NOTE: This guide covers Windows 11 and Windows 10. The methods sometimes differ slightly between the two operating systems. If you do not know the Windows version that you have on your device, read this tutorial: How to tell what Windows I have. 1. Start PowerShell using search The fastest way to open PowerShell is by using Windows Search. In Windows 11, accessing Search is simple: just click or tap on the corresponding button on the taskbar (the one looking like a magnifying glass)....

ADATA Legend 840 PCIe Gen4 x4 M.2 SSD: Who is it good for? The ADATA Legend 840 solid-state drive is an excellent choice for: People who want to switch to a PCIe 4 solid-state drive Those who want a fast SSD for a reasonable price Users who have computers or laptops that support PCIe 4 Pros and cons We have quite a few good things to say about the ADATA Legend 840 SSD:...

Packaging and design Canyon’s webcam (aptly named Web camera or CNE-CWC3 ) is not the absolute cheapest model the company has to offer, but it’s still a very low-cost, entry-level model that offers basic features, and it is quite possibly one of the cheapest models on the market with Full HD resolution. The webcam ships in a small, plain cardboard box that sports the usual colors of the company, and it enlists most webcam features in a couple of languages....

NOTE: You can install and use the following custom cursors in Windows 11, Windows 10, as well as older versions. Here’s how to tell what Windows you have. To make sure that the files are safe, we scanned them with ESET Internet Security. How to install custom mouse cursors in Windows Mouse schemes downloaded from the internet can usually be installed with the help of a file that is included in the archive file that you download....

How to turn on Energy saver in Windows 11 Energy saver can be manually turned on any Windows 11 device, including laptops, 2-in-1s, and even on desktop PCs without a battery. The first step to enable it is clicking or tapping the Battery status icon in the system tray, on the right side of the Windows 11 taskbar, to open Quick Settings. Then, click or tap the Energy saver icon to enable this feature....

How long does a Windows 11 installation take? Unfortunately, this is a question that doesn’t have a straight answer that applies to everyone. There is a multitude of factors that influence the speed of a Windows 11 installation, and the most important ones are: the computer or device (and its hardware) on which you’re installing Windows 11 the installation media used (USB drive, DVD) how you install Windows 11 - as an upgrade from Windows 10 or from scratch (clean installation) your internet connection speed...

What happened to the old Volume mixer in Windows 11? Just like the new Windows 11 right-click menu, the Volume Mixer has changed radically in the new operating system. And while you can get the old right-click menu back, the old Volume Mixer is “missing in action” in Windows 11. In Windows 10, if you right-clicked the volume icon on the taskbar and then clicked on the Volume Mixer, you would get this:...

NOTE: This guide is for all modern versions of Windows: Windows 10, Windows 7 and Windows 8.1. Because Windows 10 is the newest version and because the process of burning discs is mostly the same in all Windows versions, throughout this guide we use screenshots taken mainly in Windows 10. However, when needed, we also include screenshots from Windows 7 and Windows 8.1. How to start the disc burning process To get the burning started, you need to insert a blank or rewritable disc into your disc drive....

What is Digital Wellbeing? While technology can make our lives easier and even help our health (as my allergic colleague shows in this article), it’s easy to get engulfed and waste precious time checking Facebook, chatting on WhatsApp, or watching YouTube and TikTok videos on your smartphone. This is where the Digital Wellbeing Android app comes into play. The Digital Wellbeing app Digital Wellbeing is an app that monitors the time spent looking at the screen of your Android device, providing details on how long you’re using each app, the number of notifications received, and how many times you’ve unlocked your smartphone or tablet....

A few words on the evolution and decline of the Control Panel since Windows XP to Windows 11 In Microsoft’s ancient Windows XP operating system, the Control Panel was the main hub for system settings, offering a classic view that listed all options. It was a Control Panel without a Search function, where navigation was often cumbersome. Windows XP’s Control Panel Windows 7 brought significant usability improvements, including a refined Category view and a Search box, which made it easier to find the settings you were interested in....

IMPORTANT: This guide must be followed only after your ASUS router is connected to the internet and the Wi-Fi works well in your home, using IPv4 addresses. If your WAN connection is not set up correctly, you shouldn’t be activating IPv6 on your router. Also, for more information about IP addresses, read this guide: What is an IP address and a subnet mask, in simple terms? If you’re curious about the benefits of using IPv6 addresses for all the devices on the internet, Facebook has published an interesting study they’ve done on the topic: IPv6: It’s time to get on board....

Smarter Living with interconnected devices The Samsung Smarter Living philosophy involves an ecosystem of devices, interconnected and complementary in achieving goals. For this analysis, we chose two top-tier smart devices from the South Korean company, devices that, we believe, have a maximum impact for the goal we set - to remain physically active: The Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G smartphone - with the latest technical innovations and a battery that matches the processing power, this smartphone fulfills the essential functions of analyzing and evaluating physical activities; The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 smartwatch - with an impressive list of sensors, Samsung’s latest smartwatch allows you to monitor your health and its evolution over time at a granular level....

If the program or feature asking for a password is using the Modern user interface in Windows 8, a special sign is shown as soon as you start typing. It resembles an eye and it shown everywhere: when you type the password of a wireless network you want to connect to, when you type your password or PIN to log into Windows 8, you change the password in PC settings, etc....

Preamble: You can see Device Manager as a standard user, but you can only use it as an admin In both Windows 10 and Windows 11, you can open and view the information in Device Manager regardless of what type of user account you’re using. However, you can only work with the devices, change their properties, or add or remove devices if you have a user account with administrative rights. If you want to run Device Manager as an admin, then log in to Windows with an administrator account; otherwise, Windows warns you that “You can view device settings in Device Manager, but you must be logged on as an administrator to make changes....

NOTE: The Kindle app is free, and you can use it to access all your Kindle books on any PC running Windows 10 or Windows 11. The app looks and works identically in both operating systems. Download, install, and launch the Kindle app for Windows PCs How to download the Kindle app for PC Wait for the installer to get downloaded and open it. Then, wait again while the Kindle app is automatically installed, and you’re done....

NOTE: This guide covers macOS Mojave or newer. The functions shared in our guide do not work on older versions of macOS. How to access the Screenshot app in macOS Mojave There are many ways to access the Screenshot app in Mac OS, and we cover them in How to take screenshots on your Mac with the Screenshot app. The easiest, however, is to use the default keyboard shortcut: Command (⌘)-Shift-5....

If you need to refresh your memory on how to add content to the Reading List, don’t hesitate to read this article: How to Add & Categorize Content in Windows 8.1’s Reading List App. How to Clear the Category Assigned to an Item or a Group of Items You may find yourself in the position of wanting to remove the category assigned to a specific item without removing the item itself and without deleting the category....

NOTE: This guide applies to Windows 10, Windows 8.1 and Windows 7. How to open System Information In any modern version of Windows, you can use the search function to find and open the System Information app. Use the search terms “system information” or msinfo32 and click/tap on the result with the same name. For a complete guide on all methods to open System Information see 10 ways to start System Information in Windows (all versions)....

NOTE: This guide explains how to send texts from a computer with Google Messages. However, you can also use Windows’ Your Phone app with Android smartphones to text, make calls, and more. Remember that these apps only work as long as your phone is turned on and connected to a network. Sent messages count toward your texting plan. First things first: Make sure you’re using Google’s Messages app In order to use Messages for web to send a text from the computer, you need the Messages app from Google....

Default audio device or default communications device? Windows has separate settings for communication and audio, and you can sometimes see the two options when selecting a default. However, Microsoft does a poor job at explaining the differences between the two. You can set different devices as default for communication and audio Since they have different usage scenarios, you should know which one applies to your particular case, so let’s clarify:...