NOTE: This guide covers Google Discover for smartphones with Android. On iOS, things look different, and we are going to publish a separate guide for iPhone users. How to start Google Discover on your smartphone Google Discover is available for all Android devices. You have several methods of accessing it. The first is to launch the Google app on your Android smartphone. On many Android devices that do not have custom app launchers, you open Google Discover with a flick to the right, from the left side of the screen....

NOTE: For this tutorial, we used an ASUS ZenFone Max Pro device running Android 9 Pie. The procedures are similar on all Android-powered devices, so you should be good to go even if you have a smartphone from Samsung, Motorola, OnePlus, or some other manufacturer. If you do not know your Android version, read How to check the Android version on your smartphone or tablet. What happens when you reset your Android to its default factory settings?...

NOTE: The screenshots used in this article are from Windows 10 with October 2018 Update. How to resize tiles on the Start Menu from Windows 10 When you open the Start Menu, you see various app tiles with different sizes. Should you want to change the size of any of the app tiles, you can right-click or tap and hold (if you have a touchscreen) the tile that you want to resize....

NOTE: This tutorial was made on a Google Pixel 4a with Android 13 installed. The instructions shared apply to all devices, not just Pixel ones, even the ones with older versions of Android. Here’s how to check the Android version on your device. And, if you use a Samsung Galaxy device, we have a dedicated guide here: How to take a screenshot on Samsung Galaxy. 1. How to take a screenshot with the Power and Volume Down buttons This is the most common method to take a screenshot on Android, and it works on all devices, including the beautiful Motorola Edge 30 pictured below....

1. How to screenshot on Windows: Use the Print Screen shortcut key The first method is also the most popular, as it’s been around for a very long time, since the earliest versions of Windows. Press the Print Screen button on your keyboard to take a screenshot on a PC running either Windows 10 or Windows 11. The button is usually located next to the F12 key. Alternatively, you can also use the CTRL + Print Screen screenshot shortcut....

Windows 10: The regular Start Menu vs. the full screen Start Menu Because most users did not enjoy the Start screen from Windows 8, which occupied the whole screen, in Windows 10, Microsoft decided to use an approach that is more familiar to Windows 7 users. As a result, in Windows 10, the Start Menu occupies only a portion of the screen, when you open it. This approach is suitable for most users, especially when using Windows 10 laptops and computers without a touchscreen....

NOTE: This guide applies to Android 12, and it was created using a Google Pixel 4a and a Samsung Galaxy S21 FE. The procedures are similar on most Android-powered devices, with earlier versions of Android as well. You might come across some small differences, depending on your device’s manufacturer. If you do not know your Android version, here’s how to check the Android version on your smartphone or tablet....

How to Open the Camera App from the Windows 8.1 Lock Screen While on the Lock Screen, swipe from the top side of the screen to the bottom. You will notice that the Camera app is opened and that you can use it like you normally do. Below you can see a quick video tutorial showing how this is done. Using the Camera app works the same as when logged into Windows 8....

NOTE: This article is written using Windows 11 version 22H2 and the latest Paint app available (version 11.2304.30.0). If you have an older Windows 11 build or Paint version, you might not see all the features and options presented in this guide. In that case, make sure you update your operating system and get the latest Paint app. How to open Paint in Windows 11 There are several ways to open Windows 11’s Paint, but the most common method is probably the one that involves the use of the Start Menu....

How to access Search in Windows 11 There are several ways to access the Search feature in Windows 11. I’ll start with the most obvious ones, that only require you to click or tap on things, and then continue with the Windows 11 keyboard shortcut keys. Here’s how to open Search: How to access Windows 11’s Search using its taskbar button or box The most obvious method of launching Windows 11’s Search is by clicking or tapping on its entry on the taskbar, next to the Start button....

Key aspects of screen mirroring from Android Before you move forward with this tutorial, there are a couple of things you should know. First, double-check that you have the following items available: An Android smartphone or tablet that supports Miracast, together with… A Smart TV or external monitor with built-in Miracast support or… A Miracast dongle like the Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter. The dongle needs to be plugged into a TV or monitor that has an HDMI port and a powered USB port....

Motorola moto g53: Who is it good for? This Android smartphone is a good choice if you: Want a good-looking smartphone with an affordable price Are looking for a daily driver that simply does its job Don’t need a powerful device for demanding apps or gaming Pros and cons Here are the key positive aspects of Motorola’s moto g53: Affordable pricing It looks good, and it feels better than you’d expect The software experience is excellent Great battery life Decent performance for productivity tasks...

What You Need For This To Work? Before you move forward with this tutorial, double check that you have the following items available: The Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter. If you need to learn more about this device and its capabilities, read our in-depth review: Reviewing The Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter. A TV or monitor with both an HDMI port and a powered USB port. The TV/monitor should not be more than 7 meters or 23 feet away from your Windows 8....

What’s ESET Mobile Security? ESET Mobile Security is a security app that bundles a top-notch antivirus together with a lot of different tools created with the specific purpose of protecting your mobile Android devices. You can get ESET Mobile Security for free from the Google Play Store. However, if you are installing the free version of ESET Mobile Security, you only get access to its antivirus (manual scans only) and security reports....

What is the TP-LINK HS100 smart Wi-Fi plug good at? TP-LINK HS100 smart Wi-Fi plug is an affordable smart home device that allows you to save energy, remote control your devices when you are traveling, and set up sequences of actions that are useful in several situations, including when you are away from home, and you want it to appear that you are home. Pros and cons The TP-LINK HS100 smart Wi-Fi plug has several positives: There are also some negatives to consider, some of which are important:...

Sapphire Pulse AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT: Who is it good for? The Sapphire Pulse AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT is an excellent choice for those who: Want an affordable graphics card Are OK with playing games in 1080p and mid-to-high visuals Own a computer with a PCI Express 4 motherboard Pros and cons There are some positives about the Sapphire Pulse AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT graphics card: It’s affordable in comparison to other graphics cards The performance it offers is sufficient in 1080p resolution AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution significantly boosts fps in supported games The cooling system is silent and manages to keep temperatures in check Its power requirements are low...

Where to see the background pictures used by Windows 10 Windows 10 uses a set of wallpapers that are found on every PC or device where it is installed. When you open the Settings app, go to Personalization. When you select Background on the left, the right side of the window lets you see the pictures used as desktop wallpapers for Windows 10, in the area highlighted below. Click or tap on Lock Screen in the column on the left, and on the right side of the Settings window, you see the pictures used by Windows 10 for the Lock Screen....

Unboxing the TP-LINK HS110 Wi-Fi Smart Plug The TP-LINK HS110 Wi-Fi Smart Plug comes in a small white box, with a picture of the device on the top and the TP-LINK logo. On the sides of the box, you will find information about this device and its hardware and software features. When you open the box, you will find the smart plug, the quick start guide, technical support information, the warranty and other leaflets....

Meet the “Meet Now” icon in Windows 10 Meet Now is a Skype feature released in January 2020, initially visible only when using the Skype app or Skype for Web. Starting with Windows 10 October 2020 Update, Microsoft decided to also roll it out to Windows 10. That’s why you see the Meet Now icon on the Windows 10 taskbar, next to your clock. The Meet Now icon from Windows 10 This icon can be rearranged, enabled, or hidden like all other icons from the system tray....

What is ping? Ping is a diagnostic tool that you can use to test if a host, such as a web server, a wireless router, or another computer can be reached. In simpler words, ping can tell you whether your computer can communicate with the host you specify. What a ping command looks like How does ping work? Ping works on any Internet Protocol (IP) network, and it operates by sending Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) Echo Request messages....