NOTE: This guide applies to Android 10 and was created using Nokia 5.3 and Samsung Galaxy A51. 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 most Android-powered devices, although you might come across some small differences, depending on your device’s manufacturer. On Samsung, Bluetooth settings are somewhat different, so make sure to also check out the dedicated Bonus chapter at the end of this guide.
NOTE: This guide shows how to screen capture with VLC. If you want to grab the whole screen of your device, we already explored all the ways to take a screenshot in Windows or on your Mac.
Step 1: Get VLC media player on your computer VLC media player is probably the most popular video player in the world. It can play almost any type of video file and has several options for taking a VLC snapshot.
1. Start the Microsoft Store app by using Windows Search The first way to access the Microsoft Store app is by using Windows Search. In Windows 11, start by clicking or tapping the Search button on the taskbar (the one looking like a magnifier). In Windows 10, click or tap on the search field in the taskbar. In both operating systems, pressing Windows + S will also open Search. Next, type store, then click or tap the Microsoft Store app in the search results.
Bing’s global market share is (wait for it) only 9%! Microsoft has bragged on Twitter and then later on its Bing Ads website, with infographics saying that “Bing is bigger than you think.” First, Microsoft posted this image where it brags about the countries where it has a reasonably large market share. We learned that it has 33% market share in the USA, 23% or 25% (depending on where you look) in the UK, 26% in Taiwan, 20% in Hong Kong, 16% in Canada and 12% in Australia.
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER WINDFORCE 16G: Who is it good for? This graphics card is an excellent choice if you want:
To play games at Ultra settings on a 4K monitor Superior ray tracing capabilities and DLSS 3 support A high-performance GPU for intensive computing tasks
Pros and cons Here is what I like about this graphics card:
Top-notch performance in 4K resolution Excellent ray tracing capabilities Support for the NVIDIA DLSS 3 and frame generation Features enough (16 GB) fast GDDR6X video RAM Great build quality and efficient cooling system Offers decent power consumption for its performance level GIGABYTE includes a 16-pin to triple-8pin power adapter Priced lower than the original NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 cards
What Are Bitdefender Profiles? Bitdefender Profiles is a new feature that’s included in Bitdefender Antivirus Plus 2015, Bitdefender Internet Security 2015 and Bitdefender Total Security 2015. It automatically manages your system’s resources depending on the type of applications you are using, in order to minimize interruptions and optimize the performance of your system. Bitdefender includes three profiles, one for each of the most frequent activities that users engage on their Windows computers and devices:
NOTE: Since the Windows Clock app is very similar in both operating systems, we used Windows 11 for most of the screenshots featured in this guide.
How do I add a clock to my Start Menu in Windows 10 and Windows 11? To pin a clock to the Windows Start Menu, you first need to add that timezone in the Clock app. To begin, open the Clock app by searching for it.
How to access the Additional Clocks in the Date and Time window Regardless of the operating system used, adding multiple clocks requires you to first open the Additional Clocks tab of the Date and Time window. The steps for reaching this location are different in Windows 10 and Windows 11, so follow the instructions relevant to you.
How to access the Additional Clocks in Windows 10 First, right-click or press-and-hold on the time and date button from the Windows 10 system tray, and then click or tap on Adjust date/time from the contextual menu.
Does Windows 11 have RGB lighting control? What is Dynamic Lighting? The short answer is Yes, it does! The feature handling RGB lighting in Windows 11 is named Dynamic Lighting. Microsoft introduced it in September 2023 and then included it in the Windows 11 2023 update (23H2). All Windows 11 computers with version 23H2 or newer have this feature built-in. You can see it in the screenshot below.
Dynamic Lighting in Windows 11 Dynamic Lighting aims to eliminate the fragmentation between vendors of systems, components, and accessories with RGB lighting.
NOTE: To create this tutorial, I used iOS 17.1. If you have an older version of iOS, some of the features and options might not be available on your device. Also, before starting, you should know that setting a new wallpaper is not the only way you can customize your iPhone; follow this link for tips on how to personalize your iPhone’s home screen.
How to change your iPhone’s wallpaper If you want to give your iPhone a fresh look, changing its wallpaper is a simple and highly efficient way to do so.
What is Digital Wellbeing? While technology can make our lives easier and even help our health (as my allergic colleague shows in this article), it’s easy to get engulfed and waste precious time checking Facebook, chatting on WhatsApp, or watching YouTube and TikTok videos on your smartphone. This is where the Digital Wellbeing Android app comes into play.
The Digital Wellbeing app Digital Wellbeing is an app that monitors the time spent looking at the screen of your Android device, providing details on how long you’re using each app, the number of notifications received, and how many times you’ve unlocked your smartphone or tablet.
How to get the Windows Terminal in Windows 10 If you have Windows 10, the Windows Terminal is available as a standalone Microsoft Store app to download and install on your own. To do that, click or tap on Start and then on the Microsoft Store tile. If you can’t find it, don’t hesitate to search for the words “microsoft store” and click or tap the appropriate search result.
Open the Microsoft Store TIP: If you are not familiar with the Microsoft Store and how it works, here are 10 things you can do in the Microsoft Store for Windows 10.
NOTE: The instructions in this guide apply to both Windows 10 and Windows 11. Because everything looks almost identical in the two operating systems, for simplicity, we use screenshots taken only in Windows 11.
How to hide a partition in Windows using Disk Management First, you need to open Disk Management. A fast way to do it, which works the same in Windows 10 and Windows 11, is to use the WinX menu.
What is a precision touchpad? Precision touchpads are touchpads with touch-sensitive surfaces that conform to Microsoft’s criteria for precision, speed, and fluidity. Such a touchpad can detect multiple fingers and enable sophisticated gestures. For example, on a precision touchpad, you can zoom in or out with two fingers, swipe with three fingers, and tap with four fingers. These modern touchpads also come with an integrated palm rejection feature, which helps avoid unintended clicks or motions when your hand touches the touchpad.
NOTE: This guide covers macOS Mojave or newer. The functions shared in our guide do not work on older versions of macOS.
How to access the Screenshot app in macOS Mojave There are many ways to access the Screenshot app in Mac OS, and we cover them in How to take screenshots on your Mac with the Screenshot app. The easiest, however, is to use the default keyboard shortcut: Command (⌘)-Shift-5.
NOTE: This guide is written for Windows 10 with April 2018 Update or newer. If your Windows 10 installation is older, you cannot set security questions for your local user accounts.
How to set security questions for a local user account, when you install Windows 10 When you are installing Windows 10 on your device, you must create at least one user account to use with it. You can go for a Microsoft account, or you can choose to create and use a local user account that is not connected to Microsoft.
1. How to sign out from your Windows 10 computer using the Start Menu The standard way of logging off from Windows 10 is to use the Start Menu: click or tap the Windows icon on the taskbar. On the left side of the Start Menu, click or tap your user icon and, in the menu that appears, choose Sign out.
Sign out from Window 10 using the Start Menu Windows 10 closes all open apps and signs you out of your computer.
Turn Off or Turn On Dark Mode in Microsoft Edge By default, Microsoft Edge uses the Dark Mode settings from Windows 10. However, you can also set its appearance independently of the operating system. To do that, open Microsoft Edge, and click or tap the “Settings and more” button in the top right corner. Alternatively, you can press ALT + F on the keyboard. In the menu that appears, go to Settings.
What is a Self-defined Network (SDN) on ASUS ExpertWiFi? Self-defined Network or SDN is a new feature introduced by ASUS for its ExpertWiFi business networking devices. It helps companies and organizations easily set up and configure different network designs based on their needs. With SDN, you can create the following types of wireless networks:
Self-defined Network (SDN)
Employee - create a Wi-Fi network for your employees, with access to the company’s intranet.
HUAWEI WATCH GT 4: Who is it good for? The HUAWEI WATCH GT 4 is a great choice for:
Those who want an elegant watch at a reasonable price Fitness enthusiasts who want to track their sporting activities People who want to keep an eye on their health Users who want a smartwatch with good battery life
Pros and cons There are many things to like about the HUAWEI WATCH GT 4: