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How to make your computers, smartphones and other types of devices easier to use, including for people with physical or situational disabilities.

tutorial How to use alarms in Windows 10 and Windows 11

How to use alarms in Windows 10 and Windows 11

Knowing how to use alarms in Windows 10 or Windows 11 can come in handy. Whether you want a backup alarm to ensure you make that super-important early morning meeting, or need help organizing your daily schedule, the built-in alarm clock in Windows 10 or Windows 11 can boost your productivity. You should use alarms if you spend a lot of time on your
tutorial How to open Folder Options in Windows 10 and Windows 11

How to open Folder Options in Windows 10 and Windows 11

Most Windows users rely on File Explorer to access and organize their files and folders. And while the app works well for most tasks, you may want to change certain settings. To do that, you must first open the Folder Options window, where you can set things like how folders are opened in Windows 10 or the default location for new tabs in Windows
tutorial How to use tabs in Windows 11’s File Explorer

How to use tabs in Windows 11’s File Explorer

Are there tabs in File Explorer? Many readers have asked this question in their emails to us and luckily, Microsoft has recently released this very requested feature for File Explorer. Unfortunately, Windows 10 won’t get this functionality so you must switch to Windows 11 if you want to use tabs. While some of you will be disappointed by this news, if you use Windows
tutorial How to print from a Windows computer (Ctrl + P)

How to print from a Windows computer (Ctrl + P)

Do you need to know how to print on Windows 10 or Windows 11 from any app you might be using? Although printing is not as easy as it should be, it is not overly complicated either. It all depends on your Windows version and the app you want to print from. In most situations, you can print by going to File > Print
tutorial 4 ways to customize and improve the Start Menu in Windows 11

4 ways to customize and improve the Start Menu in Windows 11

The Windows 11 Start Menu looks and works differently from the one in Windows 10. Gone are the controversial tiles, and we welcome back the simple shortcuts from the Windows 7 era. The differences don’t stop here, as the Windows 11 Start Menu doesn’t only display shortcuts to apps but also recently opened files, frequently used apps, and newly installed apps. It also has
tutorial Check times in different countries with the Windows Clock app

Check times in different countries with the Windows Clock app

Whether it’s friends, family, or even coworkers, many of us keep in touch with people who live in completely different time zones. As such, there are times when you find yourself wondering about the time in another country before reaching out. Luckily, the Clock app, present in both Windows 10 and Windows 11, comes with a World clock tab, where you can check the
tutorial How to use your Windows PC as a wireless display

How to use your Windows PC as a wireless display

Windows 11 and Windows 10 are two operating systems that include a special feature called “Wireless Display.” It can enhance your experience in a good way by allowing you to transform your computer or laptop into a secondary screen. Once this feature is installed and configured, you can project the screen of another Windows computer or even an Android device to your Windows PC.
tutorial How do I add a clock to my Start Menu in Windows 10 and Windows 11?

How do I add a clock to my Start Menu in Windows 10 and Windows 11?

The Windows Clock app has a feature called World clock, that lets you check at a glance the time for different cities around the world. But if you need the time for certain locations fairly often, it can get annoying to open the app every time. Luckily, the same app offers a solution: you can conveniently pin the time for any city that interests
tutorial 8 ways to open the Run command window in Windows

8 ways to open the Run command window in Windows

The Run command window allows you to start programs, open files and folders, and access internet resources in all Windows versions. Type a path, a quick command, or environment variable into Windows’ Run, and then click OK or press Enter, and you execute a Run command. Although the Run shortcut is not as easy to find in modern Windows versions, the tool still exists
tutorial 8 ways to open Disk Management (diskmgmt.msc) in Windows

8 ways to open Disk Management (diskmgmt.msc) in Windows

Disk Management or diskmgmt.msc is one of the oldest tools in Windows. Although Microsoft hasn’t updated it for many many years, you can still find it in Windows 11 and Windows 10. It’s relatively easy to use and helpful when you need to manage the drives and partitions inside your computer without installing more advanced third-party applications. But, before using it, you need to
tutorial How to add clocks to the taskbar in Windows 10 and Windows 11

How to add clocks to the taskbar in Windows 10 and Windows 11

If you need to keep in touch with people from different time zones, you can add two additional clocks to the Windows taskbar to quickly check the time in their part of the world. Having multiple clocks available also comes in handy if you are traveling, as it allows you to schedule calls, meetings, and tasks without having to remember or search for the
tutorial What is Open With and how to use it in Windows

What is Open With and how to use it in Windows

Do you want to open a .pdf file with Google Chrome instead of the default app set by Windows? Use Open With. Do you want to see the contents of a file before you run it? Use Open With. You may have noticed the Open with option in most right-click menus from Windows and File Explorer, but do you know what it is and
tutorial 11 ways to open Computer Management in Windows

11 ways to open Computer Management in Windows

Computer Management is part of many Windows versions, and it’s an old tool that geeks and IT pros appreciate. You can think of this app as a control panel that gives you access to many advanced administration tools: Task Scheduler, Event Viewer, Performance Monitor, Device Manager, Disk Management, Services, and more. When you have to troubleshoot Windows, Computer Management gives you access to many
tutorial How to see all the hidden files on a Windows computer

How to see all the hidden files on a Windows computer

By default, both Windows 10 and Windows 11 hide many files and folders from your view. First of all, they hide any items you’ve set as hidden and those set as hidden by other user accounts, certain apps you installed, and the operating system itself. Second, Windows also hides from view the files and folders critical to its operation to ensure users don’t delete
tutorial How to unhide files and folders in Windows

How to unhide files and folders in Windows

Hiding important files or folders on your Windows PC can be useful if you want to keep them relatively safe. However, there comes a point when you’ll probably want to unhide those files and/or folders. Fortunately, you can do it just as easily as hiding them. Whatever your reasons are, in this tutorial, I’m going to show you how to unhide files and folders
article 12 most useful free Android Home Screen widgets

12 most useful free Android Home Screen widgets

Android Home Screen widgets are useful for displaying relevant information and accessing often-used controls on your smartphone. You can use widgets to check your e-mails, the news, or the weather, control media playback or even other devices. We’ve compiled a list of twelve free Home Screen widgets that we think are the most useful for your Android smartphone. We also included a bonus: the
tutorial How to add, modify, or remove widgets from Android

How to add, modify, or remove widgets from Android

Widgets can be incredibly useful, so it’s a good idea to know how to add or remove them from your Android smartphone. Android widgets are interactive and provide data, while also acting as gateways to apps. This tutorial shows you all you need to know on how to add or remove widgets from your Android's Home Screen, including Samsung Galaxy devices: NOTE: For
tutorial You don’t have to safely remove USB drives from Windows

You don’t have to safely remove USB drives from Windows

A long, long time ago, the story says, you had to use the “Safely Remove Hardware” option when you wanted to unplug a USB memory stick or eject an external hard drive from Windows. It was something you had to do; otherwise, you risked corrupting files on your portable USB drives. But that’s no longer true. Both Windows 10 and Windows 11 let you
tutorial How to open the Device Manager in Windows 10 & Windows 11 (14 ways)

How to open the Device Manager in Windows 10 & Windows 11 (14 ways)

Device Manager is a useful tool that allows you to do things like: find unknown hardware devices, update drivers, disable hardware components from inside your computer, and so on. To use it, you must first know how to open it. To help you, we have compiled fourteen methods that you can use to open the Device Manager in Windows 10 and Windows 11, including
tutorial How to open Notepad in Windows (11 ways)

How to open Notepad in Windows (11 ways)

Notepad has always been one of the most useful apps in Windows, and that holds true in both Windows 10 and Windows 11. Whenever you need to write a few things, jot down some thoughts, or simply need to get help in Windows, Notepad is right there at your fingertips. But, before anything else, you should know how to open Notepad on your computer.