How to Open Messaging Open your Start Screen and locate the large purple tile. The color can only be described as obnoxious, so it should be easy to spot. Give the tile a click or a tap to launch Messaging. The first time you open the app you’ll be asked whether or not you want to allow the app to run in the background and display notifications. We recommend that you allow this feature if you plan to use Messaging often....

How to Start a Search with the Search Charm When you are at the Start screen, you can search by typing your keyword(s). As soon as you hit a key, the Search charm opens and displays the search results based on what you have typed. If you are on the Desktop or you want to display the Search charm first, press Windows + S on your keyboard or flick from the right side of the screen and tap Search....

Do the new AMD Ryzen 3000 processors work on older motherboards with X470 and x370 chipsets? AMD has a great history of keeping its different generations of processors compatible with its motherboard chipsets for long periods. That is also true about the third generation of Ryzen processors that was recently launched. All the Ryzen 3000 processors use the same Socket AM4 for motherboards. They are also compatible not only with the latest X570 chipset motherboards, but also with older motherboards, using the previous X470 and X370 chipsets, as well as with some of the more budget-oriented B450 and B350 mainboards....

What is Presence Sensing in Windows 11? How does it work? Presence Sensing is a feature available on Windows 11 laptops equipped with an infrared camera that supports Windows Hello, along with a Human Presence Detection (HPD) sensor. Typically, this sensor is integrated into the laptop’s webcam. However, some laptops use an ultrasound-based human presence detection sensor, which eliminates the need for an infrared camera. Even mini PCs, which generally lack a webcam, can be equipped with such sensors....

Razer Kraken Pro V2: Who is it good for? The Razer Kraken Pro V2 gaming headset is an excellent choice for: Gamers (amateurs or professionals alike) People who want a headset that can withstand the vicissitudes of a gamer’s life Users who want a headset that you can just plug and play People who do not want to spend a fortune on a headset, but desire a good quality product...

TP-Link Deco M5 v2: Who is it good for? This whole-home mesh WiFi system is a suitable choice for: Homes where design matters and people need discreet networking equipment that does not get in the way Flexible home networks where you often add or remove devices and/or coverage areas People who want to remote control their mesh WiFi system from a mobile app Secure smart homes with built-in anti-malware protection and intrusion prevention systems Owners of Alexa powered devices who want to voice control their home network Parents who desire excellent parental controls to protect their children online...

Unboxing the Edimax IC-7113W Smart Network Camera The product box is filled with specs and images. One of the first things that catches the eye is that the camera is compatible with Android and Apple devices, using the “EdiView II” app. The product and the accessories are carefully packed, with each component placed separately and protected with its own plastic bag. The package contains the camera, a quick installation guide, a CD-ROM with utility software and user manual, a power adapter, an ethernet cable and a mounting kit....

What is Kaspersky Total Security good at? Kaspersky Total Security is a security suite that excels at: Offering you top-notch protection against malware Stopping you from visiting dangerous websites Providing a user interface that is both easy to use for beginners and complex enough for experienced users who want advanced settings Bundling many useful extras, including a VPN service that can increase your privacy when connected to public networks Kaspersky Total Security vs....

What is Trend Micro Maximum Security good at? Trend Micro Maximum Security is a good security product for: People who want a security suite with a simple user interface that is easy to understand and use People who want to be protected efficiently against dangerous websites, regardless of the web browsers they use People who want good anti-malware protection Trend Micro Maximum Security vs. Trend Micro Internet Security The top security products for home users from Trend Micro are Trend Micro Maximum Security and Trend Micro Internet Security....

Audacity Audacity is an easy to use sound recorder. Besides the ability to record audio using your microphone, it also provides a full set of audio effects and editing and analysis tools. The quality of the sound recorded with Audacity is high but it also depends on your microphone specifications and that of your sound card. The interface is well organized and relatively easy to use. Audacity is capable of editing a wide range of file formats and converts tapes or recordings into digital recordings or CDs....

What is a power plan? A power plan is a collection of hardware and system settings that manages how your PC, laptop, or tablet uses power. The power plans available depend on the kind of PC that you have and whether its manufacturer did or did not customize the default power plans available in Windows. Some power plans are designed to deliver high performance while compromising battery life while others are made so that you get as much battery life as possible while compromising the performance....

NOTE: Although you can also use this tool to change settings on other computers in the network, this article focuses on editing settings for the local machine and its users. What is the Local Group Policy Editor? First of all, what is the Local Group Policy Editor? To answer that, let’s first define the Group Policies. By definition, a Group Policy is a Windows feature that offers a centralized way of mass managing and configuring the operating system, the programs, and user settings for all the computers connected to the same domain....

The guide to the World Wide Web Yahoo started in 1994 as a project by Jerry Young and David Filo, two Stanford University graduate students who built a directory of the websites on the Internet. This may seem crazy right now, but at a time when search engines did not exist, this was a successful endeavour. The project became a business that established its Yahoo name, raised its first capital and got to its highest valuation in 2000 at more than $100 billion, as part of the dot-com bubble....

NOTE: This guide was created using Windows 10 and Windows 11. Most methods also work in older versions of Windows. If you don’t know the version of Windows you’re using, read this tutorial: How to tell what Windows I have. 1. How to open Task Scheduler using Search Search is great for opening apps quickly. If you’re using Windows 10, press the Windows key on your keyboard or click/tap inside the Search box on the taskbar, and then type the words task scheduler....

NOTE: This article works for Windows 7, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10. How To Find The Advanced Settings Of Any Power Plan First, open the Power Options window, as shown in this article: What Power Plans Are & How To Switch Between Them In Windows. Then, select the power plan you want to edit by pressing the “Change plan setting” link next to it, so that the Edit Plan Settings window opens....

NOTE: Creating a Zoom account is done only using its web interface, regardless of whether you choose to sign up from a Windows PC, Android smartphone, iPhone or iPad. You can start the process both directly from a web browser, or the Zoom app on your PC or mobile device. Read the first section of this guide to learn how to create a Zoom Meetings account on a Windows PC or a Mac, and the second section of the tutorial to learn how to do it on an Android smartphone/tablet or on an iPhone/iPad....

1. Spying with remote desktop sharing tools One of the easiest and simplest methods of spying on someone’s computer is to use remote desktop tools. We’re not talking about the Remote Desktop Connection tool found in all modern Windows systems. This tool would do fine for spying, but there is a problem: whenever a spy tried to use Remote Desktop Connection , your computer’s screen would go blank and you would know that the other person has connected....

ASUS ROG Flow X16 (2022): Who is it good for? This laptop is an excellent choice for: Gamers who want a powerful laptop for their favorite games Anyone looking for a laptop with a large 16” screen and a generous QHD+ resolution People interested in 2–in-1 devices that can also be used as tablets Pros and cons There are a lot of good things to say about the ASUS ROG Flow X16:...

What is Hibernate in Windows? Hibernate (or suspend to disk) is a way to power off your PC or device so that you can resume your activity exactly where you left off. It is similar to Sleep, except that the system can keep the hibernation state for much longer, with lower energy consumption. Furthermore, the system can maintain the hibernation state even after you disconnect it from the power source. However, resuming operation from hibernation is not instant, like it is when using Sleep....

NOTE: To learn more about metadata and its purpose, read: What is a file’s metadata How to view the metadata of a photo in Windows 10 Open File Explorer and navigate to the folder where the image is stored. Then, right-click or press-and-hold on it, and in the menu that opens, choose Properties. Alternatively, you can select the image and then press ALT+Enter on your keyboard for the same result....