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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.

tutorial How to use Backup and Restore in Windows 11 and Windows 10

How to use Backup and Restore in Windows 11 and Windows 10

Windows’ Backup and Restore is a feature that allows you to create backups of your personal files, such as documents, photos, music, and videos. Moreover, you can also use it to back up a system image of your computer, which includes the operating system, programs, drivers, and settings. And once you’ve created a backup, Windows’ Backup and Restore can help you restore your files,
tutorial How to change the screen resolution in Windows 10

How to change the screen resolution in Windows 10

Windows 10 does a good job of automatically selecting the screen resolution and the text size for your display. However, you may want to make some manual adjustments to balance clarity, speed, and how many pixels you can cram on the screen. That’s especially true if you play demanding games and need to get a 1920 x 1080 resolution on your Windows 10 computer
tutorial How to check the Windows installation date

How to check the Windows installation date

Do you need to know when you installed Windows on your computer? You may require this information for work or you may want it just to brag about how stable your operating system is after all these years of abuse. Or perhaps you just don’t want your Windows to run for more than six months without reinstalling it. Whatever the reason, here’s how to
tutorial How to use Magnifier to zoom in on a Windows PC

How to use Magnifier to zoom in on a Windows PC

If you’re having trouble seeing small text or details on your computer screen, you might want to use the Magnifier tool to zoom in on certain areas. The Magnifier is a built-in accessibility feature in Windows that allows you to enlarge part or all of your screen, making it easier to read and navigate. In this article, I’ll show you how to turn the
tutorial How to eject an external drive or USB stick from Windows

How to eject an external drive or USB stick from Windows

Did you plug an external hard drive into your Windows 11 or Windows 10 computer and want to remove it safely so that the data on it doesn’t get corrupted? Do you work with USB flash drives and need to eject them safely? In that case, you are in the right place. In this guide, I’ll show you a couple of different ways to
tutorial How to customize the taskbar in Windows 10

How to customize the taskbar in Windows 10

The taskbar has been with us for a long time and is present in Windows 10 too. It’s one of the most useful parts of the Windows desktop, allowing you to access various applications, settings, and notifications on your computer. As such, it deserves to be customized to fit your needs. You can change its position, size, hide it, select which icons to show,
tutorial Make File Explorer open to OneDrive, Dropbox, or another folder

Make File Explorer open to OneDrive, Dropbox, or another folder

If you’re using a Windows 11 or Windows 10 computer, you may want to know how to open OneDrive in File Explorer as soon as you start the latter app. Furthermore, maybe you’re using another cloud storage solution, such as Dropbox or iCloud, and you want File Explorer to open to that folder. Or why not, maybe you want File Explorer to start in
review Lenovo Legion Pro 7 review: A powerful and portable gaming beast

Lenovo Legion Pro 7 review: A powerful and portable gaming beast

If you’re looking for a powerful gaming laptop that can handle any game or demanding task, you might want to check out the Lenovo Legion Pro 7. It’s the latest flagship model from Lenovo’s gaming laptops series, offering impressive performance, design, and features. In this review, I’m taking a closer look at the Lenovo Legion Pro 7 and what it can do both in
article What is PowerShell and how do you use it?

What is PowerShell and how do you use it?

While many casual users know about the Command Prompt, only a few have heard about Windows PowerShell. PowerShell is not the same as Command Prompt - it’s a much more powerful tool that was created to replace Command Prompt, delivering more power and control over the operating system. Would you like to get a better understanding of what PowerShell is, why it’s such a
tutorial How to change the Windows 10 theme

How to change the Windows 10 theme

While not everyone takes the time to personalize the look of their laptop or desktop PC, some are obsessed with this aspect. Luckily, Windows 10 is versatile when it comes to customization, and changing its theme lets you modify several visual elements and sound effects simultaneously. You can change the background, the color, the sound, and the mouse cursor whenever you choose a new
tutorial Mouse Keys: Click or right-click with the keyboard in Windows

Mouse Keys: Click or right-click with the keyboard in Windows

Did your mouse malfunction, and do you need to use your computer now? Are you a laptop user who doesn’t like the built-in trackpad? Or maybe you have some motor issues that prevent you from using the mouse? In any of these situations, you’ll be happy to know that you can click, right-click, and navigate Windows using the keyboard. The operating system has some
article What is a VPN? What do VPNs do?

What is a VPN? What do VPNs do?

You’ve probably heard about VPNs, but do you know what a VPN is and what VPNs do? If you’re not already using a VPN service, maybe you should start doing so as soon as possible. You might not see its real value right now, but over time, you will likely acknowledge that VPNs are just as important as your internet connection. In this article,
tutorial How to navigate the Windows Registry

How to navigate the Windows Registry

The Windows Registry is a database that stores configuration settings and options for the operating system and the applications available on it. The Registry contains information like user preferences, file associations, device drivers, and system policies. It is organized into a hierarchical structure of keys and values, where each key can have subkeys, and each value can have data. In order to navigate the
tutorial How to unlink a phone from a Windows computer

How to unlink a phone from a Windows computer

Did you link your Android smartphone or your iPhone with your Windows PC? You don’t like the Phone Link app and want to disable it? Maybe it’s lagging and crashing a lot, so you’d rather remove your phone and disconnect it from your computer. It doesn’t matter what phone you use. Whether you want to know how to unlink an iPhone from an HP
tutorial What is OneDrive's Files On-Demand feature and how to use it

What is OneDrive's Files On-Demand feature and how to use it

One of the best features in OneDrive’s app for Windows 11 and Windows 10 is called Files On-Demand. It helps you save storage space on your computers by downloading and keeping local copies of your OneDrive files only if you access them or manually specify that you want them always available offline. If you want to learn all there is to know about it,
tutorial How to use your iPhone on Windows 11 with Phone Link

How to use your iPhone on Windows 11 with Phone Link

The Phone Link app for Windows 11 allows you to connect, sync, and use an iPhone directly from the comfort of your Windows computer. Although the app is still a work in progress and still in its infancy when it comes to working with iPhones, it can help you be more productive at times. There are only three features that you can use with
tutorial What is and how to edit the Windows Registry

What is and how to edit the Windows Registry

Have you ever heard of the Windows Registry or the Registry Editor tool? Did a geeky friend of yours tell you that you can do certain things in Windows only from the Registry? Did you wonder what the Windows Registry is and what it does? In this article, I’ll try to shed some light on these notions and explain the basics of the Windows
tutorial How to connect a HUAWEI smartphone to a Windows PC

How to connect a HUAWEI smartphone to a Windows PC

If you own a HUAWEI smartphone and want to connect it to your Windows PC, you should try HiSuite. You can use it to do things such as browse and import files from your smartphone, as well as send messages, take screenshots, or back up your phone, all while sitting comfortably in front of your Windows PC. Let’s see how to set up HiSuite