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NOTE: To be able to change your IP address in either Windows 10 or Windows 11, you must log in using an administrator account. Also, you should already know what IP addresses and subnet masks are, how to find what your local IP is, and how to find the IP address of your router. 1. How to change the IP address in Windows 10 using the Settings app Because it relies on the visual interface of the operating system, this is probably the easiest method for changing the IP address of your Windows 10 computer or device....

How to view downloads in Microsoft Edge By default, Microsoft Edge places all your downloaded files in a default folder, called Downloads, located inside your user folder. The exact path in File Explorer is “C:\Users\your_name\Downloads” - where “your_name” is the name of your Windows 10 user account, as seen below. The Microsoft Edge default download location However, the Downloads folder is also used by other apps to save files in Windows 10....

NOTE: The settings illustrated in this article cover most accessories, but some more advanced mice and touchpads have specialized drivers with additional options. To configure those settings, you have to refer to the user manual of your specific pointing device. How to access the basic mouse settings in Windows 10 To configure the essential features of your mouse or your touchpad, you have to open the Settings app. To do so, click or tap on its button from the Start Menu or press Windows + I on your keyboard....

Where to find the list of allowed apps (Windows Firewall) First, open Windows Defender Firewall and, in the main window, click or tap “Allow an app or feature through Windows Defender Firewall.” You can now see a list of all the apps that are allowed to communicate through the Windows Firewall. The list is pretty long, and the active rules are only those with a checkmark near their name. All the rules can be enabled either for one type of network location (private or public) or both....

Open the “Connect to the Internet” wizard To set up a PPPoE connection in Windows 10, you must first open the “Connect to the Internet” wizard. Launch the Settings app (a quick way is to press the Win + I keys on your keyboard). In the Settings window, open the Network & Internet section, go to Dial-up on the left side of the window, and click or tap on the “Set up a new connection” link from the right....

1. How to sign out from your Windows 10 computer using the Start Menu The standard way of logging off from Windows 10 is to use the Start Menu: click or tap the Windows icon on the taskbar. On the left side of the Start Menu, click or tap your user icon and, in the menu that appears, choose Sign out. Sign out from Window 10 using the Start Menu Windows 10 closes all open apps and signs you out of your computer....

NOTE: This guide outlines the differences between using Snap in Windows with a single monitor versus multiple monitors. To learn more about Snap and Snap layouts, check our tutorials on how to split screen and view apps side by side in Windows 10 or how to use Snap to split screen on Windows 11, depending on your Windows version. How to split screen with two monitors using the mouse Snapping a window using the cursor with multiple displays is not much different from the regular way of splitting the screen in Windows....

NOTE: The screenshots used in this article are from Windows 10 with November 2019 Update. If you have an older version of Windows 10, things could look different on your PC. How to block all the notifications from a specific app (such as Mail, Calendar, Skype, Facebook, etc.) If you want to block the notifications you get from a specific app, start by opening Settings. A fast way to open it is to click or tap on its shortcut from the Start Menu or to press Windows + I on your keyboard....

How to turn on Dark Mode in Windows 11 using Colors There are two ways of changing Windows 11 to Dark or Light mode. The first method inverts the interface colors and has more options. To turn on Dark Mode in Windows 11 using the Colors settings, you first need to start the Settings app. One way to do it is by pressing the Windows key together with the letter I on your keyboard....

NOTE: There are several Linksys Velop mesh systems available on the market. We tested and reviewed the hardware version WHW03. Linksys Velop: Who is it good for? This whole-home mesh WiFi system is a suitable choice for: People who want premium devices that look great in their homes Owners of Alexa powered devices who want to voice control their home network Users who prefer to set up and manage their home network from their smartphone...

OPPO Reno11 F: Who is it good for? The OPPO Reno11 F is a good choice if you: Are looking for a decent mid-range Android that doesn’t cost a fortune Want a phone with outstanding autonomy and a battery that charges fast Appreciate smartphones with fancy looks and elegant designs Pros and cons These are the things I like about the OPPO Reno11 F smartphone: Appealing looks and youthful colors 67W fast charging and long battery life Large and bright screen with a fast 120 Hz refresh rate Good performance in everyday activities Generous storage space, and you can add a microSD card Good main and selfie cameras IP65-certified protection against dust and water...

How we tested the PCI Express performance To see the performance improvements introduced by PCI Express version 4, we used the following test computer: Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 3700X (8 cores, 16 threads, Base Clock 3600 MHz, Max Boost Clock 4600 MHz) Motherboard: ASUS ROG Crosshair VIII Hero (Wi-Fi) Cooler: ASUS ROG Ryou 120 Memory: HyperX Predator DDR4 RGB Memory (2 x 8GB, 3600MHz) Graphics Card: ASRock AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT Taichi X 8G OC+ Storage: ADATA XPG Gammix S50 Monitor: ASUS ROG Strix XG32VQ Curved Gaming Monitor (32-inch WQHD 2560 x 1440, 144Hz) Power Supply Unit: ASUS ROG Thor 850W Platinum Operating System: Windows 10 Pro x64 with November 2019 Update...

ASUS Chromebox 3: Who is it good for? The ASUS Chromebox 3 is a great choice for people who: Desire a mini PC that does not need a lot of space on your desk Want a mini PC that they can mount on the back of a monitor or TV Use their mini PC mainly for web browsing, web services, and running Android apps Want an affordable mini PC with different prices and hardware configurations...

What is the ASUS RT-AC86U AC2900 router good at? ASUS RT-AC86U is a perfect choice if: You want great online gaming experience with the minimum latency possible You desire a fast wireless network, on the 5GHz band, with support for the latest networking standards and features You prefer advanced firmware that is very customizable and offers complete control You want an advanced mobile app from which you can personalize almost everything your router has to offer You desire the best security you can get for your smart home...

Packaging, design and build quality of the Nokia 150 Before we go any further, let’s answer a simple question: what on Earth is a “feature phone”? Plain and painfully simple, it is the exact opposite of what its name suggests: a phone with no features whatsoever. It’s the phone that your tech-hopeless relatives use. The phone that hipsters buy to feel vintage. It’s the one item that’s left behind after someone breaks into your car....

Samsung Galaxy Fit3: Who is it good for? The Samsung Galaxy Fit3 is a great choice for: People looking for a budget-friendly fitness tracker Users who want basic health and sports tracking in a friendly format Those who own a Samsung Galaxy smartphone or tablet Pros and cons Here are the things I like about the Samsung Galaxy Fit3: Large and responsive AMOLED display Comfortable to wear Easy to use and navigate Samsung Health is a great health and fitness platform Can track more than 100 sports and activities...

What F-Secure Freedome has to offer Freedome is made by F-Secure, a Finnish cyber security and privacy company based in Helsinki, who have been in the business since 1988, focusing mostly on the corporate market with enterprise-grade offerings. They have a series of security applications for home users as well, and Freedome is one of them. It’s good to know that Finland has very strict privacy laws, thus a VPN service offered by a Finnish company will not be subject to so-called “Big Brother laws” applicable in some countries....

The bigger, the better, right? Before discussing video sizes and quality, let me first say this: for taking pictures, the larger the resolution, the better. If you can get similar raw (unprocessed) quality, higher resolution photos are better for the obvious reason that they contain more information. This means you can zoom in, reframe and downscale them to a lower resolution while preserving quality. For example, downsizing a 4K picture to 1080p will always yield a better result than shooting in 1080p....

How To Pin Windows 8.1 Apps On The Start Screen Pinning Windows 8.1 apps on the Start screen is a really simple task. First, you need to locate the app you want to pin. To do this press the arrow-shaped button placed at the lower-left corner of the screen. This way you will display all the apps available on your computer. Locate the app you want to pin and right-click or press and hold on it....

Trust Veza wireless keyboard: Who is it good for? The Trust Veza keyboard is a good choice for: People who want a wireless keyboard to use with a smart TV Users who want a portable keyboard that includes a touchpad People with a limited budget Pros and cons There are some good things to say about the Trust Veza keyboard: Low price Its touchpad is large and well placed It should work with smart TVs, as well as computers and laptops...