How-tos are detailed posts that explain how stuff works and how to get things done. All how-tos on Dong Knows Tech are based on real-world experience or hands-on testing.
If you need help solving a problem with Windows, it’s helpful to communicate with the one who assists you with the Windows version you’re using. Here’s how to quickly find out. How to find out the version of Windows 10 Use the Windows + X keyboard shortcut to bring up …
When extending a network, you should always use network cables. Connecting an access point to an existing router via cable, for example, is the best way to extend your Wi-Fi network without losing performance. But getting our home wired can be challenging, sometimes not even possible. And that’s where Powerline …
No matter if you’re a new user or a pro, you’ll find at least some of the following Mac tips and tricks useful a few times a day. Mac tips and tricks: What macOS is it? The first thing you should know about your Mac is its model and year. …
Time Machine Backup is a Mac computer’s excellent built-in backup tool, similar to File History in Windows. Once set up, it runs by itself in the background and keeps many versions of your data. As a result, you get the chance to undo not only accidental file deletions but also …
You can easily find a cheap laptop for just a few hundred dollars. Chances are, though, the machine is slow, taking longer to boot up than it took to deliver it to you. OK, I exaggerated, but seriously, these budget laptops are a pain to use. The good news is …
When you have multiple devices in one ecosystem, it’s easy to use one of them to locate the others. Apple’s iOS has Find My Phone, and Google’s Android has Find My Device. But if you want to find an iPhone using an Android or vice versa, that can be tricky. …
As you might have noticed, starting with the Fall Creators Update, Windows 10‘s app re-opening is apart of the new feature set. When booting up, the system automatically re-opens apps (and browsers’ tabs) running at the time of the previous shutdown. This new feature drives me nuts since I often …
