1. How to create a new folder in Windows using the right-click menu Creating a new folder in Windows is easy. If you want to make a new folder on your desktop, go to the desktop, and right-click or press-and-hold on an empty space. Then, select New in the contextual menu and click or tap Folder in the submenu that shows up. Create a new folder on the desktop As soon as you do that, Windows makes a new folder on your desktop....

1. Restoring MAC address in Windows 11 and Windows 10 using Device Manager There are situations when you might need to change your MAC address. If you followed this tutorial and changed the network address of your adapter, you also need to know how to restore it to the default value. The most straightforward way to do it is by using the Device manager. Regardless of whether you use Windows 11 or Windows 10, open the Device Manager on your computer or device....

1. Use a keyboard shortcut to lock Windows 11 If you’re in a hurry and want to lock Windows 11 as fast as possible, the Windows lock screen shortcut is your best option. Press Windows + L simultaneously on your keyboard to lock your Windows 11 device. The Windows lock screen shortcut The Windows 11 lock screen is immediately displayed. The Windows 11 lock screen 2. How to lock Windows 11 from the Start Menu The Windows 11 Start Menu offers another quick way to lock the screen....

ASUS Blue Cave AC2600: Who is it good for? ASUS Blue Cave is an excellent choice for the following types of users: People that want a good looking home networking device, instead of a traditional router filled with external antennas Users who want the best security for their smart home devices People who desire high-speed WiFi Users who want advanced firmware that offers complete control People who want task automation services from their wireless router, through IFTT Users who want to control their home network using the Alexa voice assistant People who desire an advanced mobile app from which they can personalize almost everything the router has to offer...

ASUS Vivobook S 15: Who is it good for? This laptop is an excellent choice for: Early adopters who mainly use popular Windows apps People who want a light, well cooled, and energy-efficient laptop Business users who join many video conferences Pros and cons There are a lot of good things to say about the ASUS Vivobook S 15 (S5507): Beautiful OLED display Native ARM apps run exceptionally fast Great battery life (but not as great as advertised) Excellent webcam video quality The user experience is almost identical to AMD and Intel laptops...

ASUS XG-C100C: Who is it good for? This network card is a good option for: People and businesses that have internet connections faster than 1 Gbps Users who have routers and networks capable of working at speeds higher than 1 Gbps Gamers who desire the fastest network card, with built-in QoS (Quality of Service) for online gaming Pros and cons ASUS XG-C100C has many good things going for it: It is the fastest Ethernet network card available for consumers It supports multiple networking standards and speeds (from 100 Mbps to 10 Gbps) It works both on Windows and Linux It is easy to install...

Comparing gaming keyboards: from $39.99 to $199.99 We analyzed twenty-seven keyboards from the most important brands on the market. We tried to pick only keyboards that are actively sold right now. We compared them using a list of criteria that we consider important in evaluating all gaming keyboards. We documented all their characteristics, in the Excel spreadsheet below: As you can see, our comparison is made for different price ranges: budget keyboards that cost up to 50 USD, high-quality keyboards that cost up to 100 USD, and premium keyboards that cost up to 200 USD....

How to Find Add or Remove Programs in Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 In both Windows 7 and Windows 8.1, you can find what used to be Add or Remove Programs (now called Programs and Features) in the Control Panel. The Control Panel looks much the same in Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 and it works the same way for both operating systems. That’s why we are going to use only screenshots from Windows 8....

The Desktop Shortcut To PC Settings And Settings Download the archive at the end of this article and extract it. Inside you will find the PC Settings.exe file. Copy it to the Desktop or any other location you see fit. A double click or tap on it will launch PC Settings in Windows 8.1. In Windows 10, it will launch the Settings app. How To Create A Shortcut To Settings In Windows 10 Unlike Windows 8....

Garmin Lily 2 Classic: Who is it good for? The Garmin Lily 2 Classic is a great choice for: Women who want a small and elegant smartwatch Those who want to track their overall health and fitness activities Women who are into dancing, yoga, meditation, and other healthy lifestyle activities Pros and cons Here are the things I like about the Garmin Lily 2 Classic: Beautiful design and elegant color options It’s small, lightweight, and very comfortable to wear The hidden display keeps your data private Useful menstrual cycles and pregnancy tracking It does all the basic health and fitness tracking well New Dance Fitness tracking...

Do we have to clean the smartphone? Smartphones have sneaked their way into our lives, driven by social or technical needs. The full health impact of the smartphones in our lives is far from being fully understood, so we want to pick up on a particular aspect which is the germ infestation. In a study that looked for a particular bacteria that is associated with skin, respiratory and digestive diseases, the smartphone carried 7 times more bacteria than a toilet seat....

By default, the Windows 11 Start Menu and taskbar are centered Windows 11 has a similar approach to the Mac in displaying the taskbar and the Start Menu. As you can see below, the taskbar icons are aligned in the center, and when you press the Windows logo, which launches the Start Menu, it opens in the middle of the desktop. To learn more about how it works, read: How to use the Windows 11 Start Menu....

How to Start the Recovery Media Creator in Windows 8 & Windows 8.1 Before you start, plug in the USB memory stick or the external hard drive on which you want to create a recovery drive. After Windows detects it correctly, go to the Start screen and type recovery. In Windows 8, filter by Settings and click or tap the “Create a recovery drive” search result. In Windows 8.1 there is no need to filter the results....

How to turn on and off Narrator in Windows using a keyboard shortcut The quickest way to enable or disable the Narrator in Windows 10 and Windows 11 is by using a keyboard shortcut. To turn on or turn off the Narrator, simultaneously press these keys: How to turn Narrator on or off using the keyboard TIP: When turning on the Narrator, Windows doesn’t only enable this feature, but also opens the Narrator Home window....

How Disk Cleanup works in Windows Disk Cleanup or cleanmgr.exe is one of the best Windows programs for removing unnecessary files and freeing up storage space. It is not as invasive as many third-party tools that promise the same thing. Those tools may remove files that are required by specific apps to run well, and they also tend to dig deep into the Windows Registry and remove entries that may be useful to the operating system....

NOTE: For this tutorial, we used an ASUS ZenFone Max Pro device running Android 9 Pie. The procedures are similar on all Android-powered devices, so you should be good to go even if you have a smartphone from Samsung, Huawei, Xiaomi, or some other manufacturer. First things first: Install the Wallpapers app from the Google Play Store The Wallpapers app is available for free in the Google Play Store, offering you easy access to several amazing collections of images....

NOTE: This guide works for Windows 10 and Windows 11. The first three methods work on older Windows versions too. 1. How to make a video smaller with VLC VLC is one of the most popular media players in the world, thanks to its ability to play almost any video and audio files out there. However, it can do much more than just play media files, and one of the things you might not know is that VLC can compress videos to make them smaller....

1. How to open Performance Monitor using Search Some people reading this article are taking a technical exam in which they’re asked: “What can be typed in the Windows search bar to open the Windows performance tool?”. Well, the answer is perfmon or Performance Monitor. Here’s how it all works: If you are using Windows 10, click or tap inside the search bar or press the Windows key on your keyboard....

NOTE: The features presented are available in Windows 10 November 2019 Update or newer. If you’re 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 for you. A word of caution Although compatibility settings are a great way of making older programs functional in Windows 10, it doesn’t mean that you should apply them to any outdated software....

NOTE: This guide applies to all modern versions of Windows: Windows 7, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10. Step 1. Close Sticky Notes If you keep Sticky Notes open, the whole procedure will fail. Make sure it is closed on all the user accounts for which you want to perform this procedure. Step 2. Set Windows/File Explorer to show hidden files and folders Sticky Notes saves its data in a hidden folder that’s not displayed by Windows Explorer in Windows 7 or File Explorer in Windows 8....