NOTE: This guide covers Windows 10, Windows 7, and Windows 8.1. Some methods work in all three versions of Windows, others just in one or two. For each method, we mention the Windows version in which it works. If you do not know the version of Windows that you have, read this tutorial: What version of Windows do I have installed? 1. How to access the power plans using the search (all versions of Windows) If you use Windows 10, click or tap the search box near the Start Menu button....

What is AMD FSR 3? As an early millennial, I’ve watched the gaming graphics technology evolve over the years, and for me, AMD’s FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR) is one of the most exciting developments in recent memory. AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution While I’ve covered in detail this technology in a separate article - What is AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR) and how does it work? - I’d like to walk you through it again for a bit, before jumping into benchmarks and conclusions regarding the performance boosts you could expect from AMD FSR 3: When AMD first introduced FSR 1....

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X: Who is it good for? This processor is a good choice if: You’re looking for high levels of performance Thermal efficiency and power consumption are important to you You’re looking to upgrade from a Ryzen 5000 series processor or an equivalent from Intel Pros and cons These are the positive aspects of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X: It’s fast and offers excellent performance in both gaming and productivity It’s an energy efficient processor Its temperatures are low and can be kept at bay with an air cooler It’s more affordable than the previous Ryzen 7 7700X was at launch...

ASUS ROG Strix Go & Go Core: Who are they good for? You can’t go wrong with either the ASUS ROG Strix Go or the ASUS ROG Strix Go Core, if you: Want gaming headsets with excellent audio quality Prefer a headset that’s comfortable but also foldable, so you can take it with you Like well-built devices that are truly plug-and-play and keep your life simple Furthermore, if you want a top performer in terms of sound recording, the ASUS ROG Strix Go is better than the Go Core, thanks to its AI noise-canceling microphone....

How to Boot to the Desktop in Windows 8.1 NOTE: If you are using the original Windows 8 release, skip this section and read the ones below it. In Windows 8.1, the appropriate setting is found in the “Taskbar and Navigation properties” window. To open it, you have several options. The fastest is to go to the Desktop and right click on the taskbar (or tap and hold). In the contextual menu, click or tap Properties....

IMPORTANT: I created this guide using Windows 11, but the procedures described also work in Windows 10, as well as older versions like Windows 7. Before you go ahead with any of the two methods in this guide, you need to download the icon(s) that you want to use. They must be using the ICO file format. You can’t use PNG, JPEG, or other image files. Here are some sites where you can download cool icons for free....

NOTE: This tutorial was created using Windows 11 Moment 2 Update. To find out which version you have installed, read our guide on checking the Windows 11 version and edition. What’s the default Windows 11 change language shortcut? Before we get to the change keyboard language shortcut part, you should first know the standard shortcuts for it. Because yes, there’s not just one shortcut, but three different shortcuts for changing the keyboard language or layout:...

NOTE: This guide was created using a Samsung Galaxy S20 FE and a Google Pixel 4a. Both smartphones were running Android 13. If your device is made by another manufacturer or running another version of Android, some things might differ, but the procedures should still be relatively similar. How to change the screenshot format in Settings on Samsung Galaxy On some devices, like the ones made by Samsung, you can change the default screenshot format from the Settings app....

Why change the default graphics card a game uses? Why change the GPU used by specific apps? Some desktop PCs and most laptops have graphics cards integrated into their processors. Integrated graphics are not powerful enough to manage demanding apps and games that require a lot of graphical power. That’s why many computers also have dedicated video cards, which use graphics chips usually manufactured by either Nvidia or AMD. The dedicated video cards are a lot more powerful, but they are also more power-hungry than the integrated graphics....

1. Use the “wmic bios get serialnumber” command (in CMD, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal) One of the easiest ways to get the serial number of your laptop, PC, 2-in-1 device, or tablet in Windows is to start Command Prompt, open PowerShell, or run Windows Terminal, depending on which you prefer. One way to do this is to right-click (or tap and hold) the Windows button and then choose Terminal in the menu that appears....

NOTE: The information we share in this tutorial applies to Windows 10, Windows 11, and older versions of Microsoft’s operating systems like Windows 7. Also, if you’d like to know more about Telnet, check this article first: What is Telnet & What can it still be used for?. How to install the Telnet Client in Windows To be able to connect to Telnet servers, you need the Telnet Client installed on your computer....

NOTE: All the methods shared in this guide work the same in Windows 10, Windows 8.1 and Windows 7. For simplicity, we use screenshots taken only in Windows 10. 1. How to make desktop icons smaller or bigger, by using the right-click menu One of the easiest ways to change the size of your desktop icons in Windows is to use the right-click menu. Right-click (or tap and hold, if you have a touchscreen) somewhere on the empty space on your desktop....

Where is the Local Group Policy Editor in Windows? I can’t find it! The Local Group Policy Editor is a tool aimed at power users of Windows. You can find lots of information about using the tool in this article: What is the Local Group Policy Editor, and how do I use it? If you try the methods below and the Local Group Policy Editor doesn’t show up, you may have a version of Windows that doesn’t come with the tool....

NOTE: If you came to this tutorial looking for ways to redirect user folders to other folders, you should read this article instead: How to change user folder locations in Windows 10 (Documents, Downloads, etc.). How to restore user folders to their default locations If you have changed the default location of one or more of your user folders (like Downloads, Documents, Music, Videos, Images, Screenshots, etc.) and they are now found at different paths, you can restore their locations using the next steps....

What you should know about restoring backup files If you’re reading this guide, you are already aware that a backup image made with the Backup and Restore (Windows 7) tool can include your entire system. Depending on how you’ve configured Windows Backup, the backup can cover your Windows 11 or Windows 10 operating system, applications, settings, and personal files and folders. Creating a backup with Backup and Restore (Windows 7) If something breaks or simply doesn’t work as it should, you can use your backups to restore your PC to a previous state....

NOTE: Using most of the methods in this guide to run as administrator triggers a UAC prompt asking for further confirmation and, if you’re launching an app using a regular account, an administrator password. 1. How to Run as administrator from an app’s pinned Start Menu shortcut In Windows 11, you can use the contextual menu of any pinned app to run it with administrative permissions. To begin, open the Windows 11 Start Menu and find the app you want to launch in the Pinned section....

NOTE: This guide covers Windows 11 and Windows 10, and most methods I’ll show you work the same in both operating systems. When something is different, I include separate sub-chapters for each operating system. How to check how much storage an app takes up in Windows There are a couple of different methods you can use to check how much space an application takes up in Windows. In the next sub-chapters, I’m covering all, so follow the steps of the one you prefer:...

NOTE: This guide applies to Windows 10 May 2019 Update or newer. Older versions of Windows 10 do not have the options shown in our tutorial. If you do not know what version of Windows 10 you have, read: How to check the Windows 10 version, OS build, edition, or type. Set the default tab for Task Manager, in Windows 10 First, open the Task Manager. If it starts in the compact view, click or tap More details....

How to Hide Contacts from Certain Accounts As you know, your People contacts come from linking your email accounts and social networking accounts. While most friends from Facebook and email contacts from work will be useful, you may not want to clog up your list with celebrities, shows and companies that you follow on Twitter. In a situation like this, you can easily remove Twitter, or any other account’s, contacts from the list....

Where to Find the OneDrive Troubleshooter If you have issues with synchronizing your OneDrivefiles, the first step should be to check this troubleshooting guide from Microsoft. If doing what they recommend doesn’t fix your problems, then your last chance is to try the official troubleshooter. The download link is found at the end of the page recommended earlier. You can also try this download link but Microsoft might change it in time....