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review Review ESET Smart Security Premium: Complete protection for your PCs

Review ESET Smart Security Premium: Complete protection for your PCs

Today, we’re going to look at the premium computer protection solution made by ESET. It’s descriptively called ESET Smart Security Premium and, besides the mandatory antivirus engine and web shield, it also includes tools such as a firewall module, parental controls, a password manager, and even a data encryption solution. Do you want to know more about it and find out whether it’s worth
article 11 things you can do in the Microsoft Store for Windows

11 things you can do in the Microsoft Store for Windows

The Windows environment is evolving every day, and the Microsoft Store is too. From it, you can purchase games, apps, movies, game passes and subscriptions, Windows themes, fonts, and even devices such as gaming consoles or laptops. Did you know that your purchases are synchronized across all your Windows devices, including your PC, tablet, and even your Xbox console? Once you purchase something from
review Review ESET NOD32 Antivirus: Efficient and reasonably priced!

Review ESET NOD32 Antivirus: Efficient and reasonably priced!

Malware is everywhere these days, so protection against it is mandatory for all of us, regardless of what devices we use. If you’re using a Windows computer or laptop, you’re already getting some security from the built-in Microsoft Defender, but there are better choices out there. And one of the best antivirus programs we’ve tested in the past is ESET NOD32 Antivirus. The question
tutorial How to manually update apps and games from the Microsoft Store

How to manually update apps and games from the Microsoft Store

Microsoft Store handles updating apps and games automatically, as long as they are downloaded from it, and not from other distribution channels like Steam, websites, or other third-party apps. However, sometimes there’s a delay between the release of the updates and the moment they show up as available on your Windows PC or device. To solve this, you can force a manual check for
tutorial 11 ways to open Event Viewer in Windows 10 and Windows 11

11 ways to open Event Viewer in Windows 10 and Windows 11

The Windows Event Viewer is a powerful tool that logs everything happening on your PC from the moment it starts up to shutdown. You can use it to see details about app errors, warnings generated by different system services, information about the state of drivers and services. That is why the Windows 11 and Windows 10 Event Viewer features are the go-to utilities when
review Review ESET Internet Security: Powerful and easy to use!

Review ESET Internet Security: Powerful and easy to use!

The world we live in is more connected than ever. Whether you use your computer for remote work, gaming, or simply browsing the web looking for multimedia content, it’s inevitable that, sooner rather than later, you’ll stumble upon malicious websites or even malware. To be prepared for such moments, and ensure your safety, you’ve got to have a good antimalware solution installed on your
tutorial How to use the Microsoft Store in Windows without a Microsoft account

How to use the Microsoft Store in Windows without a Microsoft account

Back when Windows 10 was released, Microsoft used to force users to sign into their Microsoft accounts before they could download and install apps and games from the Microsoft Store. Luckily, that is a thing of the past. Do you want to download apps from Microsoft Store without an account? Read this simple guide: NOTE: This guide applies to both Windows 11 and
tutorial 9 ways to open the Microsoft Store in Windows

9 ways to open the Microsoft Store in Windows

Whether you’re looking for a game to play with your friends or a program to help you with your job, Microsoft Store is a great place to download or buy apps for your Windows PC or your Xbox. In this article, we show you nine ways to access Microsoft Store in Windows 11 and Windows 10. Let’s start with the easiest method: 1.
tutorial 5 ways to open the Windows Defender Firewall

5 ways to open the Windows Defender Firewall

As part of its built-in security suite, both Windows 11 and Windows 10 offer a powerful firewall application named Windows Defender Firewall. Whether you want to turn off the Windows Firewall or just to make sure it is running to protect your PC, you first need to know how to access it. Without further ado, let's see all the methods to open the Windows
tutorial How to log out your devices from WhatsApp

How to log out your devices from WhatsApp

WhatsApp is one of the most popular messaging apps at the moment. You can use it on your iPhone or Android smartphone and your PC with WhatsApp Web and WhatsApp Desktop. However, there are times when it comes in handy to know how to logout of WhatsApp, whether you’re trying to disconnect the device you’re currently using or one of the WhatsApp Linked Devices.
tutorial How to reset an app on iPhone

How to reset an app on iPhone

If you’re an iPhone user and use it daily, you might have installed more than just a few apps on it. At a certain point in time, some of them might not work as you want them to, or maybe they just have data that you’d like to erase. Are you thinking about a particular app or game? One that you’d like to start
tutorial How to open the Local Group Policy Editor in Windows

How to open the Local Group Policy Editor in Windows

The Local Group Policy Editor enables a power user to control a large number of settings in Windows. You can control the sign-in and shutdown processes, the features and the apps that users are allowed to access, and you can do so using a simple interface that offers lots of information. The tool itself is rather hidden from view and before using it, you
tutorial How to set Windows and app permissions in Windows 11

How to set Windows and app permissions in Windows 11

Windows 11 includes many features and settings, and some of them can be looked upon as intrusive by privacy-concerned folks. The good news is that Windows 11 also provides us with plenty of switches and settings that let us control what hardware devices and what features Windows 11 can access. These are called Windows permissions and App permissions. In this guide, we’re going to
tutorial 6 ways to restore the original MAC address of your network card

6 ways to restore the original MAC address of your network card

There are times when you might want or have to change the MAC address of your network adapter so that you can connect to certain networks. However, what do you do when you have to restore the original MAC address, and you do not know what that was? Fortunately, you can quickly restore the MAC address with various tools. Read on to learn six
tutorial How to open Command Prompt when Windows doesn't boot (3 ways)

How to open Command Prompt when Windows doesn't boot (3 ways)

The Command Prompt is a powerful tool that you can use for various purposes, including troubleshooting and fixing problems with Windows. Starting it is easy if Windows is working correctly, but what do you do when Windows refuses to load? How do you "boot" to Command Prompt (cmd.exe) "from BIOS" to fix the issues that you’re having? Moreover, how do you open CMD in
tutorial How to play music with the Groove Music app for Windows

How to play music with the Groove Music app for Windows

Groove Music is a music player app that was first introduced in Windows 10. The Groove Music app is useful for many users: it is one of the best Windows apps ever created and, with it, you can play your locally stored mp3 library, or even listen to the songs you have stored in your OneDrive. This app is perfect if you do not
tutorial How to set app permissions in Windows 10

How to set app permissions in Windows 10

Just like Android and iOS, Windows 10 has a built-in feature called App permissions. Maybe you’ve heard about permissions and have an idea of what they do, but do you know exactly how to get to them and how to set app permissions in Windows 10? This tutorial explains what app permissions are, what types of app permissions are available in Windows 10, and
tutorial 9 ways to open PowerShell in Windows (including as administrator)

9 ways to open PowerShell in Windows (including as administrator)

Many IT professionals use PowerShell to manage Windows computers and devices and to execute administrative tasks of all kinds. Before you can use PowerShell in Windows 11 and Windows 10, you first need to know how to start it. That's why we made a list of all the methods available for starting Windows PowerShell, including running it with admin rights. Read on to learn