OneDrive created a memory for you: On This Day albums If you use OneDrive on Windows 10 or Windows 11, you might get a daily notification urging you to “Look back at your memories” and displaying a picture you took on the same day, sometime in the past. Suppose you click or tap the “View all memories” button in this notification. In that case, your default web browser loads the OneDrive website, where you see your newly generated “On this day” album, similar to the screenshot below.

What is OneDrive? OneDrive is Microsoft’s storage service for hosting files in the cloud. It is available for free to all the owners of a Microsoft account. OneDrive offers you a simple way to store, sync, and share your files. Windows 10 uses OneDrive also to synchronize system settings, visual customizations, themes, app settings, and even Microsoft Edge’s tabs, browsing history, and saved passwords. You can access the files stored in your OneDrive directly from a web browser, straight from Windows 10, or a OneDrive app on your PC or device.

What is PCI Express and what does it stand for? PCI Express stands for Peripheral Component Interconnect Express and represents a high-speed interface standard used to connect various hardware components to a motherboard. In other words, PCI Express (or PCIe abbreviated) is an interface that connects internal expansion cards such as graphics cards, storage devices, Ethernet and Wi-Fi adapters to the motherboard. Over time, PCIe has evolved to deliver exponentially faster data transfers.

The best browsers of 2023: What do they offer? According to statcounter.com, the most popular web browsers for desktop computers in the last twelve months are Chrome, Edge, Safari, Firefox, and Opera. These five browsers have a total market share of 97.11%, leaving only 2.89% for all the other niche browsers. Desktop Browser Market Share Worldwide in 2023 As you can see in the chart above, Google Chrome is the undisputed leader, holding a huge 66.

The problem: The Xbox Game Bar is not working, or you can’t enable Game Mode It may happen that you are playing a game in Windows 10, and you want to use the Xbox Game Bar. For that, you press the Windows + G keys and expect the Xbox Game Bar to show up on the screen, but nothing happens. The Xbox Game Bar is not opening, and it may seem that you can’t turn on Game Mode.

NOTE: Since the majority of methods work in both operating systems, most of the screenshots featured in this guide are from Windows 11. First things first: Minimizing, maximizing, and restoring apps in Windows Minimizing and maximizing windows are opposite actions, but there’s another option, called restore. Let’s go over what each of them does: Maximize - expands the window to the size of your desktop screen. A maximized app occupies the entire screen space available, except for the taskbar.

NOTE: For this tutorial, we used a Google Pixel 4a with Android 12. The procedures are similar on all devices running Android 12, so you should be good to go even if you have a smartphone from Xiaomi, Huawei, ASUS, or some other manufacturer. If you do not know your Android version, here’s how to check the Android version on your smartphone or tablet. How to pin apps on your Home screen on Android 12 The first thing we do on a new smartphone, after changing the wallpaper and choosing a new ringtone, is to add the shortcuts to our favorite apps to the Home screen.

ASUS RT-AX92U: Who is it good for? This AiMesh WiFi system is a great choice for: People who want to invest in the Wi-Fi 6 standard and plan to buy devices with support for it Users who want the best security for their smart home devices and have many diverse devices in their network People who desire an advanced mobile app from which they can remote control their network Owners of ASUS wireless routers who want to extend their network Knowledgeable users who want advanced firmware that offers complete control People who want task automation services from their network, through IFTT (If This, Then That) Users who want to control their home network using the Alexa voice assistant

Tapo T315: Monitors temperature and humidity in real time During hot summers, like the one that’s just ending, thermal comfort becomes important. To help, the TP-Link Tapo T315 includes a high-precision Swiss sensor that automatically measures the temperature and humidity in the space where you install it. TP-Link Tapo T315 In the Tapo app, this sensor gives you access to detailed reports and lets you know when you’re not getting the thermal comfort you want.

The testing procedure We created four virtual machines: one with Windows 10, one with Windows 8.1, one with Windows 7, and one with Windows XP Service Pack 3. All the operating systems had all the latest updates installed. We tested three applications that are present in all these operating systems, and which all use the ribbon: WordPad, Paint and Windows/File Explorer. Then, we enabled all the toolbars and buttons that can be found in these applications.

Volume shortcuts and download links We have created two shortcuts for you. The first is named Volume and can be downloaded from here. When you double-click on it, a volume slide is shown on the right side of the screen, where you control the global sound volume, for the whole system and all apps. All you have to do now is to set the volume slider to the desired level. The second shortcut is named Volume Mixer.

NOTE: We start with how to enable dark mode for YouTube on Android. The second section is dedicated to iPhone and iPad users and the last one to computers and devices with Windows or macOS. Scroll down to the section that interests you. How do I enable dark mode on YouTube for Android? Open the YouTube app on your Android smartphone, and tap on the user account button, in the top-right corner.

Open the Family settings in Windows 10 To begin, open the Settings app. A quick way to do that is to click or tap on its shortcut from the Start Menu. Then open the Accounts settings category. On the left sidebar, select “Family & other users.” On the right side of the window, click or tap on “Add a family member.” How to add a child who has a Microsoft account Windows 10 opens a new window, in which it asks whether you want to “Add a child or an adult.

NOTE: Except for the first method in this guide, which only applies to Windows 11, all the other methods for changing a drive’s letter work the same both in Windows 11 and Windows 10. Before you go ahead, keep in mind that changing the letter of the drive where Windows is installed is not recommended and cannot be done following the instructions in this guide. Also, you should know that changing a drive letter is generally safe and shouldn’t result in any data loss.

NOTE: This tutorial applies to the desktop versions of Microsoft Word, found in Microsoft Office, and Office 365. It does not apply to the mobile versions of Word, like those found for free, on Windows 10 tablets, or on devices with Android and iOS. How to change the orientation for one page (or a set of pages) in Microsoft Word We have, as an example, a document with all pages in Portrait orientation, and we pick one page to switch to Landscape.

Initial considerations about the Dark Mode Although Dark Mode has been a feature in Windows 10 for quite some time, its current appearance and customization options have significantly improved since the early versions. For this tutorial, I am using the latest and last Windows 10 version, 22H2, released in 2022. If your interface looks different from the one in the screenshots provided, you might be using an older version of the operating system.

What you need to get Bing Wallpapers for your Windows 11 desktop The Windows Spotlight feature for desktop wallpapers is not available in the initial version of Windows 11. It is included in Windows 11 22H2, which will be released sometime in the second half of 2022 and bundled with update KB5014019, made available through Windows Update at the end of May 2022. Open Settings (Windows + I) and go to Windows Update to install this update.

Where to find your notifications in Windows 11? The first step in configuring Windows 11 notifications to fit your requirements is to know how to easily access them. They always pop up in the bottom-right corner of the desktop. All notifications have the following characteristics: at the top, you see the icon and name of the app sending the notification, as well as options for Settings and for closing (X) the notification.

How do I turn my Windows 11 laptop into a Wi-Fi hotspot? If you want to make a Wi-Fi hotspot using your Windows 11 PC, your device must meet a few requirements: Have at least one Wi-Fi network card or Bluetooth chip Be connected to the internet, using Wi-Fi, Ethernet, a USB modem, a SIM card, or other means If your Windows 11 computer, laptop, or tablet meets these requirements, open the Settings app (press the Windows + I), and select “Network & internet” on the left sidebar.

NOTE: This guide covers Windows 10 and Windows 7. If you don’t know the Windows version you have, read this tutorial: What version of Windows do I have installed? (5 methods). 1. How to open WordPad in Windows 10 or Windows 7 using search The fastest way to launch any app in Windows 10 is to use search. To open WordPad, first, click on the search box from your taskbar.