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Tutorials, how-to guides, and blog posts about using Windows. How to use laptops, tablets, PCs, and other gadgets with Windows.

review ASUS ROG Ryujin III 360 ARGB review: High-performance liquid cooling

ASUS ROG Ryujin III 360 ARGB review: High-performance liquid cooling

If you’re looking for a top-notch liquid cooling system for your PC, you might want to check out the ASUS ROG Ryujin III 360 ARGB AIO. This is one of the best products in its category, and it offers many benefits for gamers and enthusiasts alike. Featuring a large 360 mm radiator, three 120 mm fans, a 3.5-inch LCD display, and a built-in fan
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 use the Gallery in Windows 11’s File Explorer

How to use the Gallery in Windows 11’s File Explorer

If you’re using Windows 11 on your computers and you’re storing photos on your PCs, you might be interested in the new Gallery from Windows 11. This is a feature that Microsoft has introduced in File Explorer recently, which now offers a convenient way to access and manage your photo collection without having to open a separate app like Photos. In this article, I’ll
review ASUS TUF Gaming Z790-Pro Wi-Fi review: Good for gamers!

ASUS TUF Gaming Z790-Pro Wi-Fi review: Good for gamers!

Intel’s 14th-generation Core processors are here. With these new Raptor Lake Refresh CPUs, hardware manufacturers have also released “refreshed” motherboards. 🙂 Though the new processors are compatible with any LGA1700 motherboard, it’s nice to see new models surfacing on the market. One of them is the ASUS TUF Gaming Z790-Pro Wi-Fi, a mid-range motherboard based on a high-end chipset that offers an impressive array
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
review ASUS Chromebox 5 review: Excellent ChromeOS experience!

ASUS Chromebox 5 review: Excellent ChromeOS experience!

Many people and organizations don’t have complicated tech needs. They use several apps, a few web services, some cloud storage solutions and regularly visit a handful of websites. For such users, a simpler PC experience without the hassle of complicated maintenance is a godsend. That’s why we now have ASUS Chromebox 5, an innovative ChromeOS-based mini PC to cater to their needs. It packs
review Intel Core i5-14600K review: Good but disenchanting…

Intel Core i5-14600K review: Good but disenchanting…

Intel just launched its 14th generation of Core processors, a series of desktop CPUs based on the same architecture as the previous 13th generation but with slightly higher clock speeds. Some models, like the Core i7-14700K, also come with more cores and threads. That’s not the case for the Intel Core i5-14600K CPU that I’m reviewing today. This processor is almost identical to its
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 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
review Kingston XS1000 review: A fast and affordable SSD

Kingston XS1000 review: A fast and affordable SSD

External SSDs are becoming more popular and accessible, and Kingston is a leading brand in this field. The company has recently introduced a new model, the XS1000, which claims to deliver high data transfer speeds of 1000 MB/s and more. With a compact and light design, the XS1000 is also quite an affordable option. How well does it perform in real-world scenarios and benchmarks?
tutorial How to enable or turn off a metered connection in Windows 11

How to enable or turn off a metered connection in Windows 11

A metered connection is a type of connection that limits how much data you can use. If you exceed the limit, you might have to pay extra fees or experience slower speeds. Windows 11 lets you set any connection as metered, whether wireless or wired. This can help you save data and money, but it also affects how Windows 11 and some of your
tutorial How to connect an Android to a Windows 11 PC via Bluetooth

How to connect an Android to a Windows 11 PC via Bluetooth

To transfer files or share the internet connection between your Android phone and your Windows 11 laptop, you need to pair them using Bluetooth. Bluetooth is a widely used technology supported by most Android devices. This tutorial shows you how to connect your Android phone to your laptop, PC, or tablet via Bluetooth in Windows 11: NOTE: This guide is based on Windows