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How to enable DNS over HTTPS in Firefox

How to enable DNS over HTTPS in Firefox

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 07.01.2020
DNS over HTTPS is one of the best new internet protocols designed to improve our security when browsing the web. It encrypts DNS lookups and helps in stopping third parties from snooping on your activities on the web. In the future, all the respectable browsers...
6 best online ringtone makers for your smartphone

6 best online ringtone makers for your smartphone

  • misc
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 03.01.2020
During the last decade or so, smartphones have become a very important part of our lives and, as with anything else we own, we want to customize almost everything about them. This includes our ringtones - those sounds which reflect our preferences and help us...
How to use WhatsApp on PC and connect it to your Android smartphone

How to use WhatsApp on PC and connect it to your Android smartphone

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 17.12.2019
WhatsApp is more popular than ever, so there's no wonder people want to access it on all possible devices. Ever wondered how to use WhatsApp on PC instead of your Android smartphone? There are two ways to access the app from your computer or device,...
How do I setup and use a VPN on my Android smartphone?

How do I setup and use a VPN on my Android smartphone?

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 04.11.2019
Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) are useful to encrypt your traffic, when you connect to public Wi-Fi, or to access your company's network while traveling. Odds are that, besides your Windows devices, you want to use a VPN on your Android smartphone or tablet. Here is...
How do you turn off Autocorrect on Android smartphones?

How do you turn off Autocorrect on Android smartphones?

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 14.10.2019
While some users appreciate having the keyboard on their Android smartphones autocorrect what they write, so their text messages contain fewer mistakes, others hate it. If you want to turn off the Autocorrect feature for your keyboard, be it a Gboard (the Google Keyboard) or...
Sony Xperia 10 review: Beautiful cinematic display, average performance!

Sony Xperia 10 review: Beautiful cinematic display, average performance!

  • review
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 30.09.2019
Even though Sony manufactures some great high-end smartphones, it seems to be struggling to create compelling mid-range smartphones. The Xperia 10 represents the company's 2019 attempt of entering the mid-range market with a unique smartphone. What makes it unique? Well, the Xperia 10 is the...
What is the SIM PIN code and why should you use one?

What is the SIM PIN code and why should you use one?

  • misc
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 06.09.2019
SIM cards are a widely used method for identifying phone users all over the world. They're tiny pieces of plastic with chips on them that tell the mobile operators who you are and what you are paying for. Although they are essential to many of...
Huawei announces new variants for the P30 Pro, and the beta for EMUI 10

Huawei announces new variants for the P30 Pro, and the beta for EMUI 10

  • news
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 06.09.2019
At IFA Berlin, Huawei has made many announcements, both for new chips that are going to be used in their future smartphones, and for new products. One unexpected move is that they also launched new color variants of their existing flagship - the Huawei P30...
Sony announces Xperia 5 - A high-end smartphone with cool features

Sony announces Xperia 5 - A high-end smartphone with cool features

  • news
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 05.09.2019
At IFA Berlin, Sony announced the launch of a new smartphone. It is called Xperia 5, and it's part of the Sony flagship series, with a thin and compact design. Sony Xperia 5 has most of the features found on the Xperia 1, in a...
How can I make my Skype theme dark (or light)?

How can I make my Skype theme dark (or light)?

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 11.07.2019
You might be asking yourself: Is there a dark theme for Skype? Yes there is, and there's also a light theme, just like in Windows 10 May 2019 Update. Both themes are available in Skype for Windows 10, Android, and iOS. In this guide, we...
How to connect my Android smartphone to my Windows 10 PC

How to connect my Android smartphone to my Windows 10 PC

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 21.06.2019
Android smartphones have a USB port that you can use to charge them, but also to transfer files such as pictures or documents to your computer. Although the steps you need to take to do that are rather simple and intuitive, there are a few...
Review Hydro Coach: One of the best reminders for drinking water!

Review Hydro Coach: One of the best reminders for drinking water!

  • review
  • Daniel Parchisanu
  • 13.05.2019
The hydration of our bodies is vital for a healthy lifestyle. The modern rhythm of our lives makes us forget to drink enough liquids during the day, and we can develop health issues and a sense of tiredness by doing so. Since technology is a...
How to automatically lock Windows 10 with your smartphone

How to automatically lock Windows 10 with your smartphone

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 08.05.2019
Locking your PC when you are away is a requirement in business offices. It is a standard security measure that everyone should uphold regardless of the inconvenience of clicking a few buttons to do so. The good news is that, in Windows 10, Microsoft implemented...
How to configure and test the webcam in Skype

How to configure and test the webcam in Skype

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 25.04.2019
Skype is one of the most used video conferencing apps in the world. People use its apps on a multitude of devices, from Windows laptops and PCs to Android smartphones, to iPhones and iPads. One of Skype's essential features is its ability to make video...
Send files from an Android smartphone to Windows 10, with Bluetooth

Send files from an Android smartphone to Windows 10, with Bluetooth

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 19.04.2019
Although Wi-Fi networks and cloud storage are common these days, you might still find yourself in a situation in which you cannot use either to send files from an Android smartphone to a Windows 10 laptop or tablet. What can you do if you do...