How to find Windows Update in Windows 11 By default, Windows 11 does a good job of handling system updates automatically. However, from time to time, you may want to check and download Windows 11 updates manually. Or maybe you want to configure the way updates are downloaded and installed or even see the Windows 11 updates history. For any of these reasons (or others), you first have to access Windows Update by following these steps: Launch the Settings app.

Presentation, technical specs, prices First of all, what is a smart monitor? The recipe to follow is this: take a Full HD monitor with an HDR10-compatible VA panel, with a brightness of 250 nits and a refresh rate of 60Hz. Add an operating system (Tizen, developed by Samsung), with a library of games, streaming applications, and even Office 365 compatibility (now Microsoft 365). Extend connectivity and compatibility with Android, Windows, and iOS devices via Bluetooth 4.

What is an XPS file? XPS is a fixed-layout document format designed to preserve document fidelity. XPS holds several advantages, such as good cooperation with other technologies like Microsoft’s digital rights management technology and its independence of software and hardware. Unfortunately, it never gained traction, as most people preferred Adobe’s PDF file format. An XPS file thumbnail viewed in File Explorer How to create an XPS file Creating XPS documents is easy, and you can do it from any type of file that can be printed since this functionality is integrated into all Windows applications.

The laptops that we used for testing: Lenovo Legion Y520 We had two Lenovo Legion Y520 gaming laptops available for testing. The Y520 is an affordable gaming laptop, with reliable build quality, efficient cooling system, backlit keyboard, and excellent price-performance ratio. If you want to know more about this gaming laptop, its strengths, and weaknesses, we recommend that you read this review. The laptops we had are almost identical, with very few differences.

1. Disable the ads from the Windows 10 Start Menu Unless you decide to do something about it, Microsoft has the annoying habit of showing so-called “promoted apps” on your Start Menu. You’ve probably already seen them - they look like in the picture below: If you want to get rid of them, all you have to do is follow this guide: Stop Windows 10 from promoting apps on the Start Menu.

1. Microsoft will stop releasing security updates for Windows 10 According to Windows Central, by the fall of 2023, Windows 11 had surpassed 400 million monthly active devices. The statistics available online for that same time indicated a 26% market share for Windows 11 and a 69% share for Windows 10. Therefore, it’s reasonable to estimate that, a couple of months ago, Windows 10 was still installed on approximately one billion devices.

Xiaomi Buds 3: Who are they good for? The Xiaomi Buds 3 are an excellent choice if you: Want high-quality audio playback at a reasonable price Are looking for earphones with active noise cancellation Intend to get yourself a pair of earphones with good autonomy Pros and cons These are the things I like about the Xiaomi Buds 3: The audio quality is good with well-represented low, mid, and high frequencies The earphones appear to be well-built and are dust and water-resistant They’re comfortable to use even for long periods of time The active noise cancellation is useful The force sensor controls are easier to use than touch Their autonomy is good, and the charging case adds plenty of playback time They support Bluetooth 5.

NOTE: The features presented are available in Windows 10 May 2020 Update or newer. If you are 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. 1. Use the Windows 10 Search to find anything on your PC and the web In Windows 10, the Search bar found on your taskbar lets you look for apps, documents, music, and other items.

How to upgrade the firmware of your TP-Link Wi-Fi 6 router On a PC that’s connected to the network managed by your TP-Link router, open a web browser, and navigate to tplinkwifi.net or 192.168.0.1. Next, enter the admin password and press LOG IN. Enter the password and press LOG IN TIP: If the TP-link firmware is not in the language you want, here’s how to change the language on your TP-Link Wi-Fi 6 router.

NOTE: If you need help, check out our guides on changing the desktop wallpaper in Windows 10 or the background in Windows 11. 1. Cute Christmas wallpaper of a gnome in the snow This cute Christmas wallpaper makes me think of my progress during the last year. Use it to reflect on how far you’ve come and to remind yourself to bundle up when you head outside. Remember to keep going, as the holidays are just around the corner!

IMPORTANT: During testing, I realized that installing multiple programs of this kind can cause problems. Some programs interfered with each other and prevented me from accessing the folders that were secured by another program. Another problem that I found is that many apps of this kind don’t unlock the folders they were securing when you uninstall them. This can result in losing access to your data. While you may find many more apps of this kind on the internet, those that I’m suggesting in this article handle the removal process well and do not leave you with locked and hidden folders.

ASUS PCE-AX58BT: Who is it good for? The ASUS PCE-AX58BT 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 Users who want fast wireless network connections Pros and cons ASUS PCE-AX58BT has the following positives: Support for Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5 Excellent speed It is easy to mount both in standard desktop PCs and small factor PCs Its Windows 10 drivers receive regular updates and improvements

NOTE: In this article, we test three truly free file recovery software: Recuva vs. PhotoRec vs. IObit Undelete. We also wanted to do a Recuva vs. EaseUS comparison, but, unfortunately, the latter is not a genuinely free app, as it only allows you to recover up to 2 GB of lost data. How we tested the free file recovery software We took a USB memory stick and formatted it to make sure there was nothing left on it.

Blue Yeti microphone: Who is it good for? The Blue Yeti is an excellent choice for any type of content creation other than studio recording. It’s the right choice for: Streamers and content creators who mix solo recordings with interviews Amateur musicians looking for a rugged, good-quality mike that can pick up multiple sound sources Users who plan to use it in multiple scenarios and don’t want to sacrifice sound quality

NOTE: This guide covers Windows 10. If you do not know the version of Windows that you have, read What version of Windows do I have installed?. How to clear the Recent files and Frequent folders in File Explorer By default, the Quick access section in the navigation panel on the left side of File Explorer, always displays the recent files that you have used and the frequent folders that you open when working on your Windows 10 PC.

How to allow or prevent apps from accessing the microphone in Windows 10 If you want to manage which apps can use your microphone in Windows 10, you must go through the Settings app. To get started, open Windows 10 Settings (Windows + I), then click or tap Privacy. Open Windows 10’s Settings and go to Privacy Once you’ve accessed the Privacy settings, in the left sidebar, select Microphone under App permissions.

1. How to delete a mapped network drive from Windows 10 using File Explorer If you’re using Windows 10 and you need to delete a previously created drive mapping, the first thing you must do is open File Explorer. Then, on the left side of the window, select This PC. All of the mapped drives are available in the Network Locations group, beneath your solid-state drive, hard-disk drives, and other similar devices such as CD/DVD units or USB memory sticks.

NOTE: As mentioned in the introduction, this guide is about downloading and installing Google Play apps from a browser. If you’re looking for instructions on how to get apps from the Play Store app on your smartphone or tablet, read this instead: How to use Google Play Store to install apps and games for Android. Step 1. Open Google Play in a browser Start by opening a web browser on your computer.

Where is the Local Group Policy Editor in Windows? I can’t find it! The Local Group Policy Editor is a tool aimed at power users of Windows. You can find lots of information about using the tool in this article: What is the Local Group Policy Editor, and how do I use it? If you try the methods below and the Local Group Policy Editor doesn’t show up, you may have a version of Windows that doesn’t come with the tool.

How to open the Xbox Game Bar in Windows 11 and Windows 10 To open the Xbox Game Bar in either Windows 11 or Windows 10, all you have to do is press the Win + G keys on your keyboard. Xbox Game Bar shortcut: Win + G You can press Win + G to launch the Xbox Game Bar anytime you want: while playing a game or even while roaming on the Windows desktop or in File Explorer.