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article The Recycle Bin in Windows 10 and Windows 11

The Recycle Bin in Windows 10 and Windows 11

Regardless of your operating system, using the Recycle Bin in Windows 10 or Windows 11 is unavoidable. If you remove something either on purpose or by accident from your Windows computer or device, you can easily get it back from the Recycle Bin. This tutorial illustrates all you need to know about the Windows 11 and Windows 10 Recycle Bin, answering questions like “What
tutorial How to find and lock your lost or stolen Windows device

How to find and lock your lost or stolen Windows device

Both Windows 10 and Windows 11 have a locating feature that makes it easier to find your computers and devices when they get lost. It is called Find My Device and, when it is turned on, it allows Windows to regularly check and store your location and then help you find your device if you lose it or if it gets stolen. Here's how
review Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 review: efficient and elegant

Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 review: efficient and elegant

As part of Xiaomi’s new lineup of smart devices, the Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 is an interesting proposition in urban environments with lots of pollution. It has a huge filter, a clean design, and a competitive price. I am always searching for the perfect purifier to help with my pollen allergy, so I was very eager to test the Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier
review Intel Core i5-12600K review: This year’s best mid-range gaming CPU?

Intel Core i5-12600K review: This year’s best mid-range gaming CPU?

Intel’s Alder Lake architecture is the one that finally brought the company’s processors back in the spotlight. They are now able to compete with AMD’s once again, and people are noticing. Traditionally, Intel’s mid-range processors are the Core i5 models - the ones most of us, at least those who care about price per performance aspect, look for. The latest model, called Intel Core
tutorial How to download PC games from the Microsoft Store

How to download PC games from the Microsoft Store

In Windows 10, Microsoft has finally managed to bring all their distribution platforms together in one place, in the Microsoft Store, making it a centralized distribution point for both PC and console games. This trend continues with Windows 11: you can purchase (some) games once, on either Xbox One or your Windows PC, and you can play them on both platforms. The bonus of
tutorial How to view and install fonts in Windows 11 and Windows 10

How to view and install fonts in Windows 11 and Windows 10

Windows has more than just a few preinstalled fonts. However, at some point, you might want more. What if you find a beautiful font online and want it on your computer? How do you install free fonts in Windows 11 and Windows 10? Moreover, how do you see what fonts are on your computer? These are a few of the questions we’re going to
review Review ESET Mobile Security: Excellent protection for Android devices

Review ESET Mobile Security: Excellent protection for Android devices

In today’s world, it’s no longer enough to protect just your computers against viruses, malware, phishing attacks, and whatnot. We’ve all been steadily moving on to our smartphones and other types of mobile devices, and most of us use them not only for phone calls or messaging, but also for browsing the internet, running all kinds of apps, and even making payments online. That
tutorial How to uninstall Windows from your PC

How to uninstall Windows from your PC

Some of our readers have asked us how to remove Windows from their computers. Some of them want to remove Windows 10 or Windows 11 and empty their drives. Some have dual-boot configurations and want to keep only one Windows version. Others have Windows and Linux running alongside and prefer to delete Windows. We want to help, so here are all the steps you
tutorial How to create a link to a file or folder in Windows (2 ways)

How to create a link to a file or folder in Windows (2 ways)

When you work with shared resources on a network, you may need to quickly get the link to a shared network folder and paste it into a chat window. Or, for example, you might want to know how to create a hyperlink to a file stored locally on your computer and use it to share that file with other users of your PC. Although
tutorial How to dual boot Windows 10 and Windows 11

How to dual boot Windows 10 and Windows 11

Can we dual-boot Windows 10 and Windows 11? Yes, we can! And dual-booting Windows 10 and Windows 11 can be quite helpful if you need to work with both operating systems. It’s also a good choice if you want to see what Windows 11 is all about, but you don’t want to let go of your old Windows 10 setup. Whatever your reasons are,
article 6 things we like about the Samsung Galaxy S22 lineup (hands-on preview)

6 things we like about the Samsung Galaxy S22 lineup (hands-on preview)

Today, during the Galaxy Unpacked 2022 event, Samsung launched its lineup of Galaxy S22 devices. Before the event, we were given access for a couple of minutes to use and photograph their latest smartphones: Samsung Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, and Galaxy S22 Ultra. They are all 5G smartphones with some impressive specs, and they’re now available for preorder. If you want to know about
tutorial How to allow BitLocker without a compatible TPM chip on Windows

How to allow BitLocker without a compatible TPM chip on Windows

BitLocker is an encryption tool included in Windows that you can use to secure your data on any drive. Although by default, BitLocker requires the presence of a TPM chip in your computer to be able to encrypt the system drive, you can still use it without one. However, for that, you need to explicitly set Windows to allow BitLocker without TPM. In this
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 Blue Yeti USB microphone review - the perfect choice for content creators

Blue Yeti USB microphone review - the perfect choice for content creators

Even before it was acquired by Logitech in 2018, Blue was manufacturing some of the most interesting streaming and gaming microphones on the market. Now, backed up by the huge experience and financial power of Logitech, Blue is a safe bet when it comes to buying a new mike for content production. In this article, I will be testing out the Blue Yeti, the
article Best wallpapers for Windows (4K and Full HD)

Best wallpapers for Windows (4K and Full HD)

Okay, so you’ve switched back and forth between the wallpapers included with Windows and you’ve yet to find one that fits your style. Or maybe you want that character from your favorite game on your desktop. So you start searching the internet for the best background images for Windows 10 or Windows 11 and you end up here. Well, Digital Citizen delivers, as always.
tutorial How to set an Android proxy server for Wi-Fi networks

How to set an Android proxy server for Wi-Fi networks

Do you have to use a Wi-Fi proxy server for Android to access the internet at school or work? Or maybe you decided to configure an Android proxy server to protect your online privacy? Proxy servers are practical tools that act as intermediaries between you and the rest of the internet, and configuring one is easy. This tutorial shows you how to set a
review Razer Kaira X review: Entry-level headset for PlayStation and Xbox

Razer Kaira X review: Entry-level headset for PlayStation and Xbox

Having a good headset for gaming is essential. You want your headset to be comfortable and to deliver good audio quality. Recently, Razer added a new gaming headset called Razer Kaira X to its lineup. It has already reached the stores' shelves, and we’ve had the chance to use and test it for a couple of weeks. The Kaira X is a gaming headset
tutorial 7 ways to find your MAC address in Windows

7 ways to find your MAC address in Windows

Do you want to know the MAC address of your Windows computer or device? To help you, this article describes seven different methods to get the MAC address of your network adapter. Some of them are quick, like the getmac command. Others, like the one using the Settings app, require a bit more clicking. If you want to know how to find the MAC