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How to make a Windows 10 hotspot: All you need to know

How to make a Windows 10 hotspot: All you need to know

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 06.10.2020
If you have a Windows 10 PC, laptop, or tablet, one of the best features you have at hand is the ability to transform it into a mobile hotspot. In other words, you can share your internet connection with other devices over Wi-Fi or even...
Razer Naga Pro review: The high-end mouse for any game genre

Razer Naga Pro review: The high-end mouse for any game genre

  • review
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 29.09.2020
Razer is one of the most popular gaming companies in the world, and its computer peripherals are well-known for their excellent performance and solid build quality. The latest gaming mouse that they launched is called Razer Naga Pro, a high-end device that comes with something...
ASUS ROG Strix Go and Go Core review: Tip-top gaming headsets!

ASUS ROG Strix Go and Go Core review: Tip-top gaming headsets!

  • review
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 25.09.2020
ASUS launched a new series of gaming headsets called ASUS ROG Strix Go 2.4, Go, and Go Core. All of them share similar audio characteristics and build quality, but differ when it comes to the way they connect to your PC or device. During the...
How to manage BitLocker on a USB memory stick or flash drive

How to manage BitLocker on a USB memory stick or flash drive

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 15.09.2020
If you've taken the time to protect your data using BitLocker To Go, you might want to understand the options you have for managing your encrypted USB memory stick or flash drive. Basic usage includes nothing more than entering your password, but you need to...
Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G review: Ultra in every way!

Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G review: Ultra in every way!

  • review
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 04.09.2020
Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G is a luxury device aimed at people who want the latest innovation in the world of phablets. The premium price tag and colossal size didn't stop it from being preordered by many people online, so much so that Samsung bragged...
ASUS AI Noise-Canceling Mic Adapter review: Crystal-clear voice. Always!

ASUS AI Noise-Canceling Mic Adapter review: Crystal-clear voice. Always!

  • review
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 31.08.2020
This summer, ASUS launched a series of new devices designed to offer or improve the audio quality of voice communications. The devices we're talking about use AI (Artificial Intelligence) to remove unwanted noise seamlessly, without requiring any software or additional setup from the user, which...
Reviewing Trust GXT 258 Fyru: First-class microphone for streaming

Reviewing Trust GXT 258 Fyru: First-class microphone for streaming

  • review
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 27.08.2020
Trust is a computer electronics company from the Netherlands that's well-known for manufacturing devices with an excellent price-performance ratio. One of the areas in which they are active is computer microphones, and the latest such product in their portfolio is the new Trust GXT 258...
Samsung AX60R5080WD review: The air purifier for large apartments!

Samsung AX60R5080WD review: The air purifier for large apartments!

  • review
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 19.08.2020
Samsung creates all kinds of technology: smartphones and tablets, laptops, Smart TVs, and even smart refrigerators or washing machines. However, few people know that Samsung also makes air purifiers. One of their newest models is Samsung AX60R5080WD, and it is a promising model for people...
ASUS VivoWatch SP review: Smart wearable health tracker for geeks!

ASUS VivoWatch SP review: Smart wearable health tracker for geeks!

  • review
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 11.08.2020
ASUS VivoWatch SP is a new health-tracking device that looks like a smartwatch but doesn't aim to be one, so don't be fooled by its looks. This wearable device is designed for running, pace coaching, speed monitoring, distance, and route mapping. There's even an altimeter...
Sonos Move review: A superb smart wireless speaker

Sonos Move review: A superb smart wireless speaker

  • review
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 10.08.2020
Sonos is one of the most popular brands in the world of wireless speakers. That's because they offer excellent audio quality and can work together to fill your entire house with music, using easy to set up wireless connections between them. If you're looking for...
ASUS TUF Gaming GT301 review: Compact mid-tower computer case

ASUS TUF Gaming GT301 review: Compact mid-tower computer case

  • review
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 06.08.2020
Computer cases are not things you often buy, as they tend to last for a long time, even if you upgrade all your hardware components. That's why a good computer case should be right at the top of your buying list when you decide to...
ASUS TUF GAMING Z490-PLUS (WI-FI) review: Excellent motherboard!

ASUS TUF GAMING Z490-PLUS (WI-FI) review: Excellent motherboard!

  • review
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 31.07.2020
Intel's 10th generation processors came out this year, and they require a different type of socket than previous processors. They also work on newer chipsets, with the Z490 being the best of them. Unfortunately, many motherboards based on this chipset have high prices that are...
3 ways to get the PUK code of your SIM card

3 ways to get the PUK code of your SIM card

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 30.07.2020
The PUK code or Personal Unlocking Key is a security feature of all the modern SIM cards used in our smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices. If you insert the wrong PIN code three times, your SIM card is locked, and you need its PUK...
Review Intel Core i5-10600K: An outstanding mid-range processor!

Review Intel Core i5-10600K: An outstanding mid-range processor!

  • review
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 27.07.2020
Compared to Intel's previous line of processors, codenamed Coffee Lake, the new Comet Lake CPUs, Intel Core i5-10600K included, keep the same number of cores, but ramp up both the base and the turbo frequencies. That can only mean good news for users and should...