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tutorial How to use Windows 10's Action Center notifications

How to use Windows 10's Action Center notifications

If you use Windows 10 on your PC, you are acquainted with notifications, and you probably see them regularly. Whether you get a notification about a new email or Skype message, one about a new device you just connected to your PC, or a notification about new system features being installed, Windows 10’s Action Center notifications system is always helping you stay on top
tutorial 12 ways to manage tabs in Microsoft Edge

12 ways to manage tabs in Microsoft Edge

While managing tabs in Microsoft Edge is not exactly exciting, it becomes necessary if you have too many open tabs. Luckily, Edge comes with a wide range of tools and features that help you organize and manage your tabs efficiently to avoid clutter and ensure you can easily find what you’re looking for. Read this guide to find out everything you need to know
tutorial How to open Disk Defragmenter in Windows (12 ways)

How to open Disk Defragmenter in Windows (12 ways)

The Defragment and Optimize Drives utility from Windows has a long history. It used to be called simply Disk Defragmenter in Windows 7 and Windows 8. Even though it has a new name in Windows 10, Disk Defragmenter is essentially the same, and it performs a critical role in maintaining the health and performance of your hard disk drives. Files get created, changed, and
tutorial How to use the Microsoft Edge Collections

How to use the Microsoft Edge Collections

The new Chromium-based Microsoft Edge introduces the Collections feature, which is meant to replace setting tabs aside. It doesn’t matter if you’re planning a holiday, doing research, organizing an event, or looking for Easter gift ideas; you can easily save tabs and online content to different Collections that get synced across devices. Read this guide to learn more about using Collections in Microsoft Edge:
review Logitech C270 HD Webcam review: Excellent budget choice

Logitech C270 HD Webcam review: Excellent budget choice

Not long ago, I found myself needing a new webcam for one of my computers. The old one I had broke, and my child needed it to learn from home, as schools are often closed these days. I didn’t want to spend a lot of money, yet I wanted to buy a webcam with decent specs and reasonably good video quality for Skype, Microsoft
tutorial How to create multiple folders at once

How to create multiple folders at once

Are you wondering how to create multiple folders in Windows 10 or Windows 7? That can be very useful if you’re a teacher, for instance. Say that you have a dozen students in a class, and you need to make a folder for each of them on your Windows PC. Sure, you can manually create a folder for each student, but that might take
tutorial How to change the Microsoft Edge download location

How to change the Microsoft Edge download location

When you download files, the new Chromium-powered Microsoft Edge saves them in a default folder called Downloads. However, it’s easy to change the Microsoft Edge download location in Windows 10 to another folder of your choosing. Furthermore, you can also enable an option that lets you save files in specific locations. Read this guide to find out how to view your downloads, change the
tutorial How to get, configure, and remove Microsoft Edge extensions

How to get, configure, and remove Microsoft Edge extensions

You can customize the new Chromium-based Microsoft Edge by adding the extensions or add-ons that interest you. They are a great way to modify your browsing experience and boost your overall productivity. For example, you can use Microsoft Edge extensions to add a password manager, a Facebook video downloader, a VPN solution that is easy to turn on from Microsoft Edge, and many other
review Crucial P5 500GB PCIe M.2 2280SS SSD review

Crucial P5 500GB PCIe M.2 2280SS SSD review

The P5 500GB PCIe M.2 2280SS is one of the fastest PCIe 3.0 solid-state drives made by Crucial. It promises very fast read and write speeds that push the limits of PCI Express 3.0 x4, as well as reliable 96L TLC NAND flash memory and hardware-based encryption. Does it manage to offer everything it promises in real life? Read this review and learn more
tutorial How to change time on Windows 10 (and related settings)

How to change time on Windows 10 (and related settings)

Whether you’re traveling or your PC is displaying the wrong time or date, you might find yourself in a situation where it is useful to know how to change time on Windows 10. You can set the time manually or have Windows 10 do it for you. You can choose a different time zone or completely ignore daylight saving. Furthermore, there are two different
tutorial How to use the Snipping Tool for Windows 10 and Windows 7

How to use the Snipping Tool for Windows 10 and Windows 7

The Windows Snipping Tool is a utility app included in modern versions of the operating system, like Windows 10 and Windows 7. Due to its familiarity, many users find Microsoft’s Snipping Tool an easy and efficient instrument for taking screenshots in Windows. This guide shows how to use the Snipping Tool for Windows 10 and Windows 7 from the moment you click the Snipping
tutorial How to hide apps from the Windows 10 Start Menu

How to hide apps from the Windows 10 Start Menu

Do you want to organize the Start Menu on your Windows 10 computer and wish you knew a way to remove or hide certain apps that clutter it up? Would you like to do all that without having to install a Start Menu replacement from a third party? If we’ve got your interest, read this guide and find out how to hide apps from
tutorial How to open Windows Mobility Center (11 ways)

How to open Windows Mobility Center (11 ways)

The Windows Mobility Center is a lesser-known tool that exists in all modern Windows versions. The app is designed with laptop users in mind. However, it works just as well on Windows tablets and hybrid devices, and it gives access to features and settings for controlling the battery, the display brightness, the sound volume, and the presentation mode. To use it, you must first
article How to use a Windows 10 recovery USB drive

How to use a Windows 10 recovery USB drive

We encourage you to create a recovery drive as soon as you install Windows 10 on a computer or as soon as you buy a new PC. It can be a lifesaver when Windows 10 stops working, and you cannot use your apps or access your files. What exactly can you do with it? How can it help you in your hour of need?
tutorial Show or hide Recently Added & Most Used apps in Start Menu

Show or hide Recently Added & Most Used apps in Start Menu

The Windows 10 Start Menu All apps list displays all your installed apps in alphabetical order. To make the All apps in the Windows 10 Start Menu more useful, Microsoft lets you decide whether you want to show two additional sections at the top of this list. The Recently added section lists recently installed apps, while Most used displays the apps you access often.
tutorial How to hide all apps & make a single-column Start Menu

How to hide all apps & make a single-column Start Menu

There are many people out there, including us, who like simple things, and pursue that goal in all aspects of our lives. The Start Menu from Windows 10 is one of those small things that can be changed to be simpler. By default, it includes a list of all the apps installed and two separate columns, each with its own series of tiles and
tutorial How to change the keyboard language shortcut in Windows 10

How to change the keyboard language shortcut in Windows 10

Do you need to know how to change the keyboard language Windows 10 shortcut? Maybe you want a more comfortable alternative, or perhaps the shortcut to change the keyboard language clashes with other hotkeys you’ve set up. Would it be easier to use one key instead of a keyboard shortcut to change the language in Windows 10? Or, if you added a lot of
tutorial How to use the Windows Mobility Center in Windows 10

How to use the Windows Mobility Center in Windows 10

From the very beginning, laptop manufacturers have included special function keys on their keyboards, offering users quick and easy access to common tasks. However, each manufacturer’s idea of what would be useful was unique, so there was no consistency from brand to brand. Microsoft has built the Windows Mobility Center right into the operating system, so all notebook and tablet users can have fast
tutorial How to create QR codes using a free QR code generator

How to create QR codes using a free QR code generator

Do you want to create a QR code, but you’re wondering what tools you should use for that? QR codes can be instrumental in many different ways. For example, if you’re a teacher, you might want to learn how to create QR codes in Google Docs or Word, with quick answers to the exam questions for your students. That way, they can see the