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Articles and tutorials about dealing with system settings, fixing bugs, and adjusting how your computer or devices works. This collection of articles includes guides for all major platforms: Windows, Android, iOS, and more.

How to install Windows 11 for free

How to install Windows 11 for free

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
11.12.2024

The latest update for Windows 11, version 24H2, is now available for download and installation. This update introduces numerous features and improvements, including a new setup wizard. Consequently, the procedure for installing Windows 11 has changed, offering different options for

How to change permissions and take ownership of files and folders in Windows

How to change permissions and take ownership of files and folders in Windows

Codrut Neagu
04.12.2024

Switching to a new operating system or moving your data can sometimes cause frustrating problems when trying to access your files and folders. This usually happens because your current user account doesn’t have ownership or the correct permissions for those

The iPhone Control Center: All you need to know

The iPhone Control Center: All you need to know

Diana Ann Roe
22.11.2024

The Control Center on your iPhone is a powerful tool designed for quick and effortless access to your device’s essential settings and features. In iOS 18, Apple redesigned the Control Center. It now has a new look with rounder buttons,

Delivery Optimization: How to get Windows updates faster

Delivery Optimization: How to get Windows updates faster

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
13.11.2024

Traditionally, Windows updates were downloaded straight from Microsoft’s servers to your PC. This meant Microsoft had to have a huge infrastructure to deliver updates to millions of users worldwide, and sometimes, the speed of downloading updates was frustratingly slow. To

How to enter the UEFI BIOS from Windows 10 (7 ways)

How to enter the UEFI BIOS from Windows 10 (7 ways)

Codrut Neagu
04.11.2024

Do you need to know how to access UEFI (BIOS) on your computer, because you want or need to adjust hardware settings, manage your boot devices, or maybe even overclock your processor? If you’re wondering how to enter BIOS on

Windows icons locations. Where are the default icons stored?

Windows icons locations. Where are the default icons stored?

Codrut Neagu
01.11.2024

Icons are an important part of Windows, helping us easily find things like the Recycle Bin, This PC, and Network. Did you ever want to change the default icon for a folder or shortcut you’ve created? Or maybe you’re curious

How to check the Android version you have, including on Samsung Galaxy

How to check the Android version you have, including on Samsung Galaxy

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
30.10.2024

Do you know how to check the Android version on your smartphone or tablet? On some devices, Android gets a new update every month, and it’s hard to keep up with the changes, while on others, you barely get any

How to open UEFI (BIOS) from Windows 11 (7 ways)

How to open UEFI (BIOS) from Windows 11 (7 ways)

Codrut Neagu
29.10.2024

Do you have a Windows 11 computer or device and don’t know how to access the UEFI or BIOS settings? Are you facing issues with your PC, like booting or hardware configuration problems, that you think can be repaired from

How to use BSOD QR codes in Windows

How to use BSOD QR codes in Windows

Codrut Neagu
28.10.2024

QR codes have a mixed reputation. Some users and companies find them useful, while others are wary of potential risks. Regardless of your opinion on them, if you’re using Windows 10 or Windows 11 and encounter a Blue Screen of

What iOS do I have? How to check the iOS version on an iPhone

What iOS do I have? How to check the iOS version on an iPhone

Diana Ann Roe
24.10.2024

Are you wondering how to check the iOS version on an iPhone? Apple releases regular updates to its iPhone operating system, periodically introducing new features, enhancements, and fixes. Hence, it comes in handy knowing how to find the iOS version

How to trigger a BSOD (Blue Screen of Death) in Windows

How to trigger a BSOD (Blue Screen of Death) in Windows

Codrut Neagu
22.10.2024

Have you ever felt like you needed to consult an ancient Greek oracle to ask if your rock-solid Windows PC will ever crash? 🙂 While it’s rare to never have seen a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD), it’s even rarer

What is a BSOD? How to find and troubleshoot BSOD error codes

What is a BSOD? How to find and troubleshoot BSOD error codes

Codrut Neagu
17.10.2024

The Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) is one of the most infamous things in Windows operating systems. It appears when your Windows machine encounters a critical error from which it cannot recover. BSOD errors have various causes, including hardware failures,

How and where to enter the PUK code on an Android phone

How and where to enter the PUK code on an Android phone

Codrut Neagu
03.10.2024

If you’ve forgotten the PIN of the SIM card inside your smartphone, you’ll need to use the PUK code to unlock it. Considering that your SIM card may store personal data, like your contacts, it makes sense that PUK stands

How to get a system health report in Windows

How to get a system health report in Windows

Codrut Neagu
02.10.2024

Do you want to know how your Windows PC or device is performing? A built-in system feature, available in both Windows 10 and Windows 11, allows you to generate a system Health report that provides insight into your computer’s performance,

What's new in Windows 11 version 24H2 (2024 Update)?

What's new in Windows 11 version 24H2 (2024 Update)?

Codrut Neagu
23.09.2024

The latest version of Windows 11, called the 2024 Update or version 24H2, introduces several new features and improvements, including HDR background support, Energy Saver, Sudo for Windows, Rust integration in the Windows kernel, and support for Wi-Fi 7. Microsoft

How to change or remove the SIM PIN code on Android

How to change or remove the SIM PIN code on Android

Codrut Neagu
17.09.2024

The SIM card PIN code is meant to protect your data against unauthorized access. Each SIM you insert into a smartphone has a PIN code that you need to enter in order to activate the card. Some mobile providers use

File History and 26 other features were removed from Windows 11 on ARM

File History and 26 other features were removed from Windows 11 on ARM

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
02.09.2024

While working on a book project, I made a surprising discovery: Windows 11 on ARM processors is missing several key features present in its x64 counterpart despite both versions running the latest 24H2 update. This revelation comes from a detailed

11 ways to open Windows Security

11 ways to open Windows Security

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
30.08.2024

Windows Security, formerly known as Microsoft Defender, is the go-to app for those who want to know more about security in Windows 10 and Windows 11. This app is part of Microsoft's operating system, and this is where you can

Recycle Bin on Android: How to recover photos, videos, and other files

Recycle Bin on Android: How to recover photos, videos, and other files

Codrut Neagu
19.08.2024

Android doesn’t have a traditional Recycle Bin like the one on Windows computers. However, Android apps can have a Recycle Bin-like system that allows you to recover recently deleted photos, videos, and other types of files. This also applies to

How to set up Windows 11 without a Microsoft account

How to set up Windows 11 without a Microsoft account

Codrut Neagu
15.08.2024

Do you have a Windows 11 Home license key and want to install it without using a Microsoft account? Or maybe you’re trying to install Windows 11 Pro with a local account? Microsoft pushes you to use a Microsoft account