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Intel Core i5

Intel Core i5-12600K review: This year’s best mid-range gaming CPU?

  • review
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 28.02.2022
Intel’s Alder Lake architecture is the one that finally brought the company’s processors back in the spotlight. They are now able to compete with AMD’s once again, and people are noticing. Traditionally, Intel’s mid-range processors are the Core i5 models - the ones most of us, at least those who...
Microsoft Store

How to download PC games from the Microsoft Store

  • tutorial
  • Tudor Dan
  • 25.02.2022
In Windows 10, Microsoft has finally managed to bring all their distribution platforms together in one place, in the Microsoft Store, making it a centralized distribution point for both PC and console games. This trend continues with Windows 11: you can purchase (some) games once, on either Xbox One or...
Android

12 reasons why Android smartphones suck

  • misc
  • Tudor Dan
  • 24.02.2022
Android smartphones come in all shapes and sizes, with different hardware configurations and connectivity options. And yet, they share a common attribute: they suck. And not necessarily when compared to iPhones. Most of them are objectively bad, due to the chaos that is Android and the lack of regulation when...
Sony Xperia PRO-I

Sony Xperia PRO-I review: A tool built for professionals

  • review
  • Tudor Dan
  • 23.02.2022
Over the years, Sony’s smartphone division has taken a different approach than most of the other manufacturers. Sony smartphones have unique designs, they innovate, and they have distinct personalities. However, this also has a polarizing effect on potential users: while some fall in love with them, others consider the devices...
Fonts

How to view and install fonts in Windows 11 and Windows 10

  • tutorial
  • Tudor Dan
  • 22.02.2022
Windows has more than just a few preinstalled fonts. However, at some point, you might want more. What if you find a beautiful font online and want it on your computer? How do you install free fonts in Windows 11 and Windows 10? Moreover, how do you see what fonts...
ESET

Review ESET Mobile Security: Excellent protection for Android devices

  • review
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 22.02.2022
In today’s world, it’s no longer enough to protect just your computers against viruses, malware, phishing attacks, and whatnot. We’ve all been steadily moving on to our smartphones and other types of mobile devices, and most of us use them not only for phone calls or messaging, but also for...
Windows logo

How to uninstall Windows from your PC

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 21.02.2022
Some of our readers have asked us how to remove Windows from their computers. Some of them want to remove Windows 10 or Windows 11 and empty their drives. Some have dual-boot configurations and want to keep only one Windows version. Others have Windows and Linux running alongside and prefer...
Battery status

How to show the battery percentage on Android smartphones

  • tutorial
  • Tudor Dan
  • 21.02.2022
If, like us, you check the battery level on your Android smartphone very often, displaying the battery percentage on the home screen and the lock screen is a must. Luckily, the steps involved to always display the remaining battery life are not complicated. This tutorial illustrates how to turn on...
iPhone 13 Pro Max

How to show the battery percentage on the iPhone and iPad

  • tutorial
  • Tudor Dan
  • 18.02.2022
Are you wondering how to display the battery percentage on your new iPhone 12 or iPhone 13? Or maybe you bought a used iPhone, and you can’t locate the battery percentage information? Then you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we describe how to turn on the battery...
Gorilla Glass?

What’s Gorilla Glass? What’s 2.5D glass? How do they compare?

  • misc
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 17.02.2022
If you’re using a smartphone, it’s almost certain that you’ve come across the term Gorilla Glass. Some of you might already know that it is a special kind of glass used on smartphones, tablets, and other similar devices. However, do you know what it does and why it’s important? Did...
PlayStation

How to buy and redeem PlayStation Gift Cards and games from Amazon

  • misc
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 16.02.2022
Do you want to buy a PlayStation Gift Card or a PlayStation PSN Card from Amazon and redeem it on your Sony PlayStation account to purchase games from PlayStation Store? Or maybe you wish to purchase digital PS4 or PS5 games from Amazon and redeem them on your console? You...
iPhone 13 Pro Max

13 reasons why the iPhone (still) sucks in 2022

  • misc
  • Tudor Dan
  • 15.02.2022
Apple wants you to think that the iPhone is more than a smartphone. You should see it as a status symbol, a high-tech gadget, and a fashion statement, all rolled into one. But honestly, the iPhone is less than a smartphone. If you are planning on buying an iPhone 13...
Trust Bayo

Review Trust Bayo Wireless Rechargeable Ergonomic Mouse

  • review
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 15.02.2022
For people who suffer from wrist pain, ergonomic mice are essential. Gripping the mouse vertically can alleviate pain. During the last couple of weeks, I’ve tested such a device from Trust. It’s a vertical mouse called Bayo, which is affordable but equipped with RGB lights, wireless, and a rechargeable battery....
Windows Sharing

How to create a link to a file or folder in Windows (2 ways)

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 14.02.2022
When you work with shared resources on a network, you may need to quickly get the link to a shared network folder and paste it into a chat window. Or, for example, you might want to know how to create a hyperlink to a file stored locally on your computer...
Install Windows

How to dual boot Windows 10 and Windows 11

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 11.02.2022
Can we dual-boot Windows 10 and Windows 11? Yes, we can! And dual-booting Windows 10 and Windows 11 can be quite helpful if you need to work with both operating systems. It’s also a good choice if you want to see what Windows 11 is all about, but you don’t...
iPhone vs Android

17 differences between iPhones and Android smartphones

  • misc
  • Tudor Dan
  • 10.02.2022
Which are better: iPhones or Android smartphones? The debate never ends, and most people choose to be fans of either iOS or Android, no matter what. I’ve owned several iPhones and at least ten Android smartphones in the last decade, and I’m not even counting the ones I review regularly...
ESET

Review ESET Smart Security Premium: Complete protection for your PCs

  • review
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 10.02.2022
Today, we’re going to look at the premium computer protection solution made by ESET. It’s descriptively called ESET Smart Security Premium and, besides the mandatory antivirus engine and web shield, it also includes tools such as a firewall module, parental controls, a password manager, and even a data encryption solution....