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Master boot record (mbr) vs guid partition table (gpt): which to use?

Master Boot Record (MBR) vs GUID Partition Table (GPT)

by Yadullah Abidi
Published on 7:00 pm IST | September 23, 2019Updated on 10:59 pm IST | July 11, 2023

What functions does refresh performs

How to find IP address and WiFi password in Windows 10?

by Akshit Kansal
Published on 5:00 pm IST | September 18, 2019Updated on 4:45 pm IST | September 18, 2019

Top 7 android emulators for windows | candid. Technology

Top 7 Android emulators for Windows

by Akshit Kansal
Published on 10:00 pm IST | August 23, 2019Updated on 10:00 pm IST | August 23, 2019

Windows 10 october update is wiping off user data: here is a workaround

Microsoft urges users to update Windows PC/Server to avoid wormable vulnerabilities

by Prayank
Published on 5:40 pm IST | August 15, 2019Updated on 3:40 am IST | May 9, 2021

Why do sticky notes still exist? How and why you should use them?

Why do Sticky Notes still exist? Why should you use them?

by Yadullah Abidi
Published on 2:00 pm IST | July 23, 2019Updated on 12:45 pm IST | July 23, 2019

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The new Windows Terminal: Functionality, Customisability and How to get it

by Yadullah Abidi
Published on 10:00 pm IST | June 25, 2019Updated on 12:09 am IST | June 28, 2019

Windows task manager explained: all the basics you need to know

Windows Task Manager: A breakdown

by Rajiv Kulkarni
Published on 10:00 pm IST | May 3, 2019Updated on 3:06 am IST | October 6, 2019

User experience is often elevated by the use of third-party software. These software can give you anything from stats monitoring to productivity boosts. In this article, we bring you the top five windows software/apps every user should have. Note that some power users might already be aware of them. The programs on this list are pretty common. Rainmeter rainmeter is a program used to create perplexing windows desktops. Below is my own desktop, modelled after a bumblebee theme. My desktop, modelled using rainmeter using rainmeter can take your windows desktop to a whole new level. There are already hundreds of amazing skins available to download for a variety of resolutions. You can just download them and get started. The program provides both utility and productivity. Most rainmeter skins include stat monitors, custom program launchers, notes, weather updates and so on. Not only this makes your desktop look infinitely cooler, but it also provides for a good, well-organised desktop. The software is open-source and so are the skins. Anyone can create, modify and reuse the skins to their heart's content. You can get rainmeter here also read: how does windows 'disk cleanup' work? 10 things it does f. Lux f. Lux is cross-platform software which changes your screen's colour temperature according to the time. During the daytime, computer screens look fine. They're designed to look like the sun. But at night, when you're busy blasting away at your desktop, it's probably not a good idea to stare at a screen like that. F. Lux fixes this. Much like the night mode on many smartphones, f. Lux controls the blue tint of computer screens according to the time of the day. Making it warmer as the night passes by. This can save your eyes some serious strain. You can get f. Lux here avg pc tuneup avg pc tuneup (previously tuneup utilities) is a software suite with a bunch of extremely useful utilities up its sleeve. It is an all in one management suite for your pc. You can manage your storage, diagnose hardware issues, fix registry issues, fix broken/missing drivers, update firmware/drivers and what not. The app also has anti-malware systems built in. The game mode in the app temporarily boosts your computer's performance so that you can get better performance in your games. As aforementioned, the app also has a bunch of excellent memory management apps. This is truly the one app you need for all your os management. You can get avg pc tuneup here cpu-z cpu-z is also another very useful hardware monitoring app. Essentially it's a freeware system profiling and monitoring software for windows. Upon installation, it detects and shows the cpu, ram, gpu, motherboard and other hardware components of a pc. It used by pc enthusiasts all over the world for monitoring basic hardware stats. It is an extremely lightweight software too. Also, it barely needs any system resources to run and hence can be used on a wide variety of systems. You can get cpu-z here speedfan if your pc runs hot, this software can save your life. Speedfan is a system monitoring app for windows that monitors your pc's temperatures, fan rpms and voltages of various components. Power pc users widely use to it monitor hardware temperatures and voltages especially during overclocking. The software displays system variables as charts and as an indicator in the system tray as well. Depending upon your fan's hardware, speedfan also lets you set fan speeds for various components. You can get speedfan here also read: how to manage app permissions on windows 10?

Personalisation in Windows 10: A How-to Guide

by Rajiv Kulkarni
Published on 7:00 am IST | April 1, 2019Updated on 11:56 am IST | April 5, 2019

What is raspberry pi 3? 7 interesting things you should know

Can a Raspberry Pi replace your PC?

by Yadullah Abidi
Published on 9:00 pm IST | March 29, 2019Updated on 11:59 am IST | April 5, 2019

How to access sticky notes online, on windows 10 or on an android

How to access Windows 10 Sticky Notes online or on Android

by Rajiv Kulkarni
Published on 7:00 pm IST | March 26, 2019Updated on 11:59 am IST | April 5, 2019

How to lock your windows pc remotely via the internet

Is it possible to lock your Windows PC remotely? How?

by Rajiv Kulkarni
Published on 7:00 pm IST | February 21, 2019Updated on 12:04 pm IST | April 5, 2019

What is windows firewall? Is it good enough? How to enable/disable it?

What is Windows Firewall? Is it good enough? Everything you need to know

by Rajiv Kulkarni
Published on 11:00 pm IST | February 19, 2019Updated on 1:07 am IST | April 12, 2019