What is TRIM for SSD drives? TRIM is a command with the help of which the operating system can tell the solid state drive (SSD) which data blocks are no longer needed and can be deleted, or are marked as free for rewriting. In other words, TRIM is a command that helps the operating system know precisely where the data that you want to move or delete is stored. That way, the solid state drive can access only the blocks holding the data.

What is the Microsoft 365 Copilot app? As of early 2025, the Microsoft 365 Copilot app replaces the Microsoft 365 (Office) app. While this rebranding aims to highlight the app’s integration with AI tools, the name change has been met with mixed reactions from users. Some, including me, find it quite unnecessary and confusing. The Microsoft 365 Copilot app comes pre-installed on Windows 11 and Windows 10 systems, and it will integrate advanced AI features in the future.

1. Open Disk Cleanup by using the search (all Windows versions) If you use Windows 10 and you want to launch Disk Cleanup, one fast method to do it is to use the search feature. Click or tap on the box found on your taskbar and type the word “disk.” Then, click or tap the Disk Cleanup search result. In Windows 7, open the Start Menu and type the word “disk” in its search field.

NOTE: If you don’t know what Telnet is, or how to install and use the Telnet Client in Windows, please read these articles first: What is Telnet, and what is it still used for? and How to install and use Telnet in Windows. 1. Watch Star Wars Episode 4 – A New Hope, in ASCII Yes, that’s right! You can watch Star Wars! Someone has recreated Star Wars in ASCII characters, and it’s awesome.

1. Browsing problems The most important thing about a web browser is, of course, the browsing experience you get. Microsoft Edge is really fast in most cases, but it still needs some work. Some websites are not displayed as they should be. For example, when we tried to access the Sky Go website (it’s the online TV service of a major TV network), we were quite surprised to see that we were urged to use Internet Explorer instead of Microsoft Edge.

How to open Windows Defender Security Center The Windows Defender Security Center is a universal Windows platform app, and it’s pre-installed in Windows 10 Creators Update. You can find it inside the All apps list from your Start Menu. An alternative way to open Windows Defender Security Center is to search for it. In Cortana’s search field from your taskbar, enter the word defender and then click or tap on the appropriate search result.

1. Use your favorite picture as the Lock Screen wallpaper in Windows 10 The most obvious method to customize the Lock Screen is to change its default wallpaper to your favorite picture. In Windows 10, open the Settings app. A fast way to do it is to click or tap on the Settings button from the bottom left area of the Start Menu. Then, in the Settings app, go to Personalization.

Reason 1. CyberGhost has a vast network of worldwide VPN servers CyberGhost maintains an extensive network of servers all around the world, which means that you have can access servers both close to you and far from you. It also means that you can connect to services that otherwise would not be available in your country or geographical area. When we published this article, CyberGhost had a global network of 3,030 servers spread over 60 countries, on all continents.

IMPORTANT: If you own an ASUS Lyra mesh WiFi system and you do not see the configuration options shared in this guide, it means that you have old firmware for it. To fix this problem, go to ASUS Support, download and install the latest firmware available for your ASUS Lyra. Step 1. Access the settings for your ASUS router or ASUS Lyra mesh WiFi system While ASUS offers mobile apps for managing your router or mesh WiFi system, the most detailed configuration is done from the user interface available in your web browser at router.

NOTE: This article covers Windows 10, Windows 7 and Windows 8.1. Before reading it, you should know that we assume you already know how to start System Configuration. If you do not, read this first: 8 ways to start System Configuration in Windows (all versions). Also, if you do not know the version of Windows that you are using, this tutorial should help: What version of Windows do I have installed?

Antlion Audio ModMic Wireless: Who is it good for? The Antlion Audio ModMic Wireless microphone is an excellent choice if: You want a high-quality microphone that can attach to any headphones You hate cables and want a wireless microphone You don’t mind paying a premium price for an excellent microphone Pros and cons After testing the Antlion Audio ModMic Wireless, here are the things we like most about it: It’s a wireless microphone that works with any headset It delivers top-notch audio quality Supports two types of sound pick-up patterns: unidirectional and omnidirectional Easy to set up on any headphones, and the build quality is good It’s a plug and play device that requires just a USB port, and it doesn’t need any special software Its buttons (Mute and Mode switch) are easy to find and use

ASUS RT-AX59U: Who is it good for? This wireless router is a suitable choice for: Medium-sized apartments and equivalent office spaces Users who want efficient parental controls, antivirus, and firewall protection Internet connections with speeds of up to 1 Gbps People who want to remotely control their router from anywhere on the internet using a mobile app Users who want to control their home network using Alexa and IFTTT (If This, Then That)

ASUS TUF Gaming Z790-Pro Wi-Fi: Who is it good for? The ASUS TUF Gaming Z790-Pro Wi-Fi is the motherboard you should buy if: You want a beautiful motherboard with a rugged aspect You intend to build a brand new computer with a recent Intel processor You want lots of expansion options and support for very fast memory Pros and cons These are the best things about the ASUS TUF Gaming Z790-Pro Wi-Fi:

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.

A Bit of Background About Virtual WiFi Adapters in Windows 8.1 In order to Turn Your Windows 8.1 Device Into a WiFi Access Point you have to use several batch commands that create a virtual WiFi adapter. The resulting device is named Microsoft Hosted Network Virtual Adapter. A very important detail is the fact that it is not possible to have more than one Microsoft Hosted Network Virtual Adapter enabled. To disable it, you have to run two batch commands which are the reverse of the ones we used to create the virtual adapter in the first place.

NOTE: If you want to know more about what UEFI/BIOS is and what it’s used for, first read What is BIOS? What is UEFI? How are they different?. 1. How to open UEFI (BIOS) from boot on a Windows 11 PC If you need to access the UEFI (BIOS) on your Windows 11 PC from boot, you can do so using special keys during the startup process. This method is especially helpful when you can’t load the operating system.

What can you share in the Windows Store? When opening an app’s page in the Windows Store, you can use the Share charm to do the following: Send an email - email a link to the app in the Windows Store or a screenshot of the app’s page in the Store, using the Mail app. Post to your social networks - share the app by posting its link on any social network that has an account connected to the People app or by using third-party social apps like Facebook or Twitter.

NOTE: If you don’t know what a proxy server is and why you may want to use one, you should first read this article: What is a proxy server? What are its benefits & drawbacks?. Then, depending on what browser you’re using, skip to the chapter below that applies to it. How to change Chrome’s proxy settings Chrome does not offer any unique configuration options for setting a proxy server because it uses the same proxy settings as Windows 11 or Windows 10.

NOTE: This guide was made on a TP-Link Archer AX10, and it should work the same on all TP-Link Wi-Fi 6 routers. How to schedule your Wi-Fi to turn off on your TP-Link Wi-Fi 6 router Setting a schedule for when your Wi-Fi turns off can be done only from the firmware of your TP-Link router and not from the Tether app. To set it up, first, open your favorite web browser and navigate to tplinkwifi.

NOTE: This guide covers the ways in which you can boot Windows 10 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 boot Windows 10 in Safe Mode.