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Tech writer at Make Tech Easier. Enjoys Android, Windows, and tinkering with retro console emulation to breaking point.

How to Restore Your Android Phone Settings From a Backup

At some point you might delete some information accidentally on your Android phone. With Google backup you can easily recover Android settings and data.

Android – Jul 14, 2018

How to Create Homescreen Shortcuts to Any Android App

Using Android, you can easily create homescreen shortcuts to almost anything on your phone. Here’s how.

Android – Jul 14, 2018

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How to Turn Your Android Phone into a VLC Remote Control

VLC comes with an Android app that turns your phone into a remote control. Here is how to turn your Android phone into a VLC remote control.

Android – Jul 7, 2018

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How to Change the Time Format in Windows 10

Are you a 24-hour or 12-hour kind of person? Whichever it is, you need the time format in Windows 10 that suits you.

Windows – Jul 7, 2018

Do You Need an Antivirus on Your Android Phone?

While viruses and malware are still rampant on Android, do you really need an antivirus app in Android?

Android – Jun 25, 2018

5 of the Best Microsoft Project Alternatives

While Microsoft Project is very useful, it can be very complex at times. These alternatives are simpler, and they are free.

Windows – Jun 23, 2018

8 Best Kodi Alternatives You Should Check Out

Kodi may be the most popular software for managing media, but that doesn’t mean you have to use it.

Productivity – Jun 10, 2018

Why I Love the New Windows 10 Task View

The redesigned Task View, updated during Windows’ big April update, is a feature that’s tangibly improved my day-to-day workflow experience. Here is why it’s so good.

Windows – May 24, 2018

Everything You Need to Know About YouTube Premium and YouTube Music

YouTube is going through some big changes, most likely industry-defining changes. This article explains what you need to know about YouTube Music and YouTube Premium.

Internet – May 21, 2018

5 Exciting New Features Announced at Google I/O 2018

Google seems intent to weave machine-learning through every aspect of its Android ecosystem. Here are the upcoming features that will tangibly impact your smartphone use.

News – May 11, 2018

The Game Booster Is a Lie! How to Really Improve PC Gaming Performance

As a general rule, anything calling itself a “Game Booster” won’t boost your games. If you are running Windows, try out some of these tricks to actually improve your gaming performance.

Gaming – May 4, 2018

5 Great Android Games You Can Play on Chromebook

Now that Android apps are increasingly available to use on Chromebooks, you can play the best Android games on Google’s lightweight laptops. We’ve picked out our fully-functioning favorites.

Android, ChromeOS – Apr 24, 2018

How to Fix “Open With” Not Working in Windows 10

The “Open With” context menu feature has been a pillar of Windows for a long time, so when it stops working, it’s time to take action. Here are our fixes for the “Open With” not working issue in Windows.

Windows – Apr 16, 2018

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How to Set Windows Photo Viewer as Default in Windows 10

Windows Photo Viewer was phased out in Windows 10 in favour of the volatile “Photos” app. This will show how you can get Photo Viewer to work in Windows 10 and set it as your default photo viewing app again.

Windows – Mar 27, 2018

How to Check Battery Life for Paired Bluetooth Accessories on Android

If you want to monitor your Bluetooth battery life in the meantime, here’s the best way to do it for Android phones.

Android – Mar 23, 2018

5 of the Best Online Photo Editors You Can Use for Free

Not everyone likes and needs Adobe Photoshop. There are plenty of ways you can edit photos online for free. These are our picks for the best free tools for online photo editing.

Internet – Mar 10, 2018

Is Your Windows 10 Slow to Boot? Make It Faster with These Tips

Windows 10 is a well streamlined beast, but over time it can start to become agonizingly slow to boot. These are the best ways to make Windows 10 boot faster.

Windows – Mar 8, 2018

How to Format a Hard Drive in Windows 10

The process of formatting your hard drive may sound daunting, but it’s actually fairly easy to do. Here we’ll tell you everything you need to know about formatting a hard drive on Windows 10 and how to do it.

Windows – Mar 1, 2018

How to Install Minecraft on Ubuntu

Minecraft continues to confound the world with its immeasurable popularity and the creativity exhibited by its users. This shows how you can install minecraft on Ubuntu and have all the fun.

Linux – Feb 27, 2018

How to Fix the MBR (Master Boot Record) in Windows 10

Those experienced in Windows will probably have experienced errors in the MBR (Master Boot Record) at some point. Here’s how to fix MBR errors in Windows 10.

Windows – Feb 23, 2018

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