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

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

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 there? Are there performance tweaks you’d like to make in the UEFI (BIOS)? Whether you need to enter UEFI/BIOS to troubleshoot your computer or
tutorial How to use BSOD QR codes in Windows

How to use BSOD QR codes in Windows

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 Death (BSOD), you may notice a QR code. This feature is theoretically designed to help you understand what caused the BSOD and how to
tutorial 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

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 if you are dying to try that new cool functionality or need help troubleshooting problems on your device. Furthermore, the latest iOS version ensures
tutorial Shortcuts for the UEFI BIOS & Windows Recovery Environment

Shortcuts for the UEFI BIOS & Windows Recovery Environment

When performing system maintenance, troubleshooting issues, or making hardware configuration changes, you may have to access your computer’s UEFI (BIOS) or the Windows Recovery Environment. Unfortunately, manually navigating through menus can be time-consuming, especially when you want or need to act as fast as possible. The good news is that in both Windows 10 and Windows 11, you can use commands and shortcuts for
tutorial How to trigger a BSOD (Blue Screen of Death) in Windows

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

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 to trigger one on purpose. After all, why would you intentionally crash your own system? You’d almost be like a digital arsonist, right? But
tutorial How to use the Windows 10 power slider to save battery or increase performance

How to use the Windows 10 power slider to save battery or increase performance

If you’re using a laptop, tablet, or 2-in-1 device, it’s likely you want to get the most out of its battery, but still have enough performance to handle whatever you’re doing. Fortunately, Windows 10 has a feature especially made for that, called the power slider. It’s found in the taskbar’s battery settings, and it lets you quickly switch between different power modes, depending on
tutorial What is a BSOD? How to find and troubleshoot BSOD error codes

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

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, driver issues, memory corruption, or even system file errors. Fortunately, each BSOD comes with an error code that can help identify the underlying problem
tutorial How to create a file on a Windows computer

How to create a file on a Windows computer

Creating a file is a basic but important task that any computer user should know how to do. Especially as there are several different ways you can create new files in Windows, and most are quite easy and intuitive. Yes, some are visual and involve using only the operating system’s interface or your installed applications. Others rely on using commands that create files from
tutorial What iPhone do I have? How to check the iPhone model

What iPhone do I have? How to check the iPhone model

After unwrapping it on my birthday, as soon as I was done squealing with delight, one of my first questions was how to tell what iPhone I have. The simple package didn’t really help, so it occurred to me that I might not be the only one wondering “Which iPhone do I have?”. I considered, of course, searching for online images of different iPhones.
tutorial How to enable or turn off battery saver in Windows 10

How to enable or turn off battery saver in Windows 10

The battery saver in Windows 10 is a feature designed to help you get the most out of your laptop or tablet’s battery life. It’s especially useful when your device is running low on power, and you don’t have access to a charger or power outlet. By limiting certain background activities and adjusting settings, battery saver helps extend your laptop’s remaining battery life, giving
tutorial What is Battery Saver? Turn it on or off on Android devices

What is Battery Saver? Turn it on or off on Android devices

All Android smartphones and tablets have a battery-saving feature that you can activate manually or automatically to give you a little more time until the battery discharges completely. Google names it Battery Saver, but it may have different names (Power Saving, Power Saving Mode, etc.), depending on the device you’re using, its Android version, and manufacturer. If you want to save energy on your
tutorial How to remove Channels from the Outlook app for Android and iOS

How to remove Channels from the Outlook app for Android and iOS

Android and iPhone users that install the Outlook app on their devices, may notice that it has a Channels section, which presents them with news, advertisements, and spam content. To make things worse, Microsoft tracks the way you interact with the content shown in Channels building an improved profile about you and your interests to serve you with more targeted adverts in the future.
tutorial How to open the same app twice or multiple times on Windows

How to open the same app twice or multiple times on Windows

On Windows, you can open multiple windows of the same program and use them at the same time. This can be helpful when you’re comparing information, moving files between folders, or working with several documents in Microsoft Word or Excel for a project or report. Running more than one window of the same app can make you more productive. If you’d like to learn
tutorial How to install the YouTube Music app on Windows

How to install the YouTube Music app on Windows

Millions of people use YouTube Music as their streaming service due to its great pricing and generous music portfolio. While Google offers mobile apps for Android and iOS, it doesn’t provide a YouTube Music desktop app like Spotify. This leaves users stuck with streaming their music in their web browser. However, the YouTube Music website is a web app, not just a simple web
tutorial How and where to enter the PUK code on an Android phone

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

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 for personal unlocking key. In this tutorial, I’ll show you where to enter the PUK code on your Android device and how to reset
tutorial How to get a system health report in Windows

How to get a system health report in Windows

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, potential issues, and overall health. In this tutorial, I show you how to check the PC Health report in Windows 10 or Windows 11.
tutorial How to create dummy files in Windows

How to create dummy files in Windows

While many everyday users might not immediately see the need to create random dummy files of a specific size, tech enthusiasts, software developers, and power users understand how valuable these files can sometimes be. Dummy files are useful for testing purposes, such as identifying bad sectors on a hard drive, measuring network speed, or ensuring that files are securely erased beyond recovery. Whatever your
tutorial How to allow or stop apps from accessing the microphone in Windows

How to allow or stop apps from accessing the microphone in Windows

Are you using a Windows 10 or Windows 11 computer and want to manage which apps can access your microphone? If that’s the case, this tutorial is for you. I’ll guide you through accessing your computer’s microphone privacy settings and show you how to allow or block apps from using your mic. Whether you want to ensure certain apps aren’t listening in or need
tutorial How to turn off Find My iPhone

How to turn off Find My iPhone

Are you wondering how to turn off Find My iPhone? This built-in feature can come in handy when you lose your iPhone, not to mention when someone steals it from you. However, although its benefits are undeniable, some people might want or have to turn Find My iPhone off for various reasons. In this article, I’m looking at some of those reasons. Then, I’m