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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 tabs in Windows 11’s File Explorer

How to use tabs in Windows 11’s File Explorer

Are there tabs in File Explorer? Many readers have asked this question in their emails to us and luckily, Microsoft has recently released this very requested feature for File Explorer. Unfortunately, Windows 10 won’t get this functionality so you must switch to Windows 11 if you want to use tabs. While some of you will be disappointed by this news, if you use Windows
tutorial How to turn on Bluetooth on Windows 11 (5 ways)

How to turn on Bluetooth on Windows 11 (5 ways)

Bluetooth is one of the most widespread wireless technologies in the world. Most devices these days have it, and most of us use it. Whether on smartphones, laptops, or even desktop computers, Bluetooth is extremely useful when you need to connect devices such as mice, headsets, speakers, or keyboards. In this tutorial, we’re going to show you a couple of different ways of enabling
tutorial How to add a wireless printer to your Wi-Fi network

How to add a wireless printer to your Wi-Fi network

There are many people who need to install a printer in their home network. Suppose you are planning to buy one soon. In that case, you should consider a wireless printer, as it allows you to print from anywhere in your home and helps you eliminate one more wire. This lets you place your printer in an easy-to-access place while also giving you more
tutorial How to turn on Bluetooth on Windows 10 (5 ways)

How to turn on Bluetooth on Windows 10 (5 ways)

While most devices today come with a Bluetooth chip by default, knowing how to turn on Bluetooth on Windows 10 is another story. Enabling Bluetooth lets you connect and use devices such as smartphones but also accessories like mice, headsets, speakers, or keyboards on your Windows 10 computer. This tutorial shows you how to turn on Bluetooth on Windows 10 in five different ways:
tutorial How to add a USB printer on your Windows computer

How to add a USB printer on your Windows computer

Printers are a familiar presence in homes and offices all over the world. To be able to print anything on your printer, you must connect it to your computer and install it. The most common way to install a computer printer near you is by using a USB cable. If you do not know how to do it, this guide is for you: we
tutorial Connect a Bluetooth mouse or keyboard & other devices to Windows

Connect a Bluetooth mouse or keyboard & other devices to Windows

Do you have a laptop, a tablet, or a 2-in-1 device with Windows 10 or Windows 11? Do you need to connect Bluetooth devices and accessories, like a mouse, a keyboard, an external speaker, or a headset? If you do, this tutorial details all the steps you need to go through to make successful Bluetooth connections in both Windows 10 and Windows 11:
tutorial How to print an image or poster on multiple pages

How to print an image or poster on multiple pages

Have you ever needed to print a large image, but your printer can only use standard A4, US Letter, or A3 paper sizes? If you want to print a large poster or a large map, and you can’t find or afford a specialized shop that prints it for you at the required dimensions, you can use your home printer to print that image on
article What is Bluetooth? How it works & How to get it on a PC

What is Bluetooth? How it works & How to get it on a PC

Many people visiting our website are interested in tutorials about using Bluetooth technology. If you want to know what Bluetooth is on a computer, a phone, or any other device, how Bluetooth works and what are its different versions of implementations, how Bluetooth came to life, and how to get Bluetooth on a computer with Windows, read this article. We promise that it will
tutorial How to change the Subnet Mask in Windows (5 ways)

How to change the Subnet Mask in Windows (5 ways)

Subnet masks are used to split IP addresses into two different parts: one of them tells you the computer or device’s address, while the other tells you the network to which it belongs. In other words, subnet masks are used to divide networks into subnetworks, so that any data transmitted over a network can reach its destination correctly. Are you wondering how to change
tutorial How to print from a Windows computer (Ctrl + P)

How to print from a Windows computer (Ctrl + P)

Do you need to know how to print on Windows 10 or Windows 11 from any app you might be using? Although printing is not as easy as it should be, it is not overly complicated either. It all depends on your Windows version and the app you want to print from. In most situations, you can print by going to File > Print
tutorial 4 ways to customize and improve the Start Menu in Windows 11

4 ways to customize and improve the Start Menu in Windows 11

The Windows 11 Start Menu looks and works differently from the one in Windows 10. Gone are the controversial tiles, and we welcome back the simple shortcuts from the Windows 7 era. The differences don’t stop here, as the Windows 11 Start Menu doesn’t only display shortcuts to apps but also recently opened files, frequently used apps, and newly installed apps. It also has
review G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo DDR5-6000 32GB review: Excellent for AMD Ryzen!

G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo DDR5-6000 32GB review: Excellent for AMD Ryzen!

Both AMD and Intel now have processors that can use DDR5 RAM. And a consequence is that more and more new DDR5 memory kits are available in stores worldwide. G.Skill is a renowned company in this niche, making some of the best RAM modules in the world. Recently, I’ve tested one of their newest memory kits, the G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo DDR5-6000 32GB, which
tutorial Check times in different countries with the Windows Clock app

Check times in different countries with the Windows Clock app

Whether it’s friends, family, or even coworkers, many of us keep in touch with people who live in completely different time zones. As such, there are times when you find yourself wondering about the time in another country before reaching out. Luckily, the Clock app, present in both Windows 10 and Windows 11, comes with a World clock tab, where you can check the
review Kingston Fury Beast RGB DDR5-6000 32GB review: Great for both AMD & Intel

Kingston Fury Beast RGB DDR5-6000 32GB review: Great for both AMD & Intel

AMD’s Ryzen 7000 processors are already here, and Intel’s 13th generation of CPUs is just around the corner. To match the performance they offer, new DDR5 memory modules are also coming our way. Some of the most interesting ones are made by Kingston, and today, I’m going to review the one called Fury Beast RGB DDR5-6000 32GB (part number KF560C36BBEAK2-32). Featuring a top speed
review ASUS ROG Crosshair X670E Hero review: The high-end motherboard

ASUS ROG Crosshair X670E Hero review: The high-end motherboard

After the recent launch of AMD Ryzen 7000 processors, compatible motherboards are slowly but surely surfacing on the market. One of the most interesting ones is the new ASUS ROG Crosshair X670E Hero, a high-end motherboard equipped with PCI Express 5.0 and USB 4 ports that also bundles a lot of accessories. Though its price is quite high, about 700 US dollars, its performance
review AMD Ryzen 7 7700X review: Top-notch gaming performance

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X review: Top-notch gaming performance

Out of the four new Ryzen 7000 processors that AMD just launched, the Ryzen 7 7700X is one of the most interesting and most expected. Equipped with eight cores and 16 execution threads, this CPU can reach frequencies as high as 5.4 GHz without any kind of overclocking. Which you can try, by the way, as this processor is unlocked. Built on a 5
review AMD Ryzen 9 7950X review: Fast, faster, the fastest!

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X review: Fast, faster, the fastest!

After teasing us with formidable specs and in-house benchmark results, AMD officially launched the Ryzen 7000 series of processors today. There are four new models out, ranging from enthusiast to high-end and mid-range, and the best of them is the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X. Featuring 16 cores and 32 threads and promising boost clocks of up to 5.7 GHz, the Ryzen 7950X looks like
tutorial How to print to PDF on Windows 10 and Windows 11

How to print to PDF on Windows 10 and Windows 11

PDF files are excellent containers for web pages, documents and images, and other things. And you may have worked on a document that you don’t want others to change, so you want to print it directly as a PDF file, and only then share it with others. Or you may have found some interesting information online, and you want to print it as a
article What’s new in Windows 11 2022 Update (version 22H2)

What’s new in Windows 11 2022 Update (version 22H2)

Microsoft has finalized the first major update to Windows 11. It is named Windows 11 2022 Update or Windows 11 version 22H2. The update is available starting September 20th, 2022 and will be slowly rolled out via Windows Update. However, people eager to try it out can download ISO images and install this version themselves or use the Windows 11 Installation Assistant. If you’re