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article 5 Things we love about the new Settings app in Windows 10

5 Things we love about the new Settings app in Windows 10

When Microsoft created Windows 8, they had to let go of the old Control Panel and move on to creating a new way of configuring our devices, one that could also be used on tablets and other small screen devices. The Control Panel was doing its job okay, but it was based on a very old design, one that's been in Windows for many

9 Features that make Microsoft Edge a better web browser than others

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  • Radu Tyrsina
Microsoft Edge, the youngest web browser from the Redmond giant, wants to be the strongest and the fastest of all web browsers for Windows. Although it has its flaws, Microsoft Edge actually is in many ways a better browser than others and, in this article, we want to show you some of those features that make it great. Here they are: [DC-SUMMARY-BREAK] 1. The fastest browser in many benchmarks In

Reviewing the ASUSPRO B8430UA - The classic notebook for business professionals

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  • Radu Tyrsina
The ASUSPRO B8430UA or ASUS PRO B8430UA (depending on where you buy it from) is a notebook that is aimed at the business sector. It's a device that has a classic look, it's built to last and it offers plenty of hardware power. We received this notebook for testing a couple of weeks ago and since then we have tested it on a daily basis. Now we are ready to
article 15 Reasons why you should get the Windows 10 Anniversary Update today

15 Reasons why you should get the Windows 10 Anniversary Update today

The Windows 10 Anniversary Update is, without question, an important point in Windows 10's evolution path since it was initially released to the public, last year. However, you shouldn't think about it as a new iteration of the operating system, but rather as a "service pack with many added benefits". The Anniversary Update polishes Windows 10 and, on top of that, brings a couple

Reviewing the ASUS ZenBook UX305UA - An ultrabook that's worth its price

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  • Radu Tyrsina
A few weeks ago, we started testing a great ultrabook from ASUS, called the ZenBook UX305UA. It is the successor to the acclaimed ASUS ZenBook UX305 and it will replace the older model in shops worldwide. We are dealing with an ultrabook that has an affordable price, beautiful design, good hardware and a build quality that's better than the average you get at a similar price point. If you're curious

Reviewing the Epson SureColor P600 wide format photo inkjet printer

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  • Radu Tyrsina
With the rise of the smartphone, more and more people discover the wonderful world of photography. You might discover not only that you are drawn to making photos, but you also have a talent for it. And you'll start making more photos, one more beautiful than the other. And then comes that moment when you want to print your photos and put them on paper. What will you do then?

Cast media from a web page in Microsoft Edge to a wireless display with Miracast

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  • Radu Tyrsina
Apple has AirPlay and Google has Chromecast. But what does Microsoft have? Miracast, of course, which is a multiplatform standard - a technology which anybody can use and implement in the hardware they build and in the software they develop. With Windows 10, Microsoft embraced Miracast more than ever before, and more than anybody else in the tech world. Not only can you mirror your Windows 10 screen on a

How to copy optical discs (CD, DVD or Blu-Ray) in Windows

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  • Radu Tyrsina
Are you searching for a way to create a disc-to-disc copy of a CD, DVD or Blu-Ray? Then you are in luck. In this guide, we will discuss the steps and principles involved in making a copy of any disc, in any version of Windows. Then, we will cover some of the best tools for the job. If you are interested, don't hesitate to read this tutorial: [DC-SUMMARY-BREAK] The principles
article The best 5 free programs to mount disc images in Windows

The best 5 free programs to mount disc images in Windows

When was the last time you used a CD or a DVD? We recently asked ourselves this question, and the answer was: a long time ago. In order to replace physical discs, the idea of mounting images as virtual drives is quite appealing. In addition, disc images are not limited by the space provided by a physical CD, DVD or Blu-Ray, because they are

How to make a backup copy of a protected disc (DVD or Blu-Ray)

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  • Radu Tyrsina
We all purchase DVDs and Blu-Rays with all kinds of media content: movies, games, music, software, etc. However, as we use those discs, their quality wanes with time and, after a few years, they become unusable. Your only solution is to purchase them again but that costs money one more time and it just isn't fair. You paid for that product already. Isn't there a way to make a backup

How to use a password reset disk to change your Windows password

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  • Radu Tyrsina
If you created a password reset disk in Windows as soon as you set up your computer or device, it can be a lifesaver if you manage to forget your user account password later on. As you will see from this guide, using the Password Reset Wizard is very easy and anyone can reset their Windows password in a matter of seconds. Here's how it works: [DC-SUMMARY-BREAK] Read this first!

How to create a password reset disk in Windows

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  • Radu Tyrsina
The human memory is fantastic. You can encode, store and retrieve information when needed very quickly but, unlike your computer's memory, it is not perfect. It lacks a basic feature: it doesn't have permanent storage. Unfortunately, passwords make no exceptions and you might be in a situation when you don't remember your Windows password. Don't worry, Windows comes to your rescue. If you forget your Windows password, you can use

How to sync Sticky Notes across users and computers, in 7 steps

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  • Radu Tyrsina
One of our readers wanted to use Sticky Notes across multiple user accounts and Windows computers and have them in sync. Unfortunately, Sticky Notes is not able to pull this off by default. It only saves your notes on a per user account basis. However, with a little bit of hacking, you can have your notes synced between multiple users and computers. This guide will show you how to do

Reviewing the Microsoft Universal Foldable Keyboard - A device filled with good intentions

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  • Radu Tyrsina
In the modern era of computers, everything gets more and more mo bile each year. Whether Microsoft initiated or only followed this trend is a matter of debate. However, during recent years they released more than a few mobile hardware devices that are targeted at mobile users who want to be productive while on the go. Such a device is the Microsoft Universal Foldable Keyboard, a highly portable keyboard that

8 Ways to find the exact version of any Windows application you are using

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  • Radu Tyrsina
When we analyzed the searches that people make on our website, we learned that some of you want to know ways of finding the specific version of an application you are using. Since we did not have a tutorial to meet this need and help our readers, we decided to create one. Here are eight ways you can learn the exact version of any application you are using, be it

Sony HD-S1A - Reviewing the slimmest external hard drive that you can buy today!

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  • Radu Tyrsina
It's been awhile since Sony has released the HD-S1A external pocket size hard drive. At the time it hit the market, this external hard drive was said to be the lightest and thinnest of its kind and it can still brag about those features today. We only recently received it for testing purposes and, after a few days' worth of testing, we would like to show you what Sony's HD-S1A

Reviewing the Microsoft Designer Bluetooth mouse - Beautifully simple!

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  • Radu Tyrsina
Microsoft has always produced reliable and elegant peripherals, and the Microsoft Designer Bluetooth Mouse seems to follow this trend. Simplicity is the key feature of this light device and at first glance, it might even look "cheap", but appearances may be deceiving. We tested the mouse to discover what lies beneath the simple design of the Microsoft Designer Bluetooth Mouse and whether it's worth your money. Read this review to
tutorial How to disable the system beep sound in Windows

How to disable the system beep sound in Windows

When you press the wrong key on a Windows PC, when an error dialog pops up or when you use the volume control, you hear a beep. After doing this a couple of times, that beep can get quite annoying. Therefore, in this tutorial, we will show you how to disable the system beep sound in all modern versions of Windows, to make sure

Reviewing the Logitech Bluetooth Illuminated Keyboard K810

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  • Radu Tyrsina
The world is changing and we are becoming more mobile each day. It's only natural that our devices are also evolving in the same direction as we are. We create and use more mobile devices than ever, starting from laptops to hybrids and going from tablets to smartphones. The modern human jumps from one device to another in a split second. But even if most of them have touch screens,

Reviewing the Trust Universal Stand for Tablets

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  • Radu Tyrsina
If there's one thing we don't like about the tablet world it's that there are many tablet stands that are customized to work with a tablet of one specific size, but there are very few stands that work with tablets of different sizes. Recently, we felt the need for a stand that we could use for tablets that ranged between 7 inches and 12 inches and we were surprised to
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