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Bing Chat and ChatGPT

Bing Chat and ChatGPT come to Windows: Here’s how they work

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  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 13.03.2023
ChatGPT is not just this unusual artificial intelligence or weird chatbot that can explain Quantum Theory to a child in the style of Snoop Dogg. And Bing Chat is more than just an AI playing the role of a manic-depressive teenager, calling itself Sydney, or a digital bully that won’t...
AMD EXPO vs. Intel XMP

AMD EXPO vs. Intel XMP: How are they different? Which is better?

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  • Codrut Neagu
  • 08.03.2023
Along with releasing their latest Ryzen 7000 processors, AMD also revealed information regarding AMD EXPO. If you’ve been looking at DDR5 RAM options, you probably noticed that some of them are compatible with Intel XMP, while others are certified for AMD EXPO. What do these acronyms mean, and why does...
Windows 11

Windows 11 Moment 2 update is here: 7 essential enhancements!

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  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 02.03.2023
While Microsoft releases a major Windows 11 feature update every year, some people find this rhythm too slow. So, to keep the momentum going, Microsoft also launches smaller updates called Moments in the form of cumulative updates, which bring new features to Windows 11 users. We had a Moment 1...
Wi-Fi standards

What are 802.11ax, 802.11ac, 802.11n (Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi 4)?

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  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 27.02.2023
We live in the internet age, and almost everyone has a wireless router in their homes, helping families stay connected at all times. While Wi-Fi is a frequent term in our vocabulary, the names of the different wireless networking standards are challenging to understand and even pronounce. That is because...
Delete files in Windows

What's the best free file deletion software for Windows?

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  • Codrut Neagu
  • 10.02.2023
There are many ways to recover deleted files from hard drives. The deleted files are not necessarily lost forever, and with the appropriate programs, you can restore them. However, what if you want the opposite of that? Maybe you have some files that you want to erase forever. Maybe they...
Intel Core Intel i9 13th Generation

Why is the Intel Core i9-13900K one of the best CPUs of 2023?

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  • Codrut Neagu
  • 07.02.2023
The Core i9-13900K is one of the most powerful desktop processors created so far by Intel. Part of the Raptor Lake family, it’s built on a hybrid architecture similar to the one used on Alder Lake but with improved performance and significantly higher frequencies. What makes these CPUs, and especially...
Wi-Fi 6E

What is Wi-Fi 6E? How does it compare to Wi-Fi 6?

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  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 06.02.2023
If you’re looking for a new router or mesh Wi-Fi system, you may have noticed that some of them support a new standard called Wi-Fi 6E. If you want to know more about Wi-Fi 6E, how it works, its advantages and disadvantages, and how it compares to Wi-Fi 6, read...
Desktop icons

8 websites with free desktop icons for Windows

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  • Codrut Neagu
  • 02.02.2023
Personalizing the icons of your shortcuts can be a great way to make your PC look better. You can replace the icons for those boring folders you’ve been looking at for so many years, and others will admire how well-organized and good-looking your desktop is. However, where do you find...
Samsung Galaxy S23 series

Hands-on: 5 pros of Samsung Galaxy S23, S23+ and S23 Ultra

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  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 01.02.2023
On February 1st 2023, Samsung launched the Galaxy S23 smartphone lineup. Before the official Samsung Galaxy Unpacked release event, I had the chance to spend a few minutes using and photographing the new Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+ and Galaxy S23 Ultra smartphones. They come with exciting new specs, like being...
AMD FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution)

What is AMD FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution)? What does it do?

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  • Codrut Neagu
  • 27.01.2023
Did you encounter the term AMD FSR on the internet or maybe somewhere in your favorite game’s graphics settings? Are you wondering what AMD FSR is? Or maybe you want to enable FSR, but you don’t know how or even if your graphics card is on the AMD FSR-supported GPU...
AMD vs Intel

AMD vs. INTEL in 2023: Which CPUs are better?

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  • Codrut Neagu
  • 26.01.2023
In recent years, AMD has been on the rise when it comes to desktop processors and graphics cards. It stepped up on the ladder, turning from a company that sold affordable processors, weaker than Intel’s, into a company that gave us the seriously impressive Ryzen CPUs. They managed to become...
AMD vs Intel

Intel Core i9-13900k vs. AMD Ryzen 9 7900X: Gaming performance!

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  • Codrut Neagu
  • 23.01.2023
Both Intel’s and AMD’s latest generation of desktop processors are excellent choices for gaming. They deliver incredible speeds and performance, from the mid-range area all the way up to the higher-end models. There’s no question about it: you’ll make a great choice by going with either AMD or Intel processors,...
User accounts

Local account vs. Microsoft account: Which one should I use?

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  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 20.01.2023
Both Windows 10 and Windows 11 heavily promote the use of a Microsoft account that has an associated email address and password. If you want to take advantage of what these new operating systems offer, Microsoft accounts make your life easier. However, many people are concerned with sharing their personal...
DDR4 vs. DDR5

DDR4 vs. DDR5: Should you upgrade?

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  • Codrut Neagu
  • 18.01.2023
DDR4 has been available for a long time and thus has reached its maximum potential. It’s a mature memory specification that ensures both stability and performance. In comparison, DDR5 was only launched in 2021, and while not in its early days, it is still a work in progress. Though DDR5’s...
Christmas

Best Christmas wallpapers for your smartphone in 2022

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  • Codrut Neagu
  • 19.12.2022
As we reach the end of a difficult 2022, the Christmas spirit is slowly but surely taking over. We know that many of you have already decorated your houses and are preparing to spend some peaceful moments at home. But no winter holiday preparation is complete without decorating your Android...
Christmas

22 free Christmas wallpapers for your PC in 2022

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  • Codrut Neagu
  • 14.12.2022
As 2022 is quickly coming to an end, Christmas is just around the corner. It’s a special time for families and friends to reconnect, so most of us are looking forward to decorating and getting into that famous holiday spirit. And what better way to start than by choosing a...