NOTE: Before you go ahead and change proxy settings in Windows 10, make sure you first know what a proxy server is and why you might want to use one. How do I find my proxy settings in Windows 10? To change the Windows 10 proxy settings, you have to use the Settings app. One quick way to do that is to press Windows + I on your keyboard. In the newly opened window, click or tap the section labeled Network & Internet....

How to eject a portable HDD, SSD, or USB stick safely Ejecting a portable HDD, SSD, or USB stick safely is essential if you want to prevent data loss or damage. Here are two ways that work for both external hard disk drives, solid-state drives, and USB memory sticks: 1. How to eject an external drive with the “Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media” icon The most popular method is also one of the simplest and fastest....

NOTE: This “Firefox enable Flash” tutorial covers Mozilla Firefox version 85 or newer. Adobe Flash Player is gone. What happens if you visit a Flash website in Firefox? If you try to open a Flash website in Firefox, this web browser doesn’t tell you anything about the fact that Flash has been discontinued. No Flash content is loaded, and no messages about it are shown. One doesn’t even know that Flash content should have been there....

NOTE: The background and theme settings you are going to change get applied to all the apps in the Office suite that you have. For example, the changes you make in Word get applied to Excel and PowerPoint, and the other way around. Our guide applies to Office 365, Office 2019, and Office 2016. If you do not know which version of Office you have, read this tutorial: 5 ways to find the exact version of Microsoft Office that you are using....

Step 1: Download and install the Media Preview app First, you need to download and install an app called Media Preview. You can find the download link here: Media Preview, media file thumbnailing for Windows. To be able to install Media Preview, you need a user account with administrative rights. When you run its installer file, it triggers a UAC Prompt. Click Yes to allow the installation when the prompt is shown....

How to Change the Priority of Networks If you have multiple networks in a single location, Windows will determine which network to connect to based on its priority. Rather than forcing you to manually select which network is more important than the others, Windows 8 figures this out by your behavior. Connecting to a wireless network, say Network1, automatically puts it at the top of the list. As the first network you connect to in a given area, it naturally belongs there....

How to play music from your library in Windows Media Player The basic playback of MP3 files and other digital audio files from your Windows Media Player Library is simple. Just navigate through Windows Media Player and double-click or double-tap on a song. Alternatively, you can also select a tune and press Play on the Playback Controls. How to play music in Windows Media Player The Playback Controls are always visible, but once a song is playing or selected, they become functional and are no longer grayed out....

NOTE: This guide applies to all versions of Windows, including Windows 10 and Windows 11. How to print the list of running processes using the tasklist command (in CMD, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal) The tasklist command can output the list of active processes to a text file on your PC, which you can then print easily. You can run this command in any command-line environment you prefer: Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal....

What is the Safe folder on Android? The Safe folder is a secure, encrypted space on your Android phone where you can store important files and sensitive information. It’s like a digital vault that only you can access. The Safe folder is a secure vault on Android The Safe folder is a feature of the Files by Google app. While it’s installed by default on many Android devices, if you can’t find it on your smartphone, you’ll first have to get it from the Play Store....

NOTE: This guide explains how to start Windows 10 in Safe Mode with Command Prompt. As you probably know, Safe Mode is a diagnostic mode that lets you troubleshoot problems on your PC. If you’d rather boot your computer in standard Safe Mode or in Safe Mode with Networking, follow the instructions in these tutorials: How to boot Windows 10 in Safe Mode and How to start Windows 10 in Safe Mode with Networking....

NOTE: The instructions in this guide apply to both Windows 10 and Windows 11, and everything’s identical. So, for the sake of simplicity, I’m using screenshots taken only in Windows 10. How to trigger a BSOD manually, with your keyboard Whether it’s for testing or troubleshooting purposes, there’s a quick and easy way to intentionally trigger a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) on your Windows PC using just your keyboard....

NOTE: Magnifier is available in all editions of Windows 11 and Windows 10, and it works exactly the same in both operating systems. To keep things simple, in this guide, I’m using screenshots taken mainly in Windows 11. How to open the Magnifier in Windows There are three ways to open the Magnifier tool: 1. How to enable Magnifier using its keyboard shortcut The fastest and easiest way to launch the Windows Magnifier tool is to press the Windows key + Plus sign (+) on your keyboard....

NOTE: This tutorial is based on Windows 10 with November 10 Update. If you have an older version of Windows 10, some commands might not work, or things might look differently. How to get Ubuntu on Windows For this tutorial, you should have the Linux Ubuntu on Windows installed on your Windows 10 computer or device. If you haven’t done it already, or if you need some guidance on this matter, we described the whole installation process here: How do I get the Windows Subsystem for Linux?...

NOTE: You cannot use the Scan app unless you have installed a scanner on your Windows 8.1 PC or device. How To Start The Scan app Scan is a modern app that’s included in Windows 8.1 and you will find it in the Apps view. On the Start screen, move the mouse cursor to the bottom left corner of the screen and click the arrow pointing downwards. On a device with touch, flick upwards from the bottom of the screen....

Kingston KC2500 NVMe PCIe SSD: Who is it good for? This storage drive is an excellent choice for: Users who want an SSD that’s very fast Those who want a reliable SSD that is built to last People who want to protect their data using hardware-based encryption Pros and cons Kingston KC2500 NVMe PCIe SSD has many good things going for it: Fast both at reading and writing data High-end PCIe 3....

Razer Kaira X: Who is it good for? The Razer Kaira X is an excellent choice if you want: A new headset for your PlayStation or Xbox gaming console A headset that uses the classic 3.5 mm audio jack A device that looks nice and is comfortable Pros and cons These are the things we like about the Razer Kaira X: Good sound quality in games Nice design that fits well with the PlayStation and Xbox consoles Very comfortable to wear even for long periods of time Decent passive noise-canceling Good price...

Razer Naga Pro: Who is it good for? The Razer Naga Pro is one of the best choices you could make if: You want an extremely customizable gaming mouse You are a MMO gamer, but you also dabble occasionally into FPS or MOBA games You’re a Razer fan, and money is no issue Pros and cons Here are the best things about the Razer Naga Pro: Thanks to its swappable side buttons plates, this is a 3-in-1 mouse, fit for both FPS, MOBA, and MMO games It has a high-end 20000 DPI optical sensor It’s very responsive, even in wireless mode The Razer optical switches work great and should last a long time The build quality is rock solid The battery life you get is top-notch Razer’s Synapse software works well and offers a ton of customization options Naga Pro can store up to 5 profiles on its onboard memory It’s RGB illuminated, which most gamers like...

MSI GT76 Titan DT 9SG: Who is it good for? The MSI GT76 Titan DT 9SG is an excellent choice if you: Are a gamer and want to play all games with ultra quality settings Want the best in terms of hardware Don’t mind paying a premium price for a premium device Pros and cons There are many good things to say about the MSI GT76 Titan DT 9SG gaming laptop:...

Unboxing The ASUS PRO PU551JA The box in which ASU PRO PU551JA comes in, is very simple and follows the same design line we saw with all the ASUS PRO notebooks. The box is made of cardboard and not much information is printed on it. The only thing that tells you what you bought is a small name tag. Inside the package you’ll find the laptop and its charger, a quick start guide, the warranty letter and a safety precautions leaflet....

What is the Epson Expression ET-2600 EcoTank All-in-One printer good at? The Epson Expression ET-2600 all-in-one printer is a suitable choice for home users whose top-priority is low-cost printing, and they prize this above other features. Pros and cons Epson Expression ET-2600 has the following strengths: Low-cost ink bottles that, in theory, should help you save up to 80% on refills, compared with traditional cartridge-based printers Refilling the ink tanks is straightforward....