Hardware and Sound

Hardware reviews, gadgets, gaming accessories, sound equipment, and more. How to work with hardware, update drivers, firmware, and so on.

FAT32, exFAT or NTFS? How to format SD cards, memory sticks and hard drives

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Ciprian Adrian Rusen
29.03.2018

How should I format my SD card, my USB memory stick, USB external hard disk or my new SSD drive? Should I use the old FAT32 file format or the newer NTFS file format? Or should I try exFAT? It is a tough question for...

Simple questions: What is FAT32 and why is it useful?

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Codrut Neagu
28.03.2018

If you ever used a Windows PC or a storage device like a USB memory stick or an SD card, it is almost impossible that you have not heard about FAT32. It is one of the most popular file systems ever used on storage devices...

MIO MiVue 786 WiFi review: A premium dash cam with high-end specs

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Codrut Neagu
26.03.2018

Dash cams have grown in popularity in the last few years, and drivers are becoming more critical about their hardware specs and features. Recently, we had the opportunity to use and test one of the latest high-end dash cams manufactured by MIO, the MiVue 786...

Reviewing the Kingston KC1000 NVMe SSD: Upgrade your storage with excellent performance!

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Ciprian Adrian Rusen
15.03.2018

Kingston is a well-known provider of storage and memory products for computer users. Last year they decided to launch their first NVMe SSD storage device: the Kingston KC1000. We were curious to see how fast it is and how much it can enhance the performance...

What is SSD TRIM, why is it useful, and how to check whether it is turned on

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Codrut Neagu
07.03.2018

In the last couple of years, solid state drives have increasingly gained popularity. It is also probable that you have read or at least heard someone else talking about how fast an SSD (Solid State Drive) is compared to traditional hard drives. If you are...

Fitbit Charge 2 review: One of the best fitness trackers money can buy!

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Ciprian Adrian Rusen
23.02.2018

Many fitness trackers tend to be bulky, with a lackluster design that is lacking in elegance. Fitbit is one of the companies that has understood this problem and their latest generation of devices tends to be better looking than their competitors'. Fitbit Charge 2 is...

Simple questions: What is NTFS and why is it useful?

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Codrut Neagu
13.02.2018

If you have ever formatted a drive, be it removable or internal to your computer, then you have seen the term NTFS displayed as an option for formatting. You may have asked yourself what NTFS meant and, if you landed on this article, you are...

Reviewing Linksys EA7500 v2 AC1900: Excellent hardware, so and so firmware!

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Ciprian Adrian Rusen
07.02.2018

We have not reviewed any Linksys wireless routers for some time, and when we got the chance to test the Linksys EA7500 v2 AC1900, we quickly accepted. It is a mid-range wireless AC1900 router with promising specifications that claims to provide excellent WiFi for HD...

Simple questions: What is the NKRO technology for keyboards?

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Codrut Neagu
06.02.2018

Have you ever heard of the term NKRO or 6KRO? Did you hear a friend who is into computer games, talking about his or her brand new 10-key rollover keyboard? Have you wondered what that means and whether it is an important aspect to consider...

When buying a gaming laptop or mini PC, get one with a better video card, not an Intel Core i7 processor

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Ciprian Adrian Rusen
05.02.2018

Gaming laptops come in a variety of configurations. People who want the best performance, tend to prioritize the processor over other hardware components, like the video card or the storage space. Many gamers prefer a laptop with an Intel Core i7 processors instead of an...

Reviewing the Epson EH-LS100 UST laser projector: Great Home Cinema experience!

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Codrut Neagu
01.02.2018

Epson is one of the largest companies in the world that designs and manufactures video projectors. Not long ago, Epson presented its first laser projector, called the Epson EH-LS100. It is not just an ordinary laser projector, but also a UST projector, meaning that it...

Review MIO MiVue C320: A good entry-level dash cam that records Full HD video

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Codrut Neagu
31.01.2018

Not too long ago, we have had the chance to test the MIO MiVue C320, a dash cam that has a few great features. For starters, this dash cam has an entry-level price tag, can record road videos while you are driving, at a high...

ASUS Blue Cave review: Different looks, great performer!

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Ciprian Adrian Rusen
29.01.2018

ASUS Blue Cave is a wireless router that looks different from most routers on the market, and it includes an Intel processor, instead of Broadcom, Qualcomm, or MediaTek, as you usually find on many other routers. Its technical specifications are promising, and it is also...

Reviewing ASUS 4G-AC68U: Exciting specs make for a great experience?

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Ciprian Adrian Rusen
18.01.2018

ASUS has started selling a new wireless router that can combine mobile internet connections with traditional broadband internet, with the help of a SIM card from your mobile operator. The router is named ASUS 4G-AC68U, and it has some impressive features, that make it very...

Double your WiFi speed on Windows laptops and tablets with Intel network cards

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Ciprian Adrian Rusen
17.01.2018

WiFi is everywhere. We use it daily, but it does not always work well. Sometimes we are in places with a weak signal, and we get frustrated by low speeds and instability. If that is the case for you, and you have a Windows laptop,...

Review Fitbit Alta: A stylish fitness companion!

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Tudor Dan
12.01.2018

Fitbit has a wide range of devices for monitoring health and fitness activity. With a price tag at the time of our review of just under $100, the Fitbit Alta is a reasonably-priced entry-level fitness wristband. Its main selling points are the pleasant design, the...

Review Kingston DataTraveler Elite G2: the durable USB 3.1 flash drive!

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Ciprian Adrian Rusen
11.01.2018

USB flash drives tend to be somewhat dull devices. People use them for quick data transfers, and they want them as cheap as possible. Therefore, the quality of most devices of this type is rather low, and their durability is not something to brag about....

Review HyperX Cloud Flight: High quality wireless gaming headset!

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Codrut Neagu
08.01.2018

HyperX has launched a new wireless headset targeted at gamers who long to get rid of wires. It is called HyperX Cloud Flight and, through Kingston's courtesy, we received it for testing weeks before its official product launch. HyperX Cloud Flight promises excellent sound quality,...

NVIDIA DLSS: How to unlock the Ultra settings in any game

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Codrut Neagu
25.04.2024

Besides personal preferences in terms of genre, story, action, and whatnot, playing games on Ultra settings can be a dream come true for many gamers. This is what makes your favorite game offer the most immersive and amazing experience possible,...

How to screen record on Android phones

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Codrut Neagu
25.04.2024

If you have an Android smartphone and want to capture what's happening on the screen, it’s really simple. You can record your game, make a guide, or show a problem in an app. Recording your screen is quick and easy;...

How to downgrade Windows 11 and revert back to Windows 10

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Ciprian Adrian Rusen
24.04.2024

Some people decide to take Microsoft’s advice and upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11 using Windows Update or the Windows 11 Installation Assistant. Then, after a couple of days, they discover they don’t might like the new user interface...

GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER WINDFORCE 16G review

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Codrut Neagu
17.04.2024

As its name implies, the GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER WINDFORCE 16G is a graphics card based on the RTX 4080 SUPER GPU from NVIDIA, which is the latest and probably the final iteration in the GeForce RTX 40-series. One...

Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ review: The tablet for budget users!

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Ciprian Adrian Rusen
04.04.2024

Buying a good tablet is difficult if you don’t have a generous budget. Luckily, in recent months, some new tablets have been launched, including the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+, which aims to upgrade the user experience in several key areas...

Razer Seiren V3 Chroma review: A RGB mike for the streamer in you

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Codrut Neagu
14.03.2024

If you are looking for a high-quality microphone that can deliver crystal-clear sound and stunning RGB lighting effects, you may want to check out the Razer Seiren V3 Chroma. This USB microphone offers a cardioid sound pick-up pattern and is...