NOTE: This guide covers Mac OS Mojave or newer. The features shared in our guide may not work on older versions of Mac OS. How to hard refresh a web page in Safari, on your Mac Safari is the default browser for your Mac, and there are two ways to hard refresh a page while using it. The first involves using the keyboard shortcut Command(⌘)-Option-R. The second method involves holding down the Shift key on your keyboard while clicking the Refresh button in Safari....

Microsoft Office apps for mobile devices (Android and iOS) There are two ways to get Office on your Android smartphone or tablet, as well as on your iPhone or iPad. The first one is to install a single app called simply Office, designed especially for mobile devices, which allows you to view, edit, and share files without having to switch between multiple apps. The second method is to install Microsoft Office apps individually (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote)....

How can I use my PC as a hotspot? To be able to make a Windows 10 hotspot, you should know that your device has to meet a few requirements: Your machine must be running Windows 10 with Anniversary Update or newer (released after August 2nd, 2016). If you don’t know your Windows 10 version, read: How to check the Windows 10 version, OS build, edition, or type It must have at least one Wi-Fi network card or Bluetooth chip It must be connected to the internet, using either its Wi-Fi card or any other means, like an Ethernet connection, USB internet modem, or SIM card...

Why would you want to set Skype to hide your IP address? Although Skype is the most widely used voice & video chat service in the world, it has been leaking private information about its users for a very long time. Many people, especially gamers, fell prey to attackers who were able to find their IP addresses because of the security holes found in Skype. And it’s not even complicated. the Internet is full of shady websites that call themselves “Skype resolvers”....

How to manage BitLocker on a USB memory stick or flash drive To access the BitLocker management menu of an encrypted USB memory stick or flash drive, first, plug it into your Windows 10 PC and unlock it (enter its password). Then, open File Explorer, right-click or press-and-hold on the BitLocker-encrypted drive and click “Manage BitLocker.” This opens up the BitLocker management menu, which provides all the tools you need to manage your encrypted flash drive....

NOTE: This guide applies to Windows 10 and should work the same in Windows 8.1. Also, if you’ve come across this article while searching for ways to delete mapped network drives instead of creating ones, read 4 ways to delete mapped network drives in Windows 10. How to map a network drive in Windows 10 Mapping a network drive is quite useful if you often need to access a shared network drive or folder....

First things first: Which apps support multiple windows? Some apps are developed to run in multiple instances, while others are limited to only one window by design. There are plenty of apps that can run multiple instances at the same time in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Browsers like Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, or Mozilla Firefox, and Microsoft Office apps like Word or Excel support multiple windows. So do most desktop apps for Windows....

How to Initiate the Restore Procedure in Windows 8 To get started, you need to go to PC Settings. Access the charms, select “Settings” and click or tap “Change PC settings.” Select “General” from the PC Settings window. Scroll through the options in the General section to find “Remove everything and reinstall Windows.” Take a moment to consider this move before you continue. If you haven’t tried a Refresh yet, you may want to take a look at our article on the process....

How to view the list of startup apps and programs, using the Task Manager in Windows 10 First, launch the Task Manager. Our recommended keyboard shortcut is “Ctrl + Shift + Esc.” If you skipped Windows 8, and if you did not access the Task Manager until now, it opens in what we call the compact view, displaying a list of all the apps currently running on your Windows 10 device....

NOTE: This guide applies to computers and devices which run Windows 10 and Windows 8.1. How to start the Reader app in Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 In Windows 8.1 the Reader app is bundled with the operating system. So all you have to do is browse through your list of apps and press on its shortcut. Another way to do it is to type its name on the Start screen and click or tap on the Reader search result....

How to Add Files to OneDrive from the Browser Log in to your OneDrive account using your Microsoft account credentials. This is the part of your drive where all of your documents are stored. You’ll notice that folders are depicted as dark blue tiles while files are depicted as colored tiles based on their filetype. To get files onto your drive, you have two options: you can create a file from scratch using Office Online, or you can upload a preexisting file from your computer....

Lexar JumpDrive Fingerprint F35 USB 3.0 Flash Drive: Who is it good for? This memory stick is an excellent choice for: People who need secure storage on the go Those who are searching for an encrypted flash drive with a fingerprint reader Pros and cons There are quite a few good things I can say about this flash drive: It has an embedded fingerprint reader that makes it easy to authenticate It offers strong AES 256-bit encryption It’s lightweight and relatively small The reading speed is significantly higher than the advertised one Three-year warranty...

Mercku M2 Hive: Who is it good for? This whole-home mesh Wi-Fi system is a suitable choice for: Homes and small businesses that benefit from using a mesh Wi-Fi system for broader wireless coverage Users who appreciate a quick and straightforward setup process People who want to remote control their mesh Wi-Fi system from a mobile app Users who desire good looking Wi-Fi devices in their home Pros and cons Here are the things we like about Mercku M2 Hive:...

NETGEAR Nighthawk X10: Who is it good for? NETGEAR Nighthawk X10 is a great choice for the following types of users: Users that want a powerful wireless router that can handle many network clients People that are interested in what the 802.11ad wireless standard has to offer and are willing to invest in it Users who need to connect fast storage solutions to their wireless router Pros and cons There are many positives about the NETGEAR Nighthawk X10:...

What is News and interests in Windows 10? The “News and interests” widget shows up automatically on the Windows 10 taskbar after you get the KB5003214 update installed by Windows Update. This widget shows local weather information, top news stories, traffic, stocks, and sports updates. If you see a weather icon on the taskbar, click or tap on it, and the “News and interests” widget is loaded. The News and interests widget TIP: If you need help working with Windows Update, read our complete guide to Windows 10 updates....

Nothing Phone (2a): Who is it good for? The Nothing Phone (2a) is an excellent choice if you: Are looking for a smartphone that looks very different than the rest Appreciate a well-optimized software experience with no preinstalled bloatware Want a smartphone whose battery can last up to two days Would like a mid-range smartphone that can handle most tasks with ease Pros and cons These are the things I like most about the Nothing Phone (2a) smartphone:...

What is the Motorola Moto G5S Plus good at? The Motorola Moto G5S Plus is an excellent smartphone for: People who need a solid phone with a stock Android operating system People for whom screen size is important People who don’t want to spend a fortune on a mobile device, but are not willing to trade the performance for price Pros and cons Summarizing our findings, we liked the following about the Motorola Moto G5S Plus:...

Kingston A400 SSD: Who is it good for? This SSD storage drive is a suitable choice for: Users who need an affordable storage solution to speed up their computers Mobile users who need an SSD drive with low power consumption Pros and cons Here are the pluses we identified for Kingston A400: The price makes it a natural choice for all budget users The performance you get is respectable, enough to speed up your computer in a noticeable way Low power consumption...

Linksys EA7500 Max-Stream AC1900: Who is it good for? Linksys EA7500 v2 is a suitable choice for: Medium-sized homes that need fast WiFi on the 5 GHz band People who want a router which they can remote control from anywhere on the internet Users which want a fast USB 3.0 port on their router, to connect USB devices to the network NOTE: We received the Linksys EA7500 v2 wireless router for testing, from Gearbest....

Unboxing the ASUS ROG Strix Impact gaming mouse ASUS ROG Strix Impact comes in a glossy black box and features a large picture of the mouse on its front cover, side by side with the colorful Strix brand. Although Strix means owl in ancient Latin and Greek, and owls aren’t known for being colorful, ASUS chose to colorize it to emphasize that this mouse has RGB LED lighting. The back and the sides of the package show the most important features of the mouse, as well as its technical specifications and design choices....