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Huawei announces new variants for the P30 Pro, and the beta for EMUI 10

Huawei announces new variants for the P30 Pro, and the beta for EMUI 10

  • news
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 06.09.2019
At IFA Berlin, Huawei has made many announcements, both for new chips that are going to be used in their future smartphones, and for new products. One unexpected move is that they also launched new color variants of their existing flagship - the Huawei P30...
Sony announces Xperia 5 - A high-end smartphone with cool features

Sony announces Xperia 5 - A high-end smartphone with cool features

  • news
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 05.09.2019
At IFA Berlin, Sony announced the launch of a new smartphone. It is called Xperia 5, and it's part of the Sony flagship series, with a thin and compact design. Sony Xperia 5 has most of the features found on the Xperia 1, in a...
How can I make my Skype theme dark (or light)?

How can I make my Skype theme dark (or light)?

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 11.07.2019
You might be asking yourself: Is there a dark theme for Skype? Yes there is, and there's also a light theme, just like in Windows 10 May 2019 Update. Both themes are available in Skype for Windows 10, Android, and iOS. In this guide, we...
How to connect my Android smartphone to my Windows 10 PC

How to connect my Android smartphone to my Windows 10 PC

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 21.06.2019
Android smartphones have a USB port that you can use to charge them, but also to transfer files such as pictures or documents to your computer. Although the steps you need to take to do that are rather simple and intuitive, there are a few...
Review Hydro Coach: One of the best reminders for drinking water!

Review Hydro Coach: One of the best reminders for drinking water!

  • review
  • Daniel Parchisanu
  • 13.05.2019
The hydration of our bodies is vital for a healthy lifestyle. The modern rhythm of our lives makes us forget to drink enough liquids during the day, and we can develop health issues and a sense of tiredness by doing so. Since technology is a...
How to automatically lock Windows 10 with your smartphone

How to automatically lock Windows 10 with your smartphone

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 08.05.2019
Locking your PC when you are away is a requirement in business offices. It is a standard security measure that everyone should uphold regardless of the inconvenience of clicking a few buttons to do so. The good news is that, in Windows 10, Microsoft implemented...
How to configure and test the webcam in Skype

How to configure and test the webcam in Skype

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 25.04.2019
Skype is one of the most used video conferencing apps in the world. People use its apps on a multitude of devices, from Windows laptops and PCs to Android smartphones, to iPhones and iPads. One of Skype's essential features is its ability to make video...
Send files from an Android smartphone to Windows 10, with Bluetooth

Send files from an Android smartphone to Windows 10, with Bluetooth

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 19.04.2019
Although Wi-Fi networks and cloud storage are common these days, you might still find yourself in a situation in which you cannot use either to send files from an Android smartphone to a Windows 10 laptop or tablet. What can you do if you do...
Samsung is getting rid of notches and holes with upcoming Galaxy A80

Samsung is getting rid of notches and holes with upcoming Galaxy A80

  • news
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 12.04.2019
The upcoming Samsung Galaxy A80 brings excellent news to smartphone addicts everywhere. Gone are the frustrations caused by that pesky notch at the top of your display, gone the sad mornings crying in your coffee because you have to scroll (again!) an extra half an...
Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 review: The cheapest smartphone that runs Fortnite!

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 review: The cheapest smartphone that runs Fortnite!

  • review
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 26.03.2019
We recently encountered the following challenge: one of our editors is a father, and his boy wanted a new smartphone that can run the highly popular game Fortnite. If you do a bit of research, you see that Fortnite tends to run on high-end smartphones...
How do I enable dark mode on YouTube?

How do I enable dark mode on YouTube?

  • tutorial
  • Daniel Parchisanu
  • 25.03.2019
If you use YouTube on your Android device, iPhone, iPad, Windows PC or Mac, there is a way to reduce the battery consumption and protect your eyes from the intense white light of your screen. YouTube has introduced a dark mode for its app on...
How to personalize the Google Discover feed on your Android smartphone

How to personalize the Google Discover feed on your Android smartphone

  • tutorial
  • Daniel Parchisanu
  • 20.03.2019
Google Discover is the way Google helps you find news and other content on the internet, directly from your smartphone or tablet. By default, it displays data based on your search history, but it can also be personalized to better match your interests. If you...
Sony CP-AD2M4 charger review: charge multiple devices safely

Sony CP-AD2M4 charger review: charge multiple devices safely

  • review
  • Daniel Parchisanu
  • 13.03.2019
Charging your mobile devices has become a difficult task at home, at the office and even more so on the road. The Sony CP-AD2M4 charger gives you the ability to charge multiple devices safely. Finding an electrical outlet for every charger that comes with every...
Dual SIM: What is it? What does it mean? How does it work?

Dual SIM: What is it? What does it mean? How does it work?

  • misc
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 22.02.2019
Have you encountered Dual SIM smartphones in shops? Do you want to know what makes them useful and how the Dual SIM technology works? Maybe you already know that, but you still have questions like what makes Dual SIM Dual Standby different from Dual SIM...
5 best QR scanners for Android smartphones

5 best QR scanners for Android smartphones

  • misc
  • Daniel Parchisanu
  • 21.02.2019
QR codes are all around us: you can find them on flyers, posters, websites, applications, event ads, or restaurant menus. They are two-dimensional barcodes, usually consisting of black square dots on a white background which can be read by an imaging device. They are used...
3 steps to install Google Play apps from a web browser

3 steps to install Google Play apps from a web browser

  • tutorial
  • Daniel Parchisanu
  • 01.02.2019
The easiest way to install an app on your Android smartphone or tablet is to open the Play Store, search for the app you want and tap Install. What if we told you there's another way of installing an app from the Google Play Store?...
How to upload photos to OneDrive from your Android smartphone or tablet

How to upload photos to OneDrive from your Android smartphone or tablet

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 25.01.2019
OneDrive is Microsoft's cloud storage service for both home and business users. We use it to back up our files daily, as well as synchronize them across devices. If you use OneDrive for Windows, you should also install it on your Android smartphone and tablet....