NOTE: This tutorial covers how to turn off autocorrect on an iPhone running iOS 17 or newer. Check our guide if you’re unsure what iOS version you have on your device.
How to turn off autocorrect on an iPhone Turning off autocorrect on your iPhone is easy. The first step is opening the Settings app, so start by tapping the Settings icon on your iPhone’s Home Screen.
Opening Settings is the first step to turning off autocorrect on iPhone Then, access the General settings.
How to stop Chrome notifications when first accessing a website Most users wondering how to turn off notifications on Chrome have no idea what they did to display them in the first place. When you browse different websites, you might come across some that can send notifications to your desktop. If this happens, a window pops up under the address bar, prompting you to Allow or Block notifications in Chrome.
NOTE: This guide applies to all smartphones in the iPhone product range. If you don’t know for sure which model you’re using, we created a tutorial to help you figure out what iPhone you have.
How to turn on an iPhone Whether you’re wondering how to turn on an iPhone 13 or another model, there are three ways to do this. They’re all pretty intuitive. Let’s start with…
How to turn on an iPhone with the side button So you just got yourself a new iPhone, and you don’t know how to turn it on.
How to create Collections in Microsoft Edge One way to start a new collection is from the Collections flyout. Open Microsoft Edge and click or tap on the Collections button from the top right.
Access the Microsoft Edge Collections Alternatively, you can also use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Shift + Y or click or tap on the “Settings and more” button and then on Collections.
Open the Collections flyout from the Settings and more menu This opens the Collections flyout on the right side of the Microsoft Edge window.
What is News and interests in Windows 10? The “News and interests” widget shows up automatically on the Windows 10 taskbar after you get the KB5003214 update installed by Windows Update. This widget shows local weather information, top news stories, traffic, stocks, and sports updates. If you see a weather icon on the taskbar, click or tap on it, and the “News and interests” widget is loaded.
The News and interests widget TIP: If you need help working with Windows Update, read our complete guide to Windows 10 updates.
ASUS VT229H Touch Monitor: Who is it good for? The ASUS VT229H is a good choice for people who:
Want a computer monitor with a touchscreen that works with Windows 10 Prefer displays with a frameless design
Pros and cons The ASUS VT229H has more than a few good things about it:
It has a frameless design with thin bezels The maximum brightness level is high It uses an IPS panel that offers good color reproduction and wide viewing angles The touch surface and the gestures work well
Unboxing The ASUS Strix Tactic Pro ASUS kept the Strix brand colors consistent across the series, so the Strix Tactic Pro comes packaged in a big black box with orange accents, much like the Strix Claw gaming mouse that we reviewed recently. On the box you can see a lot of details and specifications about this keyboard along with a big picture of the keyboard. Inside the box you will find… well, another box.
Unboxing the Edimax BR-6478AC V2 AC1200 Gigabit Dual-Band Wi-Fi Router The packaging used for the Edimax BR-6478AC V2 wireless router looks good. On the front you can see a picture of the device, together with a list of its most important features. On the back you can see some information about all the modes in which this router can function and information on how to quickly setup the router. Inside the box you will find the following elements: the router, the power adapter, an Ethernet cable, a disc with the USB Device Server tool, the manual and the Quick Installation Guide in several languages, the printed Quick Installation Guide, the warranty and some other leaflets.
Hardware specifications and packaging The TP-Link Neffos X1 comes in a beautiful box made from high quality cardboard. It’s a square shaped box, with a pattern of small embossed dots and a large X made from thin engraved lines. The Neffos X1 name is printed on the top of the box. On the back of the package, you’ll find a sticker with information regarding the smartphone inside. You’ll see things like the exact model name of your Neffos X1, the size of its screen and the mobile networks that it supports.
What is McAfee Total Protection good at? McAfee Total Protection is a security suite that is good at:
Protecting you against malware, as long as it is not very new malware (zero-day) Protecting your computer while you connect to public wireless networks Securing your online experience by blocking malicious websites before you load them Being friendly with beginners and less knowledgeable users
McAfee Total Protection vs. McAfee LiveSafe The main features you get from McAfee Total Protection are: McAfee LiveSafe has everything that McAfee Total Protection has too, but also offers a Secure Cloud Storage space of 1GB, on the company’s servers.
What is two-step authentication or verification? Two-factor authentication is a security process that involves two stages for verifying the identity of a person or entity that is trying to access a service of any kind (e-mail, social networking, banking, etc.). This concept is also named two-step verification, and it requires two or more of these three authentication factors: a knowledge factor, a possession factor, and an inherence factor. Traditional authentication involves only one or two of the three factors mentioned earlier.
Sony ULT WEAR: Who is it good for? The Sony ULT WEAR is a great pick for:
People who commute and need active noise cancellation Those who enjoy listening to music with a lot of bass Users who are not intimidated by tweaking their settings in detail to get the audio experience they want
Pros and cons These are the things I like most about the Sony ULT WEAR:
Comfortable to wear Good sound quality Competent active noise cancellation Tons of features
NOTE: The article has been update to show how to pin Control Panel items to the Start screen.
How to pin Windows 8 apps This is a rather simple task to perform. First, locate the app you want to pin. To do this, right click on an unused spot anywhere on the Start screen. A bar will appear on the bottom of the screen. Now click or tap on All apps.
The PC we used for measuring the impact of Precision Boost The Ryzen 7 3700X is one of the best processors of 2019. It has eight physical cores, 16 threads, runs at a base speed of 3600 MHz, and can boost up to 4.4 GHz. The maximum boost speed is attainable using the Precision Boost feature that uses AMD’s algorithms to increase the CPU’s frequency when it needs it. Disabling Precision Boost means that the processor can no longer boost its frequency, so it is never running at a higher frequency than its base clock speed of 3.
NOTE: Does Microsoft Edge have add-ons? Where do we download extensions for Microsoft Edge? Two legitimate questions with simple answers. Yes, Microsoft Edge has add-ons or extensions if you prefer, as any other browser based on the Chromium open-source project, like Google Chrome or Opera. As for where to get Edge add-ons, Microsoft offers a large store of extensions you can find here: Microsoft Edge Add-ons. To learn more about installing and configuring add-ons, read: How to get, configure, and remove Microsoft Edge extensions.
NOTE: The screenshots and the instructions in this guide apply to Windows 10 May 2019 update or newer. If you do not know what version of Windows 10 you have, read: How to check the Windows 10 version, OS build, edition, or type.
How to access the App history tab in Windows 10’s Task Manager To access the App history tab, you first need to launch the Task Manager. We found it easiest to use the keyboard shortcut “Ctrl + Shift + Esc.
Over 500 games and applications are compatible with NVIDIA RTX technologies NVIDIA launched its first RTX series graphics cards in 2018, starting with GeForce RTX 2080, followed by GeForce RTX 2070 and 2060 — these introduced features such as real-time ray tracing and the original generation of DLSS. It didn’t take long for the first games compatible with these technologies to appear. That’s when we first had the chance to enjoy ray tracing and DLSS in titles such as Battlefield V or the superb Metro Exodus, which is one of my all-time favorite games.
What is AMD EXPO? AMD EXPO, a short name for AMD Extended Profiles for Overclocking, represents a new type of memory profiles that allow you to quickly and easily set the maximum speed for your memory. With just one click, you can instantly set the frequency, timings, and voltages used by your memory without having to make any manual changes in your computer’s UEFI BIOS. If it sounds familiar, it’s because we already have something similar in the form of Intel’s XMP profiles (Extreme Memory Profile).
How is Windows 10 Pro for Workstations different? Four features that make it stand out! Windows 10 Pro for Workstations is a new version of Windows that is created for power users and businesses that need the maximum performance possible from their workstations. Unlike consumer based versions of Windows 10, it features the following new features:
ReFS (Resilient file system) is turned on by default. This file system is designed to be resilient to data corruption, optimized for handling large data volumes, auto-correcting and more.
Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 6: Who is it good for? This fitness tracker is a great choice for:
Amateur fitness enthusiasts who require basic physical activity monitoring People in search of a good fitness tracker for the lowest price possible Users who can’t or don’t want to charge their fitness tracker often
Pros and cons The Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 6 has several strong points that recommend it:
Amazing value, considering the features Excellent AMOLED screen Great battery life, even with all features activated Large number of workout presets