1. Open Disk Cleanup by using the search (all Windows versions) If you use Windows 10 and you want to launch Disk Cleanup, one fast method to do it is to use the search feature. Click or tap on the box found on your taskbar and type the word “disk.” Then, click or tap the Disk Cleanup search result. In Windows 7, open the Start Menu and type the word “disk” in its search field....

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, Huawei, Xiaomi, or some other manufacturer. 1. How to uninstall Android apps from the All Apps screen First, access the All Apps screen by either swiping up on the Home screen or tapping on the All apps button, which is available on most Android smartphones....

Reason 1. CyberGhost has a vast network of worldwide VPN servers CyberGhost maintains an extensive network of servers all around the world, which means that you have can access servers both close to you and far from you. It also means that you can connect to services that otherwise would not be available in your country or geographical area. When we published this article, CyberGhost had a global network of 3,030 servers spread over 60 countries, on all continents....

NOTE: This tutorial applies to the desktop versions of Microsoft Word, found in Microsoft Office, and Office 365. It does not apply to the mobile versions of Word, like those found for free, on Windows 10 tablets, or on devices with Android and iOS. How to change the orientation for one page (or a set of pages) in Microsoft Word We have, as an example, a document with all pages in Portrait orientation, and we pick one page to switch to Landscape....

How to access Startup Apps in Windows Settings In the past, the most straightforward way to disable startup programs was offered by the Task Manager. Nowadays, though, the easiest method to change startup programs in Windows is through the Settings app. Here’s how you can see the startup programs in Windows 11 and Windows 10: How to see startup programs in Windows 11 One of the ways to customize your Windows 11 experience is to choose which apps run when you start your device....

A Bit of Background About Virtual WiFi Adapters in Windows 8.1 In order to Turn Your Windows 8.1 Device Into a WiFi Access Point you have to use several batch commands that create a virtual WiFi adapter. The resulting device is named Microsoft Hosted Network Virtual Adapter. A very important detail is the fact that it is not possible to have more than one Microsoft Hosted Network Virtual Adapter enabled. To disable it, you have to run two batch commands which are the reverse of the ones we used to create the virtual adapter in the first place....

What is a firmware update? The devices we use are powered by two things: the hardware inside them and the firmware that makes them tick. The firmware embedded on a device is the software that makes the hardware work as it should. All devices and hardware have firmware: smartphones have firmware, tablets have firmware, routers have firmware, even our smart TVs have firmware. Firmware is programmed by the manufacturers of hardware components straight from the factory....

First things first: About Find My Device Find My Device was previously known as Android Device Manager. The service is built-in on all Android devices, offering users a simple method to track them down. If you can’t find your Android smartphone, either because you misplaced it or because it was stolen, Find My Device can help. You can check the last time your Android device was online, see its exact geographical location, make it ring, lock it, and erase it remotely....

NOTE: It’s important to keep in mind that while this guide focuses on how to make Chrome the default web browser in Windows 11, you can follow the same steps to change the web browser to any other, including Firefox or Opera, for instance. Also, you should know that even if you make Chrome your default browser on Windows 11 (or any other browser), the operating system will still use Microsoft Edge to open links from Widgets or searches....

Playing Videos from Your Library Playing videos from your Windows Media Player 12 isn’t much different from playing audio files. To view your videos, simply click Videos in the Navigation Pane. They’ll pop up in the Player Library just like your audio files. Double-click a file to play it or, select it and hit Play on the Playback Controls to view it. Videos play in ‘Now Playing Mode’. You can Play/Pause, skip, seek and rewind just like you would with an audio file....

What is the Secure Folder on Samsung Galaxy? The Secure Folder on your Samsung Galaxy device offers an encrypted area where you can safely keep confidential files such as documents, images, applications, contacts, and other sensitive data. Think of it as your personal digital safe that’s accessible only to you. Guarded by Samsung’s Knox security platform, it ensures all contents are securely encrypted, safeguarding them against unauthorized access or malicious threats....

BitLocker To Go is useful when you want to protect the data on your removable drives (USB memory sticks, external hard disks, etc.). Though it can be helpful, it may not appeal to all users, because it asks you for a password each time you want to use the encrypted drive. If you have encrypted a flash drive, an external hard disk, or another removable drive with BitLocker To Go, and you decide to return the drive to its normal state so that you can use it without typing the unlock password, you have to decrypt it and disable BitLocker To Go....

How to remove the background of a picture in Windows 11 using Microsoft Paint Open File Explorer and navigate to the picture whose background you want to remove and make transparent. Then, right-click (or press and hold) on it, and go to Open with > Paint. Open the picture in Paint Alternatively, you can open Paint, go to File > Open, navigate to your picture, select it, and press Open....

Step 1. Take the audio CD and place it into your CD/DVD/Blu-Ray drive You may have an old computer with Windows 7 laying around or a new one with Windows 10 that has a DVD or Blu-Ray drive. Take the audio CD that you want to rip, and place it into the CD/DVD or Blu-Ray drive of your computer. You should hear the disc spinning, meaning that the drive is reading its contents....

How to run a command from File Explorer in Windows 10 First, you need to open File Explorer. A super-fast way to do it is for you to press the Windows + E keys on your keyboard simultaneously. But if you’d like to use another way to launch File Explorer in Windows 10, here are 9 ways to open File Explorer in Windows 10. The File Explorer from Windows 10 Once you have opened File Explorer, click or tap on its address bar....

How to screenshot on an iPhone using the Side Button and Volume Up While older models, with Touch ID, required you to press the Home and Power (top/side) buttons to take a screenshot on your iPhone, things are different on newer Apple devices. So, if you just upgraded from an older model and you’re wondering how to screenshot on an iPhone without a Home button, this chapter illustrates the standard method using its physical buttons....

NOTE: Since December 31, 2020, Adobe stopped supporting Flash Player, and starting with January 12, 2021, the company also started blocking Flash content from running. According to the Adobe Flash Player EOL General Information Page, it is also strongly recommended to uninstall Flash Player from your computers and devices to remove the security issues that came with having this software installed. Adobe Flash Player is blocked and officially dead. What happens if you visit a Flash website in Microsoft Edge (new and old) Regardless of whether you’re using the new default Microsoft Edge browser from Windows 10 (based on the same rendering engine as Google Chrome) or the old Microsoft Edge when you access a Flash website, the Flash content doesn’t load, and usually, nothing is shown....

NOTE: Zooming in and out resizes the entire content of web pages, including images. If you only need to modify the size of the text on web pages without impacting other elements, we have you covered as well with this tutorial: How do I make the text bigger in Chrome and other browsers (Firefox, Edge, Opera, Internet Explorer). You can also increase the screen space available for web pages by using Full screen mode....

HUAWEI nova 10: Who is it good for? The HUAWEI nova 10 is a good choice for: Young people who like its design Anyone looking for a mid-range smartphone with top-notch cameras People with technical inclinations, able to use workarounds in order to get all the apps they need Pros and cons We have many good things to say about the HUAWEI nova 10: Interesting design and colors, attractive for younger audiences Beautiful OLED display with a high refresh rate Good hardware that can run any app or game Reliable cameras in any lighting conditions Support for the Wi-Fi 6 networking standard Very fast charging...

What is the Motorola Moto E4 smartphone good at? The Motorola Moto E4 is a good smartphone for: Basic smartphone needs such as calling others and browsing the internet People who do not want to charge their smartphones every day. The Motorola Moto E4 can last for more than a day on one charge Individuals who want to spend little money on a smartphone. The Motorola Moto E4 has a meager price tag...