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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 see and clear cookies in Opera and Opera GX

How to see and clear cookies in Opera and Opera GX

Most websites use cookies to store information about your visits and preferences. For example, cookies may be used for tracking purposes or for personalizing the ads displayed to match your interests. Do you use Opera or Opera GX? Do you want to view the cookies found in Opera or Opera GX and remove all or maybe just some of them? Do you want to
review ASUS ProArt Z790-CREATOR WIFI review: For demanding content creators

ASUS ProArt Z790-CREATOR WIFI review: For demanding content creators

The options for building a new computer based on Intel 13 or 12 Gen Core processors are quite generous right now. Apart from motherboards that work with DDR4 memory, there are new models that support much faster DDR5 memory. One of the most interesting ones is the ASUS ProArt Z790-CREATOR WIFI, a motherboard with a Z790 chipset at its core, capable of delivering extreme
tutorial 5 ways to create and add a new user in Windows 11

5 ways to create and add a new user in Windows 11

Do you have a new Windows 11 PC, or did you just install the operating system yourself? You may need to share your computer with others, so you must add a new user to Windows 11. If that’s the case, you are in the right place. In this guide, I’ll show you how to create and add a new user in Windows 11. It
article 5 things you can do with the Windows Clock app

5 things you can do with the Windows Clock app

Introduced with Windows 11, the Clock app is now also included in Windows 10, replacing the old Alarms & Clock. However, despite its simple name, the Windows Clock app brings several improvements and the Focus sessions to help you concentrate on your daily tasks and increase productivity. This guide illustrates five things you can do with the Clock app for Windows 10 and Windows
tutorial 11 ways open Task Scheduler in Windows

11 ways open Task Scheduler in Windows

Do you want to schedule Windows to perform certain tasks at specific intervals or display a message when something happens on your PC? Well, to do that, you need the Task Scheduler. And to use it, you must first know how to access it. If you want a complete roundup of all the ways to open Task Scheduler, including using the Run window or
review Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB DDR5-7200 32GB C34 review

Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB DDR5-7200 32GB C34 review

The latest generations of both Intel and AMD desktop processors can take advantage of faster DDR5 memory. While the prices of such memory kits are still quite prohibitive, the performance you get from them is undeniable. And, sooner or later, as more options surface on the market, prices should gradually drop. During the last couple of weeks, I’ve had the chance to test one
tutorial How to use Focus sessions in the Windows Clock app

How to use Focus sessions in the Windows Clock app

When opening the Clock app in Windows 10 and Windows 11, the Focus sessions tab is the first thing that shows up. Seeing how we are always bombarded with notifications, reminders, chat messages, and calls, the Windows Focus sessions feature helps you set time aside to concentrate on what’s important. On top of minimizing distractions, you can use the Focus sessions in Windows 11
review ASUS ROG Ryuo III 240 ARGB review: Efficient AIO liquid cooler!

ASUS ROG Ryuo III 240 ARGB review: Efficient AIO liquid cooler!

On October 21st, 2022, ASUS announced the launch of a new series of CPU liquid coolers, namely the ROG Ryuo III 360 and 240 ARGB AIO coolers. Both models are available in black and white editions, and both promise excellent performance in keeping the temperatures low for even the most demanding and powerful desktop processors today. I’ve had the chance to test the 240
tutorial 9 ways to open Services in Windows

9 ways to open Services in Windows

Do you want to access all the Windows services on your computer? Then you need to open the Services app (services.msc), which lets you set what services run when Windows starts, disable the services you do not need, and perform other useful actions. Here’s how to open Services in Windows 10 and Windows 11: NOTE: This guide was made using Windows 10 and
tutorial How to turn off SmartScreen in Windows

How to turn off SmartScreen in Windows

The SmartScreen filter, Windows SmartScreen, or the Windows Defender SmartScreen are the same protection feature, with different names, depending on the Windows version you’re using. While it helps protect your computer from malicious files, apps, and websites, some users consider it annoying and want to disable it. If you want to turn off the SmartScreen filter, here’s how it’s done: IMPORTANT NOTE: Disabling
tutorial What is a disk image file (ISO, IMG, NRG, BIN, etc.)?

What is a disk image file (ISO, IMG, NRG, BIN, etc.)?

Have you encountered the terms disk image or ISO image? You may have heard them from a tech-savvy friend who has a huge library of disks (CDs, DVDs, Blu-Ray disks), but he or she doesn’t appear to use any of them, at least not regularly. Well, that friend of yours most likely has created disk images of all the optical disks he or she
tutorial How to open an unknown file in Windows

How to open an unknown file in Windows

We all encountered files with uncommon extensions from time to time. Of course, many of us know about .docx files, .pdf files, .mp3 files, or .iso files. However, have you heard about the .eps file extension? How about .dng or .eps? What do you do if you have to open such files? In this article, I’ll show you how to deal with unknown file
tutorial What is the SmartScreen filter, and how does it work?

What is the SmartScreen filter, and how does it work?

If you use Microsoft Edge in Windows 11 or Windows 10, you may have encountered the SmartScreen filter or the Windows Defender SmartScreen. This is a feature found in all modern Windows operating systems. Its purpose is to steer you away from malicious and dangerous websites and files that you find online. It is a useful feature that enhances your safety, and you should
tutorial How to install Windows 11 on a virtual machine

How to install Windows 11 on a virtual machine

The best way to test a new operating system without putting your computers at risk is to install and try it on a virtual machine. That’s also true about Windows 11, Microsoft’s brand-new operating system, which, although nice and shiny, comes with plenty of changes and has its share of bugs. Unfortunately, as you already know, it also has some steep system requirements, like
tutorial How to use the Windows Stopwatch

How to use the Windows Stopwatch

There is no standalone Windows stopwatch app, but the Stopwatch built into the Clock app is very easy to use. Designed with sporting events in mind, the Windows Stopwatch lets you time anything accurately, helping you record laps and splits as well. Read this guide to find out everything about using the Stopwatch in Windows 10 and Windows 11: NOTE: Since the Clock
review Intel Core i9-13900K review: Leading the Raptor pack

Intel Core i9-13900K review: Leading the Raptor pack

After a few years of AMD dominance on the processor market, Intel managed to get back in the game with their 12th Gen Alder Lake CPUs. However, the real re-entry into the competition happened with the company’s current 13th generation of processors (aka Raptor Lake). The high(est)-end proposition from Intel is the Core i9-13900K, a processor with 16 cores and 32 execution threads that’s
tutorial How to install Windows 11 on unsupported hardware

How to install Windows 11 on unsupported hardware

You’ve probably heard of the steep system requirements of Windows 11. You can’t install it on an unsupported computer - one that doesn’t have TPM 2.0, Secure Boot, enough RAM, or a compatible processor. This checklist leaves many on the outside, theoretically unable to install Windows 11. However, the good news is that there are ways to overcome this issue and install Windows 11
tutorial How to Print Screen to the printer in Windows (2 ways)

How to Print Screen to the printer in Windows (2 ways)

Ages ago, when DOS (Disk Operating System) was the main computer operating system, the Print Screen keyboard key was used to capture the screen and directly print it on the default printer. Nowadays, neither Windows 11 nor Windows 10 does that. Instead, pressing the Print Screen key takes a screenshot and puts it inside the system’s clipboard. Sure, you can paste it from the