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How to install Windows 11 on unsupported hardware

How to install Windows 11 on unsupported hardware

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 05.12.2022
You’ve probably heard of the steep system requirements of Windows 11. You can’t install it on an unsupported computer - one that doesn’t have TPM 2.0, Secure Boot, enough RAM, or a compatible processor. This checklist leaves many on the outside, theoretically unable to install...
How to Print Screen to the printer in Windows (2 ways)

How to Print Screen to the printer in Windows (2 ways)

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 01.12.2022
Ages ago, when DOS (Disk Operating System) was the main computer operating system, the Print Screen keyboard key was used to capture the screen and directly print it on the default printer. Nowadays, neither Windows 11 nor Windows 10 does that. Instead, pressing the Print...
What are cookies, and what do they do?

What are cookies, and what do they do?

  • misc
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 28.11.2022
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...
How to delete a partition in Windows 11 or Windows 10

How to delete a partition in Windows 11 or Windows 10

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 25.11.2022
Both Windows 11 and Windows 10 offer specialized apps and tools that you can use to delete partitions. If you need to remove a partition or a volume from a drive, you don’t have to install third-party apps like EaseUS Partition Master. Instead, you can...
Synology WRX560 review: An excellent mesh Wi-Fi 6 router!

Synology WRX560 review: An excellent mesh Wi-Fi 6 router!

  • review
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 24.11.2022
Mesh Wi-Fi systems have become a lot more popular in recent years. They are a very good choice when you want wireless coverage for larger living spaces or office areas, and most of them offer almost the same features as traditional routers do. This is...
How to check if Windows is activated and genuine

How to check if Windows is activated and genuine

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 23.11.2022
Do you use a Windows 11 or Windows 10 desktop PC, laptop, or tablet? Do you want to know whether your Windows is activated and genuine? Do you need to know whether activated copies of Windows are also genuine? If the answer is yes, read...
X670E vs. X670 vs. B650E vs. B650: AMD AM5 chipsets explained

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

  • misc
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 22.11.2022
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...
Overclocking the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X. Is it worth it?

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

  • misc
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 21.11.2022
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...
ASUS Prime X670E-Pro WiFi review: Balanced and with excellent features

ASUS Prime X670E-Pro WiFi review: Balanced and with excellent features

  • review
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 17.11.2022
While any path to building a desktop computer based on a brand new AMD Ryzen 7000 processor is expensive, some choices are better than others. For instance, ASUS has a motherboard based on the high-end X670E chipset, called ASUS Prime X670E-Pro WiFi, which could be...
How to pin a website to the taskbar or the Start Menu

How to pin a website to the taskbar or the Start Menu

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 16.11.2022
Do you want to know how to pin a website to the taskbar? Maybe you start your day with Facebook or Instagram, with a news site that you enjoy reading, or by checking your Gmail, and you want it accessible with one click, straight from...
ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AXE11000 review: Futureproof your Wi-Fi!

ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AXE11000 review: Futureproof your Wi-Fi!

  • review
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 15.11.2022
ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AXE11000 is a massive Wi-Fi6E router with an aggressive yet good-looking design that tries to attract people who want the best money can buy. It also packs some great hardware and an extensive list of features that cater to the needs of...
How to find the serial number of your Windows PC (laptop, desktop, 2-in-1)

How to find the serial number of your Windows PC (laptop, desktop, 2-in-1)

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 10.11.2022
Do you have a laptop, desktop PC, 2-in-1 device, or tablet with Windows 10 or Windows 11? Do you need your laptop’s serial number for warranty claims or insurance issues? Do you need technical support from your PC manufacturer, and they’re asking for the serial...
ASUS TUF Gaming B650-Plus WiFi review: Mid-range power!

ASUS TUF Gaming B650-Plus WiFi review: Mid-range power!

  • review
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 09.11.2022
Building a new desktop computer with one of AMD’s latest Ryzen 7000 processors is rather costly. However, there are some things you can do to keep the costs in check, like choosing a mid-range motherboard. If you’re a gamer, one of the options you’ll find...
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X review: Great for gaming!

AMD Ryzen 5 7600X review: Great for gaming!

  • review
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 07.11.2022
This fall, AMD launched a new generation of desktop processors based on their latest Zen 4 architecture. Right now, there are four CPUs in the lineup, the Ryzen 9 7950X and 7900X, the Ryzen 7 7700X, and the Ryzen 5 7600X. The latter is the...
How to clear cookies from Google Chrome

How to clear cookies from Google Chrome

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 04.11.2022
Cookies are a vital part of the internet. Without them, websites wouldn’t let you create accounts, log in, or remember your interests. Ads would also be less relevant and even more annoying. However, cookies may also generate problems from time to time, so you should...
How to pause Windows 10 updates

How to pause Windows 10 updates

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 03.11.2022
When writing this article, Microsoft has rolled out Windows 10 2022 Update (version 22H2). As always, the company initially throttles availability to ensure a reliable download and installation experience, so the update was only offered to some. While this feature update is about quality improvements...
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?

  • misc
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 01.11.2022
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...
What’s new in Windows 10 version 22H2?

What’s new in Windows 10 version 22H2?

  • misc
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 31.10.2022
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...