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review ASUS ROG Strix G17 G713 review: Good for gaming at an excellent price

ASUS ROG Strix G17 G713 review: Good for gaming at an excellent price

ASUS ROG Strix G17 G713 is an interesting lineup of gaming laptops that bundle the latest AMD Ryzen processors with powerful graphics cards from Nvidia, at an excellent price. This lineup includes several models at different price-points, including some that are surprisingly affordable. One of the best in terms of price per performance is the G713QC-HX008, a laptop that we tested and then bought
tutorial How to use Audacity to reverse audio in Windows

How to use Audacity to reverse audio in Windows

Did you ever wonder how to play a song backwards? Do you want to know how to reverse a song just to see what it would sound like? Perhaps you’re trying to play audio backwards to reveal messages hidden away in plain sight? Or maybe it’s time to check for yourself whether Paul from The Beatles is really dead? Whatever the reason, this tutorial
tutorial How to post pictures on Instagram from a PC

How to post pictures on Instagram from a PC

If you load the Instagram website on your laptop or desktop PC, you notice that you can’t post any pictures. Even if you install the Instagram app for Windows 10 on your computer, you still can’t use it to post pictures. Unfortunately, this happens because this social network has decided that you should use it only on smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices. However,
review Samsung 27

Samsung 27" G35TF Odyssey gaming monitor review

Samsung has launched a new series of Odyssey gaming monitors. Their most affordable model is the Samsung G3 Odyssey, available in 24” and 27” sizes. We received in testing the 27-inch variant, named Samsung 27" G35TF Odyssey. It is aimed at budget gamers and home users interested in running their games and apps in 1080p resolutions. If you want to know more about this
tutorial How to disable the Radeon Software overlay (ALT+R)

How to disable the Radeon Software overlay (ALT+R)

Suppose you’re using a computer with an AMD Radeon graphics card, and you install the official Adrenalin drivers. In that case, you may encounter an annoying feature: when you’re playing games or using full-screen apps, you see a Radeon Software prompt in the corner of the screen, prompting you to press ALT+R to open. If you want to disable the Radeon Software overlay showing
tutorial How to customize the sound schemes for Windows 10

How to customize the sound schemes for Windows 10

The Windows sound schemes are collections of sounds that play automatically during certain system and app events, like errors, notifications, or reminders. If you find the current alerts annoying, you can customize the sound schemes for Windows 10 to play what you want in every situation. Furthermore, it only takes a few clicks or taps to mute your system entirely. This guide covers how
tutorial How to choose the default GPU for gaming or apps in Windows 10

How to choose the default GPU for gaming or apps in Windows 10

Many computers use processors with built-in integrated graphics that help them provide basic video features. However, some PCs also have dedicated video cards that are used for more demanding apps and games. Usually, Windows 10 automatically switches between graphics cards, depending on the apps you are using and the games you’re playing. However, sometimes, you might want to force a particular app or game
tutorial How to change the language on Steam: All you need to know

How to change the language on Steam: All you need to know

While not exactly intuitive, it’s not complicated to change the Steam language. You can switch to any of the twenty-eight languages available with just a few clicks or taps. This guide illustrates how to change the language on Steam from English to Spanish if you’re using the Steam website, as well as the corresponding apps available for Windows 10, Mac, Android, and iPhones. The
review Sony WH-1000XM4 review: Excellent noise-canceling!

Sony WH-1000XM4 review: Excellent noise-canceling!

Back in 2019, Sony WH-1000XM3 was one of our favorite noise-canceling headsets. In the meantime, Sony WH-1000XM4 were launched. The new model promises to be even better than their previous iteration, offering best-in-class noise canceling, as well as superb high-quality audio, all in a single package. After testing and using the Sony WH-1000XM4 for about two weeks, here's what we found and what we
review AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT review: Great for 1440p gaming!

AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT review: Great for 1440p gaming!

Recently, we had the pleasure to test AMD’s latest graphics card, namely the RX 6700 XT. It’s a video card that targets the “performance” segment of the market, promising excellent frame rates when gaming at 1440p or 1080p resolutions. The RX 6700 XT is built on the Big Navi (RDNA 2) architecture and, on top of using very high working frequencies, it also offers
review Crucial Ballistix Gaming Memory DDR4-3600 32GB review

Crucial Ballistix Gaming Memory DDR4-3600 32GB review

We received in testing an interesting RAM kit from Crucial. It’s called Crucial Ballistix Gaming Memory DDR4-3600 32GB (BL2K16G36C16U4B), and it’s made by one of the best RAM chip manufacturers in the world, namely Micron. It promises to deliver fast speeds, excellent timings, and premium build quality. Does it manage to do all that? After using and benchmarking the Crucial Ballistix DDR4-3600, we’re now
review ASUS Turbo GeForce RTX 3070 review: Excellent gaming performance

ASUS Turbo GeForce RTX 3070 review: Excellent gaming performance

During the last few weeks, we had the chance to test and play with one of the most elusive computer components of these days: an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 graphics card. We got it inside a prebuilt desktop computer powered by ASUS because that’s one of the few ways you find it right now, at least at a reasonable price. As you can imagine,
review Razer Huntsman v2 Analog review: Razer's best optical gaming keyboard

Razer Huntsman v2 Analog review: Razer's best optical gaming keyboard

We’ve recently had the pleasure of receiving in testing Razer’s last gaming optical keyboard. It is called Razer Huntsman v2 Analog, and it’s a high-end device that features optical switches, configurable actuation points, premium build quality, and, as you’d expect, premium pricing. Is it a great keyboard? Should you consider buying one? Read this review and find out: Razer Huntsman v2 Analog: Who
review Razer Viper 8KHz review: The first mouse with an 8000 Hz polling rate

Razer Viper 8KHz review: The first mouse with an 8000 Hz polling rate

Each year, gaming mice are becoming faster and lighter, with more and more accurate optical sensors. It’s challenging to innovate because the market is crowded with various devices that meet every gamer’s needs and budgets. However, Razer is trying to innovate with the new Viper 8KHz, a mouse that features a unique, record-breaking, hyperfast polling rate of 8000 Hz! Theoretically, that can make the
review ASUS ROG Flow X13 GV301 review: A convertible gaming laptop

ASUS ROG Flow X13 GV301 review: A convertible gaming laptop

Each year, gaming laptops are getting lighter and thinner than they’ve ever been. However, no gaming laptop can truly match ultraportables in terms of portability. That’s where ASUS goes off the beaten path with the new ROG Flow X13. It’s a thin 13.4-inch gaming convertible laptop that weighs less than 2.87 lbs (1.5 kg) but features AMD's impressive Ryzen 9 5980HS mobile processor with
tutorial How to pin Steam games to Start in Windows 10

How to pin Steam games to Start in Windows 10

If you’re a gamer and want everything within reach, it’s a great idea to pin Steam games to the Start Menu in Windows 10. While Steam offers a Favorites list, launching the app to open a game can feel like a long time when your friends are waiting for you online. But once you pin Steam games to Start, all you need are a
tutorial How to play music in Windows Media Player

How to play music in Windows Media Player

Playing music, whether it’s a digital audio file or a CD, is one of the things that most, if not all of us do on our Windows 10 computers and devices. Although Microsoft created the Groove Music app for Windows 10, and even if there are many third-party media players out there, some people still like the old Windows Media Player. If you’re a