NOTE: This guide is based on Windows 11 2022 Update, which includes some new features that may not be available in older versions of the operating system. Furthermore, to write it, I used a Google Pixel 4a and a Samsung Galaxy S20 FE smartphone running Android 13. The steps are similar for most Android devices, but there may be some minor differences depending on the manufacturer of your device....

NOTE: If you need a refresher on what WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) is, we recommend that you read this article: What is WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)?. Step 1. Open the Charms & View the Networks List First, open the charms and select Settings. If you don’t know how, here’s a brief reminder for you: press Windows + C on your keyboard or flick to the left on the right side of the screen, when using a device with touch....

1. How to create multiple folders at once using CMD Command Prompt is still one of the most powerful automation tools in Windows, regardless of whether you use Windows 10 or Windows 7. To create multiple folders at once, first open Command Prompt. A quick way to do it is by using the search field on your taskbar and entering cmd in it. Opening Command Prompt in Windows 10 Use the cd command to get to the folder in which you want to create your new folders....

NOTE: If you’re not technically inclined, I recommend that you first read this article: What is BIOS? What is UEFI? How are they different?. 1. How to open UEFI (BIOS) from boot on a Windows 10 PC If you want to access UEFI/BIOS from boot (before Windows 10 starts), you can use special keys during your computer’s startup process. This is particularly useful when you can’t boot into Windows. Here’s how to do it: Start or restart your computer....

NOTE: Windows 10 allows you to remove apps from your Start Menu without uninstalling, only if those apps are traditional desktop apps (programs). You cannot hide Windows 10 (UWP) apps that are distributed via the Microsoft Store. If you want to know more about the different types of apps you can use in Windows 10, read: What is a Windows app? What is a desktop application? How are they different?...

NOTE: The latest versions of Microsoft’s modern operating systems, Windows 11 and Windows 10, come with a new app called Windows Backup. It’s an application designed to make it easier and faster to back up and restore your data, but it’s not a replacement for the old Backup and Restore (Windows 7) feature that is still available in Windows. Windows Backup lets you choose what to back up and helps you restore your data later on when reinstalling your operating system or when you install Windows on a different computer....

Before moving forward: This guide covers the following situations: You use Windows 10, you can log in and use it, but you suspect that it may be infected with malware. Therefore you want to perform an in-depth scan to confirm your suspicions and remove the malware if found. If this is your situation, follow the instructions in the next section of this guide. You use Windows 10, but you cannot log in because of a malware infection....

What is a ZIP file? A ZIP file is an archive that compresses one or more files and folders to make them more manageable and save storage space. The concept of archiving files by combining them into a single one (which usually takes up less space) was born in the early years of the internet, when PC hard drives were but a fraction of what you get on today’s low-end smartphones and transferring a file was done using dial-up connections, after listening to their oh-so-soothing soundtrack....

Step 1. Find the unknown file on your Android The first thing you must do is locate the unknown file on your smartphone. Depending on how you got it, it may be stored in various locations. To find it, you can use your smartphone’s built-in file manager. Although different manufacturers offer different file managers on their phones, these apps are usually called Files, My Files, or File Manager. For example, the default file manager app in stock Android is Files, while on Samsung Galaxy devices is My Files....

1. Create and use a Windows 10 Control Panel shortcut The method I find the most easy to use in the long term is to create a Control Panel shortcut and put it somewhere it’s convenient to use. It can be on your desktop, as well as in a folder. Here’s how: Right-click or press-and-hold on an empty space on your desktop or in a folder, go to New in the context menu, and select Shortcut....

1. How to pin Start Menu shortcuts to the taskbar in Windows 11 If you want to pin an item from the list of shortcuts Pinned to your Start Menu, right-click or press and hold on it, and then click or tap the Pin to taskbar option from the context menu. How to pin an app to the taskbar You can also use the same process for the apps that have shortcuts in the All apps list from the Start Menu....

NOTE: The steps in this tutorial work the same in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Furthermore, both of the methods we’ll show you are using free apps: Microsoft Paint and Adobe Acrobat Reader. 1. How to print an image on multiple pages using Paint in Windows 10 or Windows 11 Since you reached this guide looking to learn how to print a large image on multiple pages, you should know that the easiest and fastest way to do it is using the good ol’ Paint....

NOTE: If you’ve arrived here looking for ways to uninstall Windows apps with PowerShell, check this guide instead: How to uninstall Windows apps with PowerShell. Things you should know about reinstalling Windows apps with PowerShell The steps in this tutorial help you reinstall all the default apps from Windows 10 or Windows 11, including the Microsoft Store. Furthermore, they also allow you to reinstall Windows apps without the Store. However, note that everything we show is tested and confirmed to work only in the latest versions of Windows 10 and in Windows 11....

How to remove Weather from the taskbar in Windows 11 In Windows 11, the Weather widget is shown on the left side of your taskbar, in the screen’s bottom-left corner. If you click or tap on it, the Windows 11 Widgets panel pops up from the left, displaying all your favorite widgets. However, the Widgets panel can also pop up when you just hover over the Weather icon, which can become a nuisance if you just happen to rest your mouse there by accident....

Can you reset iPhone apps without deleting them? We’re going to start this article by bluntly saying that no, you can’t reset apps on iPhones without deleting them. The answer to even more specific questions we’ve heard, like “How to reset apps on iPhone 12?” or “How to reset apps on iPhone 11,” is similar: you can, but not without deleting those apps on your iPhone! Unfortunately, and contrary to what you might think if you’re coming from an Android device, Apple’s iOS doesn’t allow us to delete just the data stored by the apps we’d like to reset....

How to restore data from Windows Backup in Windows 11 If you’re installing Windows 11, the initial configuration process will allow you to restore data from the backups you’ve previously made with the Windows Backup app. Here are the steps: When asked to do so, choose your country or region and then click on Yes. Choosing the country or region during the Windows 11 installation Select the keyboard layout you prefer using, and then click or tap Yes....

NOTE: Offline maps were introduced with iOS 17, so if you have an older version of the operating system, you’ll have to update your iPhone to get access to this feature. How to download offline maps on an iPhone Before you go offline, you need to download the map data of the area you want to visit. To do this, first open the Maps app on your iPhone. Open Apple Maps on an iPhone In Apple’s Maps app, search for the location or area you want to download....

NOTE: This guide applies to Windows 10, Windows 7 and Windows 8.1. All these operating systems include the same version of WordPad, with the same options. To keep things simple, we use screenshots taken only in Windows 10. How to open WordPad in Windows Opening WordPad is easy and, like most things in Windows can be done in more than one way. We have discussed and described probably all of them, in this article: 4 ways to open WordPad in Windows (all versions)....

NOTE: We reviewed NetSpot 2.8.1.600, both in the free and Pro version. NetSpot: Who is it good for? NetSpot is an excellent choice for: Home users that want to improve their wireless network settings and coverage Users who need a free solution for basic WiFi analysis IT professionals who need to perform advanced analysis and troubleshooting for WiFi networks Users who need a tool with an affordable price for advanced WiFi analysis...

NOTE: This tutorial shows how to work with OneDrive’s Recycle Bin on a PC with Windows, an Android smartphone or tablet, and an iPhone. Each type of device has dedicated sections with instructions to help you out. Scroll down to the sections relevant to your type of device. What happens if I delete a file or folder from OneDrive? When you delete a file or folder from your OneDrive, it doesn’t permanently go away, at least not right away....