How to turn on Energy saver in Windows 11 Energy saver can be manually turned on any Windows 11 device, including laptops, 2-in-1s, and even on desktop PCs without a battery. The first step to enable it is clicking or tapping the Battery status icon in the system tray, on the right side of the Windows 11 taskbar, to open Quick Settings. Then, click or tap the Energy saver icon to enable this feature.

Step 1: Download, install and create an account with WhatPulse The first step is to go to the WhatPulse website and download their app. It is a free app that offers some premium features, like an online dashboard and very advanced reports which may be useful for some of you. If you want to learn more about its premium features and how much they cost, go to this page: WhatPulse Premium Services.

NOTE: For this tutorial, we used a Samsung A51 running Android 11. The procedures are similar on all Samsung smartphones, so you should be good to go even if you have a Galaxy A71, a Galaxy S20, or an S21 running Android 11. If you do not know your Android version, here’s how to check the Android version on your smartphone or tablet. How to pin apps on your Android Home screen One of the first things we do on a new smartphone, after changing the wallpaper and choosing a new ringtone, is adding the shortcuts to our favorite apps to the Home screen.

How to change the ringtone on an Android phone If you have an Android smartphone and want to set a different or a custom ringtone, follow the next steps: How to change the default ringtone in Android If you want to change the default ringtone on your Android smartphone, first access the Settings app and tap Sound & vibration. Access Sound & vibration On the Sound & vibration settings screen, tap Phone ringtone.

What is a Do Not Track request? A Do Not Track request is a signal sent by your browser to the websites you visit, telling them that you don’t want their cookies and asking to disable user tracking. While you can enable DNT on any browser to send this request, there is no standard for how web companies, websites, and web services interpret and use DNT. If the websites you visit are set to respect your browser’s Do Not Track setting, ad networks should refrain from tracking you for advertising purposes and stop personalizing the ads they display in your web browser.

1. Use the “wmic bios get serialnumber” command (in CMD, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal) One of the easiest ways to get the serial number of your laptop, PC, 2-in-1 device, or tablet in Windows is to start Command Prompt, open PowerShell, or run Windows Terminal, depending on which you prefer. One way to do this is to right-click (or tap and hold) the Windows button and then choose Terminal in the menu that appears.

IMPORTANT: Local Users and Groups (lusrmgr.msc) is available only in the Pro, Enterprise, and Education editions of Windows 11 and Windows 10. Unfortunately, Home editions don’t include this tool. For help in identifying the edition you’re using, check these guides: What is the latest version of Windows 10? Check the version you have How to check the Windows 11 version and edition The Local Users and Groups (lusrmgr.msc) in Windows 11 is identical to the one in Windows 10, both in terms of appearance and features offered.

NOTE: I made this tutorial using the latest Windows 11 version 24H2, which will be released in late September or early October. If you’re unsure which version your device is running, here’s how to check the Windows 11 version and edition. How to open the Quick Settings panel in Windows 11 The easiest way to access the Windows 11 Quick Settings panel is by clicking or tapping the network, volume, or battery icons in the system tray.

1. How to open Command Prompt fast using search Both in Windows 11 and Windows 10, one of the fastest ways to open Command Prompt is to use search. In Windows 11, click or tap the search button on the taskbar, type cmd, and press Enter or click/tap on the Command Prompt result. Opening CMD in Windows 11 using search If you want to launch Command Prompt as administrator, use the “Run as administrator” link from the right side of the search panel.

NOTE: In this article, we cover Google Chrome for Windows, Android, and iPhone. Each operating system has its own section. Turn on Dark Mode for Google Chrome in Windows 10 You looked everywhere in Chrome for a Dark Mode setting, didn’t you? Here’s the thing: when using Chrome on Windows, the dark mode is linked to the operating system Colors setting. Thus, when changing the Windows 10 color scheme to Dark, Google Chrome automatically turns dark as well.

NOTE: You can record calls with people using different computing platforms. Skype records everything during a call, including voice, everyone’s combined video stream side-by-side, and screen sharing. Make sure you are using the latest version of the Skype app for Windows 10, Mac, Android, or iPhone. How to record Skype calls on Windows 10 To record a meeting in Windows 10, first, launch Skype and make a call. Then, click or tap on the More Options (…) button in the lower-right corner.

How to remove the background of a picture in Windows 11 using Microsoft Paint Open File Explorer and navigate to the picture whose background you want to remove and make transparent. Then, right-click (or press and hold) on it, and go to Open with > Paint. Open the picture in Paint Alternatively, you can open Paint, go to File > Open, navigate to your picture, select it, and press Open.

IMPORTANT: All the procedures in this guide require you to log in to Windows 10 or Windows 11 using an administrator account. How to reset network adapters in Windows 10 from Settings If you’re using Windows 10, you can reset all network adapters and their settings by opening the Settings app (Windows + I). Then, click or tap Network & Internet. You should see the Status section selected on the left and your network status on the right, like in the screenshot below.

How to Open the Windows Store Preferences To get to the Preferences window, open the Windows Store and then bring up the charms. If you don’t know how to use the charms in Windows 8.1, please read this article. Then, click or tap Settings. In the Settings charm, click or tap the Preferences link. The Preferences screen appears. What can you change in the Preferences menu? Once you get to the Preferences window you can see that there are three available switches, each corresponding to one setting.

TIP: This guide was written using a HUAWEI P60 Pro with EMUI 13.1.0 installed (based on Android 12). It should work the same for all HUAWEI smartphones and tablets, as long as they have a recent version of EMUI installed. Step 1. Set your HUAWEI to allow specific apps to run in the background First, you must configure the EMUI software on your HUAWEI smartphone or tablet to allow the app you want to run in the background and stop closing its services automatically.

How to Access the Action Center As always with Windows and its tools, there is more than one way to open the Action Center. If you find yourself on the Start screen, type the word “action”, then click or tap Settings on the right, to filter the search results. Click or tap Action Center. In Windows 8.1 there is no need to filter the search results. On the Start screen, type the word “action”, then click or tap the appropriate result.

NOTE: The features presented are available in Windows 10 November 2019 Update or newer. If you’re using an older version of Windows 10, you might not have access to all the features. Check your Windows 10 build and, if necessary, get the latest Windows 10 update available for you. What is inside the Settings app from Windows 10 We think that the fastest way to open the Settings app is by using the keyboard shortcut Windows + I.

Unboxing the HyperX Pulsefire FPS gaming mouse The HyperX Pulsefire FPS gaming mouse comes in a cardboard box printed in black and red shades. The packaging has a matte silky finish all around, but every picture of the mouse is glossy, making it stand out. The front side of the box tells you that the HyperX Pulsefire FPS gaming mouse is a “precise optical mouse designed for first-person shooters.” On the back and the sides of the box, you can see the contents of the package and the main features of the mouse.

Kingston Fury Renegade SSD: Who is it good for? The Kingston Fury Renegade solid-state drive is an excellent choice for: Gamers, professionals, and enthusiasts who want ultra-fast storage Anyone who wants a solid-state drive that’s robust and durable Users who own fast computers with PCI-Express 4.0 Pros and cons Here’s what I like most about the Kingston Fury Renegade SSD: It’s the fastest SSD I’ve ever tested It’s based on a fast and reliable Phison controller chip It uses 3D TLC NAND flash memory which means great endurance The heat spreader is slim and keeps the SSD cool in all situations The solid-state drive is covered by a five-year warranty

Kingston KC3000 NVMe PCIe SSD: Who is it good for? The Kingston KC3000 solid-state drive is an excellent choice for: Those who need or want ultra-fast storage People who are looking for an SSD that’s not only very fast but also reliable Users who have computers or laptops with support for PCI Express 4.0 Pros and cons There are many positive things to say about the Kingston KC3000 NVMe PCIe SSD: