What are Windows and app permissions in Windows 11? Windows permissions are controls available in the Settings app that allow you to control what Windows 11 can access and use on your computer. These permissions mostly refer to features that contain some degree of personal information, which you may or may not want to allow Windows 11 or Microsoft access to. For example, your advertising ID, activity history, voice patterns, etc....

NOTE: This guide was created with Windows 10 version 22H2. Although you may expect my instructions to also apply to Windows 11, they don’t! Unfortunately, the steps and the tools presented in this tutorial work only in Windows 10. That’s because the settings I present in the first section aren’t available in Windows 11, while the Win+X Menu Editor application from the second section of this guide appears to not have been updated to work with the latest version of Windows 11....

How to set your iPhone to show battery percentage permanently The best way to always know how much battery you have left is to make your iPhone show its battery percentage permanently. There is only one place where you can see it like that, and that’s the status bar. Unlike any of the other ways to check your iPhone’s battery, the status bar is always visible on your smartphone, regardless of whether it’s locked or unlocked....

NOTE: This guide offers instructions on how to start Windows 11 in Safe Mode with Command Prompt. As you probably know, Safe Mode is a diagnostic mode that lets you address issues on your PC. If you need to boot your computer in standard Safe Mode or in Safe Mode with Networking, read these tutorials instead: How to start Windows 11 in Safe Mode and How to start Windows 11 in Safe Mode with Networking....

How to ungroup taskbar buttons in Windows 11 The option to ungroup taskbar icons in Windows 11 is a relatively recent addition to the operating system. In order to be able to control the Windows 11 taskbar grouping, you need to update your operating system to version 23H2 or at least version 22H2 with Moment 4. If you did update Windows 11, then here’s how to un-combine or never combine taskbar icons:...

NOTE: This guide works for Android smartphones and tablets. If you do not already have OneDrive installed, you can get it from the Play Store. Step 1. Open OneDrive on your Android device and access its Settings The first step is to open the OneDrive app on your Android smartphone. If you have not already connect the OneDrive app to your Microsoft account or to your business account, do it now....

NOTE: To use the tool covered in this article, you need to be logged in as an administrator. How to start Error Checking in Windows 10 First, open File Explorer in Windows 10. Go to This PC and then to “Devices and drives.” Right-click or press and hold the drive that you want to check for errors and, in the right-click menu, choose Properties. Alternatively, you can click on the drive and then press the ALT + Enter keys on your keyboard....

NOTE: The feature presented is available in Google Chrome 77 and newer. Check your Google Chrome version, and, if needed, update your browser. How to use the media control options available in Google Chrome The media control options introduced by Google in Chrome are easy to miss. The button for the new media hub can be found in the top-right corner of your toolbar, between your address bar and your profile picture....

How to turn on the hotspot on an iPhone It’s easy to turn on the hotspot on an iPhone, and the Settings app is, as always, the place to start. So, begin by opening Settings. Open Settings to access the iPhone hotspot Then, find the Personal Hotspot entry. Next to it, you can immediately see if your iPhone hotspot is Off. Access Personal Hotspot on iPhone NOTE: If you don’t see Personal Hotspot on your iPhone, tap Cellular (or Mobile Data for UK users) on the Settings screen....

How to turn on and use the mobile browser emulator in Google Chrome In Google Chrome, navigate to the website that you want to view in the mobile browser emulator. Then, either press the CTRL + SHIFT + I keys on your keyboard or, with the mouse, click the three vertical dots in the top-right corner to open the “Customize and control Google Chrome” menu. Choose More tools, followed by Developer Tools....

How to Access User Settings To get started, you need to access PC Settings. Here’s how: Six Ways to Access PC Settings. In Windows 8, go to the “Users” section in PC Settings and you’re now ready to tweak your sign-in options. In Windows 8.1, go to Accounts and then to Sign-in options. How to Change Your User Account’s Password The default sign-in method will be to use the password you picked when you first created a Microsoft account or a local account on your Windows device....

How to Work with the Windows 8 Mail App Inbox Menu Right-click or swipe up from the bottom of your inbox to view the first of the two hidden menus we’ll be taking a look at. The first button this menu provides you is pretty self explanatory. Click or tap it to sync your selected inbox with your mail provider. This button is useful if you have your mail account set to download emails after a delay period....

Unboxing the Microsoft Sculpt Comfort Mouse Unboxing the Sculpt Comfort mouse is a very standard experience. The packaging is made so that you immediately see the mouse and so that it is easy to remove. In the box you will find the mouse, the manual and brochures with information, the warranty and two Duracell batteries. As you can see in the picture below, the Sculpt Comfort mouse is rather glossy. I would have preferred a matte finish but this a matter of personal taste rather than a real issue....

LastPass - The Key to Your New Password Security Habits First, you should download and install LastPass. It is a free extension that works on all browsers and syncs your passwords across multiple browsers and computers. You can get it from here. Once you install it, setup your account and have it import the passwords from your browser. Then, execute the steps below and make sure to read all the recommendations....

What happens when you run a web browser in full-screen mode? Running a web browser in full-screen, as opposed to window mode, means that the content occupies all the screen. You do not see any part of your desktop, and there is no taskbar displayed. Going full screen also means that the web browser no longer shows its title bar, navigation tools, and buttons like Back, Forward, or Home. That means that you likely have to use touch (if you have a touchscreen), the buttons found on the websites that you visit, mouse gestures, or keyboard shortcuts to navigate....

LG Gram 16: Who is it good for? The LG Gram 16 laptop is an excellent choice for: People who want an ultra-lightweight laptop that’s easy to carry Those who want an ultrabook with a large screen Anyone who appreciates minimalism and longs for a beautiful notebook Users looking for a portable laptop designed mainly for productivity on the go Pros and cons There are many good things to say about the LG Gram 16:...

Unboxing the Mio Cyclo 200 Mio Cyclo 200 comes in a white box with a picture of the device on the front and a description of its main features on the back. Inside the box you will find the Mio Cyclo 200 bicycle navigation device, the power adapter, a power cable, the bike mount kit, the quick start guide and the warranty. Now that you know what you get inside the box, let’s see what this device has to offer in terms of hardware....

Unboxing the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi EA6900 Router Inside the box of the Linksys EA6900 router, you will find the following: the router, three external antennas, the power adapter, a quick setup guide, a network cable and a disc with the documentation in multiple languages. There is no traditional installation disc available. As you will see later on, the entire setup is done using a web browser and the network cable that’s provided in the packaging of this router....

Unboxing TP-Link 5-Port Fast USB Charger (UP525) The TP-Link 5-Port Fast USB Charger (UP525) comes in a white cardboard box, with a large glossy picture of the actual device in the middle. On the front side, you can also see the name of the device and its charging features. On the back of the box and on its sides, you can read about the contents of the package, the charger’s specifications and its main features....

Sony MDR-XB950N1: Who is it good for? The Sony MDR-XB950N1 wireless headphones are an excellent choice if: You love bass and music with a lot of low-frequency sounds You want a pair of headphones that offers noise cancelling You want your headphones to have touch controls (buttons) on them Pros and cons The main pros for buying the Sony MDR-XB950N1 wireless headphones are: They are designed to deliver powerful bass They can cut down ambient sounds, so that you can enjoy your music They can connect to your devices wirelessly, using Bluetooth, and NFC They have a good build quality and will probably last you for a couple of years They are comfortable to use even for extended periods of time You can fold and swivel the ear cups, to carry them more easily on your travels Their battery lasts many hours...