Digital Citizen

Ciprian Adrian Rusen

I love technology and I have been working in IT for more than fifteen years. I am the co-founder of Digital Citizen and its chief editor. Alongside my work as an editor, I am also an author. I have written and published 7 books, most of them about Microsoft products and technologies. They are translated into more than 12 languages. In 2014, I have been recognized by Microsoft for my technical expertise and involvement in the community with the title of Microsoft MVP - Windows Consumer Expert.
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What is Meet Now in Windows 10, and how to use it

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 01.14.2021
You might have noticed a new icon showing up in Windows 10, next to the clock from the system tray It is a symbol of a video camera, and if you hover your mouse over it, the tooltip says Meet Now You may wonder how it got there and whether it is a virus How did Meet Now get installed...

TP-Link Archer AX10 (AX1500) review – Affordable Wi-Fi 6 for everyone!

  • review
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 01.04.2021
TP-Link Archer AX10 or TP-Link Archer AX1500 has a different name depending on the country and the shop you buy it from However, it is the same router, with the same hardware and specifications in all countries We wanted to test it because it is one of the most affordable routers...

Want to buy Windows 10? Windows 10 Home or Pro? How much is it?

  • misc
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 12.16.2020
Do you want to buy Windows 10 for your home or work computer(s) The campaign for free upgrades from Windows 7 to Windows 10 is no longer available, and the only way to get Windows 10 “for free” is to get it preinstalled on a new computer Otherwise, you have to buy a Windows 10...

Intel NUC10i5FNH review: Solid performance in a small form factor!

  • review
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 12.11.2020
Small form-factor PCs or mini-PCs are attractive to a lot of people If you don’t do gaming, video editing, or computer-aided design, you may prefer a smaller but still powerful PC on your desk instead of a bulky traditional desktop computer Intel's NUC line-up has enjoyed excellent...

Synology DiskStation Manager 7: Beta available, free update coming in 2021

  • news
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 12.09.2020
Synology makes some of the best Network Attached Storage (NAS) solutions on the market, and they are all powered by its DiskStation Manager (DSM) software platform In our reviews, we always appreciated the flexibility and ease of use of DSM Synology is now working on finalizing a new...

How to check the Windows 10 version, OS build, edition, or type

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 11.27.2020
We know that Windows 10 is the last edition of Windows That is easy, but new versions of Windows 10 pop up for download and installation each year We’ve had Windows 10 with Anniversary Update, November 2019 Update, October 2020 Update, and many other feature updates What do all...

How to test your RAM with the Windows Memory Diagnostic tool

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 11.26.2020
RAM can cause some of the most frustrating computer problems Symptoms can be diverse and somewhat random: you may encounter high system instability, data corruption, or unexplained behaviors that leave you puzzled When you have problems like these, it is a good idea to test the RAM...

12 ways to start the Windows Memory Diagnostic troubleshooting app

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 11.25.2020
Windows Memory Diagnostic is a troubleshooting tool that is less known by Windows users That's because it can come in handy only when you have problems with your computer's RAM or experience random reboots and system instability One possible cause for such problems may be faulty RAM...

How to add or remove Windows 10 Start Menu folders

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 11.19.2020
By default, Windows 10 displays a couple of folders on the Start Menu’s left side column, for easy access Few people know that this list of folders is editable, and you can easily add or remove folders to or from the Start Menu The procedure is not complicated at all, and all you...

How to buy Steam gift cards or Steam games from Amazon

  • misc
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 11.18.2020
Do you have an Amazon gift card that you want to use for buying Steam games or credit on your Steam wallet Do you want to buy a Steam gift card from Amazon Both scenarios are possible, but some things are a bit more complicated than you would expect And it doesn’t even matter if...

Xbox gift cards and digital codes from Amazon: How to buy and redeem!

  • misc
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 11.09.2020
Did you know that you can buy Xbox One games from Amazon and redeem them on your gaming console Or that you can purchase an Xbox gift card from Amazon, apply it to your Xbox account, and use it to buy anything you want straight from your console You can also give Xbox gift cards away...

ASUS RT-AX82U review: gaming meets Wi-Fi 6!

  • review
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 10.27.2020
ASUS RT-AX82U is a dual-band gaming router with support for Wi-Fi 6 It features RGB lighting, a more reasonable price than other Wi-Fi 6 routers, and interesting features that are useful for people that play games online To make it even more appealing, you can also use it as part of...