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Tutorials and how to guides about using gadgets, hardware, and software. Our tutorials cover all major operating systems: Windows, Android, iOS and others.

tutorial How to use Task View in Windows 11

How to use Task View in Windows 11

Windows 11’s Task View is a powerful feature that lets you manage multiple app windows across different virtual desktops. With it, you can organize your work into separate categories and also switch between them easily. In this article, I’ll tell you more about what Task View is, how to access it using its dedicated taskbar button, and how to open Task View with a
tutorial How to save a document in Microsoft Word

How to save a document in Microsoft Word

No matter where you work, learn, or what your daily tasks are, there comes a time when you need to write a document. It can be anything from a regular letter to a simple to-do list or maybe just a fancy invitation to your kid’s birthday party. Microsoft Word is a great tool for all your document needs as it’s (arguably) the best word
tutorial How to change Windows startup programs from Settings

How to change Windows startup programs from Settings

The Windows 11 and Windows 10 startup programs are apps that launch automatically when you turn on your computer or device. When you’re installing a new app, Windows may add it to the list of startup programs without your knowledge, running it each time you launch your operating system. While you want some programs to run at startup, having too many apps launch when
tutorial How to customize your iPhone’s Home Screen

How to customize your iPhone’s Home Screen

If you have an iPhone, one of the best ways to express your personality and style is to customize its Home Screen. You can change the look and feel of your iPhone by using different wallpapers and widgets, as well as by organizing your apps. In this article, I’m going to show you the ways to customize your iPhone’s Home Screen layout to create
tutorial How to change a drive’s letter in Windows

How to change a drive’s letter in Windows

Windows assigns drive letters for all the hard disk drives, solid-state drives, optical media units, removable drives, and memory cards connected to your computer. Because the operating system does that on its own, you might be tempted to think that these drive letters cannot be changed. However, that is not true because Windows lets you change the drive letter of any drive as long
tutorial How to use interactive widgets on your iPhone

How to use interactive widgets on your iPhone

Widgets are small apps that display useful information or provide quick access to your favorite features on your iPhone. In this guide, I will show you how to enable interactive widgets, aka adding interactive widgets to iOS 17’s Home Screen or Today View. I’m also going to take a look at how to use interactive widgets on an iPhone and how to customize the
tutorial How to pin a folder to the taskbar in Windows

How to pin a folder to the taskbar in Windows

In Windows, it’s easy to pin your apps and programs to the taskbar. However, it’s not as simple to pin folders and add shortcuts on the taskbar for the folders you use the most. While there is a way to pin folders to the taskbar, I suspect many users will have lots of trouble figuring it out. If you don’t want to search for
tutorial How to make an iPhone black and white (Grayscale on iPhone)

How to make an iPhone black and white (Grayscale on iPhone)

Did you ever want to turn the screen of your iPhone black and white? Luckily, one of the color filters on the iPhone, Grayscale, does just that. It’s a good idea to activate Grayscale on iPhone to get a display that’s easier to read, especially if you are colorblind. Knowing how to make your iPhone black and white is also useful when your battery’s
tutorial How to disable and remove OneDrive from Windows

How to disable and remove OneDrive from Windows

Many Windows users, myself included, use OneDrive to store their files in the cloud and synchronize them across their computers and devices. However, others don’t, and they are annoyed that OneDrive is everywhere in Windows 10 and Windows 11. If you don’t want OneDrive on your computer and prefer to turn it off completely, here’s how to uninstall it from both Windows 11 and
tutorial How to hide or show the taskbar in Windows 11

How to hide or show the taskbar in Windows 11

Are you using Windows 11 and want to fiddle with the taskbar to change its behavior? Do you want to hide the taskbar at all times so that you won’t see it no matter what you do, whether that’s playing games, browsing the web, or watching videos on YouTube? Or is your taskbar hidden already, and you want to unhide it and bring it
tutorial How to resize partitions in Windows

How to resize partitions in Windows

If you have some free space on one of your drives and the partitions on it are too small, you may want to resize them to make them larger. Or maybe you want to resize one of the partitions on your drive to make it smaller and create a new partition in the space left unoccupied. Although you might think you need third-party tools
tutorial How to restore a backup made with Windows Backup

How to restore a backup made with Windows Backup

The Windows Backup app for Windows 11 and Windows 10 is not your regular backup solution. It doesn’t allow you to restore your entire system or any specific files, settings, apps, or credentials. The folders you’ve backed up are available directly in your OneDrive cloud storage. And, the other things you’ve backed up - settings, apps, credentials - can be restored only during the
tutorial How to edit, clear, and delete environment variables in Windows

How to edit, clear, and delete environment variables in Windows

Environment variables are special settings that store information about the system and the programs installed on it. They can be used to customize the behavior of applications, scripts, and commands. But can environment variables be deleted? The answer is yes, and that’s a good thing, as sometimes, you may need to modify or remove an environment variable. For example, to change a configuration option
tutorial How to make a backup with the new Windows Backup app

How to make a backup with the new Windows Backup app

One of the most important tasks that every computer user should do regularly is to back up their data. Backing up your data means creating a copy of your files and settings in a separate location, such as an external hard drive, a cloud service, or a network drive. This way, if something happens to your computer, such as a malware infection, a hardware
tutorial How to set up NFC payments on Android

How to set up NFC payments on Android

NFC payments offer a convenient way to pay with your smartphone in stores without having to worry about carrying your credit or debit card with you. NFC stands for Near Field Communication, which is a technology that allows two devices to communicate wirelessly when they are close to each other. Most Android smartphones these days have NFC chips built in, which means you can
tutorial How to see how much space an app or game takes up on Windows

How to see how much space an app or game takes up on Windows

There are times when you need to free up some storage space, or you want to find out how much space each app or game installed on your Windows computer is using. If you are looking for this information, there are no obvious ways to find it. You might be tempted to search for programs that help with this task, but there is no
tutorial How to format and check the health of an SD card in Windows

How to format and check the health of an SD card in Windows

SD cards are more popular than ever as they’re used in various devices for storing data. To give you a few examples, we have them inside our smartphones to increase storage capacity, inside digital cameras, surveillance cameras, laptops, and even tablets. If you want to eliminate all the data on an SD card, it is a good idea to format it, and the same