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NOTE: This guide applies to Windows 7, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10. The procedure that applies to Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 is found on the second page of this tutorial. Method 1: Disable the system beep using the Device Manager (Windows 7 only) The first method is to use the Device Manager tool. If you want to learn more about this tool and how to open it, read this detailed guide: Find Missing Drivers & Hidden Devices in Windows with Device Manager....

How to enable the Windows 11 touch keyboard Depending on your laptop or convertible device and its default settings, the touch keyboard feature may be disabled in Windows 11. However, you can turn it on and add its icon to the taskbar. To begin, right-click or press-and-hold on an empty area on your taskbar and choose Taskbar settings. Right-click the taskbar and choose Taskbar settings You can get to the same place by opening the Settings app, accessing Personalization, and then Taskbar....

How to locate your Apple devices using the Find My app If you can get ahold of a device using the same Apple ID (or Apple Account), access the Find My app. Open the Find My app At the bottom, tap the Devices tab. You can see your Apple devices and their location in the lower half of the screen. For instance, I left my iPad at home because I packed in a hurry to go on a mini vacation....

NOTE: This tutorial covers how to view the Wi-Fi password on an iPhone running iOS 16 or newer. Check our guide if you’re not sure what iOS version you have on your device. How to see the Wi-Fi password on iPhone The Settings app is usually the go-to place for discovering information in iOS, and finding the Wi-Fi password on iPhone makes no exception. To begin, open the iPhone Settings....

How to force sync OneDrive on Android The first thing you can do in order to attempt triggering a force sync of OneDrive on Android is to restart its app. To do so, open the Settings app. A quick way to do that is from the app list. Open the Settings app in Android In Settings, tap on Apps to see the list of available apps on your smartphone. Access the Apps category of settings Find and tap on the See all apps entry....

Important Information About Linking Accounts In The Skype For Desktop App Linking accounts in Skype for desktop is an action which involves a series of requirements that you should know about beforehand. First, it is only possible to link a single Skype account with a Microsoft account. Also, the linking process will only work if the Microsoft account was never used to sign into Skype before, on any type of Windows powered device....

NOTE: This guide was created using a Google Pixel 4a using Android 12 and a Samsung Galaxy A51 using Android 11. If you do not know your Android version, read this article on how to check the Android version on your smartphone or tablet. The procedures are similar on most Android-powered devices, although you might come across some small differences, depending on your device’s manufacturer. First things first: About Android proxy settings for Wi-Fi networks You can use a Wi-Fi proxy server to protect your identity online or access the internet when you are in a business network....

NOTE: This guide covers the ways in which you can boot Windows 11 into Safe Mode with Networking. If you’d like to know more about Safe Mode, what it is, and why it’s useful, you should read this article first: What is Safe Mode? Also, if you’re interested in starting your computer into standard Safe Mode without networking or internet access, read this tutorial instead: How to start Windows 11 in Safe Mode (8 ways)....

How to Launch Windows 8’s Calendar App To launch Calendar, you’ll need to get to the Start screen. There are a number of ways to do this, all of which are outlined in this article: Seven Ways to Access the Start Screen. Once you’ve got that taken care of, look for the bright purple tile shown above. Clicking or tapping this tile will launch Calendar. How to Use the Calendar’s Live Tile When you first begin using Windows 8, your Calendar tile will be static and boring, displaying nothing but the app’s name and icon....

Kingston XS1000: Who is it good for? The Kingston XS1000 solid-state drive is an excellent choice for: People who need a portable SSD for general storage Those who have computers or laptops with fast USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports Pros and cons There are many good things to say about the Kingston XS1000 external SSD: It’s a fast drive both for reading and writing data It has a compact design, and it’s lightweight Affordable price Generous storage capacities (1 TB or 2 TB) Five-year warranty...

Unboxing the ASUS USB-AC68 adapter The packaging used by ASUS for the USB-AC68 is a dual-band USB Wi-Fi adapter is quite simple: on the front of the box you have a picture of the device, together with some information about its main characteristics. On the back you will find a comparison with previous generation devices, informin g you about the benefits of using the latest technologies that ASUS has bundled in this adapter....

D-Link DIR-822 AC1200: Who is it good for? D-Link DIR-822 is a suitable choice for: Small-sized apartments and networks with a small number of devices People with a very low budget Users who do not need a USB port on their router and advanced networking features NOTE: We received the D-Link DIR-822 AC1200 wireless router for testing, from Gearbest.com. It is an online shop that offers excellent prices and international free shipping....

Unboxing The Monster Clarity HD High Definition In-Ear Headphones The Monster Clarity HD High Definition In-Ear Headphones come in a partially transparent, rectangular box. This design choice lets you see the headphones inside, without opening the actual package. Inside the package, you will find the headphones, a booklet containing the manual and the warranty, and two different size sets of earbuds (in addition to the ones already mounted on the headphones)....

ADATA XPG SPECTRIX D60G DDR4 RGB: Who is it good for? These memory modules are a great choice for: Gamers and content creators who need fast DDR4 RAM People who want excellent performance at a reasonable price Those who like RGB lighting and want memory modules that are compatible with various lighting systems (including ASUS AURA SYNC, GIGABYTE RGB FUSION, MSI MYSTIC LIGHT SYNC, and ASRock RGB LED) Pros and cons There are many good things to say about ADATA XPG SPECTRIX D60G DDR4 RGB:...

Sony Xperia 10 II: Who is it good for? Sony Xperia 10 II is a good choice for people who: Like watching movies and fancy a 21:9 cinematic OLED screen Want a smartphone that looks good, is well built, and has dust and water resistance certifications Are looking for a mid-range Android that stands out of the crowd Pros and cons Here are some of the best things about the Sony Xperia 10 II:...

TP-Link Archer AX23: Who is it good for? This wireless router is a suitable choice for: Those who want a low-price Wi-Fi 6 router Small to medium-sized apartments Internet connections of up to 500 Mbps People interested in controlling their router remotely, with a mobile app Users who want to control their router using the Alexa voice assistant and IFTTT (If This, Then That) Pros and cons Here are the things I like about TP-Link Archer AX23:...

What’s the location of cookies on Android? Mobile web browsers store cookies in the same folder where they’re installed on your device. So, depending on the browser you use, you’ll find the cookies file(s) in a different location. While that may sound easy to do if you already know the cookies’ locations, things are not as straightforward as you might think. Why is that? Well, directly accessing the cookie files on Android is possible only if you have root access to your smartphone or tablet....

NOTE: This guide covers macOS Mojave or newer. The features shared in our guide may not work on older versions of macOS. To check your macOS version, read What version of macOS do I have? How to enable the Wi-Fi icon on macOS The Wi-Fi icon provides the fastest way to manage your Wi-Fi connections. By default, the Wi-Fi icon is shown on your Mac’s menu bar, in the upper-right section of your screen....

NOTE: To start creating your account, first access Microsoft’s Create account page in your browser, and then read the appropriate section of this guide, depending on what you want to create and what details you wish to provide during the signup process. To learn more about your Microsoft account and what you can use it for, read What is a Microsoft account?. How to create a Microsoft account and an Outlook....

NOTE: This article covers Windows 10, Windows 7 and Windows 8.1. Before reading it, you should know that we start from the assumption that you know how to start Disk Management. If you do not know how, read 9 ways to open the Disk Management tool in Windows (all versions). 1. See information about your drives and partitions Open the Disk Management tool and, on its top area, you can see information about your drives....