NOTE: All the web search engines for children that we are going to show you can be set as default on PCs and on Android smartphones. However, due to the limitations in iOS (used in iPhones and iPads), which do not allow adding custom search engines, only DuckDuckGo can be set as default. We also want to point out the fact that using a safe search engine for your children is not enough to keep them safe online: you should also make sure that you configure and use parental controls.
In this article, you will understand more about what can interfere with your wireless network and learn how to deal with interferences from other wireless networks.
The Causes & Symptoms for Wireless Network Interference Problems There are many possible causes for having interference problems with your wireless network:
The physical landscape where your network is placed: the apartment, office building or house where the wireless network is found. Walls and doors interfere with the signal of your network, lower its strength and the transfer speed.
Where to see the background pictures used by Windows 10 Windows 10 uses a set of wallpapers that are found on every PC or device where it is installed. When you open the Settings app, go to Personalization. When you select Background on the left, the right side of the window lets you see the pictures used as desktop wallpapers for Windows 10, in the area highlighted below. Click or tap on Lock Screen in the column on the left, and on the right side of the Settings window, you see the pictures used by Windows 10 for the Lock Screen.
TP-Link Archer TX3000E: Who is it good for? The TP-Link Archer TX3000E network card is an excellent choice for:
Users who have wireless routers with the new Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) standard People who no longer want to use network cables for connecting their desktop PCs to the network Gamers and users who desire fast Wi-Fi connections
Pros and cons TP-Link Archer TX3000E has the following positives:
Support for Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5 Excellent speed on Wi-Fi 6 It can be mounted both in standard desktop PCs and small factor PCs Windows 10 drivers that receive regular updates and improvements
What is Personal Vault in OneDrive? The Personal Vault is a secure folder in your OneDrive that can only be accessed with a strong authentication method or a second factor of identity verification, such as your fingerprint, face, PIN, or a code that you receive via SMS or that you generate in the Microsoft Authenticator app.
What is Personal Vault in OneDrive? Unless you can do that, you can’t unlock the Personal Vault.
What is NFC? What does NFC mean? NFC stands for Near Field Communication, and essentially, it’s a set of close-range, low-power wireless communication standards. NFC allows electronic devices to establish two-way radio communication with each other using complementary technologies such as Bluetooth or WiFi. NFC is a wireless technology that will work within a few centimeters of another NFC-enabled device.
How does NFC work? NFC works by touching two devices or placing them close to each other at distances less than 4 inches or 10 centimeters.
What is the Game Mode from Windows? Game Mode was created to help boost performance in games, regardless of your computer’s age or hardware configuration. According to Microsoft, it was designed to do two things: increase the frames per second you get in games and offer a more consistent gaming experience. You can view more information in this presentation video that Microsoft released back in 2017:
What does “consistent gaming experience” mean?
Xiaomi Pad 5: Who is it good for? The Xiaomi Pad 5 is an excellent choice for:
People who want an Android tablet that looks stylish Anyone who wants a fast Android tablet that never lags Those who want to pay a reasonable price for an excellent device
Pros and cons There are many positives about the Xiaomi Pad 5:
It looks beautiful, and the build quality is premium The display is bright, and the colors are accurate Extensive battery life and 33W fast charging The cameras are of good quality for a tablet Its performance is top-notch Reasonable price
First things first: About the Windows 11 Settings Microsoft redesigned Settings for Windows 11, making it a lot more organized and easy to use than in Windows 10. The Windows 11 Settings app is elegant in its simplicity and much more useful. The dashboard is gone, and, instead, a navigation pane is constantly displayed on the left. This offers faster access to the available categories, making it easier to find the settings you need.
ASUS ExpertCenter PN42: Who is it good for? This compact mini PC is an excellent choice for:
Businesses and technical users who need a mini PC for specialized uses People who need a low-power computer that is silent when in use Users and businesses who want an affordable mini PC
Pros and cons Here are the things I appreciate most about the ASUS ExpertCenter PN42:
Compact and easy to mount anywhere you want Flexible hardware configurations available It has low electrical energy requirements It is completely silent Excellent connectivity options
Tapo P115: Compact and affordable smart plug If you’ve already read my review of the TP-Link Tapo P115, you know it’s one of my favorite smart plugs. It has a very compact design and some very useful features.
TP-Link Tapo P115 is smart and compact First of all, I am using it successfully to monitor the power consumption of various devices I buy or review. This gives me a realistic idea of how energy-efficient they are.
Fitbit Charge 2: Who is it good for? The Fitbit Charge 2 fitness tracker is an excellent choice for:
People who want to improve their lifestyle, and become more active on a daily basis Users who have trouble with their sleep patterns, and want to understand more about what is going on and what they can do to fix things People who desire a fitness tracker that is well integrated with lots of health and fitness services Users who want a fitness tracker with solid build-quality and a pleasant design
NOTE: We wrote this article using the Word app from Microsoft Office 365, version 1907. However, the instructions apply to Word from Microsoft Office Professional too. If you want to know which version you are using, read: 5 ways to find the exact version of Microsoft Office that you are using.
How do I write in two columns at the same time in Word? To split your text content into two columns, you must first open your Word document or create a new one and add some text to it.
NOTE: This guide applies to Android 10, and it was created on a Nokia 5.3 smartphone. If you do not know your Android version, read How to check the Android version on your smartphone or tablet. The procedures are similar on all Android-powered devices, although you might come across some small differences, depending on your device’s manufacturer.
1. How to add a contact on Android using Google’s Contacts app Google’s Contacts app has the advantage of looking the same regardless of the Android device you’re using, so it’s a surefire way to add contacts.
NOTE: To perform the steps described in this guide, you need an account that is set as administrator. Otherwise, you can’t change permissions or take ownership of files or folders. Standard user accounts can’t perform the actions shared in this tutorial.
Understanding permissions and ownership in Windows In Windows, every file and folder has an owner and a set of permissions that determine who can do what. The owner has full control and can decide who else can access or modify that file or folder.
How to change the Firefox default search engine to DuckDuckGo or another built-in option Press Change search settings NOTE: You can also get to the next page by typing or copy and pasting about:preferences#search into the address bar and then pressing the Enter key. In the Search settings tab, click or tap on the field showing your current search engine from the “Default Search Engine” section.
Click or tap to reveal the Firefox default search engines This opens a dropdown menu listing the currently available search engine to select the one you want to use.
NOTE: To write this tutorial, we used a Huawei P10 lite running Android 8.0.0. Although your Android smartphone might be using a different version of Android or Samsung or another manufacturer may make it, everything we are showing should look and act similarly on your smartphone too.
How to connect your Android smartphone to your Windows 10 PC, using a USB cable Find a proper USB cable for connecting the smartphone to the PC.
Where to find the list of allowed apps (Windows Firewall) First, open Windows Defender Firewall and, in the main window, click or tap “Allow an app or feature through Windows Defender Firewall.” You can now see a list of all the apps that are allowed to communicate through the Windows Firewall. The list is pretty long, and the active rules are only those with a checkmark near their name. All the rules can be enabled either for one type of network location (private or public) or both.
How to turn on and off Narrator in Windows using a keyboard shortcut The quickest way to enable or disable the Narrator in Windows 10 and Windows 11 is by using a keyboard shortcut. To turn on or turn off the Narrator, simultaneously press these keys:
How to turn Narrator on or off using the keyboard TIP: When turning on the Narrator, Windows doesn’t only enable this feature, but also opens the Narrator Home window.
Warning: exporting your LastPass passwords to a CSV file lowers your password security! To export passwords from LastPass, the steps you have to take, and the visuals are identical in Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Opera, and Microsoft Edge. That’s why, for simplicity, we are using screenshots from Google Chrome, because it’s the most popular web browser. One vital thing that you should know about exporting your passwords from LastPass to a CSV file is that CSV files are not protected.