NOTE: We created this tutorial using Windows 10 May 2020 Update. If you have an older version of the operating system, some options might be missing on your device, and others might bear different names. Check your Windows 10 build and, if necessary, get the latest Windows 10 update. What is “Controlled folder access” from Microsoft Defender Antivirus? In Windows 10, Microsoft Defender Antivirus includes this feature that’s called “Controlled folder access....

What you need to create a VPN connection in Windows 11 To use the built-in VPN feature from Windows 11 and add a VPN connection, you need the following: The IP address or domain name of the VPN server to which you are going to connect The VPN protocol used by the server The login details and any other custom configuration that may be required to establish a secure connection to that VPN server A working internet connection...

NOTE: This guide applies to Samsung’s OneUI 6 and Google’s Android 14, and I created it using a Samsung Galaxy A54 and a Google Pixel 4a smartphone. To make things as clear as possible, every picture in this tutorial contains two screenshots side by side: on the left, you can see how to change Android’s language from English to Spanish, and on the right, you can see how to change Spanish to English....

IMPORTANT: For this guide, we used an Android smartphone. However, the steps involved are the same on iPhones too. If you don’t know whether your ASUS router works with Instant Guard, go to the bottom of this page and check the list of supported models. Also, the Instant Guard app takes its router settings from the ASUS Router app. Make sure that the ASUS Router app is installed first and configured to work with your specific ASUS router....

NOTE: This tutorial covers the audio settings in Skype for Windows 10. If you need help with the camera settings, read 11 things you can do to fix webcam issues on Skype. How to open audio settings in Skype for Windows 10 The adjusting of the microphone and speakers is done in the audio settings of the Skype app. Open the Skype app in Windows 10 by double-clicking or double-tapping on its icon in the system tray, or by using its shortcut in the Start Menu....

NOTE: This guide applies to Android 10 and is created using Nokia 5.3 and Samsung Galaxy A51. If you do not know your Android version, read How to check the Android version on your device. The procedures are similar on most Android-powered devices, although you might come across some small differences, depending on the manufacturer. On Samsung devices, Bluetooth settings for Android are somewhat different, so keep an eye out for the dedicated Samsung Galaxy subchapters....

NOTE: If you don’t know what QR codes are and why many people love them, you might want to read this article first: What are QR codes, and why are they useful?. 1. How to create a QR code on a computer, using QR code generator websites As a simple Google search can tell you, there are many QR code generator websites on the internet. The one we like most is qrcode-monkey....

NOTE: If you are interested in enabling a Remote Desktop for a Windows 7 PC, skip to the second section of this article. After enabling Remote Desktop Connections on your Windows PC or device, it is a good idea to configure the user accounts that can access your PC remotely. To learn how that is done, read the fourth section of this guide. How to use the Settings app to enable Remote Desktop on Windows 10 The quickest way to enable Remote Desktop in Windows 10 is from the Settings app....

Install the applications needed to extract GIF frames For the extraction process, we use the free image editor called GIMP on top of which we install an also free plugin called Export Layers. You can download GIMP from the GIMP official webpage. After you download it, run the setup file and follow the steps needed to install GIMP on your computer. Besides GIMP, you also need a free GIMP plugin called Export Layers....

What you need to get Bing Wallpapers for your Windows 11 desktop The Windows Spotlight feature for desktop wallpapers is not available in the initial version of Windows 11. It is included in Windows 11 22H2, which will be released sometime in the second half of 2022 and bundled with update KB5014019, made available through Windows Update at the end of May 2022. Open Settings (Windows + I) and go to Windows Update to install this update....

Do you need more power on your smartphone? A few years back, phones would easily last 4-5 days between charges. Today we moved from phones to smartphones that barely get us to the evening. The all-powerful apps of the smartphone era, make us weak in the knees and they do so for a reason. The almighty smartphone is able to exchange messages in dozens of ways, manage your bank account s, serve you music on the go, connect with your social circle s, show you the latest news, access scores of addictive games and the list goes on and on....

How to install Windows 11 on a virtual machine The first step for installing Windows 11 on a virtual machine is to get the right tools. Use your web browser to download Windows 11. Then, you’ll need a good VM application. For now, the best VM apps for Windows 11 are VMware Workstation Player and VirtualBox, both free for personal use. How to install Windows 11 in a virtual machine with VMware Workstation 17 Player (Free) First, use your web browser to download VMware Workstation Player....

UPDATE: The article includes instructions relevant for the final version of Windows 8 (build 9200). Installation Prerequisites First, you need to download the final version from Microsoft or purchase it through one of the official channels available. If you want to burn the .iso image on a disc, check our tutorial: The Complete Guide to Burning Disk Images (ISO & IMG) In Windows 7. Also, if you want to create a bootable memory stick with the Windows 8 setup on it, don’t hesitate to read this tutorial: How to Make a Bootable USB Drive to Windows, Linux or MS DOS....

Step 1: Access the Address bar and search settings in Microsoft Edge To begin, start Microsoft Edge. The fastest way of accessing the browser’s search settings to make Google the default search engine is either typing or copying and pasting the following into Edge’s address bar: edge://settings/search Access Edge’s search settings using the address bar Alternatively, if you prefer the long way around, click or tap on the “Settings and more” (…) button from the upper-right corner....

1. How to open Command Prompt fast using search Both in Windows 11 and Windows 10, one of the fastest ways to open Command Prompt is to use search. In Windows 11, click or tap the search button on the taskbar, type cmd, and press Enter or click/tap on the Command Prompt result. Opening CMD in Windows 11 using search If you want to launch Command Prompt as administrator, use the “Run as administrator” link from the right side of the search panel....

1. Create and use a Windows 11 Control Panel shortcut The best and most convenient method to get quick access to the Control Panel in Windows 11 is, in my opinion, to create a shortcut for it. Once you do, you can place it in a location that’s easy to access, like on your desktop or in a tools folder with other useful shortcuts. If you fancy such a solution, here’s how it goes: On the desktop, right-click or press-and-hold on an empty space....

NOTE: If you don’t know what cookies are and how they work, I recommend reading: What are cookies, and what do they do? 1. How to clear all the cookies stored by Opera and Opera GX If you’re not interested in viewing the cookies stored by Opera or Opera GX and want to delete all cookies, here’s a fast way to do it: Click or tap the Opera logo on the top-left corner....

How to Set the Data Used for Tile Updates First, you need to go to the Start screen. Then, bring up the charms and click or tap Settings. Now you can view the settings available for the Start screen. Click or tap Tiles. Here you will find several settings, including the one that interests us. Go to the “Data used for tile updates” dropdown and select how much MB you allow the tiles to use....

NOTE: This guide applies to Windows 10, Windows 7 and Windows 8.1. What is DirectX? According to Wikipedia, “Microsoft DirectX is a collection of application programming interfaces (APIs) for handling tasks related to multimedia, especially game programming and video, on Microsoft platforms”. DirectX is usually used for developing Windows and Xbox games. Therefore, if your video games have stability and performance issues, the DirectX Diagnostic Tool can help you understand where the problem is coming from....

NOTE: If you’re more interested in learning about which account is best for you, please read this article: Introducing Windows 8.1: Should You Use a Local or a Microsoft Account?, which details the features of local and Microsoft accounts and can help you choose the best account type for your usage scenario. Launch the Microsoft Account Wizard First, log in with your local account. Then, open PC Settings using one of the methods described in this tutorial: Six Ways to Access PC Settings....