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What is SMART and how to use it to predict HDD or SSD failure

Codrut Neagu
30.04.2020

A lot of us have experienced a hard disk or an SSD failure. Some of us have even tried to find out more about the reliability of hard drives and their hidden prediction function that's part of a technology called

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3 ways to schedule a Zoom meeting

Codrut Neagu
30.04.2020

Many people rely on using mobile platforms for working and communicating with coworkers, business partners, or loved ones. Even if it has had its share of security flaws, Zoom proved to be one of the best online meeting services. Are

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4 reasons why you should buy a NVMe SSD instead of SATA SSD

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
28.04.2020

If you want to build or upgrade a computer, it is a great idea to invest in a fast SSD drive. While having a fast processor, or a top-notch video card boosts performance, no other hardware component impacts the speed

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3 ways to add more space to your OneDrive storage

Codrut Neagu
24.04.2020

Microsoft's OneDrive is one of the best cloud storage services in the world, and it is built into Windows 10. OneDrive offers its users 5 GB of free storage space right from the start, and that's just what you get

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M.2 vs. NVMe: What is the difference when it comes to SSDs?

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
23.04.2020

If you are not a technical person, you might not know the difference between M.2 and NVMe, and you may assume that they are the same thing. People usually confuse these terms when looking to buy SSD drives. These technical

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What's new in Windows 10 May 2020 Update?

Codrut Neagu
22.04.2020

The Spring of 2020 has arrived and, just like it did in the last few years, Microsoft is getting ready to launch a new major update for Windows 10. Initially, everyone thought it would be called April 2020 Update. However,

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How to make audio and video group Skype calls (Windows, Android, iPhone, Mac)

Diana Ann Roe
20.04.2020

Skype offers the option to make both audio and video group calls for free from multiple platforms. You can catch up with your loved ones, even if they are far away, or take a business meeting without leaving your desk.

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What is Microsoft's OneDrive? How is it used?

Codrut Neagu
16.04.2020

If you use a PC or a laptop with Windows 10, a Microsoft Surface tablet, or an Xbox One console, you have undoubtedly come across OneDrive, even if you don't use it. The same is true if you are using

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How to share the screen on Skype (Windows, Android, iPhone, Mac)

Diana Ann Roe
14.04.2020

Knowing how to share your screen on Skype is useful in a variety of situations. Whether you need help with your computer, want to show a presentation to your colleagues, or feel like getting a loved one's opinion on your

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6 ways to join a Zoom meeting

Codrut Neagu
09.04.2020

As more people are starting to work from their homes, online meetings are also becoming a necessity. Fortunately, there are quite a few services that allow you to meet online with your work colleagues, business partners, and friends. One of

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How to add metadata to photos, in Windows 10

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
07.04.2020

Most people are not aware of the fact that every file in your computer stores a set of information about its source, author, and other details, depending on its type. This information is called metadata, and you can say that

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How to Fetch Files with OneDrive from a Windows PC

Codrut Neagu
03.04.2020

Storing your files in OneDrive is a great way to access your data conveniently. Once your files are in the cloud, you can view or edit them using any device with internet access. But what happens if there is a

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2 ways to host meetings on Zoom

Codrut Neagu
02.04.2020

Zoom has become one of the most used online communication tools in the world, partly because its services and apps are of excellent quality and easy to use, partly because many people are working remotely from their homes these days.

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2 ways to create a Zoom Meetings account

Codrut Neagu
31.03.2020

As the internet access expands and more online work tools emerge, people are starting to work remotely from their homes instead of going into the office. As a consequence, there are many more of us who have come to rely

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How to remote access Windows 10 from Mac

Diana Ann Roe
27.03.2020

To remote access Windows 10 from Mac, you can use the Microsoft Remote Desktop 10 app. With it, computers running Windows 10 Professional or Enterprise can be controlled remotely through the Remote Desktop protocol. This allows a remote user using

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How to use Skype on Windows 10 like a Pro

Codrut Neagu
27.03.2020

Both on Windows 10 and on mobile platforms, Microsoft simplified Skype's user experience, making it look similar and work the same on touch-based devices and regular mouse and keyboard ones. In this tutorial, we show you how to use Skype

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Windows 10 Tablet mode: Learn all about it and how to use it!

Diana Ann Roe
23.03.2020

The Windows 10 Tablet mode was designed to help you take advantage of your touchscreen device. However, if you enjoy the full-screen Tablet mode environment more than the classic windowed one, you can also use it on your desktop computer.

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How to enable Remote Desktop in Windows 10 (or Windows 7)

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
20.03.2020

Remote Desktop connections allow you to connect to a PC or device through the internet or a local network. When you are connecting to a Windows 10 or Windows 7 PC, you see that computer's desktop, and you can access

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How to remove metadata from a file (PDF, JPEG, Word, etc), in Windows 10

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
18.03.2020

All the files on your computer also store information about their source, author, and other details, through metadata. If you don't want this contextual information to be available to others, it is a good idea to remove all the metadata