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4 tools to lock and password-protect folders in Windows

Codrut Neagu
10.01.2024

It would be great to see Microsoft release a Windows version that allows users to password-protect specific folders that contain sensitive data. However, until that happens, if you want to protect your folders, you must use software created by other

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How to sign out (log off) from Windows 10

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
29.12.2023

When you are no longer using your computer or Windows 10 laptop, albeit temporarily, it is a good idea not to stay logged on. Instead, you should either shut it down (to save power) or sign out (to keep your

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Lexar JumpDrive Fingerprint F35 review: USB stick with a fingerprint reader

Codrut Neagu
19.12.2023

If you’re searching for a USB memory stick that can offer a secure and convenient way to store your files, you may want to check out the Lexar JumpDrive Fingerprint F35. This USB 3.0 flash drive features a built-in fingerprint

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How to restore a backup made with Windows Backup

Codrut Neagu
19.10.2023

The Windows Backup app for Windows 11 and Windows 10 is not your regular backup solution. It doesn’t allow you to restore your entire system or any specific files, settings, apps, or credentials. The folders you’ve backed up are available

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How to make a backup with the new Windows Backup app

Codrut Neagu
16.10.2023

One of the most important tasks that every computer user should do regularly is to back up their data. Backing up your data means creating a copy of your files and settings in a separate location, such as an external

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How to set a browser proxy server in Windows

Codrut Neagu
31.08.2023

Proxy servers are intermediaries between your PC and the internet. When your browser uses a proxy server, the websites you access see the proxy as the actual visitor instead of your computer. This can improve your online privacy and security

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The complete guide to Windows 11 updates

Codrut Neagu
30.08.2023

Windows 11 is the latest operating system from Microsoft, and it comes with many new features and improvements. However, to have the best user experience and enjoy the best performance and security, you must keep your Windows 11 device updated.

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Where are cookies stored on Android?

Codrut Neagu
09.08.2023

If you own an Android device, you might be wondering where your browser cookies are stored on it. If you’ve arrived here, you probably already know that cookies are small pieces of data that websites send to your browser when

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How to set the proxy settings in Windows 11

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
31.07.2023

Depending on your network, you may need to use a proxy server to browse the web. When you go online, your traffic goes through the proxy server. This allows you to protect your privacy by covering some of your tracks

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What is a VPN? What do VPNs do?

Codrut Neagu
21.07.2023

You’ve probably heard about VPNs, but do you know what a VPN is and what VPNs do? If you’re not already using a VPN service, maybe you should start doing so as soon as possible. You might not see its

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TP-Link Tapo C225 review: Affordable home surveillance!

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
13.07.2023

Do you have a child that you need to keep an eye on? Or a pet? Or both? Then you may need a surveillance camera for home use. And if you want features like night vision or the ability to

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What is and how to edit the Windows Registry

Codrut Neagu
11.07.2023

Have you ever heard of the Windows Registry or the Registry Editor tool? Did a geeky friend of yours tell you that you can do certain things in Windows only from the Registry? Did you wonder what the Windows Registry

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TP-Link Tapo C500 review: Affordable outdoor surveillance!

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
27.06.2023

Do you have a home or small company office where you want to install some video surveillance? Would you fancy a wireless camera that can pan and tilt easily to get 360 degrees coverage, with dust and water resistance, as

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How to open the Registry Editor in Windows 11 and Windows 10

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
21.06.2023

Most Windows settings are stored in its registry - a database of keys and values that lets Windows know what settings to use for your apps, features, drivers, hardware devices, etc. If you need to access it and change some

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How to use Netplwiz to login to Windows without a password

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
19.06.2023

Experienced Windows users may miss the old days, when they could sign into their computers without entering a password and the operating system instantly logged them in. To do that, they used a tool named Netplwiz, which “typed” the user

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What is a Windows user account?

Codrut Neagu
26.05.2023

Just as with any other operating system, you need a user account to use a Windows computer or device. This is one of those concepts that a lot of us take for granted, and we believe we know what it

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What is a proxy server? What are its benefits & drawbacks?

Codrut Neagu
11.05.2023

If you have worked in a corporate network, you’ve probably encountered the term proxy server, and you know that without one, you cannot access websites and services outside the company’s network. However, what exactly are these proxy servers? Should you

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How to manage local users and groups in Windows with lusrmgr.msc

Codrut Neagu
03.05.2023

Most people edit Windows user accounts from the Settings app or the User Accounts section in the Control Panel. However, there’s another way to perform Windows user management, one that gives you access to much more detailed information about the

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How to enable Windows Sandbox in Windows 10 & Windows 11

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
02.05.2023

Both Windows 10 and Windows 11 include a Windows Sandbox application that works like a free virtual machine in which you can safely execute anything you wish. You can open potentially malicious email attachments you’ve received, visit dodgy websites that

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How to configure Windows Sandbox, share folders, run apps/scripts

Codrut Neagu
26.04.2023

Windows Sandbox is a virtualized environment similar to a virtual machine that’s available in the Pro, Enterprise, and Education editions of Windows 10 and Windows 11. You can use it to test apps you’re not sure are safe, visit untrustworthy