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Reviewing the Acer Aspire VX 15 - Redefining the price per performance ratio

Codrut Neagu
17.02.2017

Not long ago, Acer released one of their first gaming laptops of 2017: the Acer Aspire VX 15. It's a machine that packs powerful hardware and promises that it won't empty all your pockets. We received it for testing over the last week and, after playing a lot on it, and putting it to the test against more than a few benchmarking apps, we

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What are the F1, F2, F3 to F12 keyboard keys used for?

Codrut Neagu
13.02.2017

If you have used a computer, then you have also used a computer keyboard. And if that's true, you surely saw and probably also used its function keys. They are the F1, F2 to F12 keys that are found on the top row of most keyboards. Although you're likely to know what a few of these keys do, there could be some F keys

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Reviewing the ASUS Cerberus gaming headset - Taming the hound of Hades

Attila Szász
02.02.2017

Brought to you straight from the gates of the Underworld, this fiery dog will surely howl in a way that will make your skin crawl! Well, okay, actually no, this gaming headset from ASUS is no satanic creation, but equipment that can not only enhance your gaming experience, but also be a great companion for listening to music. It has some defects as well,

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How to setup a system from scratch: the best order for installing everything

Codrut Neagu
01.02.2017

Do you have a brand new computer on which you need to install and configure everything: starting from the operating system to drivers, applications, plugins and so on? Do you need to delete everything from an "old" computer and reinstall all from scratch? If the answer is yes to either of these questions, then you are in luck! After setting up many computers (both

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How to infect your Windows PC while browsing the web for free stuff

Codrut Neagu
31.01.2017

Do you believe that if you don't download many things from the internet and you use your web browser only for visiting popular websites, you don't need an antivirus solution? Do you think that your personal information can't be stolen by criminals because you can identify dodgy websites without the help of an antivirus? If you do, we have some bad news for you.

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Best free weather apps for Windows computers and devices

Marte Brengle
30.01.2017

Ever hear the old saying "Everyone complains about the weather but nobody does anything about it?" Today, although we still can't change the weather, we have many ways of checking the forecast so we can at least be prepared for what's coming. Every operating system offers a variety of weather apps to suit nearly anyone's needs. After checking out the offerings for Windows 8.1,

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Comparison: Is the Windows ribbon interface more efficient than the old-school menus?

Codrut Neagu
27.01.2017

When we talked with others about the new versions of Windows, we unwillingly started a debate about the ribbon and its efficiency. Some people do not like the fact that Windows 10 and Windows 8.1 use it more widely than Windows 7, and there are still people who complain that it is way less efficient compared to the older interface from Windows XP. In

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Reviewing TP-LINK Neffos C5 Max - An affordable 5.5 inch smartphone

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
27.01.2017

In 2016, TP-LINK has entered the smartphone market by launching several smartphones under their new Neffos brand. One of their best smartphones is the TP-LINK Neffos C5 Max. It's a Dual-SIM device with a screen size of 5.5", an octa-core processor, and 16GB of storage space, at an affordable price. We received this device for testing before the winter holidays and, after more than

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How to learn what data Microsoft stores about you and how to delete it

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
20.01.2017

Microsoft has created a portal where anyone with a Microsoft account can view all the personal data that it is stored by this company on their servers. You can see the browsing history that Microsoft has about you, your search history, your location history, the data stored by Cortana in her notebook and your Microsoft Health activity. Here's how to review all this data

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Get to know more about your emotions and moods, with Daylio

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
17.01.2017

In the last few months, one of my friends went through a severe period of depression and needed the help of his friends and family as well as that of his psychologist. During his treatment, he was asked to keep a mood log, so that he could understand his emotions better and create a baseline of how he feels and deals with depression. For

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Reviewing the Genius HS-G500V vibration gaming headset - Affordable and good?

Attila Szász
17.01.2017

Genius is a brand that is well-known for delivering inexpensive computer accessories of reasonable quality. Sometimes, they also release higher quality audio products, mostly speakers. Now we had the chance to test one of their headsets, which is aimed at gamers with a low budget. The Genius HS-G500V might be a fine entry-level choice if you want to upgrade from another basic headset. Read

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What is the automatic setup of network connected devices in Windows?

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
12.01.2017

Windows 10 and Windows 8.1 have a new network sharing setting that is not documented by Microsoft. This setting says "Turn on automatic setup of network connected devices" and it is found in the list of advanced sharing settings that are available for private networks. What does this setting mean and what does it do? Should you turn in On or Off? We have

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Reviewing the ASUS ROG Claymore - One of the best keyboards money can buy!

Codrut Neagu
10.01.2017

The first time we heard about ASUS' Republic of Gamers mechanical keyboard with RGB illumination was in 2015. And a year later, in late 2016, ASUS finally launched their ASUS ROG Claymore. It is a gaming keyboard that awes and wows anyone looking at it, with full spectrum RGB lighting on each key individually, fully programmable keys and with Aura Sync support (a technology

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Reviewing ASUS ZenFone 3 Deluxe ZS570KL - Elegance meets powerful hardware!

Codrut Neagu
21.12.2016

The Taiwanese company ASUS manufactures quite a few different models of ZenFone 3 smartphones, ranging from the affordable ASUS ZenFone 3 to the true king of their lineup, the ZenFone 3 Deluxe. The latter is the best you can buy under ASUS' brand: it comes with powerful hardware, an impressive build quality and many promises. When it was launched, it was also the first

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How to make safe banking and financial transactions when online

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
19.12.2016

Very few people think about the safe way of making financial transactions when online. Some connect to public WiFi and purchase items on Amazon or do online banking. Such behavior exposes you to many risks and it makes it easy for others to steal your financial data like your credit card details and use it to harm you. That's why we decided to write

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Reviewing the ASUS ZenBook 3 UX390 - The thinnest ultrabook from ASUS

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
15.12.2016

ZenBook UX390 is one of the most popular ultrabooks that were recently launched by ASUS. Many have shared their opinion about this device: some loved it, some said that it follows Apple's approach with the new MacBook, while others had negative reviews about it. We were very curious to test it for ourselves and form our own opinion about this ultrabook. After more than

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3 Steps to restoring your Windows PC to a working state, with System Restore

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
09.12.2016

Did your Windows computer just crash because of a faulty driver or Windows Update? Did you install an app that causes you problems? If this is the kind of trouble you are dealing with, then restoring your computer or device to a previous working state, with System Restore , is the first step in fixing it. Here's how to use System Restore to go

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How to customize advanced network sharing settings in Windows

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
29.11.2016

Very few people pay attention to how Windows is set when it comes to network sharing, what is shared with the network and how. Luckily, both Windows 10 and Windows 8.1 offer a panel that allows you to control every important setting, so that file network sharing is enabled only when you are connected to trusted private networks and sharing is done in a

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How many key presses and mouse clicks do you perform in a day?

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
26.11.2016

Do you need to know how many keys you press in a day? What about how many clicks you make with your mouse? Do you want to get stats about how you use your computer? Luckily, there is an app called WhatPulse which works on Windows, Linux and Mac OS X, that you can use to gather the necessary data to answer these questions.

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Reviewing the IronKey D300 - Durability meets hardware encryption!

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
23.11.2016

IronKey is a solid brand in the world of data privacy and security. The company develops mostly encrypted storage solutions like USB memory sticks. Since February 2016, they have been acquired by Kingston and now they have also entered the retail space. One of the first few encrypted USB drives that are aimed both at consumers and businesses is the IronKey D300. It's a

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