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What is UAC in Windows? What is the purpose of UAC?

What is UAC in Windows? What is the purpose of UAC?

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 28.03.2023
UAC is a security feature built into Windows since the days of the ill-fated Windows Vista. While its first version was considered rather annoying by most users, it has received lots of fine-tuning in the following Windows iterations. If you want to know what is...
ASUS RT-AX59U review: Discreet, good-looking, and flexible!

ASUS RT-AX59U review: Discreet, good-looking, and flexible!

  • review
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 27.03.2023
Some users don’t like traditional wireless routers with external antennas. Others want to hide their router from view by mounting it on a wall or placing it in the corner of a room. However, only a few routers cater to these needs. Luckily, ASUS has...
9 ways to open Snipping Tool in Windows 10 and Windows 11

9 ways to open Snipping Tool in Windows 10 and Windows 11

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 24.03.2023
One of the most useful tools that Windows offers is the Snipping Tool. This app allows you to capture screenshots of any part of your screen and save them as images or copy them to the clipboard. You can also annotate your screenshots with pens,...
Topdon TC001 review: A brilliant thermal imaging camera

Topdon TC001 review: A brilliant thermal imaging camera

  • review
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 23.03.2023
Thermal imaging cameras can detect infrared radiation and translate it into visible images. Such devices can be useful in a wide range of applications, such as inspecting electrical systems, finding heat or water leaks, or detecting fire hazards. In this review, I’m testing the performance...
How to change the screenshot format on Android: PNG to JPG & back

How to change the screenshot format on Android: PNG to JPG & back

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 22.03.2023
By default, the Android operating system saves all your screenshots using the PNG file format. But what if you want to change the screenshot format from PNG to JPG? Or what if your phone’s manufacturer changed this default behavior, and your new Android device stores...
ASUS ROG STRIX Z790-I Gaming WiFi review: Small yet powerful

ASUS ROG STRIX Z790-I Gaming WiFi review: Small yet powerful

  • review
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 21.03.2023
The ASUS ROG Strix Z790-I Gaming WiFi is a small motherboard designed for Intel’s latest processors from the 13th and 12th generations. Although mini-ITX motherboards such as this one usually have to let go of many features and ports simply because they’re too small to...
How to screen record on iPhone in 3 easy steps

How to screen record on iPhone in 3 easy steps

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 17.03.2023
Knowing how to record your screen on an iPhone can come in handy in a variety of situations. Whether you want to record gameplay, create a tutorial, or document a software bug, an iPhone screen recording is a convenient and straightforward way to capture what’s...
How to use Notepad in Windows 11

How to use Notepad in Windows 11

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 16.03.2023
Do you need to jot down a few thoughts in a text file? Are you trying to make a list on your computer and looking for an easy-to-use app that lets you do that? Whatever it is, if all you intend to do is write...
Samsung Galaxy S23+ review: Large, fast, and light!

Samsung Galaxy S23+ review: Large, fast, and light!

  • review
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 15.03.2023
People who are into large smartphones but don’t have the budget to buy the very expensive Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra will surely look at the Samsung Galaxy S23+ when doing their research. This model packs the same hardware and features as the smaller Galaxy S23,...
How to work with Windows 11’s Widgets

How to work with Windows 11’s Widgets

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 14.03.2023
The widgets on Windows 11 are Microsoft’s attempt to bring you quick snippets of information and news, all in the same place. You can use the Windows 11 Widgets panel to get a fast overview of the data you need, be it the latest weather...
ASUS ROG Strix XG32UQ review: A fast 4K IPS gaming monitor

ASUS ROG Strix XG32UQ review: A fast 4K IPS gaming monitor

  • review
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 14.03.2023
I recently decided to change my main monitor and replace it with a new one with a 4K resolution. As I also wanted something that offers excellent performance in gaming, I chose to try the ASUS ROG Strix XG32UQ. Featuring a 4K IPS panel with...
Motorola moto g53 review: Good-looking and affordable

Motorola moto g53 review: Good-looking and affordable

  • review
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 10.03.2023
Besides high-end Android devices, Motorola also manufactures mid-range and entry-level smartphones. Among them, a recent model is the moto g53, a phone that promises to deliver all you need for everyday use in a good-looking package and for an affordable price. While some compromises have...
How to use Windows 11’s Search

How to use Windows 11’s Search

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 10.03.2023
Windows Search is a feature that has been around for more than 15 years, starting with the ancient Windows Vista. It has evolved and matured over the years, and in the latest iteration of Windows 11, it is (theoretically) simpler, faster, and more efficient than...
Sony WH-1000XM5 review: Almost perfect!

Sony WH-1000XM5 review: Almost perfect!

  • review
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 09.03.2023
Sony’s most popular consumer-class noise-canceling headphones lineup recently expanded with a new model, the WH-1000XM5. Building on the foundation laid out by the previous models, the Sony WH-1000XM5 promises even better audio quality and noise-canceling efficiency than the older WH-1000XM4. Does it really manage to...
AMD EXPO vs. Intel XMP: How are they different? Which is better?

AMD EXPO vs. Intel XMP: How are they different? Which is better?

  • misc
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 08.03.2023
Along with releasing their latest Ryzen 7000 processors, AMD also revealed information regarding AMD EXPO. If you’ve been looking at DDR5 RAM options, you probably noticed that some of them are compatible with Intel XMP, while others are certified for AMD EXPO. What do these...
ASUS ROG Destrier Ergo review: The Sci-Fi ergonomic chair!

ASUS ROG Destrier Ergo review: The Sci-Fi ergonomic chair!

  • review
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 07.03.2023
Even though I’ve been using gaming chairs for years, I’m not generally too fond of them. That’s because some of their features, like lumbar and neck support, are usually poorly designed and don’t really help in improving your health and posture. They’re mostly marketing gimmicks,...