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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 add a child account to your Windows 10 PC

How to add a child account to your Windows 10 PC

We've always found the family features and settings from Microsoft to be rather complicated and not so easy to understand. However, in Windows 10, things changed, and they did so for the better. Adding a child account to your Windows 10 PC or device is a lot easier than it used to be. A few clicks or taps, a few settings to be made,
article What is the Command Prompt (CMD)?

What is the Command Prompt (CMD)?

The Command Prompt or CMD is the bane of many Windows users. Most people don't understand what it is, and, unless they really have to use it, they try to avoid it. Also, most of those who read our tutorials about the Command Prompt on Digital Citizen are either students that have to learn how to work with it for their IT exams, or
tutorial How to rename all files in a folder in Windows 10

How to rename all files in a folder in Windows 10

Renaming multiple or all the files in a folder can be a tedious, repetitive task in Windows 10. However, there are some tricks you can use to save time and rename a batch of files, either using a keyboard shortcut, from File Explorer's ribbon, or from the right-click menu. This tutorial illustrates how to rename a group of files in one go in Windows
tutorial What is DNS? How is it useful?

What is DNS? How is it useful?

Have you heard of the term DNS? Did you stumble upon error messages that told you that the DNS server could not be reached? Do you know what a DNS is and what its purpose is? If you want to find out, read this guide. We explain what DNS is, its role on the internet, and how it works. To be thorough, we're also
tutorial How to view and clear your off-Facebook activity

How to view and clear your off-Facebook activity

Facebook is renowned for its Big Brother way of doing things. No matter what you're doing on the internet, this company seems to know it all, and it seems there's no way of hiding from its long arm that doesn't care about our privacy. Although it's hard for us to believe that Facebook's going to change its approach, there is some good news that
tutorial How to use your Android phone as a webcam for your PC

How to use your Android phone as a webcam for your PC

Do you have a Windows laptop or a computer that you use for making Skype calls, but you don't have a webcam to use with it? Or maybe your laptop's built-in webcam just broke, and you must participate in an urgent online video meeting? If you have an Android smartphone, then you are in luck: you can use it as a webcam on your
tutorial 5 ways to configure how the Windows 10 Search works

5 ways to configure how the Windows 10 Search works

The Search in Windows 10 has evolved with every new version of the operating system. It is now more powerful and more complete than it has ever been. Whether you want to find documents, apps, photos, files, folders, emails, or even do web searches, the Search from Windows 10 can find almost anything. Although you can start using it as soon as you need
tutorial How to change the Google Assistant language on Android

How to change the Google Assistant language on Android

Did you know there are 40 options available when you try to change the language used to speak to your Google Assistant on Android? Even if it can't answer back in every language, the Assistant recognizes what you are saying and delivers the appropriate results. This tutorial shows you how to change the language used to speak to your Google Assistant on Android:
tutorial How to play the same song over and over on Spotify

How to play the same song over and over on Spotify

Spotify is one of the most beloved music streaming services in the world. It managed to gather the most comprehensive music library of artists, albums, and songs available on any platform. To play all your favorite music, or even podcasts, on Spotify, you only need an app or a web browser. However, although using Spotify is pretty intuitive, there is one thing that you
tutorial 4 ways to enable an app to run at the Windows 10 startup

4 ways to enable an app to run at the Windows 10 startup

In Windows 10, there are certain apps and programs that are launched automatically when the operating system starts. These are called startup apps. Although some apps configure themselves to load at the Windows 10 startup, not all your apps do that, and there are situations when you might want to enable a specific app to run as soon as Windows 10 boots. Here are
review TP-Link Archer AX6000 review: Unlocking the potential of Wi-Fi 6!

TP-Link Archer AX6000 review: Unlocking the potential of Wi-Fi 6!

Archer AX6000 is TP-Link's first consumer wireless router with support for the new Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) standard. It is a large router with many antennas, powerful hardware, and plenty of features. This router should be able to handle more devices than previous generations and provide faster Wi-Fi to everyone. If you want to know more about TP-Link Archer AX6000 and what it has to
tutorial How to use Google Play Store to install apps and games for Android

How to use Google Play Store to install apps and games for Android

Ever since Android first saw the light of day, apps and games have ruled the smartphone ecosystem, and Google's Play Store is the go-to place for installing the newest apps and games and accessing other digital content. You can get a new browser, an email client for your messaging needs, your favorite social media app, or the most popular games to compete with your
tutorial 13 ways to use

13 ways to use "Run as administrator" in Windows 10

In Windows 10, knowing how to run programs as administrator is very important. By default, apps and games in Windows 10 run without administrator permissions, to prevent unauthorized changes to your system. However, there are times when some programs require administrator permissions to work properly or to run specific commands. Windows 10 offers you the ability to run programs as admin without having to
article What is a third party DNS server? 8 reasons to use public DNS servers

What is a third party DNS server? 8 reasons to use public DNS servers

Were you browsing the internet when suddenly all hell broke loose and you got stuck with the dreadful "DNS address could not be found" message? Were there times when you would have done anything to get your favorite websites to load even a little bit faster? Or have you been looking for a way to enforce parental controls all over your local network, without
tutorial How to use Google Chrome's media control options

How to use Google Chrome's media control options

Knowing how to use Google Chrome's media control options comes in handy, as it allows you to manage the media content you have open in Chrome, from your current tab. This is particularly useful for those of us with a short attention span, who jump from one video or song to the next. It can also help you immediately identify and silence any noisy
tutorial How to view the contents of a dump file in Windows 10

How to view the contents of a dump file in Windows 10

Dump files are a special type of files that store information about your computer, the software on it, and the data loaded in the memory when something bad happens. They are usually automatically generated by Windows or by the apps that crash, but you can also manually generate them. The question that arises afterwards is: "How do I read the contents of a dump
tutorial 4 ways to uninstall apps on Android

4 ways to uninstall apps on Android

Do you need to know how to delete or uninstall apps from your Android smartphone or tablet? If you hate clutter as much as we do, or you want to improve your device's performance by freeing up space, knowing how to remove an app from Android can be a game-changer. Whether it's a sideloaded app, an app that came with your smartphone, or you
tutorial How to get daily free wallpapers for Android from Google

How to get daily free wallpapers for Android from Google

With Google's Wallpapers app, you can get a new wallpaper for your Android device every day, for free. If you get bored easily by the images on your Home and Lock screens, but can't find the time to change them, or if you want to be surprised daily by your wallpaper app with pictures from your favorite categories, then this is the app for
tutorial How to disable Google Assistant on Android

How to disable Google Assistant on Android

Although Google Assistant can come in handy on your Android smartphone, some of us can't disable it fast enough. Whether you don't feel like having your devices listen to your every word, or you simply had enough creepy moments when Google Assistant answered unprompted, it's useful to be able to turn it off sometimes. This tutorial shows you how to disable Google Assistant on