NOTE: This guide shows you how to upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11 using the Windows 11 Installation Assistant. If you’re looking for a guide on how to clean install Windows 11, read this instead: How to install Windows 11 from USB, DVD, or ISO. Step 1. Download the Windows 11 Installation Assistant and PC Health Check Few people know that the Windows 11 Installation Assistant requires the PC Health Check app installed on your Windows 10 computer....

IMPORTANT: Android’s Nearby Share works with Windows computers, too, not just with Android devices. However, there are a few things you’ll need for that: a Windows PC running Windows 10 or Windows 11 with Bluetooth enabled and the Google Nearby Share app installed; an Android device with Bluetooth and location services enabled. Here are the steps to set up Nearby Share so that you can transfer files between an Android device and a Windows computer:...

Step 1. Turn off “Require Windows Hello sign-in for Microsoft accounts” Before running netplwiz successfully, you must change an important security setting in Windows. If you’re using Windows 10, open Settings (Windows + I) and go to Accounts > Sign-in options. On the right, look for the “Require Windows Hello sign-in for Microsoft accounts” switch and click or tap on it to turn it Off. Turn Off Require Windows Hello sign-in for Microsoft accounts If this switch is turned On, you won’t be able to log in to Windows 10 without a password....

NOTE: If you’ve arrived on this web page while looking for ways to generate dump files in Windows, you might want to read: How to create a dump file for an app, background or Windows process. There is more than one way to read the contents of dump files, using various apps from different developers, but the easiest and most user-friendly method we know of is to use an app created by Microsoft, called WinDbg Preview....

How to Share Screenshots from Any Windows 8.1 App To share a screenshot from any Windows 8.1 app, launch the app and find the content that you want to share in your screenshot. Then, bring up the Charms bar and select the Share charm. A sidebar is displayed on the right hand side of the screen. Click or tap the application’s name under the Share text and select Screenshot. A screenshot is automatically taken and you have the option of selecting the channel through which you want to share it - email by default, or any social networking apps you have installed....

Unboxing and hardware specifications The packaging for the Kingston DataTraveler microDuo 3C is basic: all you get is the flash drive itself and a piece of cardboard that shows its most important characteristics and features. Inside you will find only the flash drive. There’s no user manual or support disc. The device itself is very small: 1.17 x 0.65 x 0.33 inches or 29.94 x 16.60 x 8.44 mm in width x depth and height....

Logitech MX Master 3: Who is it good for? The Logitech MX Master 3 mouse is a fine choice for those of you who: Don’t like cables on their desks and prefer wireless mice Want an ergonomic mouse of premium quality Want to be able to use mouse gestures Need to work and switch fast between different computers or devices Pros and cons The Logitech MX Master 3 mouse has the following strengths:...

Enable the Windows 7 startup sound in Windows 10 Starting with Windows 8, Microsoft has given up on using sounds for the Windows login process. The ability to play sounds is still there, but it is disabled by default. The first step in changing the Windows 10 startup sound is to enable it. You need first to make Windows 10 play something when you sign in: type “change system sounds” in the Windows 10 search box, and click or tap “Change system sounds....

All-core overclocking for AMD Ryzen 5 7600X The Ryzen 5 7600X has six physical cores and twelve threads running at a base clock of 4.70 GHz. By default, it can boost up to 5.3 GHz, but if you have a good AIO cooler, it’s possible to see even higher boost frequencies. For instance, on my test computer, using a Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML360R RGB AIO solution, I’ve seen it reach 5....

Razer Zephyr wearable air purifier: Who is it good for? The Razer Zephyr wearable air purifier is an excellent choice for: Festival-goers with dust or pollen allergies Attention seekers Fans of the Razer brand who need to protect themselves from airborne pathogens and want to do it in style People who want an added layer of protection against COVID-19 Pros and cons While testing the Razer Zephyr wearable air purifier, I discovered the following strongpoints:...

Hardware specifications and packaging The ASUS ZenFone 3 Max ZC520TL comes packaged in a good looking box, made from a cardboard with a silky finish. On the top side, there’s an illustration of the smartphone, its name and an ad bragging about its “Long life 4100 mAh battery”. Turn the box to one of its sides and you’ll get to see its main features - Pixel Master Camera, Bluetooth 4.0, HD Display, WLAN, 4G and 2....

Unboxing the Belkin @TV When I got my hands on the Belkin @TV, I was a bit confused about what this device does. Its packaging, while good looking, added a bit to the confusion. So this box can broadcast and also record your TV? Can you stream the TV input to your computers as well as to your mobile devices? As I learned later on, this description comes close but not very exact....

How to create a live folder in the Windows 10 Start Menu After pinning to Start everything you need, you can save space by organizing tiles and shortcuts into live folders. You need at least two tiles or shortcuts to create a folder in the Start Menu in Windows 10. Click/tap and hold on one item, and then drag and drop it on top of the other. Drag and drop an icon or a tile on another to create a live folder When you drop one tile or shortcut on top of another, the two of them automatically create a live folder....

What is file metadata? Metadata is information stored in almost any type of file. It can include your name, your company or organization’s name, the name of your computer, the name of the network server or drive where you saved the file, personalized comments and the names and times of previous document authors, revisions, or versions. These details could be useful or detrimental to you depending on the situation. For example, if you want to track the different authors of a file, it could be good, though if you wish to conceal the different authors of a file it could be bad....

What is DuckDuckGo? The short definition DuckDuckGo is a search engine that, unlike Google, tries to protect the privacy of its users, by deliberately showing all users the same search results for a specific keyword, without filtering those search results and personalizing them based on the history of the user. What DuckDuckGo does that Google does not DuckDuckGo is a different kind of search engine, especially when compared to Google. Here are some of the things that DuckDuckGo does or does not when compared to Google:...

What is a TN display? TN comes from Twisted Nematic, and it’s one of the oldest technologies used for creating LCD displays. The screens that use Twisted Nematic panels are more affordable than the ones that use other display technologies such as IPS or VA, but they also have many shortcomings. TN panels usually have poor color reproduction, and their viewing angles are limited, mainly in the vertical direction. Twisted Nematic displays represent colors using just six bits per RGB channel, which sums up to a total of 18 bits....

What is the Guest user account from Windows? The Guest account from Windows is a standard, local user account, with very limited permissions. The Guest account has the following restrictions: It does not have a password, and you cannot set one for it You cannot use it to install programs, universal apps or hardware devices It can use only the applications that were already installed on the PC when the Guest account was enabled It cannot change its account type, name or picture It cannot change the settings of other user accounts It cannot access the libraries and user folders of other user accounts It can create files only on the desktop and in its user folders - it cannot create folders and files anywhere else on your PC The Guest user account can be enabled or disabled only by an administrator...

1. What model is my laptop? Find out using System Information One of the easiest ways to discover the model of your laptop or similar device with Windows is to use the default System Information tool. Use the search or any other method you prefer to launch it. Opening System Information in Windows 10 In the System Information window, make sure that the System Summary is selected on the left sidebar....

Slightly Different Installation & Setup Process Windows 8.1 has a slightly different setup process that includes some new steps about activating the operating system and setting up the level of integration with SkyDrive. Also, the tutorial shown after the first login is slightly different. A New Start Screen with Many Usability Improvements The Start screen looks better and it is easier to use, especially for PC users without touch screens. There are more tile sizes available, quicker & more intuitive ways to access the list with applications, easier searching for apps, easier grouping and naming of tiles and shortcuts, plus more visual customisations available....

1. Good performance First of all, all the gaming devices created by Kingston under the HyperX brand name are devices of high quality, with good to high performance. You will not find any HyperX gaming accessory that does not have at least good performance. The company bets on the fact that no true gamer is content with second-hand peripherals, with uncertain performance. You do not have to be a professional gamer to be able to appreciate what a mouse with a good DPI resolution or what a keyboard with a unique tactile feedback means....