How To Cleanup Your Computer Using Bitdefender Oneclick Optimizer

What is Bitdefender OneClick Optimizer? The OneClick Optimizer is a feature developed by Bitdefender and it is included in Bitdefender Antivirus Plus 2015, Bitdefender Internet Security 2015 and Bitdefender Total Security 2015. When you are using it, with just one click you can learn how many pesky leftovers are on your computer. With one more click, OneClick Optimizer will clean up everything it finds. If you are using more than one web browser, you will appreciate this feature even more, because it can clean cookies, temporary files and the browser history for all your browsers with just one click....

January 7, 2025 · 2 min · 418 words · Robert Diaz

How To Configure And Test Your Microphone In Windows 10 Digital Citizen

How to access the microphone settings in Windows 10 Open the Windows 10 Settings (Windows + I) and click or tap System. Open Settings and go to System Then, select Sound in the left sidebar. Select Sound in the left sidebar On the right-hand pane, scroll down to the Input section. Here, you can see a drop-down list labeled Choose your input device that lists all microphones connected to your computer, as well as other options for accessing the properties of the default mic and for troubleshooting....

January 7, 2025 · 4 min · 752 words · Claude Cassidy

How To Configure Windows Sandbox Share Folders Run Apps Scripts

NOTE: Before you can customize how Windows Sandbox works on your PC, you must first install it. If you need help with that, read our guide on getting Windows Sandbox. Also, if you’re wondering how Windows Sandbox might be useful to you, here are a few things you can do with Windows Sandbox. Last but not least, you should know that Windows Sandbox works and runs the same in Windows 10 and Windows 11....

January 7, 2025 · 6 min · 1087 words · Brent West

How To Face Unlock Windows 11 With Windows Hello Digital Citizen

What is Windows Hello Face? Should I use Windows Hello Face? Windows Hello Face is the face recognition component of the authentication system used by Windows. It is a very welcome alternative to passwords, allowing quick user sign-ins. Moving away from passwords has many benefits: greater accessibility, a reduction in vulnerabilities related to human errors and limitations, increased usability, etc. Also, Microsoft clearly states that the biometric data used by Windows Hello is stored only on your local device, so you shouldn’t be concerned about your privacy....

January 7, 2025 · 4 min · 775 words · Charles Haifley

How To Save Your Eu Digital Covid Certificate On An Iphone

1. How to save and access your EU Digital COVID Certificate on your iPhone, locally or in iCloud In my opinion, the safest way to store and get quick access to your EU Digital COVID Certificate is to keep it as a PDF file on your iPhone, locally, or in your iCloud storage space, without handing any information to third parties. If you feel the same way, here’s what you need to do: Depending on where you live in the European Union, you must first use a browser, like Safari, on your iPhone to visit your government’s COVID certificates website....

January 7, 2025 · 6 min · 1150 words · Steven Smith

How To Schedule A Virus Scan With Windows 8 S Built In Antivirus

How to Open the Task Scheduler Open the Start screen to get started. There are many ways to do this, if you aren’t familiar with them, check out this article: Introducing Windows 8: Six Ways to Access the Start Screen. Once on the Start screen, type “task.” The Search charm will open automatically to receive your input. Click or tap “Task Scheduler” from the results window. The utterly utilitarian Task Scheduler will now open, likely annoying and intimidating many casual users....

January 7, 2025 · 6 min · 1074 words · Kelley Barrett

How To Set Default Apps In Windows 11 File Associations

How to find the settings for default apps in Windows 11 To change the default apps used in Windows 11, you need to open Settings. Once you do, select Apps on the left sidebar and click or tap Default apps on the right. How to get to the Default apps in Windows 11’s Settings Windows 11 then shows you all settings you can change for the Default apps on your computer....

January 7, 2025 · 8 min · 1652 words · Beverly Lindsey

How To Set Up Windows 11 Without A Microsoft Account Digital Citizen

NOTE: I wrote this guide using the latest Windows 11 currently available: version 23H2. The steps apply to both Windows 11 Home and Pro editions. How to set up Windows 11 with a local account Windows 11 enforces the use of a Microsoft account by default. When you set up a PC with Windows 11, regardless of whether you’re installing a Home or Pro edition, you’re asked to sign in with a Microsoft account, and you don’t see any mentions about creating a local account instead....

January 7, 2025 · 3 min · 626 words · Andrea Stiltner

How To Stop Chrome From Asking To Save Passwords Digital Citizen

How to stop Google Chrome from asking to Save Password on Windows 10 and macOS Every time you enter a password on a web page, Google Chrome offers by default to save your credentials. If you want Chrome to stop asking to Save password for a site, click or tap Never in the pop-up displayed in the upper-right corner on Windows 10 and macOS. How to stop Chrome from saving passwords for sites in Windows and macOS While this solves the issue for that specific site, Chrome keeps asking to Save password when you login on other web pages....

January 7, 2025 · 4 min · 714 words · Homer Heinemann

How To Use Samsung S Palm Swipe To Capture A Screenshot Digital Citizen

What is Palm Swipe on Samsung? Palm Swipe is a feature of Samsung Galaxy devices that allows you to capture screenshots by swiping your palm across the screen. There are other methods to screenshot on Android devices and at least six different ways to capture screenshots on Samsung mobile devices. However, Palm Swipe is faster and easier than any other method, as it doesn’t require pressing any buttons on your smartphone or tablet....

January 7, 2025 · 5 min · 962 words · Donna Holt

How To Use The Self Defined Network Sdn On Asus Expertwifi Digital Citizen

What is a Self-defined Network (SDN) on ASUS ExpertWiFi? Self-defined Network or SDN is a new feature introduced by ASUS for its ExpertWiFi business networking devices. It helps companies and organizations easily set up and configure different network designs based on their needs. With SDN, you can create the following types of wireless networks: Self-defined Network (SDN) Employee - create a Wi-Fi network for your employees, with access to the company’s intranet....

January 7, 2025 · 10 min · 2040 words · Karen Lotzer

Huawei Freebuds Pro 3 Review Superb Audio Noise Cancellation

HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro 3: Who is it good for? These earbuds are a great choice for: People who want to listen to high-quality audio on the go Users who are interested in having a premium product and are willing to pay for one Those who want excellent noise cancellation People who are invested in HUAWEI’s ecosystem Pros and cons The main positive aspects of the HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro 3 wireless headphones are:...

January 7, 2025 · 12 min · 2354 words · Nancy Brown

Intel Core I5 14600K Review Good But Disenchanting Digital Citizen

Intel Core i5-14600K: Who is it good for? This processor is a good choice if: You’re looking for a balanced and versatile desktop CPU that can offer excellent performance in various workloads You want a fast processor for gaming, first and foremost You’re upgrading from an Intel 12th Gen processor or older Pros and cons These are the positive aspects of the Intel Core i5-14600K: It’s fast and delivers excellent performance in games Overall, it’s faster than the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X Compatible with PCI Express 5....

January 7, 2025 · 12 min · 2439 words · Daniel Driver

Local Account Vs Microsoft Account Which One Should I Use

What is a local account? A local account is the username and password combination you have used to log into Windows since its early-days versions many decades ago. You don’t need an email address, only an account name up to twenty characters long. You can use anything: lowercase letters, uppercase letters, numbers, or special characters (!, $, #, etc.). However, you can’t use the @ symbol for a local account because that’s associated with email addresses, which are mandatory for Microsoft accounts....

January 7, 2025 · 6 min · 1252 words · Margaret Kerr

Mouse Keys Click Or Right Click With The Keyboard In Windows

Which button is “double-click” on a keyboard? By default, the equivalent of the double left-click is the Enter key on your keyboard. You can either use the Tab key on your keyboard to navigate between several items on your desktop and then press Enter to double-click on an item or use the navigation arrows on the keyboard to get to the desired place and press Enter to double-click. Enter is the equivalent of double-click TIP: You may want to read how long millions of keystrokes and clicks are in years....

January 7, 2025 · 9 min · 1843 words · Beverly Willis

Razer Stream Controller X Review Hotkeys On Your Desk

Razer Stream Controller X: Who is it good for? The Razer Stream Controller X is an excellent choice for: Streamers who want easy access to all their tools Content creators such as photographers or videographers Anyone who fancies having a deck with all their favorite shortcuts Pros and cons These are the main positive aspects of the Razer Stream Controller X: 15 programmable buttons Bright, colorful, and high-resolution LCD screen behind every button Good build quality Magnetic 50-degree desk stand included Excellent software (Loupedeck) for customization Works out-of-the-box with all the popular streaming services and content-creating apps...

January 7, 2025 · 7 min · 1316 words · Andrew Parizo

Realme C53 Review A Small Price For A Big Phone Digital Citizen

realme C53: Who is it good for? The realme C53 smartphone is a good choice if: You want a device with a good-looking design and a low price You’re mainly interested in a smartphone good for everyday activities You’re looking for a phone with long battery life and fast charging Pros and cons Here’s what I like about the realme C53: Smart and beautiful design Extra large screen Good battery life and fast charging Enough RAM and internal storage, plus a dedicated microSD card slot Affordable price Generous accessories package...

January 7, 2025 · 9 min · 1719 words · Jennifer Filas

Reviewing The Asus Rog Gx1000 Can This Old Dog Be Taught New Tricks

Unboxing the ASUS ROG GX1000 Eagle Eye gaming mouse The ASUS ROG GX1000 Eagle Eye gaming mouse comes in a pretty large box, made from premium black cardboard. On the top of the box, all you can see is the large red and silver Republic of Gamers logo. On the back of the box, there’s a wealth of information printed: you get to know the name of the device you just bought, its main specifications and essential features, and what its various buttons do....

January 7, 2025 · 7 min · 1472 words · Cara Jordan

Samsung Galaxy S22 Exynos Review Natural Evolution Digital Citizen

Samsung Galaxy S22: Who is it good for? The Samsung Galaxy S22 is a great choice for: Users who want to upgrade to the latest Samsung Galaxy flagship device Android users who enjoy a compact and powerful smartphone Smartphone users who want the best gaming and multimedia performance and are never too far from a charger or an external battery People who want an experience similar to what Apple offers without the restrictive ecosystem...

January 7, 2025 · 9 min · 1718 words · Audrey Borden

Use Netspot Wifi Analyzer To Identify The Best Channel For Your Wi Fi

Step 1: Download and install NetSpot - WiFi Analyzer and Site Survey Tool The first step is to open the Play Store and search for NetSpot. You can also find the app by following this direct link. After you install the app, open it with a tap on its shortcut. Tap on the NetSpot shortcut TIP: If you need some help with installing apps on Android, read: How to use Google Play Store to install apps and games for Android....

January 7, 2025 · 4 min · 727 words · Nellie Banks