The testing procedure and the desktop apps we installed We took our test laptop and installed Windows 10 on it with the latest updates. Then we installed Bootracer, to measure the average time needed for the operating system to boot, before our tests, and after they were done. This gave us a good picture of the adverse effect quick app installations have on the boot time of a typical computer. Then, we selected a total of 34 free and popular desktop apps to download, each representative for the type of functionality offered.

ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo: Who is it good for? This laptop is an excellent choice for the following users: People who are interested in the latest innovations, and can afford their premium price Content creators, artists, software developers, and gamers Users who want the fastest WiFi connections possible on a laptop Pros and cons There are many positives about the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo: The two screens are gorgeous, and useful The laptop enables new user experiences Well built, with high-quality materials Excellent hardware and performance Support for Wi-Fi 6 means fast network connections The ASUS Pen is useful for artists and content creators The high-precision trackpad doubles as NumberPad

Comparing gaming keyboards: from $39.99 to $199.99 We analyzed twenty-seven keyboards from the most important brands on the market. We tried to pick only keyboards that are actively sold right now. We compared them using a list of criteria that we consider important in evaluating all gaming keyboards. We documented all their characteristics, in the Excel spreadsheet below: As you can see, our comparison is made for different price ranges: budget keyboards that cost up to 50 USD, high-quality keyboards that cost up to 100 USD, and premium keyboards that cost up to 200 USD.

What is Delivery Optimization? What does it do? Delivery Optimization is a feature of Windows 10 and Windows 11, which allows these operating systems to download updates using peer-to-peer (P2P) sharing on the local network or the internet. Its purpose is to use less bandwidth for downloading updates and speeding up Windows Update. This feature can download Windows updates from other computers on the same network as you, or from other computers on the internet that are close to you.

NOTE: We created this tutorial using a Canon Pixma MX535 printer. Although some installation steps might differ depending on what wireless printer you want to hook up, the basics we cover in this guide are the same for all Wi-Fi network printers. Also, note that because there’s no difference between a wireless printer and a Wi-Fi printer, we’re using both terms freely during this guide. Step 1. Unpack your wireless printer and place it within your router’s broadcast range Unpack your printer and put it somewhere close enough to your Wi-Fi router to receive a good radio signal.

NOTE: This tutorial was created using Microsoft Word from Office 365. It should work with Word from Microsoft Office 2019, 2016, and 2013. How to add page numbers to a Word document, starting with the first page The most straightforward procedure is to add page numbers to all the pages in your Word document. To do that, in Microsoft Word, click or tap the Insert tab. In the Header & Footer section, click or tap the Page Number button.

NOTE: If you want to boot from USB in order to install Windows 10 or Windows 11, you’ll first need to create the Windows installation drive. If you’d like guidance on that, check these tutorials: Windows 10 Media Creation Tool: Create a setup USB stick or ISO or Windows 11 Media Creation Tool: Create a setup USB stick or ISO. 1. How to boot from a USB drive using Windows 10’s Settings (without BIOS or UEFI) Start by plugging in the bootable USB flash drive to a USB port on your computer.

LightScribe vs. LabelFlash There are two important technologies for burning custom labels on the back of a disc: First, there is LightScribe, invented by HP in 2004. This technology is used mostly in HP and ASUS laptops. There are some manufacturers using it on their desktop systems as well as producers of CD/DVD writers using it for their internal and external writers. A complete list of companies using this technology can be found here.

NOTE: This tutorial illustrates how to delete cookies in Firefox on your computer, but there is another one explaining How to clear cookies on Android. If you want to understand more about cookies, we recommend reading What are cookies and what do they do?. If you’re wondering, “Where does Firefox store cookies?” we discuss the Firefox cookies location in our article on Where cookies are located in Windows 10.

How To Access the OneDrive Website Options To access the Options menu, click or tap the gear icon at the top right of your OneDrive account window and select Options. The Options page opens, showing a column with things to configure, on the left. How to Manage Or Upgrade Your OneDrive Storage Space Click or tap Storage from the Options menu for a quick glance at your available storage space. If you have plenty of space available, you don’t have to worry about upgrading.

NOTE: Because the process is very similar between Windows 8 and Windows 8.1, in this guide we will use mostly screenshots taken in Windows 8.1. Where there are major differences, we also provide screenshots for Windows 8. How to Connect to a Broadcasting Wireless Network When a network broadcasts its name or SSID, it will appear in a list of available networks on all computers or devices within its range.

NOTE: If you need a refresher on what WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) is, we recommend that you read this article: What is WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)?. Step 1. Open the Charms & View the Networks List First, open the charms and select Settings. If you don’t know how, here’s a brief reminder for you: press Windows + C on your keyboard or flick to the left on the right side of the screen, when using a device with touch.

NOTE: For this tutorial, we used an ASUS ZenFone Max Pro device running Android 9 Pie. The steps involved are the same, even if you have a smartphone from Samsung, Huawei, Motorola, Nokia, or some other manufacturer. If you do not know your Android version, read How to check the Android version on your smartphone or tablet. How to turn off Google Assistant on Android Turning off Google Assistant on your Android smartphone is not a complicated process.

NOTE: In this tutorial, we show you how to enable DNS over HTTPS in Firefox for Windows and Android. Unfortunately, this feature is not yet available on iPhones. Also, if you don’t know what DNS over HTTPS is, read: What is DNS over HTTPS or Secure DNS lookups? Enable it in Google Chrome!. How to enable DNS over HTTPS in Firefox for Windows Enabling DNS over HTTPS in Firefox is easier than you might expect.

Microsoft Office apps for mobile devices (Android and iOS) There are two ways to get Office on your Android smartphone or tablet, as well as on your iPhone or iPad. The first one is to install a single app called simply Office, designed especially for mobile devices, which allows you to view, edit, and share files without having to switch between multiple apps. The second method is to install Microsoft Office apps individually (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote).

NOTE: The steps in this tutorial cover both Windows 11 and Windows 10. To showcase all the steps required to pin a folder to the taskbar, and because most of our readers are asking how to pin OneDrive to the taskbar in Windows, I’ll use OneDrive as an example. Step 1. Create a desktop shortcut for the folder First, decide on the folder you want to pin to the taskbar.

NOTE: This tutorial was made on a Google Pixel 4a with Android 13 installed. The instructions shared apply to all devices, not just Pixel ones, even the ones with older versions of Android. Here’s how to check the Android version on your device. And, if you use a Samsung Galaxy device, we have a dedicated guide here: How to take a screenshot on Samsung Galaxy. 1. How to take a screenshot with the Power and Volume Down buttons This is the most common method to take a screenshot on Android, and it works on all devices, including the beautiful Motorola Edge 30 pictured below.

NOTE: This guide covers Windows 11 and Windows 10, and most methods I’ll show you work the same in both operating systems. When something is different, I include separate sub-chapters for each operating system. How to check how much storage an app takes up in Windows There are a couple of different methods you can use to check how much space an application takes up in Windows. In the next sub-chapters, I’m covering all, so follow the steps of the one you prefer:

How to stop Google Chrome from asking to Save Password on Windows 10 and macOS Every time you enter a password on a web page, Google Chrome offers by default to save your credentials. If you want Chrome to stop asking to Save password for a site, click or tap Never in the pop-up displayed in the upper-right corner on Windows 10 and macOS. How to stop Chrome from saving passwords for sites in Windows and macOS While this solves the issue for that specific site, Chrome keeps asking to Save password when you login on other web pages.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Disabling this feature is not recommended! If you want to know more about what SmartScreen is, how it works, and why it’s not a good idea to turn it off, read this article first: What is the SmartScreen filter, and how does it work?. Also, keep in mind that to disable Microsoft Defender SmartScreen, you need to use an administrator account on your Windows 11 or Windows 10 computer.