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3 ways to find your public IP address

3 ways to find your public IP address

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 12.08.2022
Every device that is connected to the internet in one way or another has an IP address. That’s the unique identifier used by your device to be recognized by other devices on the internet or in your local network. If you’re using a device like...
8 ways to open the Run command window in Windows

8 ways to open the Run command window in Windows

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 11.08.2022
The Run command window allows you to start programs, open files and folders, and access internet resources in all Windows versions. Type a path, a quick command, or environment variable into Windows’ Run, and then click OK or press Enter, and you execute a Run...
How to change your PC name in Windows (4 ways)

How to change your PC name in Windows (4 ways)

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 09.08.2022
Many people don’t know this, but all computers have a unique name they received either from Microsoft (when installing Windows), their manufacturer, or their users. A computer’s name is useful mostly when inside a network to separate and identify itself from other computers and devices....
What is Wi-Fi calling? How do I enable VoWiFi?

What is Wi-Fi calling? How do I enable VoWiFi?

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 05.08.2022
Wi-Fi calling for phones, also dubbed VoWifi, is a technology that has been around for a long time. However, its adoption by mobile carriers is slow, and even today, Voice over Wi-Fi is not supported by all mobile operators and smartphones. Do you want to...
8 ways to open Disk Management (diskmgmt.msc) in Windows

8 ways to open Disk Management (diskmgmt.msc) in Windows

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 04.08.2022
Disk Management or diskmgmt.msc is one of the oldest tools in Windows. Although Microsoft hasn’t updated it for many many years, you can still find it in Windows 11 and Windows 10. It’s relatively easy to use and helpful when you need to manage the...
How to add clocks to the taskbar in Windows 10 and Windows 11

How to add clocks to the taskbar in Windows 10 and Windows 11

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 03.08.2022
If you need to keep in touch with people from different time zones, you can add two additional clocks to the Windows taskbar to quickly check the time in their part of the world. Having multiple clocks available also comes in handy if you are...
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3070 OC Edition review: Mid-range gaming!

ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3070 OC Edition review: Mid-range gaming!

  • review
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 01.08.2022
Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 3070 is one of the most popular GPUs in 2022, with many manufacturers implementing it in their customized graphics cards. One of the best cards on the market is the ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3070 OC Edition. Featuring an excellent cooling system,...
What is your device name or computer name in Windows?

What is your device name or computer name in Windows?

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 29.07.2022
When you install Windows and set up a computer for the first time, the operating system asks you to assign it a name that should be no longer than 15 characters. Since we all have names, our pets have names, and some enthusiasts even name...
Windows 11 and Windows 10 bloatware list (2022 update)

Windows 11 and Windows 10 bloatware list (2022 update)

  • misc
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 28.07.2022
Since their first versions, both Windows 11 and Windows 10 had bundled apps that Microsoft wanted us to use, even if we had other ideas. That still holds true today, in 2022. Some of the apps included by default in these operating systems are bloatware:...
6 ways to find your IP address in Windows

6 ways to find your IP address in Windows

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 26.07.2022
The IP address or Internet Protocol address is a numerical label used in networks to identify and locate network devices, from computers and smartphones to printers, TVs, and other devices. The IP address can be a useful piece of information, especially when you want to...
AMD Radeon RX 6800 review: Excellent for gaming in 1440p and above!

AMD Radeon RX 6800 review: Excellent for gaming in 1440p and above!

  • review
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 25.07.2022
For me, one of AMD’s most compelling graphics cards these days is the Radeon RX 6800. And, as luck would have it, I got to test it this week. The RX 6800 targets the higher-end section of the gaming market, promising excellent performance in 1440p...
What is Open With and how to use it in Windows

What is Open With and how to use it in Windows

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 22.07.2022
Do you want to open a .pdf file with Google Chrome instead of the default app set by Windows? Use Open With. Do you want to see the contents of a file before you run it? Use Open With. You may have noticed the Open...
What is Miracast, and how do you use it?

What is Miracast, and how do you use it?

  • misc
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 21.07.2022
At first, there was the HDMI! Well, not really, but HDMI has been the main way of transmitting video and sound from a device to an external TV or monitor for more than a decade now. However, starting a few years back, a new contender...
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2022) review: Powerful, mobile, and beautiful

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2022) review: Powerful, mobile, and beautiful

  • review
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 19.07.2022
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2022) is one of the most interesting gaming laptops I’ve tested in a while. Not only does it offer premium high-end hardware, but it also sweetens the pot with a unique customizable AniMe Matrix on its screen lid and by...
What is a Mesh Wi-Fi or a Whole-Home Wi-Fi system?

What is a Mesh Wi-Fi or a Whole-Home Wi-Fi system?

  • misc
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 15.07.2022
Mesh Wi-Fi or whole-home Wi-Fi systems are increasingly popular, with many devices on the market from various manufacturers like Netgear, TP-Link, ASUS, D-Link, Linksys, Google, and others. However, while many vendors sell mesh Wi-Fi products as the ultimate solution for excellent wireless coverage, few people...
How to wirelessly mirror the screen of your Android on a TV

How to wirelessly mirror the screen of your Android on a TV

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 14.07.2022
Miracast is a great piece of technology, one that, at times, can make your life a lot easier. Whether it’s because you need to make a presentation and the fastest way is to project your device’s screen to a Miracast-enabled projector, or because you want...
How to wirelessly connect and project to a TV from Windows 11

How to wirelessly connect and project to a TV from Windows 11

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 13.07.2022
Do you have a TV with the Android TV operating system on it? Or maybe a Samsung Smart TV with Tizen TV, or an LG Smart TV running on WebOS? The brand doesn’t matter; all Smart TVs allow you to connect wirelessly to them and...