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tutorial 3 ways to schedule a Zoom meeting

3 ways to schedule a Zoom meeting

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 you using it for work, or maybe for keeping in touch with your family or friends? Did you know that Zoom allows you to
tutorial 3 ways to add more space to your OneDrive storage

3 ways to add more space to your OneDrive storage

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 by signing up with a Microsoft account. You can add more space to your OneDrive storage using several methods, and one of them is
tutorial What is an IP address and a subnet mask, in simple terms?

What is an IP address and a subnet mask, in simple terms?

IP addresses and subnet masks stand at the core of computer networking. They are not concepts that are easy to understand in their entirety, especially if you do not have a technical background. However, with a bit of help, anybody can understand the basics of IP addresses and subnet masks, what they do, and why they are useful. If you want to know what
review Synology DiskStation DS419slim review: Small and quiet!

Synology DiskStation DS419slim review: Small and quiet!

Network Attached Storage (NAS) solutions tend to be large devices with an unappealing design. With DiskStation DS419slim, Synology tries to cater to the needs of home users who do not need a lot of storage space, nor the ultimate performance, and prefer a small, easily hidden NAS. If you prefer your NAS to also be quiet and cool, then DiskStation DS419slim is an even
tutorial How to Fetch Files with OneDrive from a Windows PC

How to Fetch Files with OneDrive from a Windows PC

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 file you need from your Windows computer, but it isn't stored in your OneDrive folder? You may think you're out of luck, but that
tutorial How to remote access Windows 10 from Mac

How to remote access Windows 10 from Mac

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 macOS to log in to the Windows 10 computer and control it as if he or she were sitting right in front of it.
tutorial How to use Skype on Windows 10 like a Pro

How to use Skype on Windows 10 like a Pro

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 on Windows 10, in the hope that we can help you understand Skype's main user interface elements. So here's how you can use Skype
article What is DHCP? How does it work?

What is DHCP? How does it work?

Ever heard about DHCP? It is one of those technical things that keeps the internet working every day, and most people have no idea that it exists, let alone know what it does. However, you may have heard a friend or the IT guy from work mentioning terms like DHCP, DHCP servers, or DHCP clients. Were you wondering what all that gibberish was about?
tutorial How to enable Remote Desktop in Windows 10 (or Windows 7)

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

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 its apps, files, and folders as if you were sitting in front of its screen. This is useful for IT professionals and business users
tutorial How to share your printer with the network, in Windows 10

How to share your printer with the network, in Windows 10

If you have a printer plugged into your Windows 10 PC, you can share it with the other computers and devices connected to the same local network. It is a useful feature if you don't want to physically move the printer each time you use it to print something from another computer. Sharing your printer on the network means that you can access it
tutorial How to change the DHCP lease time in Windows 10

How to change the DHCP lease time in Windows 10

The DHCP lease time is a setting that controls how long your Windows 10 computers, as well as other devices such as smartphones or printers, keep their dynamically allocated IP addresses. Do you want to know how to change the DHCP lease time, how to check what yours is, or maybe how to renew your network adapter's DHCP lease time? If you said yes
tutorial How to automatically dial a broadband PPPoE connection in Windows 10

How to automatically dial a broadband PPPoE connection in Windows 10

Creating, configuring, and connecting to a broadband PPPoE connection in Windows 10 is rather easy. However, you do need to make the PPPoE connection manually, each time you want to access the internet. It is a step that many of you might prefer to skip and have their Windows 10 PCs automatically dial their PPPoE connections as soon as they log into the operating
tutorial What is DNS? How is it useful?

What is DNS? How is it useful?

Have you heard of the term DNS? Did you stumble upon error messages that told you that the DNS server could not be reached? Do you know what a DNS is and what its purpose is? If you want to find out, read this guide. We explain what DNS is, its role on the internet, and how it works. To be thorough, we're also
review ASUS RT-AX58U review: Wi-Fi 6 at a more affordable price!

ASUS RT-AX58U review: Wi-Fi 6 at a more affordable price!

ASUS RT-AX58U is part of a recent wave of more affordable Wi-Fi 6 wireless routers. While it still bundles all the advanced features that you expect from an ASUS router, it also provides support for Wi-Fi 6, and its price is lower than that of the first wave of Wi-Fi 6 routers. Does this lower price translate into less performance? Is ASUS RT-AX58U a
tutorial How to view and clear your off-Facebook activity

How to view and clear your off-Facebook activity

Facebook is renowned for its Big Brother way of doing things. No matter what you're doing on the internet, this company seems to know it all, and it seems there's no way of hiding from its long arm that doesn't care about our privacy. Although it's hard for us to believe that Facebook's going to change its approach, there is some good news that
review TP-Link Archer AX6000 review: Unlocking the potential of Wi-Fi 6!

TP-Link Archer AX6000 review: Unlocking the potential of Wi-Fi 6!

Archer AX6000 is TP-Link's first consumer wireless router with support for the new Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) standard. It is a large router with many antennas, powerful hardware, and plenty of features. This router should be able to handle more devices than previous generations and provide faster Wi-Fi to everyone. If you want to know more about TP-Link Archer AX6000 and what it has to
article What is a third party DNS server? 8 reasons to use public DNS servers

What is a third party DNS server? 8 reasons to use public DNS servers

Were you browsing the internet when suddenly all hell broke loose and you got stuck with the dreadful "DNS address could not be found" message? Were there times when you would have done anything to get your favorite websites to load even a little bit faster? Or have you been looking for a way to enforce parental controls all over your local network, without