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Hands-on: 5 pros of Samsung Galaxy S23, S23+ and S23 Ultra

Hands-on: 5 pros of Samsung Galaxy S23, S23+ and S23 Ultra

On February 1st 2023, Samsung launched the Galaxy S23 smartphone lineup. Before the official Samsung Galaxy Unpacked release event, I had the chance to spend a few minutes using and photographing the new Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+ and Galaxy S23 Ultra smartphones. They come with exciting new specs, like being equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon processors instead of Samsung Exynos (a plus for European users), more
What is AMD FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution)? What does it do?

What is AMD FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution)? What does it do?

Did you encounter the term AMD FSR on the internet or maybe somewhere in your favorite game’s graphics settings? Are you wondering what AMD FSR is? Or maybe you want to enable FSR, but you don’t know how or even if your graphics card is on the AMD FSR-supported GPU list? Do you want to understand the reasons behind this technology and why you might
Intel Core i9-13900k vs. AMD Ryzen 9 7900X: Gaming performance!

Intel Core i9-13900k vs. AMD Ryzen 9 7900X: Gaming performance!

Both Intel’s and AMD’s latest generation of desktop processors are excellent choices for gaming. They deliver incredible speeds and performance, from the mid-range area all the way up to the higher-end models. There’s no question about it: you’ll make a great choice by going with either AMD or Intel processors, at least in terms of gaming. However, I couldn’t help myself from wondering whether Intel
Local account vs. Microsoft account: Which one should I use?

Local account vs. Microsoft account: Which one should I use?

Both Windows 10 and Windows 11 heavily promote the use of a Microsoft account that has an associated email address and password. If you want to take advantage of what these new operating systems offer, Microsoft accounts make your life easier. However, many people are concerned with sharing their personal information with Microsoft and want to use offline local accounts. Let’s explain the differences between
DDR4 vs. DDR5: Should you upgrade?

DDR4 vs. DDR5: Should you upgrade?

DDR4 has been available for a long time and thus has reached its maximum potential. It’s a mature memory specification that ensures both stability and performance. In comparison, DDR5 was only launched in 2021, and while not in its early days, it is still a work in progress. Though DDR5’s innate performance improvements over DDR4 should be obvious, DDR4 still has a word to say,
What are cookies, and what do they do?

What are cookies, and what do they do?

When browsing the internet, you often encounter the term “cookies.” Many websites inform you about using cookies and ask for your approval. Web browsers have many settings for managing cookies, and even browser add-ons mention blocking cookies of all kinds. Even though you know that these “cookies” are not exactly a sweet dessert, you may not know precisely what they are and their purpose on
X670E vs. X670 vs. B650E vs. B650: AMD AM5 chipsets explained

X670E vs. X670 vs. B650E vs. B650: AMD AM5 chipsets explained

With the launch of the new Ryzen 7000 desktop processors, AMD also debuted a series of new motherboard chipsets. Zen 4 CPUs like the Ryzen 9 7950X, Ryzen 9 7900X, Ryzen 7 7700X, or Ryzen 5 7600X don’t work on the older AM4 or AM3 chipsets. They are only compatible and must be paired with one of the latest X670E, X670, B650E, or B650 motherboards.
Overclocking the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X. Is it worth it?

Overclocking the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X. Is it worth it?

2022 brought us a slew of new and amazing desktop processors, and one of the most interesting ones is AMD’s Ryzen 5 7600X. It is a top-notch processor for gaming, as well as standard workloads, at a price that many people can afford. However, even if it’s an excellent choice already, some will nonetheless try to overclock it. Because why not? If you can get
What is OneNote & Why do I have two apps on my Windows PC?

What is OneNote & Why do I have two apps on my Windows PC?

Have you heard of OneNote, the note-taking service from Microsoft? Did you try one of the OneNote apps on your Windows computer, iPad, iPhone, Android smartphone, or tablet? If you are a OneNote user on your Windows 10 or Windows 11 computer, you might notice that there is something strange going on: there might be not one, but two OneNote apps installed. One of them
What’s new in Windows 10 version 22H2?

What’s new in Windows 10 version 22H2?

On October 18th, 2022, Microsoft released Windows 10, version 22H2, also known as the Windows 10 2022 Update. This version is available for existing Windows 10 devices through Windows Update. Devices currently running Windows 10, version 20H2 or newer, will have a fast installation experience because the update will install like any small monthly update. For older versions, the installation process will be more time-consuming.
What is Bluetooth? How it works & How to get it on a PC

What is Bluetooth? How it works & How to get it on a PC

Many people visiting our website are interested in tutorials about using Bluetooth technology. If you want to know what Bluetooth is on a computer, a phone, or any other device, how Bluetooth works and what are its different versions of implementations, how Bluetooth came to life, and how to get Bluetooth on a computer with Windows, read this article. We promise that it will prove
What can we learn from the energy efficiency of supercomputers?

What can we learn from the energy efficiency of supercomputers?

Just as cloud computing solutions have created new opportunities for companies to engage with customers and enabled a new, more flexible way of working, supercomputers are opening up new avenues for innovation by accelerating the speed of product research and development. Finally, high-performance computing (HPC) can be used as a predictor of technologies that will spread to other less niched markets; for instance, when certain