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How to select or highlight text in Windows

Diana Ann Roe
24.08.2020

It is hard to ignore the usefulness of selecting text efficiently in Windows, especially if you use Microsoft's Word, WordPad, or Notepad on a daily basis. After all, highlighting a fragment is always the first step, regardless of what you

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When was a program or app installed in Windows 10?

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
20.08.2020

You may have your Windows 10 computer or device for a long time. It has many apps and programs installed, and you don't even remember when they got there in the first place. Do you want to find out when

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2 ways to enable System Restore in Windows 10

Codrut Neagu
06.08.2020

System Restore is an old feature that has been present in Windows operating systems for a long time. However, it's still useful today on modern Windows 10 operating systems. It's one of those tools that can save you a lot

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ASUS TUF Gaming GT301 review: Compact mid-tower computer case

Codrut Neagu
06.08.2020

Computer cases are not things you often buy, as they tend to last for a long time, even if you upgrade all your hardware components. That's why a good computer case should be right at the top of your buying

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How to change a folder's view template in Windows 10's File Explorer

Diana Ann Roe
05.08.2020

In Windows 10, you can use one of the five built-in view templates to have File Explorer display a folder's contents just the way you like them. This helps you optimize the way you see the files stored in that

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How to change a folder icon in Windows 10 in 3 easy steps

Diana Ann Roe
04.08.2020

Changing a folder icon in Windows 10 can help you identify and locate it faster, allowing you to customize each folder according to your style. Not to mention, it breaks up the monotony of yellow folder icons on your Windows

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3 ways to make a PDF smaller

Codrut Neagu
31.07.2020

Adobe's PDF (Portable Document Format) files are used everywhere on the internet for sharing all kinds of documents. PDF files are designed to include text formatting and pictures that are displayed the same way on any computer or device, regardless

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ASUS TUF GAMING Z490-PLUS (WI-FI) review: Excellent motherboard!

Codrut Neagu
31.07.2020

Intel's 10th generation processors came out this year, and they require a different type of socket than previous processors. They also work on newer chipsets, with the Z490 being the best of them. Unfortunately, many motherboards based on this chipset

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How to use the People app in Windows 10

Diana Ann Roe
28.07.2020

The Windows 10 People app is Microsoft's current attempt at creating an address book for all your contacts. The idea is that, after you import every contact from your email address(es), you can see them all sorted alphabetically in the

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Review Intel Core i5-10600K: An outstanding mid-range processor!

Codrut Neagu
27.07.2020

Compared to Intel's previous line of processors, codenamed Coffee Lake, the new Comet Lake CPUs, Intel Core i5-10600K included, keep the same number of cores, but ramp up both the base and the turbo frequencies. That can only mean good

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Is the Windows 10 Search bar missing? 6 ways to show it

Diana Ann Roe
17.07.2020

There are several reasons why the Windows 10 Search bar could be missing. It might be a bug from the latest Windows 10 update (again!) or some setting that's hiding the Search box. No matter the reason, if you follow

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12 tips on how to search in Windows 10

Diana Ann Roe
10.07.2020

Search has always been one of the essential features of Windows. Although every version of Windows lets you search for files, folders, apps, and other items, none of them offers such a powerful search experience as Windows 10. Microsoft takes

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How to check the BIOS version from Windows (8 ways)

Codrut Neagu
08.07.2020

Do you need to know the exact version of the firmware (BIOS or UEFI) installed on your computer's motherboard? Traditionally, this means that you have to restart your computer, manually enter the BIOS and check the version information displayed there.

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How to uninstall drivers from Windows, in 5 steps

Codrut Neagu
07.07.2020

Drivers are critical because you cannot fully use your computers and devices without them. However, some drivers can be too old and incompatible with your version of Windows or new and insufficiently tested. To get rid of errors, crashes, and

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How to login to Windows 10 with a PIN? How to change the login PIN?

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
24.06.2020

People hate passwords because they are long, hard to remember, and preferably unique. To keep your security at a decent level and make it faster for you to sign in, Microsoft has created several authentication methods for Windows 10. One

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The Windows 10 Timeline and how to make the most of it

Diana Ann Roe
23.06.2020

The Windows 10 Timeline is meant to improve your workflow by allowing you to quickly resume tasks previously started on your Microsoft account. The days of searching for those files you edited last week are over, because the Windows Timeline

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How to use multiple desktops in Windows 10: All you need to know

Diana Ann Roe
18.06.2020

Using multiple virtual desktops in Windows 10 helps you organize your tasks better, allowing you to avoid clutter and distractions while focusing on a specific activity. You can group the apps needed for your current work project on one virtual

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What is Task View in Windows 10 and how to use it

Diana Ann Roe
16.06.2020

Task View brings multitasking to a whole new level in Windows 10. You can use the feature to access and manage open app windows on multiple virtual desktops, compartmentalizing different tasks for better focus. On top of that, Task View's

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How to use the Windows USB/DVD Download Tool

Codrut Neagu
15.06.2020

Do you need to create a bootable USB memory stick or a bootable DVD with the Windows installation kit on it? Do you want to use tools that are compatible with any modern Windows version, such as Windows 10, Windows

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Kingston KC600 2.5 SATA SSD review

Codrut Neagu
09.06.2020

Although NVMe PCI Express solid-state drives are conquering the world, SATA is not dead. Kingston confirms it by continuing to release SATA SSDs. One of their newest and most interesting storage drives is the Kingston KC600 2.5" SATA SSD. It