How do I find my default printer? There are many ways to find your default printer. One that’s relatively easy and works in all Windows versions is to start Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal and run this command: Then, you see all the printers installed on your computer, like in the screenshot below.
See the default printer set in Windows Your default printer is the one that’s marked TRUE in the Default column.
How to work with Paint: understanding the user interface Before showing what you can do with Paint, first, we must understand the basics of using it. Paint has a ribbon with toolbars similar to the ones in Microsoft Office. My suggestion is to keep the ribbon open, but you may decide to close it to create more room for your image. You can open and close the ribbon using the arrow point that sits on top of the toolbar, all the way to the right.
Unboxing the Logitech M600 Mouse The packaging of the Logitech M600 mouse is minimalistic and looks good. It shows off the mouse and on the back you can see instructions for the touch gestures you can use on it. More details can be found in the unboxing video below. A nice aspect of the packaging is that it includes also a small carrying case and a very good set of batteries to get you started.
AMD Radeon RX 6800: Who is it good for? The AMD Radeon RX 6800 is a good choice for:
Gamers who want an excellent graphics card for playing in 1440p or even 4K resolutions Team Red fans who want a powerful Radeon GPU with ray accelerators Anyone who’s looking for a GPU with low power consumption and efficient cooling
Pros and cons There are many good things to consider when looking at the AMD Radeon RX 6800:
ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AX6000: When you want the ultimate router! This router impresses not only through its looks but also its hardware and features. You can use one of its two 2.5 Gbps ports for an ultra-fast internet connection and the other to connect a network device that benefits from a 2.5 Gbps bandwidth. For example, you can use it to connect your own NAS (Network Attached Storage) solution for movies and music streaming or data backups.
The dangers faced by organizations worldwide According to the survey conducted by Cisco, 73% of respondents believe that their business is likely to face a cybersecurity incident in the next 12-24 months, which could lead to a major disruption. Being unprepared for such an eventuality can be costly, as 54% of respondents reported experiencing a cybersecurity incident in the past 12 months, and 52% of those affected incurred a cost of at least $300,000.
Digital Citizen 2018: The Best Security product award goes to Bitdefender The competition for the title of the best antivirus product is tough. There are several excellent products with few differences between them, when it comes to capabilities and protection features. Our testing is rigorous and only a few antivirus products have received the maximum rating of 5 stars. We cannot give this award to more than one product and, after careful consideration, our “Best Security 2018” award goes to Bitdefender Total Security.
NOTE: You can install and use the following custom cursors in Windows 11, Windows 10, as well as older versions. Here’s how to tell what Windows you have. To make sure that the files are safe, we scanned them with ESET Internet Security.
How to install custom mouse cursors in Windows Mouse schemes downloaded from the internet can usually be installed with the help of a file that is included in the archive file that you download.
CREDIT: We would like to thank Milan Benes, one of our readers, for asking us to work on this shortcut. Due to his request and help with testing, we managed to create and make this file available to all our readers.
“Shut Down Windows” in Windows 10, Windows 8 and Windows 7 If you want to get the shortcut, scroll until the end of the article for the download link.
How to enable the Dark Theme or the Light Theme in Skype for Windows 10 On your Windows 10 PC or device, open Skype. Then, sign in with your account, and click or tap the three dots near your name. In the menu that opens, click or tap Settings. You can also click or tap on your name, and then on Settings, for the same result. After the Skype settings have been loaded, go to Appearance.
What happens when you block someone on WhatsApp? Do they know? There are many people asking about this so let’s clarify things a bit. Here’s what happens when you block someone on WhatsApp:
The person you block will not be notified that you’ve blocked them Any message or call from a WhatsApp blocked contact will not show up on your WhatsApp Your online status and any changes you make to your profile after you blocked someone will not be shown to that person If the blocked person is in a WhatsApp group with you, he or she will remain a member of that group, and can communicate with you through the group Blocking someone on WhatsApp does not remove him or her from your contacts list If you, later on, choose to unblock someone on WhatsApp, any messages that he or she sent to you while being blocked will not appear on your chat history
1. What’s the brightness shortcut key? Did you know that most laptops have special shortcut keys to increase brightness in Windows 10? Moreover, if your keyboard has such shortcuts, you can also use them to lower brightness on Windows. Unfortunately, there’s no standardized layout for these keys, and each manufacturer can choose where to place them on their laptop keyboards. For instance, on my ASUS ROG Strix G17 G713, I have to press Fn + F7 to lower brightness in Windows 10 and I can use the Fn + F8 brightness shortcut keys to increase the brightness of the laptop’s screen.
NOTE: To be able to change your IP address in either Windows 10 or Windows 11, you must log in using an administrator account. Also, you should already know what IP addresses and subnet masks are, how to find what your local IP is, and how to find the IP address of your router.
1. How to change the IP address in Windows 10 using the Settings app Because it relies on the visual interface of the operating system, this is probably the easiest method for changing the IP address of your Windows 10 computer or device.
NOTE: The instructions in this guide apply to both Windows 10 and Windows 11. To keep things simple, I mainly use screenshots taken in Windows 10, as the interface and functionality are the same in both operating systems.
Method 1. How to view scheduled tasks with Task Scheduler The easiest way to navigate and see scheduled tasks in Windows is by using the Task Scheduler. Not only that, but the Task Scheduler also helps automate tasks on your computer, making it simple for Windows and installed apps to respond to changes.
NOTE: Before you go ahead and change proxy settings in Windows 10, make sure you first know what a proxy server is and why you might want to use one.
How do I find my proxy settings in Windows 10? To change the Windows 10 proxy settings, you have to use the Settings app. One quick way to do that is to press Windows + I on your keyboard. In the newly opened window, click or tap the section labeled Network & Internet.
How to install Gmail as an app on a Windows computer You can install Gmail on a Windows computer using Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge, thanks to these browsers’ support for Progressive Web Apps (PWA). Unfortunately, since Mozilla Firefox and Opera aren’t compatible with such apps, you can’t use them to add Gmail as an app. If you want to turn Gmail into a desktop app on Windows, here are step-by-step instructions for both browsers (Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge):
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.
The notch on the top side of your new smartphone may be annoying By default, the notch is enabled, and it looks ugly. It is the one thing Android smartphones should not have copied from the iPhone X. Take a look at the picture below, which features a beautiful Huawei P20 Pro smartphone. On the left side we have the notch enabled, and on the right side, it is hidden. It is a lot better, isn’t it?
Smarter Living with interconnected devices The Samsung Smarter Living philosophy involves an ecosystem of devices, interconnected and complementary in achieving goals. For this analysis, we chose two top-tier smart devices from the South Korean company, devices that, we believe, have a maximum impact for the goal we set - to remain physically active:
The Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G smartphone - with the latest technical innovations and a battery that matches the processing power, this smartphone fulfills the essential functions of analyzing and evaluating physical activities; The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 smartwatch - with an impressive list of sensors, Samsung’s latest smartwatch allows you to monitor your health and its evolution over time at a granular level.
NOTE: This guide covers Windows 10 or Windows 11. If you don’t know your Windows version, read this tutorial: How to tell what Windows I have (11 ways).
1. Use the Win + E keyboard shortcut to open File Explorer The keyboard offers fast shortcuts for launching all kinds of things, including File Explorer. The keyboard shortcut to open File Explorer in either Windows 10 or Windows 11 is: