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On Windows 11, File Explorer acts as a hub for all the files stored on your computer. That includes personal documents and photos, but also important system files and app data. Not only do you not require access to most of these, accessing them and making changes could cause serious problems for your device. Equally, there may simply be personal files that you’d rather no-one else can see. Fortunately, Microsoft lets you hide any file or folder in Windows 11 , and it requires only a few simple steps....

If you want to resize the partitions that have been allocated by your laptop manufacturer or split a large hard drive into multiple smaller drives, here’s how to do it in Windows. We’re using Windows 10 here, but the steps apply to older versions as well. How can I create a partition? First, you’ll need some empty space. If you’ve just installed a brand new hard disk, the wizard should pop up when you first launch Disk Management....

You’ve got an A4 printer and you want to print a picture so that it completely covers the A4 sheet. It’s a reasonable request, but it can be tricky – or even impossible – to achieve depending on your printer and the software you’re using. Here, we’ll explain what you need to do to print pictures at just the right size. Borderless printing limitations Unless you have a ‘photo’ printer, you might be stuck with small white borders around the edge of the picture even if the print preview in software shows it completely covering the paper....

Windows 10 saw the introduction of many features, from Cortana to the re-introduction of the Start menu, and a handful of pre-installed universal apps. One such app is the Xbox app, allowing you to pair your PC with your Xbox console to remotely play games, chat with friends, access game capture and more. While it’s a handy tool for gamers, not everybody needs the Xbox app. The issue is that depending on your version of Windows, when you try to uninstall the app via the usual means you may find it’s not possible....

With home offices now the norm for many people, you may often need to send paper documents via email. Instead of using a traditional scanner, you can achieve scanner-like results using your smartphone. Simply taking a photo is an option, but better results can be obtained by using digital scanner apps or specific features of select camera apps found on the best Android phones or the best iPhones . This guide will walk you through the process of scanning documents using your phone’s camera, offering tips and showcasing various apps for achieving the best results....

Facebook Messenger is a great tool for communication, but it can also be very intrusive. Sometimes you might not want to reply to a message immediately, and yet we also don’t want to appear to be rude by ignoring it. And that is why you’re here. We’ll show you how to secretly read your Facebook messages and then reply at your leisure. Read Messenger messages without the sender knowing on a phone When you send a message on Facebook Messenger you’ll see a circle with a tick inside appear next to the text box....

Twitter has announced via a blog post that its widening its Direct Messages feature, allowing users to receive private messages from anyone – whether you’re following them or not. It follows on from when the company tested the feature back in 2013, where some Twitter users complained about not being able to opt out of the feature once they’d opted in. “We hope these changes help you connect more easily – and directly – on Twitter with the people, causes and businesses you care about most....

Waiting for someone to reply to an important email can be a frustrating experience. The reasons for the lack of correspondence could be that they are busy, avoiding answering, haven’t yet read it or haven’t even received it. This process is made simple in messaging apps like WhatsApp which display ticks to indicate delivery and when the message has been read, but is there a similar thing for email? Unfortunately not, but there are a few ways you tell if someone has seen your message or not....

When you’re trying to connect your phone or another device to the internet, you’ll want to make use of your Wi-Fi connection rather than use up mobile data on your phone. But, how can you tell which is your Wi-Fi network and what password do you need to be able to log on? These are the simple steps needed to discern your Wi-Fi network from any of your neighbours. How can I find my Wi-Fi network?...

• Back up your data to USB in Settings, Application saved data management, Saved data in system storage • Create a bootable USB stick for the PlayStation OS • Power off and unplug the PS4, then slide the top left panel to the left to remove • Unscrew the hard drive cage and slide out the old HDD • Insert a new HDD and screw it into place, then close up the case...

Apple Watch Family Setup is a handy feature for families, allowing parents to set up an Apple Watch for kids and older relatives without the need for a paired iPhone, and control how the smartwatch is used. There are some caveats, and it doesn’t work with all models of Apple Watch, but we explain everything you need to know about Apple Watch Family Setup right here. What is Apple Watch Family Setup?...

Alongside the April 2020 rebranding of Office 365 to Microsoft 365, the company’s core productivity apps gained some useful new features. Arguably the most impressive is Microsoft Word’s Rewrite, which uses artificial intelligence to improve phrasing and ensure you are more effectively core productivity apps received a number of new features. This was first unveiled at Microsoft’s Build developer conference in 2019, and is now available for consumers to use....

Nvidia, the company responsible for making some of the best graphics cards in the world, now offers a free way for gamers to take professional-level screenshots in some of their favourite games dubbed Nvidia Ansel. The most impressive feature of Nvidia Ansel? Once activated, you can take free-reign of the in-game camera and capture any angle you desire with no constraints or annoying UIs to be found. It also offers a range of editing tools to help you achieve the desired look....

In the tech world, the year always kicks off with CES (the consumer electronics show). This normally takes place in Las Vegas but is online only for 2021 and this is how you can watch the LG press conference live stream. LG is one of the major brands exhibiting at CES so this is one of the conferences you won’t want to miss. There’ll be more new tech than you can shake a stick at from vacuum cleaners to TVs....

The Conjuring is back for a third instalment, in which the Warrens will be taking on the devil. After being pushed back due to the coronavirus, the horror flick will be releasing in just a few months’ time. Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga will reprise their roles as paranormal investigators, Ed and Lorraine Warren. They will be investigating one of the most fascinating cases so far – the first time in their country’s history that a murder suspect claims demonic possession as a defence....

Following months of leaks and online whispers, it looks like Nvidia is finally ready to reveal the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080. In a mid-August announcement, the company revealed that it’ll be holding a “GeForce Special Event” today, 1 September 2020, where it’s more than likely that we’ll see the next-gen GPU series for the first time. It’s almost two years exactly since the launch of the GeForce RTX 20 Series, making it the perfect time for Nvidia to release the Ampere-inspired cards....

After 46 matches across more than seven weeks, the men’s Rugby World Cup comes to a close this weekend. The so-called ‘Bronze Final’ sees beaten semi-finalists England and Argentina compete for third place, but it’s the final that everyone’s most excited about. Can holders South Africa retain their title, or will fellow three-time winners New Zealand be victorious in Paris? You don’t have to wait long to find out. Here’s how to watch both of the remaining Rugby World Cup matches live, whether you’re based in the US, UK or elsewhere in the world....

Many of the latest smartphones and tablets come with support for Qi wireless charging, but what exactly is that, and how do you use it? Here we explain how to set up Qi wireless charging on the Nokia Lumia 735 using the EC Technology Ultra-Slim Wireless Charger, plus how to get the fastest wireless charging on the Galaxy S7 . Also see: How to add Qi wireless charging to a phone and our full Galaxy S7 review ....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict HP has achieved an impressive amount with the Elite Dragonfly combining stylish and versatile design with some impressive specs and useful business features. While there’s a lot going for it, it comes at a high price for an 8th-gen Intel processor and faces some tough rivals that are cheaper. Also watch out for the 2020 Dragonfly with 5G and Qualcomm chips. Best Prices Today: HP Elite Dragonfly It comes at a price, but the HP Elite Dragonfly aims to be the perfect convertible laptop by combining flexible design, a lightweight chassis, long battery life and useful business features....

It’s been a while, but we officially have details of the first Windows 10 devices running on Snapdragon . Here’s what you need to know about the HP Enxy x2. It was looking like 2017 might end without any sign of these new Windows devices with Snapdragon 835 inside, despite Qualcomm earlier saying they would be available in the second half of the year. Luckily the Snapdragon Summit in Hawaii has brought good news....