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What does it mean to use technology productively? Which apps and gadgets make your work easier? How to personalize the computers and other gadgets you’re using?

tutorial How to unblock Adobe Flash Player in Google Chrome

How to unblock Adobe Flash Player in Google Chrome

Adobe Flash used to be one of the most widely used technologies for displaying media-rich content on the web. However, as web content creators moved away from it and towards the faster and more secure open web technologies, even Adobe threw in the towel, announcing they would stop supporting Flash at the end of 2020 and determining major tech companies like Google to do
tutorial What is Meet Now in Windows 10, and how to use it

What is Meet Now in Windows 10, and how to use it

You might have noticed a new icon showing up in Windows 10, next to the clock from the system tray. It is a symbol of a video camera, and if you hover your mouse over it, the tooltip says Meet Now. You may wonder how it got there and whether it is a virus. How did Meet Now get installed on your Windows 10
tutorial How to change language on Facebook: All you need to know

How to change language on Facebook: All you need to know

Knowing how to change language on Facebook can be useful in a variety of situations. Maybe you need to check your Facebook account on a friend’s device, or perhaps you’re helping someone use the popular social media site in their native tongue. With a few clicks or taps, you can change the language on Facebook to another, regardless of your reasons. And, while we
review Intel NUC10i5FNH review: Solid performance in a small form factor!

Intel NUC10i5FNH review: Solid performance in a small form factor!

Small form-factor PCs or mini-PCs are attractive to a lot of people. If you don’t do gaming, video editing, or computer-aided design, you may prefer a smaller but still powerful PC on your desk instead of a bulky traditional desktop computer. Intel's NUC line-up has enjoyed excellent success in recent years, and the NUC family has many options at different price-points. Intel NUC10i5FNH is
tutorial 2 ways to remove the People icon from the taskbar in Windows 10

2 ways to remove the People icon from the taskbar in Windows 10

Do you want to remove the People icon from your taskbar in Windows 10? Well, you are not the only one. Ever since Microsoft introduced the People app in Windows 10, many of us felt that the two people icon present on our taskbar was nothing but a waste of space. If you don’t use the feature either and want to remove the Windows
article AMD Ryzen 5 5600X overclocked at 4.8 GHz: Is it worth it?

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X overclocked at 4.8 GHz: Is it worth it?

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X is probably the best mid-range processor of the year. It has a fair price and comes with six cores and twelve execution threads, running at a base clock of 3.7 GHz, while its maximum boost clock reaches 4.6 GHz. It’s an excellent desktop CPU that offers top-notch performance both in gaming and productivity apps. Although it’s a great processor on
tutorial How to test your RAM with the Windows Memory Diagnostic tool

How to test your RAM with the Windows Memory Diagnostic tool

RAM can cause some of the most frustrating computer problems. Symptoms can be diverse and somewhat random: you may encounter high system instability, data corruption, or unexplained behaviors that leave you puzzled. When you have problems like these, it is a good idea to test the RAM on your Windows computer. One way to do it is to use the built-in Windows Memory Diagnostic
tutorial How to check your macOS version: All you need to know

How to check your macOS version: All you need to know

You might ask yourself, “What macOS do I have?” or “What version of macOS am I running?”. Knowing what version of macOS you have can be useful in several situations. It can come in handy when you’re trying to figure out if you’re running the latest version of Mac OS. It might also be a useful piece of information if you want to check
tutorial How to turn off Chrome notifications: All you need to know

How to turn off Chrome notifications: All you need to know

Do you want to stop Google Chrome notifications? Are you wondering how to turn off notifications in Chrome and use your PC without interruptions? While you might find it useful to get updates from your favorite websites, allowing too many of them can feel like Google Chrome notifications spam. If you are tired of alerts popping up on your desktop, this tutorial illustrates how
tutorial How to add or remove Windows 10 Start Menu folders

How to add or remove Windows 10 Start Menu folders

By default, Windows 10 displays a couple of folders on the Start Menu’s left side column, for easy access. Few people know that this list of folders is editable, and you can easily add or remove folders to or from the Start Menu. The procedure is not complicated at all, and all you need are a couple of clicks or taps. Without further ado,
tutorial How to run commands from File Explorer in Windows 10

How to run commands from File Explorer in Windows 10

File Explorer is one of the core apps of Windows 10. It is the place you go to when you need to manage your files and folders. However, File Explorer also has some other hidden capabilities. One spectacular feature is the fact that Windows 10 lets you run commands directly from File Explorer using nothing else but its address bar. It is not something
tutorial How to change the PowerPoint Slide Size: All you need to know

How to change the PowerPoint Slide Size: All you need to know

It’s always a good idea to know how to change Slide Size in PowerPoint, as you might have to adapt your presentation to different devices. Did you know that the default size of a PowerPoint slide depends on the version of the program you’re using? That’s another reason why the same content can look different on various devices, so it doesn’t hurt to be
article 7 alternatives to Microsoft Paint

7 alternatives to Microsoft Paint

Who doesn't know what Paint is? It has been around since you had your first Windows computer. Unfortunately, all those years that passed did not bring that many significant changes to this application. Maybe you have some great memories of using it, but we think it is time to try something new and better. In this article, we share seven free Paint alternatives. They
tutorial How to connect to an FTP server in Windows 10, from File Explorer

How to connect to an FTP server in Windows 10, from File Explorer

Did you know that Windows 10 includes a built-in FTP client? It might come as a surprise, but we’re talking about File Explorer! One of the lesser-known features available in File Explorer is that it can handle connections to FTP servers. You can use File Explorer to do all the file and folder management operations you would expect on an FTP server: copy, move,
tutorial How to do a firmware update for any kind of device

How to do a firmware update for any kind of device

Firmware is essential for many types of devices. It's that "built-in software" (microcode) that's responsible for making our devices do their jobs, or more precisely, make them power on and function. Firmware, like any other programming, can be improved over time. Whether it's for repairing bugs or adding new functions to a device, firmware updates can make everything better. Do you know how to
tutorial How to use the File Explorer views in Windows 10 like a pro

How to use the File Explorer views in Windows 10 like a pro

One of the strengths of File Explorer is the number of different ways you can view the content of a folder on your Windows 10 PC. Whether it is a bare-bones listing of file names or a view that shows graphics in large-sized thumbnails, File Explorer makes it easy to see data in the layout you prefer. You can use your mouse, touchscreen, or