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What is exFAT and why is it useful?

What is exFAT and why is it useful?

Did you hear about exFAT? It is the new kid in town when it comes to file systems that are used on flash drives and mobile devices. If you are both a Windows and a Mac OS user, you are probably familiar with exFAT, but if you are not, chances are you have never used this file system. Either way, if you want to know
Microsoft ships the new Surface Pro. 11 things you need to know!

Microsoft ships the new Surface Pro. 11 things you need to know!

As of June 15th, 2017, Microsoft ships the new Surface Pro, which everyone thought would be named Surface Pro 5. Microsoft has decided to quit numbering this device, and it offers a new version, without any number attached to its name, but with many improvements. If you want to see what is new about the Surface Pro and whether it fits your needs, read this
Kingston DataTraveler microDuo 3C - Dual memory stick with USB Type C and USB 3.0 connectivity

Kingston DataTraveler microDuo 3C - Dual memory stick with USB Type C and USB 3.0 connectivity

USB Type-C is getting a lot of traction, and it is used on many smartphones, tablets, and ultrabooks. Even gaming laptops now include a USB Type-C port. This new port is tiny, fast and it can also be used for charging your devices. However, it poses one challenge: you can't use traditional USB flash drives on computers and devices that have USB Type-C. To respond
Reviewing ASUS ROG GR8 II - The mini gaming PC that will conquer your home

Reviewing ASUS ROG GR8 II - The mini gaming PC that will conquer your home

ASUS ROG GR8 II is a very exciting mini gaming PC that promises to offer a lot of power in a small central unit that rivals your gaming console. This mini PC looks great, comes in several hardware configurations, is VR Ready and fits anywhere in your home, including in your living room. And since it is designed for gamers, it features some interesting lighting
The Control Panel in Windows - How to switch to the Classic Windows XP view

The Control Panel in Windows - How to switch to the Classic Windows XP view

The Control Panel is one the most used features in Windows 7, and it's still a critical tool in Windows 8.1 and even in Windows 10. And that's for a very good reason: it includes many useful tools and configuration items. Although over time, the Control Panel has received many usability improvements, there are still quite a few people who love the "very classic" way
Reviewing the TP-LINK NC450 camera - Affordable and convenient!

Reviewing the TP-LINK NC450 camera - Affordable and convenient!

Do you need an affordable camera for supervising a small to a medium-sized area in your home or workplace? Do you want to see what your children or your pets are doing when you are not at home? Do you need to keep an eye on your co-workers when you are away? Then, you should consider investing in a surveillance camera like TP-LINK NC450. This
Simple questions: What is a SoC (System on a Chip)?

Simple questions: What is a SoC (System on a Chip)?

We bet that most people who have a good knowledge of technology have heard the term SoC or System on a Chip. It wasn't much of a thing 20 years ago, or at least it was not something as widely used as it is today, but in the present day, the System on a Chip represents an approach to making electronic devices smaller, more powerful
Which is the best startup manager for Windows?

Which is the best startup manager for Windows?

Some of our readers asked us to recommend the best programs for managing the Windows startup. We listened to their request, and we did some thorough testing on the subject. Now we are ready to share our recommendations for the best startup managers we have found on the internet. If you have asked yourself: "Which startup manager should I use?", don't hesitate to read this
Reviewing the ASUS RT-AC53 router - What does this affordable router have to offer?

Reviewing the ASUS RT-AC53 router - What does this affordable router have to offer?

ASUS RT-AC53 is a very affordable wireless router and many people who want to save money and enjoy a reasonably fast network, might consider purchasing it. This router promises to give you all the basics you need for a wireless network in your home, support for the latest MIMO wireless transfer technology, useful features like a VPN server or Parental Controls, all at a very
Reviewing Pl@ntNet - A collaborative app for identifying plants with your smartphone

Reviewing Pl@ntNet - A collaborative app for identifying plants with your smartphone

A while ago, we read about an app for Android called PlantNet, or PlantNet Plant Identification in its extended version. It's an app that promises to help people identify plants by using their smartphones. It's all about taking a picture and letting image recognition software do its job at identifying that flower, tree, or any other plant you've shot. People even compared PlantNet to Shazam
Simple questions: What is the Windows Firewall and how to turn it on or off?

Simple questions: What is the Windows Firewall and how to turn it on or off?

The Windows Firewall is a silent tool that keeps our systems safe from all kinds of network threats and has been included in each version of Windows for the last decade. Because it is a silent ally, doing most of its work in the background, few users interact with it on a regular basis, and even fewer know what this tool is and how it
Simple questions: What is PPI and does it matter?

Simple questions: What is PPI and does it matter?

Have you ever wondered what PPI is? Maybe you've heard companies talking about high DPI screens and wanted to know what that is? Why are some manufacturers bragging about their high-end devices with huge pixel density screens? Why does PPI matter so much, especially when referring to smartphones? Read this article, and you'll find out what it means, whether PPI and DPI are the same
Security for everyone - Reviewing GlassWire. The beautiful network monitoring tool!

Security for everyone - Reviewing GlassWire. The beautiful network monitoring tool!

GlassWire is security software that monitors your network activity and lets you block any suspicious activity, by using its internal firewall. Moreover, it promises to deliver its services in an elegant manner and through a beautiful interface. While it is not a full security solution, it can be helpful when you need to analyze what's going on your network. We were quite curious how GlassWire
How to burn discs in Windows, using File Explorer or Windows Explorer

How to burn discs in Windows, using File Explorer or Windows Explorer

What desktop app do you use to burn your data to DVDs, CDs or Blu-Ray discs? If you are thinking Nero, Roxio, Power2Go or any other third party application for Windows, you might be interested to know that you also have a free option built right into your operating system. Both File Explorer and Windows Explorer have the ability to burn data to CD, DVD
Reviewing TP-LINK Archer C5400 - Future-proofing your wireless network!

Reviewing TP-LINK Archer C5400 - Future-proofing your wireless network!

TP-LINK Archer C5400 is one the most advanced wireless routers ever built by TP-LINK. It is the successor to the Archer C3200 which we loved using and testing. When we received it for testing, we were very excited because this router features very powerful hardware and many advanced features. Our previous experience has shown that, to benefit from the most advanced routers, you need high-end
How to embed videos into your PowerPoint presentations

How to embed videos into your PowerPoint presentations

If you had to hold a presentation at work or school, you probably know how important is to make your presentation attractive to keep your audience's attention until the very end. When you need to make a point about something, a video might just do the trick. PowerPoint allows you to add videos to your presentations. For example, you can embed a local video file
The 5 best free alternatives to Windows DVD Maker

The 5 best free alternatives to Windows DVD Maker

Windows DVD Maker was a free DVD authoring tool that was included in some editions of Windows Vista and Windows 7. Unfortunately, even though it was used by many people, Microsoft decided to stop including it in their operating systems, starting with Windows 8. If you use a computer running Windows 10 or Windows 8.1, you won't find it included. We thought it would be