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How to configure your touchpad in Windows 10

How to configure your touchpad in Windows 10

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 01.10.2019
If you use a laptop, a 2-in-1 device, or any other kind of mobile computer, you are also probably using a touchpad. Therefore, you should set your touchpad to work the way you want it. Windows 10 gives you many options for handling simple settings...
Sony Xperia 10 review: Beautiful cinematic display, average performance!

Sony Xperia 10 review: Beautiful cinematic display, average performance!

  • review
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 30.09.2019
Even though Sony manufactures some great high-end smartphones, it seems to be struggling to create compelling mid-range smartphones. The Xperia 10 represents the company's 2019 attempt of entering the mid-range market with a unique smartphone. What makes it unique? Well, the Xperia 10 is the...
Reviewing the Epson EcoTank L5190 all-in-one ink tank printer with ADF

Reviewing the Epson EcoTank L5190 all-in-one ink tank printer with ADF

  • review
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 26.09.2019
Epson is a famous brand when it comes to printers, and especially to multifunctional ones, like the EcoTank L5190. This printer can also work as a scanner, copier, and fax machine. One of its key features is the EcoTank cartridge-free printing system. Epson has been...
The Windows 10 Night light: What it does and how to use it

The Windows 10 Night light: What it does and how to use it

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 19.09.2019
Whether it is because we look at them too much or because they radiate too much blue light, screens are known to cause eye problems. It is almost impossible to avoid screens in our daily lives. There are also many night owls like ourselves, regularly...
Reviewing Trust GXT 144 Rexx - The mouse that mixes health with gaming!

Reviewing Trust GXT 144 Rexx - The mouse that mixes health with gaming!

  • review
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 16.09.2019
Most people do not associate the terms "gaming mouse" with "vertical mouse." While a vertical mouse is often sought by people who have health problems, like repetitive strain injury (RSI), or by those who want to prevent such issues, gaming mice are attractive to gamers,...
Sony WI-1000XM2 - The premium neckband with excellent noise cancellation

Sony WI-1000XM2 - The premium neckband with excellent noise cancellation

  • news
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 09.09.2019
Sony had a busy time during IFA Berlin. Besides launching the new Xperia 5, they also announced some interesting neckband earphones - the Sony WI-1000XM2. It is a light product, with a classic design, and some interesting hardware features. This new model has an in-line...
What is the SIM PIN code and why should you use one?

What is the SIM PIN code and why should you use one?

  • misc
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 06.09.2019
SIM cards are a widely used method for identifying phone users all over the world. They're tiny pieces of plastic with chips on them that tell the mobile operators who you are and what you are paying for. Although they are essential to many of...
Huawei announces new variants for the P30 Pro, and the beta for EMUI 10

Huawei announces new variants for the P30 Pro, and the beta for EMUI 10

  • news
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 06.09.2019
At IFA Berlin, Huawei has made many announcements, both for new chips that are going to be used in their future smartphones, and for new products. One unexpected move is that they also launched new color variants of their existing flagship - the Huawei P30...
Sony announces Xperia 5 - A high-end smartphone with cool features

Sony announces Xperia 5 - A high-end smartphone with cool features

  • news
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 05.09.2019
At IFA Berlin, Sony announced the launch of a new smartphone. It is called Xperia 5, and it's part of the Sony flagship series, with a thin and compact design. Sony Xperia 5 has most of the features found on the Xperia 1, in a...
How to activate the Hibernate option in Windows 10

How to activate the Hibernate option in Windows 10

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 03.09.2019
When you open the Power menu in Windows 10, you see the options for Sleep, Shut Down, and Restart. What if you want to add the Hibernate option to this menu? To use this feature, you have to activate it manually. That's why, in this...
AMD Ryzen 5 3600 processor review: The best price/performance ratio!

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 processor review: The best price/performance ratio!

  • review
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 02.09.2019
AMD's new lineup of Ryzen processors has made some exceptional performance improvements compared to its predecessors. And it also provides excellent value compared to similar processors sold by Intel. With the release of the Ryzen 5 3600, AMD has reached new heights and conquers the...
How to use your iPhone as a WiFi hotspot

How to use your iPhone as a WiFi hotspot

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 19.08.2019
When you are going on a trip or a vacation, you take your iPhone with you and, sometimes, also a laptop, a tablet or some other similar devices. What if the hotel where you are staying does not offer good quality Wi-Fi access, and you...
ASUS Lyra Voice review: Transformers meets WiFi routers!

ASUS Lyra Voice review: Transformers meets WiFi routers!

  • review
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 15.08.2019
In a crowded market where new wireless routers look and behave much like those launched before them, it is difficult to stand out. ASUS has recently launched a device that's ambitious in its approach. It is named Lyra Voice, and it is a three-in-one mesh...
What is Turbo Boost or Precision Boost when it comes to processors?

What is Turbo Boost or Precision Boost when it comes to processors?

  • misc
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 12.08.2019
When you look for a new computer processor to buy, you stumble upon technicalities such as CPU base clock or CPU boost speed. Did you wonder what that means? While all processors have a base clock (operating frequency) that is in the range of a...