Why you don’t need to safely remove USB drives in Windows In older Microsoft operating systems, such as Windows 7 or Windows 8.1, you had to use the “Safely Remove Hardware” feature. Although you could simply ignore it, reconnecting an unsafely removed USB drive might have alerted you that the files stored on it had a problem. Sometimes, there was nothing actually wrong with the files on that drive, and you could use them without issues....

NOTE: This guide covers Windows 10 and Windows 11. To keep this guide short, most screenshots are taken in Windows 11. However, things work the same in Windows 10, and you can even use some of these methods in Windows 7 if you still use this dated operating system. If you do not know your version of Windows, read this tutorial: How to tell what Windows I have? 1. Use the Computer Management shortcut from the WinX menu One of the fastest ways to open Computer Management is to use the WinX menu or the Power User menu....

1. How to open the Event Viewer in Windows 10 and Windows 11 using Search One of the fastest methods of starting the Windows Event Viewer is to search for it. Regardless of whether you’re using the Windows 10 Search or the Search in Windows 11, type the word “event” in the appropriate field. Then, click or tap the Event Viewer result or Open from the pane on the right....

1. How to connect a second monitor to a laptop using HDMI HDMI, which comes from High-Definition Multimedia Interface, is a technology that allows electronic devices to transport both video and audio streams to compatible computer monitors, TVs, video projectors, and other similar devices, using dedicated cables. If you have a laptop with an HDMI port, you can use it to connect an external monitor and even TVs or video projectors....

1. A bigger and more practical cover screen The main foldable screen on the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 is the same as its Z Flip4 predecessor. We get the same 6.7-inch size, a high-quality dynamic AMOLED panel with an adaptive refresh rate that can vary between 1 and 120 Hz depending on how it’s used, a resolution of 1080 x 2640 pixels, HDR10+ certification, which confirms the quality of the images displayed, and a maximum brightness of 1200 nits, perfect for outdoor use, including in direct sunlight....

1. Encrypting the email messages sent by employees ESET Endpoint Encryption (DESlock+) offers its users the option to send encrypted email messages, with the help of a plugin that installs automatically in Microsoft Outlook, version 2003 or newer. When you want to send an encrypted message, with Outlook, you can choose one of the encryption options available in DESlock+. When you want to encrypt an email message, you have three options: Encrypt Now!...

ASUS ROG Strix Scope II 96 Wireless: Who is it good for? The ASUS ROG Strix Scope II 96 Wireless keyboard is an excellent choice for: Gamers who love Republic of Gamers devices Those who want a compact and silent mechanical keyboard Enthusiasts who are looking for a keyboard with a hot-swappable printed circuit board (PCB) Pros and cons There are many positives about the ASUS ROG Strix Scope II 96 Wireless keyboard:...

How to Access the Network Connections Listed in PC Settings The first step is to open PC Settings. If you don’t know how, read this tutorial: Six Ways to Access PC Settings. Then, click or tap Network and then Connections. Here you will see the network connections that are available to you. Click or tap the network whose location you want changed. A new screen is shown with a couple of switches and the properties of that network connection....

What is Microsoft MVP? Microsoft MVP means Microsoft Most Valuable Professional and it is an award given by Microsoft to “exceptional, independent community leaders who share their passion, technical expertise, and real-world knowledge of Microsoft products with others.” MVPs are always people outside of Microsoft as this award is not given to Microsoft employees. Many MVPs are active on several online communities where they help users, others do lots of public speaking about different Microsoft technologies, others have their personal blogs and communities where they help their readers, while some write books about Microsoft technologies, which help the thousands of people reading them....

Cooler Master MasterCase MC600P: Who is it good for? This product is a good choice for the following types of users: Adults who love clean, elegant aesthetics People who want to use custom water cooling for their PCs Users who want a case that is compatible with RGB-Sync standards from multiple motherboard manufacturers People who want to save money building air-cooled PCs, with a case that has multiple built-in fans Users who desire a highly-adjustable case, that makes it easy to manage the cables inside their PC...

NOTE: For this tutorial, we used a Samsung A51 running Android 11. The procedures are similar on all Samsung smartphones, so you should be good to go even if you have a Galaxy A71, a Galaxy S20, or an S21 running Android 11. If you do not know your Android version, here’s how to check the Android version on your smartphone or tablet. How to pin apps on your Android Home screen One of the first things we do on a new smartphone, after changing the wallpaper and choosing a new ringtone, is adding the shortcuts to our favorite apps to the Home screen....

NOTE: You need to know your current SIM PIN code to go ahead with this tutorial. Unfortunately, you can’t find the SIM PIN code on your Android device, and entering the PIN incorrectly three times blocks your SIM card. You can unlock it but you must use a PUK (or PUC - personal unblocking code) for that, which you can get from your mobile operator. How to access the SIM card lock settings on Android In order to change or remove the PIN code of your SIM card, you must first know how to get to its settings....

NOTE: Before you read this guide, you should have a grasp of what IP addresses are, and what they do. If you’re unclear about them, read this article first: What are IP addresses, subnet masks, and how do you change them in Windows? What is the DHCP lease time? Computers, laptops, smartphones, printers, and other similar devices that are connected to a local area network (LAN) must have an IP address in order to be able to communicate with each other, as well as connect to the internet....

What you should know about the display resolution In most cases, Windows 10 correctly identifies your monitor model, aspect ratio, and supported resolutions. If all goes well, the operating system automatically sets the resolution to the maximum your display supports. This means you get the maximum screen space available as soon as you log into Windows 10 for the first time. You may still want to change the resolution because your games don’t run fast enough, or the size of the icons and text is too small and hard to read....

IMPORTANT: Before deciding whether you want to change your computer name, first, find out what your device name or computer name is in Windows. 1. How to change your PC name in Windows 10 from Settings If you’re using a Windows 10 laptop or desktop computer, open Settings (Windows + I). Go to System > About. On the right, look for the “Rename this PC” button and click or tap on it....

How to access Parental Controls on your ASUS router or Mesh Wi-Fi Open a web browser and navigate to router.asus.com or the IP address of your router. If you don’t know it, here is how to find the local IP address of your wireless router. Then, sign in with the user account and password of your router. Login to your ASUS router or mesh Wi-Fi NOTE: If you need help with other ways to log in to your ASUS router, read: How to login to your ASUS router: Four ways that work....

NOTE: We created this guide using Windows 10 with May 2020 Update. In older versions of Windows 10, things might look different, and some of the features and options we’re going to show you might have different names or might not be available. Before going any further, check your version of Windows 10 and update it if necessary. What is a Windows 10 picture password? A picture password is a way of logging into Windows 10 that involves using a picture of your choosing and gestures drawn on that picture, instead of a password....

How To Open The Create Power Plan Window In order to create your own power plan, first you have to open the Power Options window. If you don’t know how to do this, read this article: What Power Plans Are & How To Switch Between Them In Windows. In the Power Plan window, click or tap the Create a power plan link in the menu to the left side of the window....

NOTE: The screenshots and the instructions in this guide apply to Windows 10 May 2019 update or newer. If you do not know what version of Windows 10 you have, read: How to check the Windows 10 version, OS build, edition, or type. What is the Command Prompt? Before graphical user interfaces and Windows, the most used operating system was DOS (Disk Operating System) - a text-based operating system, that allowed you to run programs by manually typing in commands....

1. Remove ads from Windows 11’s Start Menu In Windows 11, just like in Windows 10, Microsoft promotes apps in the Start Menu. These are apps that aren’t part of the operating system, but when you install Windows 11, the company decides by itself to automatically add them to your PC even if you didn’t ask for them. They just pop out of nowhere on the Start Menu. Windows 11 advertised apps on the Start Menu Some of the promoted apps are actually installed on your PC, while for others, Windows 11 only pins shortcuts to their pages from the Microsoft Store....