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    February 2022

    28 February
    • Access BIOS settings: Windows 10

      The user can go to BIOS settings by pressing the access BIOS settings key when the laptop starts up. The access BIOS settings key is a single key or a combination of keys which need to be pressed to enter the BIOS menu. The BIOS access keys are different for every laptop manufacturer.

    • Crop in Powerpoint: custom shape, picture to circle, etc.

      The cropping tools of Powerpoint 2010 can help you to cut and remove unwanted portions of your images. You can remove or hide part of an image, simply by reducing the horizontal and vertical edges. The Cropping options also allows you to trim an image to achieve a specific form or size. This article will show you the various cropping options in PowerPoint.

    • Disable Ctfmon.exe at startup on Windows 10

      Ctfmon.exe is a Microsoft Office process that works with the Windows operating system. This process activates the language bar and alternative user input. It is a non-essential system process that runs in the background, even after quitting all programs. This article will show you how to disable it.

    • How to reinstall Cydia: on jailbroken iPhone

      Cydia is a mobile application for iOS that enables you to find and install software packages on jailbroken iPhones, iPads, and iPods. Since its original release, the software has come out with updates that address issues with bugs and delays. In some cases, when the application is generally buggy, you may find it easier to simply reinstall the Cydia app in order to fully benefit from its updates. This article will teach you how to update or reinstall the Cydia application.

    25 February
    • How to repair Windows 7 from USB flash drive?

      Most larger computers and laptops come with a system recovery CD that you can use in the event that you need to repair your device. However, netbooks often don't have a CD/DVD drive and, therefore, can't be fixed with this type of disk. To make up for this deficit, you can use this trick to make a system repair USB key, which can be used on both netbooks without CD/DVD drives and PCs.

    • Restore a Windows PC to factory settings without disc

      If your Windows PC does not boot, crashes, or you simply want to clean it up, you may be interested in restoring its factory settings. If you do not have the Windows CD/DVD to format, reinstall, and repair XP, Vista, Windows 7, or even Windows 8, this process may be slightly complicated. However, it is not impossible. Read on to find out how to carry out this process below.

    • Run Macros in Excel: online, shortcuts, VBA

      Excel is a useful program for creating tables, graphs and making complicated calculations automatically. It might seem complicated at the beginning, but when you get to know Excel's features, the program becomes very practical and an indispensable tool. One of its most used features is a macro tool that lets you customize and automate frequent actions. In this article, you will learn what macro is and how to use it in Excel.

    • How to install a GenX driver: Windows 10, without CD

      The scanner is an external hardware electronic device, connected with cables to the PC enabling users to scan data files. When you buy a GenX scanner, an installation CD comes preloaded with the device drivers through the installation interface software.

    24 February
    23 February
    • Most useful Excel formulas: for data analysis

      Microsoft Excel gives users the flexibility to configure data and perform very basic operations, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division by using shortcuts or custom formulas. This article will introduce some of the most basic functions and formulas offered by Microsoft Excel.

    • How to mount a DVD in Ubuntu

      This tutorial will teach you how to mount or unmount a CD or DVD in Ubuntu. This very simple method can be done through your terminal and only requires the use of a command line.

    • How to choose the best WiFi channel?

      WiFi is a wireless network technology that uses a specific range of frequencies to limit the interference with other type of equipment and devices. In this article we provide the list of channels and frequencies of the ISM Band (2.4 GHz).

    • Email and business scams examples in 2022

      You might have received an email coming from a company that asks you to forward them money or personal information in exchange for a contract. Beware, as these emails are likely some sort of scam. This article will introduce you to some of the most common internet and email scams and give you tips on how to avoid them.