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How to use Android smartphones, tablets, and other devices. Reviews of products with Android installed tutorials, and blog posts.

How to use the Self-defined Network (SDN) on ASUS ExpertWiFi

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Ciprian Adrian Rusen
29.09.2023

ASUS has a new family of networking devices. It’s named ExpertWiFi, and it includes routers, mesh systems, switches, and access points. Aimed at small and medium-sized businesses and organizations, these devices are all using Wi-Fi 6. And since businesses have different needs than home users,...

Does my phone have NFC? How to turn on NFC on Android

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Codrut Neagu
27.09.2023

NFC or Near Field Communication is a wireless communication standard that allows the devices that support it to transfer data between them over a distance of 4 cm or less. If you have an Android smartphone, you can use NFC to connect your smartphone to...

Motorola Edge 40 Neo review: Beautiful and capable!

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Ciprian Adrian Rusen
26.09.2023

In recent years, many premium smartphones have failed to deliver truly exciting innovation. Most of them felt like tiny incremental updates over last year’s models. Fortunately, this is less of an issue in the mid-range sector: in 2023, we’ve got some exciting product launches with...

realme C51 review: Large and affordable

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Codrut Neagu
21.09.2023

If you want a smartphone with a big display, a large battery, decent performance, and an affordable price, you might want to check out the new realme C51. This is an Android smartphone from Realme, a Chinese brand that offers competitive devices in both the...

How to use Samsung’s Palm Swipe to capture a screenshot

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Codrut Neagu
18.09.2023

Have you heard about Palm Swipe? Did you know your Samsung Galaxy smartphone has a cool feature that allows you to swipe its screen to capture screenshots? Or that you can Palm Swipe on your Samsung tablet too? If you answered no to any of...

HUAWEI WATCH GT 4 review: Fine-tuned health & fitness tracking!

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Ciprian Adrian Rusen
14.09.2023

Smartwatches and fitness devices are increasing in popularity, and for good reason: the modern lifestyle isn’t necessarily healthy, and as we’re growing older, we realize that our health and fitness should be a real priority. Or at least, this is how things have been for...

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 review: The flip phone, fine-tuned!

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Ciprian Adrian Rusen
11.09.2023

The market for good quality foldable smartphones has become more competitive than ever, with people getting all kinds of options, including at prices that are more affordable than ever. This is a positive trend, and I hope it continues. This year’s Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5...

You don’t need a 4G/5G router. Use an extendable ASUS router instead

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Ciprian Adrian Rusen
06.09.2023

Sometimes the internet connection drops and our Wi-Fi doesn’t work. This is frustrating and can negatively affect our productivity or the fun experiences we’re having online. Suppose you’re working online on a tight deadline or running a business that needs continuous internet connectivity. In that...

TP-Link Tapo RV30 Plus review: A smart choice for large-sized homes

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Codrut Neagu
22.08.2023

If you’re looking for a smart and relatively affordable robot vacuum, you may want to consider the TP-Link Tapo RV30 Plus. It promises to keep your home clean and dust-free, regardless of the floor types in your rooms. The Tapo RV30 Plus is part of...

ASUS VivoWatch 5 AERO review: Small and lightweight!

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Ciprian Adrian Rusen
11.08.2023

A new trend in fitness devices is having ECG and blood pressure measurements available on your wrist. However, these features are usually included on large smartwatches or fitness watches with generous batteries, not on fitness bands. That is until the ASUS VivoWatch 5 AERO came...

Where are cookies stored on Android?

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Codrut Neagu
09.08.2023

If you own an Android device, you might be wondering where your browser cookies are stored on it. If you’ve arrived here, you probably already know that cookies are small pieces of data that websites send to your browser when you visit them. They can...

5 new features of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5

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Ciprian Adrian Rusen
26.07.2023

Samsung has announced the release of the Galaxy Z Flip5 and Galaxy Z Fold5 smartphones, as well as the Galaxy Tab S9 line of tablets and Galaxy Watch6 smartwatches. A few days ago, I was invited to an event where I got to tinker with...

What is a VPN? What do VPNs do?

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Codrut Neagu
21.07.2023

You’ve probably heard about VPNs, but do you know what a VPN is and what VPNs do? If you’re not already using a VPN service, maybe you should start doing so as soon as possible. You might not see its real value right now, but...

Xiaomi Robot Vacuum X10+ review: Excellent automated cleaning!

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Ciprian Adrian Rusen
19.07.2023

While robot vacuums are similar in terms of looks and general design, they vary greatly in price, technology, features, and usefulness. If you have a large living space or office that needs regular cleaning, you’re better served by the more expensive options, which feature a...

How to unlink a phone from a Windows computer

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Codrut Neagu
18.07.2023

Did you link your Android smartphone or your iPhone with your Windows PC? You don’t like the Phone Link app and want to disable it? Maybe it’s lagging and crashing a lot, so you’d rather remove your phone and disconnect it from your computer. It...

realme 11 Pro review: Beautiful mid-ranger!

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Ciprian Adrian Rusen
17.07.2023

While iPhones dominate the charts as the most popular smartphones on the market, many people can’t afford them and are looking for reasonably-priced devices. If you’re not keen on paying a lot of money on a phone, you should take a look at the realme...

realme C53 review: A small price for a big phone

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Codrut Neagu
10.07.2023

Are you, by any chance, looking for a smartphone with a big screen, a generous battery, decent performance, and a low price? Well, in that case, the new realme C53 might be just what you need. It’s an Android smartphone made by Realme, a Chinese...

How to upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11 for free

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Ciprian Adrian Rusen
18.04.2024

Microsoft's support for Windows 10 will end on October 14th, 2025. After that date, you have to pay a lot of money to get security updates, and you can do so only for the first three years. Therefore, if you...

How to turn off an Android phone

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Codrut Neagu
17.04.2024

Do you need to shut down your Android phone but aren’t sure how to do it? Rest easy: whether you have a Samsung Galaxy or another Android device, turning it off is a simple process as long as you know...

Windows 10 Media Creation Tool: Create Windows 10 installation media

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Ciprian Adrian Rusen
12.04.2024

If you want to install or reinstall Windows 10 on any device, you must create installation media, such as a bootable USB flash drive, a DVD, or an ISO file containing the Windows 10 setup. While there are various tools...

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 A35 review: Affordable mid-ranger with solid cameras

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Codrut Neagu
15.04.2024

In this review, I’m going to tell you about the Samsung Galaxy A35, the company’s latest affordable mid-ranger that has to distinguish itself from the huge variety of offerings from other manufacturers. Some of its competitors boast better hardware specifications...

ASUS ROG Strix Scope II 96 Wireless review: Precision in a compact layout

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Codrut Neagu
19.03.2024

If you’re looking for a wireless gaming keyboard with top-notch performance, durability, and plenty of customization options, you may want to take a look at the ASUS ROG Strix Scope II 96 Wireless. This mechanical keyboard is silent, it offers...