NOTE: This tutorial illustrates how English speakers can use WhatsApp to get official info on COVID-19 from the World Health Organization and the Governments of the UK, India, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and Singapore. Keep in mind that you first need to install WhatsApp from the Google Play Store on Android smartphones or get it from the App Store, if you’re an iPhone or iPad owner. Get worldwide Coronavirus updates using WHO’s Health Alert The World Health Organization has been among the first to launch a dedicated messaging service that offers the latest news and info on COVID-19....

NOTE: This guide is based on Windows 10 version 22H2, the most recent version of Windows 10 at the time of writing. Windows 10 minimum requirements Before installing Windows 10, read the Windows 10 Specifications on Microsoft’s website and review its system requirements. Windows 10 demands at least the following: Processor or System on a Chip (SoC): 1 GHz or faster, compatible with Windows 10 RAM: minimum 1 gigabyte (GB) for the 32-bit version or 2 GB for the 64-bit version Free hard drive space: 32 GB or more for both the 32-bit version and 64-bit version....

NOTE: The steps in this tutorial cover both Windows 11 and Windows 10. To showcase all the steps required to pin a folder to the taskbar, and because most of our readers are asking how to pin OneDrive to the taskbar in Windows, I’ll use OneDrive as an example. Step 1. Create a desktop shortcut for the folder First, decide on the folder you want to pin to the taskbar....

TIP: This tutorial explains how to unzip a file on Windows 10 and Windows 11 and extract its contents. To learn more about ZIP files, read our guide on how to create a ZIP file on Windows. How to unzip files in Windows 10 If you have a ZIP file you’ve downloaded from the internet or received from someone, you will want to extract it to see its contents. Fortunately, Windows 10 has a built-in feature that lets you do that without having to install any third-party tools....

NOTE: The features presented are available in Windows 10 May 2020 Update or newer. If you are using an older version of Windows 10, you might not have access to all the features. Check your Windows 10 build and, if necessary, get the latest Windows 10 update available. How to access virtual desktops in Windows 10 Windows 10 introduced virtual desktops as part of the Task View feature. There are multiple ways to access Task View, and we go through all of them and more in our tutorial: What is Task View in Windows 10 and how to use it....

The first of these apps that we’ll take a look at is Mail. After a short setup, this app can take the place of any mail client you’ve used in the past. You can pull all of your emails, from all of your various accounts into one place, and I’ll show how. How to Launch the Mail App in Windows 8 In order to get started with the Mail app, you’ll need to get to the Start screen....

NOTE: The synchronization service works only if you activate Windows 8.1. If you don’t use a legal, activated copy of Windows 8.1, this service doesn’t work. Also, you need to use a Microsoft account, instead of a local account. How to Access the Synchronization Settings in Windows 8.1 In order to change the way Windows 8.1 syncs your settings, you’ll have to first open PC Settings. If you don’t know how to open it, read this article: Introducing Windows 8: Five Ways to Access PC Settings....

What is included in the free version of Microsoft Teams? The new free version of Microsoft Teams is designed for small and midsize businesses. The product is built on top of Microsoft’s global secure infrastructure, and it brings together chat, meetings, files, and apps. It is also integrated with Office, Skype, and SharePoint - critical products in Microsoft’s portfolio for business users. The free version includes the following distinguishing features:...

Unboxing the ASUS RT-AC1200G Plus dual-band wireless router The packaging for the ASUS RT-AC1200G+ dual-band wireless router is similar to that of other ASUS routers. On the front you can see a picture of the device as well as some of its most important specifications. On the back side of the box you can see more information about the features of this router, as well as the ports that are available and a comparison with other wireless routers from ASUS’s portfolio....

Unboxing the Edimax N300 Smart Wi-Fi Extender If you look on the Edimax website you will notice that all their modern range extenders have N300 in their name. To be more exact, we have tested EW-7438RPn Air model. You can see its packaging in the picture below. Inside the box you will find the range extender, a mini-disc with the user manual and the setup guide in multiple languages, plus a card with details about how to access the device on one side and with QR codes for the EdiRange app for Android and iOS....

Unboxing the ASUS ROG Claymore The ASUS ROG Claymore gaming keyboard comes in a premium looking box made from glossy black cardboard. Its front side is home to a large full-size picture of the keyboard you’re going to find inside, together with the Republic of Gamers logo. Turn the box upside down and you’ll see all the features and hardware specifications that make this gaming keyboard truly special, like the Cherry MX switches it uses, the full spectrum RGB illumination you get on each switch or the detachable numerical keypad....

Unboxing the HyperX Cloud Revolver S The HyperX Cloud Revolver S gaming headset arrives in an elegant box made from cardboard. The front side is dominated by a large picture of the gaming headset, but you’ll also see some of its main features showcased near it. On the back of the package, HyperX printed other images with details of the HyperX Cloud Revolver S gaming headset, as well as some of its essential specifications....

Samsung Galaxy Watch5: Who is it good for? The Samsung Galaxy Watch5 is a great choice for: People who want to track their health and activities Users who are interested in a great smartwatch with lots of apps and features People who desire a good-looking wearable device that feels comfortable Users who are already invested in Samsung’s ecosystem Pros and cons There are many things I like about the Samsung Galaxy Watch5:...

What is Comodo Internet Security Complete good at? Comodo Internet Security Complete 10 is an antivirus product that is good for you if: You are a tech-savvy computer user and want to have a lot of advanced settings available You want a good antivirus engine that can protect you against any malware, but which needs some manual tinkering to do its best job Comodo Internet Security Complete 10 vs. Comodo Internet Security Pro 10 Comodo Internet Security Complete 10 includes all the features and tools offered by Comodo Internet Security Pro 10....

NOTE: This tutorial illustrates how to control whether the Recently added and Most used lists are displayed in the All apps section in the Start Menu. You can hide All apps altogether if you want, and there are several ways to organize and change the Windows 10 Start Menu. First things first: About the Recently added and Most used lists in the Start Menu When enabled, the Recently added and Most used lists are displayed at the top of All apps in the Windows 10 Start Menu....

DiskStation Manager 7 Beta wants to revolutionize the way you manage your Synology NAS The upcoming Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) 7 has a long list of novelties: Storage Manager in DSM 7 A redesigned Storage Manager that brings new performance optimization features and more safeguards against data degradation. It is going to be easier to troubleshoot, monitor, and maintain your Synology NAS. Also, the new version includes SSD cache enhancements that allow three-times faster SSD cache write-backs....

Tenda nova MW6: Who is it good for? This whole-home mesh WiFi system is a suitable choice for: People who desire a mesh WiFi system that is very affordable Users who are not interested in security and privacy Owners of Alexa powered devices who want to voice control their home network Pros and cons Tenda nova MW6 has the following positives: There are also important downsides to consider: Updating the firmware can be a frustrating experience The Tenda WiFi mobile app requests access to personal data it should not have access to High variability when transferring data through WiFi Low-quality bandwidth management which leads to network clients getting disconnected temporarily It cannot reach more than 700 Mbps on Ethernet connections...

Hardware specifications and packaging The Xiaomi Mi 5 comes in a glossy white cardboard box with a simple and classic design. On the top of the package you can see a picture of the smartphone in all its four available color variants. On the sides of the box there’s only blank space and the bottom of the box holds just some stickers with information about the smartphone and its technical specifications....

NOTE: This article applies to Windows 7, Windows 8 and 8.1. Using with these technologies is the same in these three operating systems. However, the screenshots we used were made in Windows 8.1. How does SuperFetch works? SuperFetch is one of memory management services found in Windows, that decides what data should be passed from the main RAM memory to the hard disk drive when there is no memory left, without slowing down the system....

What is BIOS in a computer? What does BIOS mean? BIOS is an acronym that stands for Basic Input/Output System. BIOS, and UEFI for that matter, but more on that later in this article, is low-level software, more precisely the first software to run when you power up your computer. For a better understanding of what low-level software means, you should know that the programs which you commonly use on computers, such as browsers, media players, or office suites, are all high-level software because they interact with the operating system....