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Phone to PC

Connect your Android phone to a Windows PC with Phone Link

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 07.06.2023
Phone Link is Microsoft’s attempt to keep you in front of your Windows computer even while using your Android device. The app syncs your Android smartphone to your Windows 11 or Windows 10 PC, helping you get notifications, calls, and texts on your desktop. This...
TP-Link Archer AX73

TP-Link Archer AX73 review: Affordable mid-ranger!

  • review
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 06.06.2023
Midrange wireless routers are very competitive in terms of pricing and there’s a variety of options available. If you’re looking for a good Wi-Fi 6 router with useful advanced features, you’ll come across the TP-Link AX5400 or Archer AX73 in shops both online and offline....
IIYAMA ProLite XUB2492HSC

IIYAMA ProLite XUB2492HSC-B5 review: Good for laptop users

  • review
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 01.06.2023
The IIYAMA ProLite XUB2492HSC-B5 is a monitor equipped with a USB-C port that allows you to use it as a docking station. Thus, it makes for an interesting choice if you rely on your laptop both for work and at home but you’d like more...
Nearby Share Mobile to PC

How to use Android Nearby Share with Windows PCs

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 31.05.2023
Google’s Nearby Share feature offers a convenient way to transfer photos, videos, documents, and other files wirelessly between Android devices without using the internet or a USB cable. But did you know that Nearby Share is available on PC also, not just on Android devices?...
Intel NUC 12 Mini PC Enthusiast Kit

Intel NUC 12 Mini PC Enthusiast Kit review: Good for gaming!

  • review
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 29.05.2023
The market for mini computers seems to be growing year after year, and more and more manufacturers are designing and creating such devices. Fortunately, there’s a niche for small gaming PCs too, and one of the largest hardware companies in the world, Intel, is focusing...
TP-Link Tapo C420S2

TP-Link Tapo C420S2 review: Capable and reasonably-priced!

  • review
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 25.05.2023
If you’re looking for an easy-to-use security camera for your home or office, one that doesn’t cost a fortune, you should check out the TP-Link Tapo C420S2. This wireless two-camera kit offers 2K QHD video, night vision, motion detection, two-way audio, and local and cloud...
Nearby Share

How to use Nearby Share on Android

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 25.05.2023
Nearby Share is a feature available on Android that allows you to share files, photos, links, and more with other nearby devices. It works with or without an internet connection, using Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or mobile data to create a secure connection between the devices. Do...
AMD Radeon RX 7600

AMD Radeon RX 7600 review: 1080p gaming for all

  • review
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 24.05.2023
The AMD Radeon RX 7600 is the latest entry in Team Red’s mainstream range of graphics cards. According to AMD, this mid-range GPU offers excellent performance in 1080p gaming and should be a great choice for those who want an upgrade over their two-generation old...
Intel NUC 13 Pro

Intel NUC 13 Pro & NUC 13 Extreme: Business or gaming?

  • misc
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 22.05.2023
Intel recently launched two new series of Mini PCs in the Intel NUC family. These are the Intel NUC 13 Pro and Intel NUC 13 Extreme, two types of small form factor PCs designed and aimed at different audiences, but both offering high computing performance...
Xiaomi Robot Vacuum S10

Xiaomi Robot Vacuum S10 review: For mid-sized living spaces!

  • review
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 18.05.2023
Xiaomi recently launched a new lineup of smart devices, which includes new robot vacuum cleaners for all budgets. These devices have gotten smarter and more efficient in the last couple of years, and I was curious to see the progress made by Xiaomi. So the...
Clone SSD

How to clone a drive to an SSD (including the operating system)

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 15.05.2023
If you’ve just bought a new solid-state drive and want to copy all your data from your old SSD or hard disk drive, you might be wondering how to do it or if it’s even possible. The good news is that, yes, you can migrate...
HUAWEI P60 Pro

HUAWEI P60 Pro review: Unconventional in many ways!

  • review
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 09.05.2023
When publishing this review, HUAWEI just released its latest flagship smartphone in Europe: the HUAWEI P60 Pro. As one of the first people to test it, I can say that it’s an impressive smartphone in many key areas, from its elegant design to the outstanding...
USB cable

What is USB? Types of USB, speeds, ports & connectors

  • misc
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 05.05.2023
The USB technology has been around for almost three decades now. We’ve become so used to it that we take it for granted and don’t consider it special. Although you surely used a USB device, it is possible that you don’t really know what USB...
Razer Stream Controller X

Razer Stream Controller X review: Hotkeys on your desk

  • review
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 01.05.2023
Over the last decade, streaming has turned from something curious to something that’s now mainstream. :) As such, more and more specialized applications and devices have surfaced on the market. Such is the case with desktop controllers that aim to offer a faster and more...
Sony WH-CH520

Sony WH-CH520 review: Attractive on-ear headphones

  • review
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 24.04.2023
If you’re looking for a pair of wireless headphones that don’t require you to break your piggy bank, you might want to check out the Sony WH-CH520. The company advertises them as lightweight, comfortable, and easy-to-use headphones with good sound quality and long battery life....
iPhone wallpaper

How to change the screen timeout on iPhone

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 19.04.2023
It’s important to learn how to change the screen timeout on iPhone. Maybe your hands are full while following instructions on your device’s display, so it would be helpful to know how to keep your iPhone screen on. Or perhaps you want to learn how...
TP-Link Archer AX55

TP-Link Archer AX55 review: A popular choice!

  • review
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 17.04.2023
Routers around the 100 USD mark are very popular, and for a good reason: they offer the features most people need, solid Wi-Fi and decent wireless coverage. TP-Link Archer AX55 is one of the best-sold models at this price, and I was curious to test...