Latest articles tagged “how tos”
How to show all system tray icons in Windows 11
by Mihai Neacsu
on 19 February 2023
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If some of the app icons appear in the hidden part of your system tray, in Windows 11 taskbar, this is what you can do:
Option 1: Simply expand the hidden icons and drag them, one by one, in the visible part of the system tray, next to the icons a ... Read more
How to disable data tracking features on Windows 11: personalized ads, location tracking, Edge, Cortana
by Mihai Neacsu
on 19 February 2023
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4445 views
There are several ways to disable data tracking features on Windows 11. Here are some steps you can take. ... Read more
How to edit PDF files online - our picks for online PDF editors
by Minish Alba
on 28 July 2021
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6862 views
Nowadays, editing PDF files online is something that is very popular and very easy. In the current article we will answer some questions about editing PDF files online in a few simple steps. ... Read more
Disable Google Chrome's Dark Mode in Windows 10 without disabling Dark Mode for Windows
by Mihai Neacsu
on 7 May 2019
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18943 views
If you are wondering why you can't disable Dark Mode on Chrome without disabling it for Windows 10 too, you're not alone. Until Google adds a builtin option for this toggle, here's the best solution for you. ... Read more
How to fix/unpin stuck FTP links from File Explorer's Quick access menu in Windows 10
by Mihai Neacsu
on 26 April 2019
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34258 views
If you came across a situation where you opened a FTP address in the built-in Windows 10 File Explorer, pinned it to Quick access, then later on realized you can't no longer remove it from the Quick access list, this short guide will help fix that. ... Read more
How to repeat / loop a single YouTube video on Chromecast using your Android phone
by Mihai Neacsu
on 29 March 2019
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24636 views
In this guide we'll cover a method to have a YouTube video (ideal for music videos) on repeat and cast it to a Chromecast TV. For this, we'll use a non-rooted (works with rooted phones too) Android phone and YouTube Vanced. ... Read more
Quick Tip: How to Cast a Google Chrome tab to a Chromecast display faster using keyboard shortcuts on Windows and Linux
by Mihai Neacsu
on 28 February 2019
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22815 views
In this short tutorial we'll show you the fastest method to cast a tab from the Chrome browser to a Chromecast device in your network, using only your keyboard. This will work on Windows and Linux. ... Read more
Fastest way to open a Command Prompt (cmd) or PowerShell at any specific folder location using your keyboard only (Windows 10)
by Mihai Neacsu
on 27 February 2019
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20903 views
In this quick guide, we'll show you the fastest way to open a CMD or PowerShell at any folder location, using Microsoft's File Explorer built into Windows 10. To make things even faster, we'll do this using keyboard shortcuts for the main steps. ... Read more
How to count the number of items (files) in a Google Drive folder (Android, Windows, Mac, Linux)
by Mihai Neacsu
on 18 January 2019
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38234 views
In this guide we'll cover how to count all files in a Google Drive folder using the Android Google Drive app (method 2) or the web version of Google Drive, on a desktop PC (Windows, Mac, Linux) (method 1). ... Read more
How to loop a YouTube video (song) on Android, with the screen OFF or ON
by Mihai Neacsu
on 18 January 2019
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16776 views
On Android, the "loop" feature is missing by default, so it makes repeating a video not that straightforward. In this guide we'll cover a few methods on how to "fix" that. ... Read more
Skype won't sign in automatically in Windows 10. How to manually reset its settings to fix this issue.
by Mihai Neacsu
on 12 December 2018
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20645 views
The latest version of Skype for desktop was failing to sign me in automatically after each Windows restart, even with the option 'Automatically start Skype' being enabled in General Settings. Here's how to reset Skype's settings and fix this issue. ... Read more
How to turn off 'Autoplay on home' tab feature (or set it to Wi-Fi only) on YouTube's iOS & Android apps
by Mihai Neacsu
on 5 December 2018
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17842 views
YouTube launched a featured to play videos automatically on its home tab, in the YouTube mobile apps. This featured appeared a while back for premium users, but it is rolling out now to regular users too. Here's how to turn it off or to Wi-Fi only. ... Read more
How to play YouTube (songs, podcasts) in background on Android, using only Chrome
by Mihai Neacsu
on 15 October 2018
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10329 views
In this tutorial (which we expect to be short lived, with Google probably adding a "fix" in the near future to the solution we're about to cover), we'll show you a method to play YouTube videos in the background, with the Android phone's screen off. ... Read more
Built-in options to customize Google Chrome's New Tab page (edit shortcuts, backgrounds, flags)
by Mihai Neacsu
on 10 September 2018
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8035 views
The New Tab page update made its way into the stable edition of Chrome, with changes to the look of the 'most visited' sites list, the ability to add custom shortcuts there, plus custom Chrome backgrounds. We'll discuss each feature in detail here. ... Read more
An easy fix to try when Windows 10 Update is stuck/frozen
by Mihai Neacsu
on 10 August 2018
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4910 views
In this tutorial we'll cover a quick fix you can try when Windows 10 is stuck on downloading new security patches or when it's updating to a new version and nothing else seems to nudge it in the right direction. ... Read more
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