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NOTE: When we created this article we used the OneDrive Universal Windows App ( UWP ) from the Windows Store , which works both on computers and mobile devices. The screenshots used in this article are from Windows 10 with Anniversary Update and Windows 10 Mobile with Anniversary Update. Windows 10 Anniversary Update is available for free, for all Windows 10 users, as of August 2nd, 2016. 1. Send your photos directly to OneDrive and sync them across all your devices This is probably the most used feature in OneDrive....

How to access the sharing options from File Explorer Before you can start exploring how you can share files and folders from File Explorer, you must first know how to access its sharing tools. The easiest way to find all of them is to open the Share tab. Start by opening File Explorer. A quick way to do it is to click or tap on its shortcut from the taskbar, or simultaneously press the Windows logo + E keys on your keyboard....

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X: Who is it good for? The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X is an excellent choice if: You are a gamer and desire the best gaming processor that you can get today You’re a content creator, and you need the excellent multi-threading performance You want to be prepared for the future and want to have at least a few CPU extra cores always available Pros and cons There are a lot of good things to say about the AMD Ryzen 9 3900X, as it:...

Here is how the icon with the Windows 8 logo looks at its maximum size: 256x256 pixels. It looks much better than the one included with Windows 8 Consumer Preview. Not only it scales better to bigger sizes, but it is also transparent and looks good on backgrounds with different colors. Then, we extracted all the usable icons found in Windows 8. Unfortunately, many of them have a small size in pixels and cannot be converted so that they look good....

The problem: The CPU usage of Google Chrome goes up when I visit a particular website In the last few months, many users complained about this problem: when you try to visit a specific site, the processor (CPU) usage of Google Chrome shoots up to a large percentage like 45%, 75%, 90% or more. The computer or laptop being used gets louder because the ventilation kicks in to cool the processor....

What you’ll get if you add Google Drive to File Explorer This article shows you how to add Google Drive to File Explorer’s Quick access section and as a regular drive. Before we go ahead, I think it would be best to know what you need to do, what to expect, and what result you’ll get in the end. Most importantly, you should know that in order to connect Google Drive to File Explorer, you must install the Google Drive for desktop application....

NOTE: This guide applies to Windows 11 and Windows 10. However, note that BitLocker is a feature present only in the Pro and higher editions of Windows. If you have a Home edition of Windows, you can’t use it. If you need help identifying your Windows edition, read this tutorial: How to tell what Windows I have (11 ways). Why does BitLocker require TPM & What’s TPM? To understand why BitLocker requires a TPM chip to function as intended, but also how you can bypass this requirement, you must first know what BitLocker is....

To help you understand the risks associated with free software that you download from the internet, we created a virtual machine with Windows 10 and then we started to download and install all kinds of free apps from legitimate sources that anyone can find online. Here is what free software can bundle if you do not pay attention and how to stay safe: 1. Be wary about installing browser toolbars and extensions; even the good ones can be bad for you Shady toolbars and extensions can steal your information, and even the good ones can pile up quickly and clutter your web browsers, if you are not careful....

Are there major differences between the two types of disc labelers? Is burning labels easier with one than the other? I was also curious to find out why LightScribe is so much more popular. Here’s what I found out. Where to find LabelFlash? Here is the official LabelFlash web site’s list of suppliers. As you can see, LabelFlash drives are made by companies like Pioneer, Sony and Phillips, so although they’re nowhere near as common as LightScribe drives, it’s not because they’re manufactured by fly-by-night organizations....

Why calibrate your monitor’s gamma & color balance? Calibrating your monitor is essential if you want it to be able to display images and colors correctly. By correctly, I mean that the colors and images should look as close as possible to what their creators wanted you to see. How do you know if your monitor is calibrated correctly? Well, a properly calibrated monitor allows you to have consistency between different devices....

How to change language on Facebook in a browser on Windows or Mac If you need to change the Facebook language on a Mac or a Windows 10 computer or device, open Facebook in any web browser (Chrome, Safari, Firefox) and log in. Click or tap on the downward menu arrow in the top-right corner. Then, access Settings & Privacy, whose icon looks like a cogwheel. Press on Settings & Privacy from the dropdown menu From the Settings & Privacy menu, click or tap on the last option, Language....

NOTE: This guide applies to Microsoft PowerPoint 2016 and 2019. If you’re not sure about your PowerPoint version, read What version of PowerPoint do I have?. You can download PowerPoint straight from Microsoft, but you must own the Microsoft Office suite or have an Office 365 subscription to use it. This tutorial covers only Windows 10, iOS, and macOS, because the option to change the PowerPoint Slide Size is not available on Android....

1. How to check the Office version from the File menu First, launch an app that’s part of the Office package like Word, Excel, or PowerPoint. I chose to open Excel. Then, click or tap the File tab on the ribbon at the top. You can also press the ALT + F keys on your keyboard for the same result. Click or tap on File A new menu opens. On the left, go to Account....

NOTE: This article illustrates how to clear the cookies stored by Google Chrome on your Windows computer. To gain a better understanding of cookies, I recommend reading: What are cookies and what do they do? The fastest way to delete all cookies from Google Chrome To clear all the cookies stored by Google Chrome, open the browser and use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Shift + Delete. This action opens a new Settings tab, with the Clear browsing data options displayed in the middle....

IMPORTANT: To install and configure a TP-Link Deco system, you need the Deco app. It’s free for Android and iOS, so install it, log in to your TP-Link account, and configure your Deco system. What is a backhaul and how does it work for TP-Link Deco mesh systems? A backhaul is a technical term used in telecommunications that means a connection or direct link between several elements of a whole....

How To Start Using Microsoft Excel For Android NOTE: This tutorial relies on the new Microsoft Excel app for Android, which replaces the old Microsoft Office Mobile. If you’re still using the old version, consider upgrading. Downloading and installing Microsoft Excel on your Android device takes only a couple of steps: just follow our previous guide. If you’re done with the installation, launch Excel. In order to to that, tap the All apps icon on the home screen, that looks like a grid of dots....

NOTE: This tutorial applies to the desktop versions of Microsoft Excel, found in Microsoft Office, and Office 365. It does not apply to the mobile versions of Excel, like those found for free, on Windows 10 tablets, or on devices with Android and iOS. How to delete values from cells but keep your formulas in Microsoft Excel We use as an example the loan amortization schedule provided by Microsoft as part of their Office templates available for download....

1. How to hide apps on your iPhone In order to hide an app from your iPhone’s Home Screen, first locate it. Once you do, touch and hold its icon. To exemplify, I’ll take the Google Photos app on my iPhone. Touch and hold the app to hide on your iPhone After a second or two, a context menu should appear with multiple options. From this menu, select Remove App....

What’s our security experiment about? Our intention is to show you what malicious websites look like and how easy it is for you to get infected or get your data stolen. In order to do that, we first had to set up a virtual machine, on which we installed Windows 10 Pro. Then, we used the Google Chrome web browser to search and visit a range of untrustworthy websites that tend to be popular among internet users....

Trying to make a copy with the usual disc burning applications doesn’t work I have a DVD with one my all-time favorite movies: The Shawshank Redemption. The disc is quite old - I must have had it for 6 years or more, and well… I would like to make a backup of it, in case the disc becomes way too old and unusable. I started Nero StartSmart Essentials and tried to copy the disc and it said “Copy error!...