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HUAWEI FreeClip review: The most comfortable wireless earbuds?

HUAWEI FreeClip review: The most comfortable wireless earbuds?

  • review
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 12.01.2024
Most people like using wireless earbuds, but many have this issue: one of the buds has a harder time remaining in one of your ears and keeps falling off a lot easier than the other. This problem is caused by the fact that we don’t...
HUAWEI MateBook D 16 2024 review: A capable mid-range laptop!

HUAWEI MateBook D 16 2024 review: A capable mid-range laptop!

  • review
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 09.01.2024
While we all love high-end laptops with amazing displays and incredible performance, most people cannot afford them. Therefore, when buying a laptop, we’re looking for reasonably priced options that provide good value for money. HUAWEI MateBook D 16 2024 is a mid-range model that aims...
How to show the battery percentage on your iPhone

How to show the battery percentage on your iPhone

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 04.01.2024
Wondering how to view the battery percentage on your new iPhone? Or maybe you bought a used iPhone and can’t find the battery percentage information? Then you’ve come to the right place. In this article, I’ll tell you how to make the battery percentage always...
ASUS ExpertCenter PN42 review: A fanless mini PC!

ASUS ExpertCenter PN42 review: A fanless mini PC!

  • review
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 22.12.2023
In July of 2023, Intel and ASUS made the headlines: Intel with its decision to kill its NUC mini PC lineup, and ASUS stepping in to manufacture and develop future NUC systems instead. Luckily, ASUS is making good on its promise, launching many diverse mini...
Lexar DDR4-3200 review: The cost-effective RAM upgrade!

Lexar DDR4-3200 review: The cost-effective RAM upgrade!

  • review
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 21.12.2023
If you are looking for a reliable and affordable way to upgrade your desktop PC, you may want to check out the Lexar DDR4-3200 (LD4AU016G-B3200GSST) desktop memory. This RAM module is designed to deliver good performance and compatibility with most modern desktop systems. In this...
How to connect Bluetooth devices with your iPhone

How to connect Bluetooth devices with your iPhone

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 15.12.2023
Most of our portable devices have a Bluetooth chip inside. It allows us to connect them to other devices wirelessly, over short distances, and get rid of unnecessary cables. That is especially true when you want to connect some headphones, a portable speaker, or other...
HONOR 90 review: Gorgeous display and good-looking body

HONOR 90 review: Gorgeous display and good-looking body

  • review
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 13.12.2023
The HONOR 90 might be a good choice if you’re looking for a new mid-range Android smartphone to buy for Christmas. It has a pleasant design, a stunning display, a fast-charging battery, and a camera system that promises to capture beautiful photos. I’ve been testing...
Gigabyte Z790 AORUS PRO X review: A femme fatale for your Intel Core CPU

Gigabyte Z790 AORUS PRO X review: A femme fatale for your Intel Core CPU

  • review
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 06.12.2023
If you are looking for a high-end motherboard that can handle the latest Intel processors and deliver top-notch performance, you might want to check out the Gigabyte Z790 AORUS PRO X. This motherboard is packed with features and has a fancy all-white design that will...
How to use the Voice Access app in Windows 11

How to use the Voice Access app in Windows 11

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 05.12.2023
Voice Access is a new app that lets you control your Windows 11 PC with your voice. While Microsoft designed it with the purpose of helping people with disabilities or limited mobility to use their computers more easily and independently, anyone can use it. I...
Intel Core i9-14900K review: Faster than light, hotter than a supernova

Intel Core i9-14900K review: Faster than light, hotter than a supernova

  • review
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 04.12.2023
The Intel Core i9-14900K is one of the most powerful processors available on the market these days. Made for enthusiasts and gamers who want the best of the best, this CPU promises incredible amounts of performance. In this review, I’ll take a look at its...
ASUS ROG Ryujin III 360 ARGB review: High-performance liquid cooling

ASUS ROG Ryujin III 360 ARGB review: High-performance liquid cooling

  • review
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 08.11.2023
If you’re looking for a top-notch liquid cooling system for your PC, you might want to check out the ASUS ROG Ryujin III 360 ARGB AIO. This is one of the best products in its category, and it offers many benefits for gamers and enthusiasts...
ASUS TUF Gaming Z790-Pro Wi-Fi review: Good for gamers!

ASUS TUF Gaming Z790-Pro Wi-Fi review: Good for gamers!

  • review
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 02.11.2023
Intel’s 14th-generation Core processors are here. With these new Raptor Lake Refresh CPUs, hardware manufacturers have also released “refreshed” motherboards. 🙂 Though the new processors are compatible with any LGA1700 motherboard, it’s nice to see new models surfacing on the market. One of them is...