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

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

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

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

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
How to use your keyboard to force a Blue Screen Of Death in Windows

How to use your keyboard to force a Blue Screen Of Death in Windows

Did you ever feel like having to go to an ancient Greek oracle and asking if your incredibly stable Windows PC will ever crash? :) While there's a very small chance for you to never have seen a Blue Screen Of Death (BSOD) before, you probably never triggered one because you wanted to or because you needed a BSOD displayed by Windows. I mean, that
Reviewing ASUS PCE-AC88 - The wireless PCI-Express network card that can!

Reviewing ASUS PCE-AC88 - The wireless PCI-Express network card that can!

ASUS PCE-AC88 is a wireless PCI-Express network adapter that is so new, you will have a hard time finding any information about it. It is a premium network card for people who want to stop using wires in their home network and who want the best network performance possible. It was created with the latest wireless routers and wireless technologies in mind and it promises
6 Best free Android apps for quitting smoking

6 Best free Android apps for quitting smoking

Smoking cigarettes is one of the best ways to make sure that you will have health problems sooner rather than later. You could develop lung cancer, COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), all kinds of heart diseases, stroke, asthma, diabetes and all the other types of cancer you can think of. It's quite a gruesome picture if you think about it. But despite all that, some
How to create a password reset disk in Windows

How to create a password reset disk in Windows

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
Reviewing the ASUS ZenFone Zoom - The smartphone that thinks like a camera

Reviewing the ASUS ZenFone Zoom - The smartphone that thinks like a camera

It's been quite a while now since mobile manufacturers tried to design and build better camera smartphones. We've seen Samsung do this and we've seen Nokia doing it, but we didn't yet see ASUS do it. Not until recently that is, because ASUS has entered the competition for the best camera smartphone with their new ASUS ZenFone Zoom. It is a smartphone that promises to
3 Reasons why including QR codes in Windows 10 BSODs is a bad idea

3 Reasons why including QR codes in Windows 10 BSODs is a bad idea

Last week, a user who was fiddling with the latest Insider Preview build for Windows 10 discovered that Microsoft is testing a new Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) which includes a QR code that adjusts depending on the error that generated the screen. The QR code is supposed to help users get information about why their Windows 10 device has crashed and what they can
ASUS RT-AC88U router review - It's got the speed, it's got the looks!

ASUS RT-AC88U router review - It's got the speed, it's got the looks!

ASUS RT-AC88U is a large wireless router, which features good looks and powerful hardware. It comes with lots of advanced features like parental controls, malware protection and options for boosting the speed of your online gaming sessions. We tested this impressive router for several weeks, on a daily basis, and we were very surprised by the sheer speed that it can offer. If you want
How to sync Sticky Notes across users and computers, in 7 steps

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

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
The Huawei W1 smartwatch review - Stylish technology

The Huawei W1 smartwatch review - Stylish technology

If you haven't been living under a rock in the last couple of years, you have surely noticed that more and more objects are getting "smarter": first came the television set but nowadays you wouldn't be surprised to see smart toothbrushes as well. Some of the most popular smart objects are smartwatches: these easy to wear gadgets range from simplistic fashion accessories with a couple
Reviewing the Lenovo X3 Vibe - Good vibrations in a surprising package!

Reviewing the Lenovo X3 Vibe - Good vibrations in a surprising package!

After acquiring the Motorola brand from Google, Lenovo has been struggling to maintain its share in the mobile handsets market. Even with the two brands mostly aimed at different markets (Motorola for the US and Latin America and Lenovo for Asia and emerging markets), the Chinese manufacturer has decreased its sales substantially, especially in its home country. Surprisingly, it's not the quality of its products
Reviewing the Microsoft Universal Foldable Keyboard - A device filled with good intentions

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

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

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

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
Reviewing the Kingston DataTraveler 2000 - The memory stick that Agent 47 would use

Reviewing the Kingston DataTraveler 2000 - The memory stick that Agent 47 would use

Data security and data privacy are increasingly hot topics nowadays and because of that, more and more companies offer secure storage devices that aim to protect your data. One such example is the new Kingston DataTraveler 2000, a USB 3.1 memory stick that uses military grade 256-bit AES hardware encryption to protect all the data stored on it. Another cool aspect of this device is
Huawei P8 Lite review - the balanced performer

Huawei P8 Lite review - the balanced performer

Huawei continues its ascent in the sales charts for mobile devices, having only last year surpassed Microsoft's Lumia division. Undoubtedly, the aggressive pricing of its devices is the main reason for reaching third place in the sales chart, and while even top Huawei devices like the P8 do not yet possess the level of software and aesthetic refinement seen in phones from more established manufacturers,