or opening files. This guide explains the drag-and-drop method, including details on how to
tutorial 9 ways to open the Windows Terminal

9 ways to open the Windows Terminal

The Windows Terminal is the latest effort from Microsoft in turning the use of command-line tools and shells into a pleasant experience, similar to the one offered by Linux and other operating systems. However, if you are interested in learning how it works and how to use it, you first need to know how to open it. To help you out, here’s a long
tutorial How to get the Windows Terminal app

How to get the Windows Terminal app

If you are an IT Pro that has worked with Linux, macOS, and other operating systems, you may have asked yourself if Windows has a Terminal program. Until May 2019, the answer was no. However, since then, Microsoft is actively developing a Windows Terminal that allows people to use command-line tools and shells like the Command Prompt, PowerShell, and Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL)
tutorial How to delete Skype messages (Windows, Android, iPhone, Mac)

How to delete Skype messages (Windows, Android, iPhone, Mac)

If you sent something by accident to the wrong person, you’re probably wondering how to delete Skype messages on both sides. Luckily, when you delete a message on Skype, it disappears without a trace for both you and its recipient, whether they already read it or not. However, you can only change or remove the messages you wrote. This tutorial shows how to delete
tutorial How to change the default Firefox search engine

How to change the default Firefox search engine

If you’re interested in changing the search engine in Firefox, that’s very easy to do. With a few clicks or taps, you can change the default Mozilla Firefox search engine from Google to the one you prefer to use for your online searches. It doesn’t matter if you’re wondering how to make DuckDuckGo the default search engine in Firefox, how to set Google as
article 6 things you can do with the Windows 10 Weather app

6 things you can do with the Windows 10 Weather app

The Windows 10 Weather app is built into the operating system and offers detailed weather-related information no matter where you are. The app’s simple interface provides data on past, present, and future weather and forecasts, as well as news about international weather. Furthermore, if you travel a lot, you can configure the Windows 10 Weather app to show the temperatures in your favorite locations.
tutorial How to stop Chrome from asking to save passwords

How to stop Chrome from asking to save passwords

There are several reasons to turn off the Chrome password manager on your device(s). Maybe you want Chrome to stop asking to Save password because you don’t want it to store your credentials. Or perhaps you’re already using a dedicated password manager that conflicts with Google Chrome’s built-in one. Besides, the constant prompts can become annoying. Luckily, it’s easy to turn off the Google
tutorial How to turn on and off Dark Mode in Microsoft Edge

How to turn on and off Dark Mode in Microsoft Edge

Dark Mode is a cool feature that all operating systems and many apps have adopted. You might like it too and find it easier on the eyes than the default Light Mode. However, the Dark Mode doesn’t look great in all apps and all situations, and some people want to disable it. Whether you like it on or off, you have arrived at the