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article 9 Features that make Microsoft Edge a better web browser than others

9 Features that make Microsoft Edge a better web browser than others

Microsoft Edge, the youngest web browser from the Redmond giant, wants to be the strongest and the fastest of all web browsers for Windows. Although it has its flaws, Microsoft Edge actually is in many ways a better browser than others and, in this article, we want to show you some of those features that make it great. Here they are: 1. The
article 15 Reasons why you should get the Windows 10 Anniversary Update today

15 Reasons why you should get the Windows 10 Anniversary Update today

The Windows 10 Anniversary Update is, without question, an important point in Windows 10's evolution path since it was initially released to the public, last year. However, you shouldn't think about it as a new iteration of the operating system, but rather as a "service pack with many added benefits". The Anniversary Update polishes Windows 10 and, on top of that, brings a couple
article What do users get from games becoming Windows universal apps?

What do users get from games becoming Windows universal apps?

When it comes to games, some people in the gaming industry have said that Microsoft's "Universal Windows Platform can, should, must, and will die". The primary reason for such statements is the fact that, with its vision for universal apps and games, Microsoft will compete with dedicated distribution services like Steam and plans to take a bigger share of the profits that are to
tutorial How to copy optical discs (CD, DVD or Blu-Ray) in Windows

How to copy optical discs (CD, DVD or Blu-Ray) in Windows

Are you searching for a way to create a disc-to-disc copy of a CD, DVD or Blu-Ray? Then you are in luck. In this guide, we will discuss the steps and principles involved in making a copy of any disc, in any version of Windows. Then, we will cover some of the best tools for the job. If you are interested, don't hesitate to
article The best 5 free programs to mount disc images in Windows

The best 5 free programs to mount disc images in Windows

When was the last time you used a CD or a DVD? We recently asked ourselves this question, and the answer was: a long time ago. In order to replace physical discs, the idea of mounting images as virtual drives is quite appealing. In addition, disc images are not limited by the space provided by a physical CD, DVD or Blu-Ray, because they are
tutorial How to make a backup copy of a protected disc (DVD or Blu-Ray)

How to make a backup copy of a protected disc (DVD or Blu-Ray)

We all purchase DVDs and Blu-Rays with all kinds of media content: movies, games, music, software, etc. However, as we use those discs, their quality wanes with time and, after a few years, they become unusable. Your only solution is to purchase them again but that costs money one more time and it just isn't fair. You paid for that product already. Isn't there
article 6 Best free Android apps for quitting smoking

6 Best free Android apps for quitting smoking

Smoking cigarettes is one of the best ways to make sure that you will have health problems sooner rather than later. You could develop lung cancer, COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), all kinds of heart diseases, stroke, asthma, diabetes and all the other types of cancer you can think of. It's quite a gruesome picture if you think about it. But despite all that,
tutorial How to sync Sticky Notes across users and computers, in 7 steps

How to sync Sticky Notes across users and computers, in 7 steps

One of our readers wanted to use Sticky Notes across multiple user accounts and Windows computers and have them in sync. Unfortunately, Sticky Notes is not able to pull this off by default. It only saves your notes on a per user account basis. However, with a little bit of hacking, you can have your notes synced between multiple users and computers. This guide
tutorial How to make sure that Skype for Windows hides your IP address

How to make sure that Skype for Windows hides your IP address

While being the most widely used voice and video chat service in the world, Skype has suffered for a very long time from a really annoying security hole. If not set properly, Skype leaks your IP address. This was Skype's Achilles' heel and, even though Microsoft patched many security holes during the last few years, they didn't patch this one. Recently, all the new
tutorial My PC has a nasty virus. Now what? How do I remove it?

My PC has a nasty virus. Now what? How do I remove it?

Y our computer got infected by a nasty virus. Windows is slow, your web browser freezes and you are constantly fighting to get rid of strange popups, warnings and advertisements. These are all signs of a malware infection. You are worried about your files, your personal data and your apps. You tried to scan your computer with the antivirus you have installed but it
article 3 Common ways in which your Windows device can be spied upon

3 Common ways in which your Windows device can be spied upon

Do you have a girlfriend who has trust issues? Or a parent who acts a bit paranoid when he or she sees you spending most of your evenings chatting on your computer? The chance is that anyone close to you who has some computer skills, can spy on your Windows computer. Maybe they do that with good intentions (for example, you parent wants to
news Microsoft to Android: Quiet! I live here now

Microsoft to Android: Quiet! I live here now

Microsoft has launched a new app in Google Play that manages to raise the stakes in its Android work, without bringing any special new features. It is called Microsoft Apps and it functions like an independent portal inside Google Play, which you can use to discover all Microsoft apps for Android. After making the big move of launching its Office suite on Android earlier