Tag Archives: Windows

SMB or Server Messaging Block is a network protocol that’s used to access files over a network. You can use SMB on practically any popular desktop OS including Windows 10, macOS, and Linux. On Windows 10, SMB isn’t enabled by default. If you’re looking to communicate with an SMB server, …

Chromium Edge is officially out of beta, and ready to run on your every day Windows 10 PC. When you install this browser, it will effectively replace the Microsoft Edge browser currently on your system. If you’d like to run the two side-by-side, or you’d like to back up the …

Wirelessly communicating with an iPhone (or an iPad) isn’t easy if you’re not using a Mac, or another Apple device. If you need to wirelessly send files to an iPhone from a non-Apple desktop system e.g., a Windows 10 PC, you might be looking at a long list of apps …

Keyboards have a dedicated key to mute sound from speakers. Keyboards that do not come with special keys still have the function(fn) row of keys which double as controls for managing media. One of those keys will be able to mute the speakers. A similar key does not exist for …

Microsoft has rebuilt Edge (again), and this time it is based on Chromium. The Chromium-based Edge is out of beta and anyone can download the stable version. There’s just one catch; once you install the new Chromium-based Edge, you will have to bid farewell to the original Microsoft Edge browser. …

YouTube doesn’t like it when you download videos off the platform but sometimes, it’s the only way to watch a video offline. YouTube actively works to block apps that can download videos from it which is why it’s often best to use a desktop solution. Here’s how you can download …

Working with multiple monitors is often complicated and you likely end up installing several apps in an attempt to make it easier to manage windows between them. Windows 10 makes it fairly easy to work with multiple monitors but when it comes to something as basic as managing brightness, you’ll …

PCs are not replaced often. They’re not a small purchase and unless you’re an avid gamer, you will likely keep the laptop or PC you’ve bought for more than two years. The only real problem with buying a PC is that there are so many models to choose from. Unlike …

A Windows 10 laptop that has entered Sleep mode can be ‘waken’ by pressing the power button on the laptop, or by tapping a key on the built-in keyboard. External keyboards and mice can also be used to wake a Windows 10 laptop from sleep but you’ll find that often, …

Terminal apps like Command Prompt don’t have much in terms of UI. They’re meant for running text-based commands and often, users who prefer them over GUI apps do so because of the basic interface. While a basic interface is great, it can also be counterproductive at times e.g., when you …