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The Best Command Prompt Tricks and Tips

Microsoft wants users to move over from Command Prompt to PowerShell, but there are good reasons not to, the chief one being that PowerShell is more advanced and suited for power users. Command Prompt remains the better option for everyday users. Learn more in our overview of differences between Command Prompt and PowerShell. But just… read more »

7 Hidden Outlook.com Tricks You Didn’t Know About

By now, you should be familiar with @outlook.com email addresses. They have been part of the Microsoft landscape since 2013. Of course, users with an Outlook address can use a desktop email client to read their messages, but the primary way of accessing the service is through the Outlook web app. The web app forms… read more »

10 Essential DuckDuckGo Search Tricks for Every Student

There are plenty of reasons to choose a search engine like DuckDuckGo over Google. The variety of features and its promise of complete privacy are the top two. Students can escape Google’s filter bubble that serves up targeted ads and results based on your search history. Rather than limit yourself as a student to the… read more »

The 10 Best Windows File Explorer Tricks and Tweaks

Windows File Explorer is the Windows default tool to browse your files. If you want to get the most out of it, you need to dig a little deeper. We’re going to share with you some of our favorite File Explorer tricks and tweaks. Whether it’s speeding through with shortcuts, bulk renaming files, or editing… read more »

Knowing These Google Tricks Will Make Your Genealogy Research Easy

Tracing your family tree can be an amazing experience. You’ll uncover grand old stories, funny family rumors, and revelations of connections to wealth or tragedy. But to get there, you need to know how to collect the information, how to store it, and how to present it. One way is with a family tree application…. read more »

The Smartest Android Charging Tricks You’re Not Using

Having to charge your phone constantly is frustrating. If your usage is above average, it’s unlikely your handset can make it throughout the day without a top-up of power in the early evening. Sadly, the twice-daily charging routine shows no sign of dying off anytime soon. As battery capacity increases, so does the power draw from… read more »

7 Skype for Business Tips and Tricks for Great Meetings

Skype for Business, formerly Lync, is Microsoft’s enterprise message and meeting solution. You can meet with up to 250 people — even if they’re not using the program — and use a combination of audio, visuals, and chat to host your meeting. We’ve rounded up a list of some of our favorite Skype for Business… read more »

10 Essential Tips and Tricks for Preview on the Mac

Calling Preview on the Mac a hidden gem is a bit of an understatement. Like many of Apple’s stock apps, there doesn’t seem to be anything special about it when you first use it to view an image or a PDF. Pay a bit more attention, explore the menus, expose the Markup toolbar and you’ll find that Preview… read more »

Tips and Tricks for Playing For Honor

For Honor is one 2017’s most anticipated titles, and it’s available now. This third-person brawler from Ubisoft lets you choose one of three factions — Knights, Vikings, or Samurai — and join online battles to win territory for your team. Though it offers a brief tutorial, you won’t learn For Honor‘s mechanics instantaneously. Grab your… read more »

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