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7 great download locations for free Windows themes

  • misc
  • Tudor Dan
  • 01/28/2022
There are many ways to personalize your Windows device and make it look unique. This article presents seven great download locations for Windows 10 and Windows 11 themes. These websites provide many good-looking themes for free, including themes for 4K monitors. Some of them provide...

How to open Photos in Windows 10 and Windows 11 (10 ways)

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 01/17/2022
The Photos app in Windows 10 and Windows 11 makes it easier than ever to view, browse, and organize the digital pictures on your device. On top of that, the app lets you do some basic editing of your photos and even create your own montages. However, you first need to know...

How to change the Windows 11 theme

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 01/04/2022
A Windows theme is a collection of settings that alters visual and sound aspects of your operating system. When you change the Windows 11 theme, you can modify several elements (background, color, sound, and mouse cursor) simultaneously, so this is an easy and impactful way of...

How to buy Steam Gift Cards, Wallet Cards, or Steam games from Amazon

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  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 01/04/2022
Do you have an Amazon Gift Card that you want to use for buying Steam games or Steam Wallet Cards? 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. Here’s how it all works:

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How to play music with the Groove Music app for Windows

  • tutorial
  • Tudor Dan
  • 12/30/2021
Groove Music is a music player app that was first introduced in Windows 10. The Groove Music app is useful for many users: it is one of the best Windows apps ever created and, with it, you can play your locally stored mp3 library, or even listen to the songs you...

How to buy and redeem Xbox Gift Cards and games from Amazon

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  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 12/21/2021
Do you want to buy an Xbox Gift Card from Amazon and redeem it on your Xbox account to purchase games from Microsoft Store? Or maybe you wish to purchase digital Xbox games from Amazon and redeem them on your Xbox console? You can also give them away as a present to a friend...

ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3090 review: Ultra graphics quality

  • review
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 12/17/2021
The best graphics cards for gamers today are based on Nvidia’s RTX 3090 GPU, and one of the finest implementations is ASUS’ TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3090. We got it a few weeks ago, and since then, we’ve tested it, benchmarked it, and played some of our favorite games using it....

How to change the background on Windows 11: 6 ways

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 12/13/2021
Are you wondering how to change the wallpaper on Windows 11? Microsoft’s default choice for the Windows 11 background is beautiful and elegant. However, changing the wallpaper in Windows 11 is what makes your computer or device truly unique. And you see the Windows 11 desktop...

21 free Christmas wallpapers for your PC in 2021

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  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 12/09/2021
As 2021 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 new cute...

3 ways to enable Game Mode in Windows

  • tutorial
  • Tudor Dan
  • 12/02/2021
If you are using Windows 10 or Windows 11 and you are a gamer, you've probably heard about the Game Mode. In theory, this feature helps make gaming smoother, regardless of how fast your PC is. Although Windows automatically enables the Game Mode when you are playing...

Kingston Fury Beast DDR5-4800 review: Fast and furious!

  • review
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 12/01/2021
With the launch of Intel’s 12th generation of Core processors, the time for DDR5 memory kits has started too. One of the first makers of DDR5 RAM is Kingston and, during the last couple of days, we had the chance to test their Kingston FURY Beast DDR5-4800 32GB (KF548C38)...

How to access the old Volume Mixer in Windows 11

  • tutorial
  • Tudor Dan
  • 11/24/2021
The Volume Mixer was a great feature in Windows 10. However, in Windows 11, the new Volume Mixer looks and functions very differently. If you don’t like the new one and want to get the old Volume Mixer back in Windows 11, we have good news: it’s not...

How to set the default microphone in Windows 10

  • tutorial
  • Tudor Dan
  • 11/23/2021
In Windows 10, connecting a new microphone usually sets it as the default device for recording. However, if you constantly plug in various sound inputs, you might find that your usual microphone for Skype or Teams calls is not working anymore or that the default recording device is...

Trust GXT 252+ Emita Plus review: good value microphone for streaming

  • review
  • Tudor Dan
  • 11/23/2021
The competition in the midrange segment for streaming and vlogging microphones is very strong, but the Trust GXT 252+ Emita Plus stands out from the pack with its adjustable arm mount and excellent price. But is the sound quality any good? We decided to take a closer look at the GXT...

The Windows 11 Volume Mixer: All you need to know!

  • tutorial
  • Tudor Dan
  • 11/17/2021
For some, the Volume Mixer was one of the most used features in Windows 10. It was a super fast way of adjusting the sound output volume for each application separately. But Windows 11 brings a substantial change in the way the Volume Mixer works and looks. In this...

3 ways to set the default microphone in Windows 11

  • tutorial
  • Tudor Dan
  • 11/15/2021
In Windows 11, plugging in a new microphone usually sets it as the default recording device. However, if you constantly connect and disconnect various sound inputs, you might find that your usual microphone for Skype or Teams calls is no longer working or that the mic settings are...

How to choose the default GPU for games or apps in Windows 11

  • tutorial
  • Tudor Dan
  • 11/08/2021
Many computers use processors with built-in integrated graphics that help them provide basic video features at low power consumption. However, some PCs also have dedicated video cards that are used for more demanding apps and games. Usually, Windows 11 automatically switches between...

What is Windows Game Mode? What does Game Mode do?

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 11/02/2021
Game Mode is available to all users of Windows 11 and Windows 10. It aims to make these operating systems the best ever for gamers, smoothing the gameplay experience across all types of computers and devices. It does not matter whether your PC is the most powerful in terms...