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tutorial 20 best Command Prompt (CMD) commands you should know

20 best Command Prompt (CMD) commands you should know

If you like the idea of working in a command-line environment and you’re just beginning to discover Command Prompt, there are some commands you should familiarize yourself with. There are CMD commands for almost everything, from working with files and directories to managing your system and network hardware. And some of those commands are better than others when it comes to getting the job
tutorial How to turn off Feedback Hub prompts in Windows

How to turn off Feedback Hub prompts in Windows

Are you using Windows 10 or Windows 11 and receiving Feedback Hub survey notifications asking things like “How likely are you to recommend Windows to a friend or colleague?” or your opinion about a specific feature of Windows? Then, you’re interacting with Feedback Hub prompts. If you don’t want to see them anymore or if you’d like to tweak their frequency, read this tutorial:
tutorial 5 fun & geeky things you can do on Telnet

5 fun & geeky things you can do on Telnet

It’s the 21st century, and Telnet is not exactly the world's most popular protocol. Very few people know about it, and you can say without being contradicted that this protocol is almost dead. However, a small but active community is still using it for several reasons, including having fun. So we've done a bit of research, and here are five fun things you can
tutorial How to install and use Telnet in Windows

How to install and use Telnet in Windows

Telnet was developed as a network protocol in 1969, and it was famous for many years until the rise of internet broadband and more secure alternatives. You might be surprised to learn that even today, there are still plenty of Telnet servers and resources available, including several active communities. Start with this guide if you are curious to know more about using Telnet. We
tutorial Command Prompt (CMD): 10 network-related commands you should know

Command Prompt (CMD): 10 network-related commands you should know

Command Prompt proved to be one of the best tools for running basic commands that allow you to work with files and folders from Windows. However, the Command Prompt is much more powerful than just that. You can take things to the next level by learning and using a couple of advanced commands, including a range of handy network-related commands. Today, we’re going to
tutorial What is the Feedback Hub? How to find and give feedback to Microsoft

What is the Feedback Hub? How to find and give feedback to Microsoft

In Windows 10 and Windows 11, Microsoft wants our feedback on pretty much anything from the Windows features we don’t like to bugs and the apps that we want to be improved. Thus, Windows 11 and Windows 10 include a neat little app called Feedback Hub that anyone can use to give Microsoft feedback about anything related to their operating systems. In this article,
article How long does it take to install Windows 11?

How long does it take to install Windows 11?

Windows 11 has been out in the wild for some time now, and many have already installed and tried it. But, like with any operating system, many others didn’t get it yet and have questions regarding the download and installation processes. One of the most popular ones on forums and social media is “How long does it take to install Windows 11?”. In this
tutorial CMD: 11 basic commands you should know (cd, dir, mkdir, etc.)

CMD: 11 basic commands you should know (cd, dir, mkdir, etc.)

Geeks and experts love the Command Prompt because of the advanced commands it can run. Fortunately, Command Prompt is not built only on advanced commands, but also on simple ones, designed to perform basic operations. In this article, we show you how to change the directory in CMD, change the drive, see the contents of a directory, how to rename, copy, and delete files
article 20 best free apps for your Windows 10 and Windows 11 computers

20 best free apps for your Windows 10 and Windows 11 computers

The number of apps available for Windows devices is so large, that it’s uncountable. However, there are a few essentials that any user might want to have on their computer. Of course, everyone has their favorite applications, and we at Digital Citizen have some too. Read this article if you want to know which are the best free apps for Windows 10 and Windows
tutorial You don’t have to safely remove USB drives from Windows

You don’t have to safely remove USB drives from Windows

A long, long time ago, the story says, you had to use the “Safely Remove Hardware” option when you wanted to unplug a USB memory stick or eject an external hard drive from Windows. It was something you had to do; otherwise, you risked corrupting files on your portable USB drives. But that’s no longer true. Both Windows 10 and Windows 11 let you
review ASUS TUF Gaming M4 Air mouse review: Lightweight and fast!

ASUS TUF Gaming M4 Air mouse review: Lightweight and fast!

Some of the best gaming devices and computer accessories I’ve tested in recent years are part of the ASUS TUF lineup. And the latest one on my bench is a strange mouse called the ASUS TUF Gaming M4 Air. Why strange? Just look at the pictures in this review, and you’ll see why I say that. Its outer shell is filled with triangular holes!
article What is a network location in Windows?

What is a network location in Windows?

What are network locations? You’ve probably heard the term being used in networking guides or regular face-to-face discussions between tech people. Do you want to know what a network location is in Windows, its purpose, and why the network location you set matters? Read this article and we’ll answer these questions, explain, and give examples of network locations and guidance on how to find
tutorial How to open the Device Manager in Windows 10 & Windows 11 (14 ways)

How to open the Device Manager in Windows 10 & Windows 11 (14 ways)

Device Manager is a useful tool that allows you to do things like: find unknown hardware devices, update drivers, disable hardware components from inside your computer, and so on. To use it, you must first know how to open it. To help you, we have compiled fourteen methods that you can use to open the Device Manager in Windows 10 and Windows 11, including
tutorial How to delete a mapped network drive from Windows (5 ways)

How to delete a mapped network drive from Windows (5 ways)

Mapping network drives and other locations on your Windows laptop or computer is a good way of keeping remote data at hand in your local area network. However, at some point, you might also want to delete some of these drive mappings and keep only those that you regularly use. In this article, we show you exactly how to do that. Here are five
tutorial How to reset your network adapter(s) in Windows

How to reset your network adapter(s) in Windows

Is your laptop’s Wi-Fi network card no longer working correctly? Are the Ethernet settings on your Windows PC scrambled up, and you can’t make sense of anything? Do you have problems in general with network connectivity on your Windows laptop, PC, or tablet? Then, it is a good idea to reset your network adapter to its default settings and have it behave as new.
tutorial How to open Notepad in Windows (11 ways)

How to open Notepad in Windows (11 ways)

Notepad has always been one of the most useful apps in Windows, and that holds true in both Windows 10 and Windows 11. Whenever you need to write a few things, jot down some thoughts, or simply need to get help in Windows, Notepad is right there at your fingertips. But, before anything else, you should know how to open Notepad on your computer.
review ASUS ZenScreen Go MB16AWP review: A feature-rich portable monitor

ASUS ZenScreen Go MB16AWP review: A feature-rich portable monitor

Nowadays, you can find all kinds of portable monitors on the market. They’re great for boosting your productivity on the go but can also be a good match for your home office if you want to create a dual-screen setup for your desktop PC. During the last few weeks, I was the first tech blogger in the world to test and use the ASUS
tutorial How to change a drive’s name and icon in Windows

How to change a drive’s name and icon in Windows

Do you have a USB drive for which you want to change the name and icon displayed by Windows in File Explorer? Are you tired of the default drive icons shown by Windows, and you want to change them with custom ones? If the answer is yes to any of these questions, you’re in the right place. Here’s how to set a custom name