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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 pin a website to the taskbar or the Start Menu

How to pin a website to the taskbar or the Start Menu

Do you want to know how to pin a website to the taskbar? Maybe you start your day with Facebook or Instagram, with a news site that you enjoy reading, or by checking your Gmail, and you want it accessible with one click, straight from the taskbar or the Start Menu. No matter what web browser you’re using, in Windows 10 or Windows 11,
tutorial How to use alarms in Windows 10 and Windows 11

How to use alarms in Windows 10 and Windows 11

Knowing how to use alarms in Windows 10 or Windows 11 can come in handy. Whether you want a backup alarm to ensure you make that super-important early morning meeting, or need help organizing your daily schedule, the built-in alarm clock in Windows 10 or Windows 11 can boost your productivity. You should use alarms if you spend a lot of time on your
tutorial How to clear cookies from Google Chrome

How to clear cookies from Google Chrome

Cookies are a vital part of the internet. Without them, websites wouldn’t let you create accounts, log in, or remember your interests. Ads would also be less relevant and even more annoying. However, cookies may also generate problems from time to time, so you should clear them out every now and then. When that time comes, you can delete individual cookies or all cookies
tutorial How to pause Windows 10 updates

How to pause Windows 10 updates

When writing this article, Microsoft has rolled out Windows 10 2022 Update (version 22H2). As always, the company initially throttles availability to ensure a reliable download and installation experience, so the update was only offered to some. While this feature update is about quality improvements and bug fixing, Microsoft does have a history of delivering buggy updates that cause problems to some users. Therefore,
tutorial How to use the Windows Timer

How to use the Windows Timer

While there isn’t an official stand-alone timer app for Windows, you can use the Timer in the Clock app to keep track of time. If you forgot something in the oven because you were all caught up in a video game, or you spaced out watching cat videos again, even though you promised yourself to go to bed in 10 minutes, the Windows Timer
tutorial How to open Folder Options in Windows 10 and Windows 11

How to open Folder Options in Windows 10 and Windows 11

Most Windows users rely on File Explorer to access and organize their files and folders. And while the app works well for most tasks, you may want to change certain settings. To do that, you must first open the Folder Options window, where you can set things like how folders are opened in Windows 10 or the default location for new tabs in Windows
tutorial How to use tabs in Windows 11’s File Explorer

How to use tabs in Windows 11’s File Explorer

Are there tabs in File Explorer? Many readers have asked this question in their emails to us and luckily, Microsoft has recently released this very requested feature for File Explorer. Unfortunately, Windows 10 won’t get this functionality so you must switch to Windows 11 if you want to use tabs. While some of you will be disappointed by this news, if you use Windows
tutorial How to turn on Bluetooth on Windows 11 (5 ways)

How to turn on Bluetooth on Windows 11 (5 ways)

Bluetooth is one of the most widespread wireless technologies in the world. Most devices these days have it, and most of us use it. Whether on smartphones, laptops, or even desktop computers, Bluetooth is extremely useful when you need to connect devices such as mice, headsets, speakers, or keyboards. In this tutorial, we’re going to show you a couple of different ways of enabling
tutorial How to add a wireless printer to your Wi-Fi network

How to add a wireless printer to your Wi-Fi network

There are many people who need to install a printer in their home network. Suppose you are planning to buy one soon. In that case, you should consider a wireless printer, as it allows you to print from anywhere in your home and helps you eliminate one more wire. This lets you place your printer in an easy-to-access place while also giving you more
tutorial How to turn on Bluetooth on Windows 10 (5 ways)

How to turn on Bluetooth on Windows 10 (5 ways)

While most devices today come with a Bluetooth chip by default, knowing how to turn on Bluetooth on Windows 10 is another story. Enabling Bluetooth lets you connect and use devices such as smartphones but also accessories like mice, headsets, speakers, or keyboards on your Windows 10 computer. This tutorial shows you how to turn on Bluetooth on Windows 10 in five different ways:
tutorial How to add a USB printer on your Windows computer

How to add a USB printer on your Windows computer

Printers are a familiar presence in homes and offices all over the world. To be able to print anything on your printer, you must connect it to your computer and install it. The most common way to install a computer printer near you is by using a USB cable. If you do not know how to do it, this guide is for you: we
tutorial Connect a Bluetooth mouse or keyboard & other devices to Windows

Connect a Bluetooth mouse or keyboard & other devices to Windows

Do you have a laptop, a tablet, or a 2-in-1 device with Windows 10 or Windows 11? Do you need to connect Bluetooth devices and accessories, like a mouse, a keyboard, an external speaker, or a headset? If you do, this tutorial details all the steps you need to go through to make successful Bluetooth connections in both Windows 10 and Windows 11:
tutorial How to print an image or poster on multiple pages

How to print an image or poster on multiple pages

Have you ever needed to print a large image, but your printer can only use standard A4, US Letter, or A3 paper sizes? If you want to print a large poster or a large map, and you can’t find or afford a specialized shop that prints it for you at the required dimensions, you can use your home printer to print that image on
tutorial How to change the Subnet Mask in Windows (5 ways)

How to change the Subnet Mask in Windows (5 ways)

Subnet masks are used to split IP addresses into two different parts: one of them tells you the computer or device’s address, while the other tells you the network to which it belongs. In other words, subnet masks are used to divide networks into subnetworks, so that any data transmitted over a network can reach its destination correctly. Are you wondering how to change
tutorial How to print from a Windows computer (Ctrl + P)

How to print from a Windows computer (Ctrl + P)

Do you need to know how to print on Windows 10 or Windows 11 from any app you might be using? Although printing is not as easy as it should be, it is not overly complicated either. It all depends on your Windows version and the app you want to print from. In most situations, you can print by going to File > Print
tutorial 4 ways to customize and improve the Start Menu in Windows 11

4 ways to customize and improve the Start Menu in Windows 11

The Windows 11 Start Menu looks and works differently from the one in Windows 10. Gone are the controversial tiles, and we welcome back the simple shortcuts from the Windows 7 era. The differences don’t stop here, as the Windows 11 Start Menu doesn’t only display shortcuts to apps but also recently opened files, frequently used apps, and newly installed apps. It also has
tutorial Check times in different countries with the Windows Clock app

Check times in different countries with the Windows Clock app

Whether it’s friends, family, or even coworkers, many of us keep in touch with people who live in completely different time zones. As such, there are times when you find yourself wondering about the time in another country before reaching out. Luckily, the Clock app, present in both Windows 10 and Windows 11, comes with a World clock tab, where you can check the