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How to factory reset a TP-Link Deco system

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Ciprian Adrian Rusen
05.01.2023

Did you change the settings of your TP-Link Deco system, and now it doesn’t work the way you want anymore? Did you forget the account and password required to login and can’t change its settings? Or maybe you want to sell or give away your...

9 ways to open Services in Windows

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Ciprian Adrian Rusen
04.01.2023

Do you want to access all the Windows services on your computer? Then you need to open the Services app (services.msc), which lets you set what services run when Windows starts, disable the services you do not need, and perform other useful actions. Here’s how...

ViewSonic ColorPro VP2776 review: A professional monitor!

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Codrut Neagu
29.12.2022

The choices available for professionals in terms of monitors these days are plenty. Every monitor manufacturer seems to go out of its way to make the best screen possible, with as many bundled features. ViewSonic is one of them, and one of the company’s most...

How to turn off SmartScreen in Windows

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Codrut Neagu
27.12.2022

The SmartScreen filter, Windows SmartScreen, or the Windows Defender SmartScreen are the same protection feature, with different names, depending on the Windows version you’re using. While it helps protect your computer from malicious files, apps, and websites, some users consider it annoying and want to...

What is a disk image file (ISO, IMG, NRG, BIN, etc.)?

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Codrut Neagu
22.12.2022

Have you encountered the terms disk image or ISO image? You may have heard them from a tech-savvy friend who has a huge library of disks (CDs, DVDs, Blu-Ray disks), but he or she doesn’t appear to use any of them, at least not regularly....

How to open an unknown file in Windows

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Codrut Neagu
21.12.2022

We all encountered files with uncommon extensions from time to time. Of course, many of us know about .docx files, .pdf files, .mp3 files, or .iso files. However, have you heard about the .eps file extension? How about .dng or .eps? What do you do...

The smart way to give guests access to Wi-Fi on a TP-Link Deco

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Ciprian Adrian Rusen
21.12.2022

What do you do when a guest asks for internet access? Do you give them the name and password of your wireless network without considering the negative consequences? It’s not a great choice, as you can expose yourself to security and privacy issues. What if...

What is AppGallery? How to install apps on your HUAWEI smartphone

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Ciprian Adrian Rusen
20.12.2022

The default app store on HUAWEI phones and tablets, AppGallery, offers an ever-expanding ecosystem of apps, games, content, and services. With a community of around 6 million developers, AppGallery is proving surprisingly versatile and useful. If you want to learn more about AppGallery and how...

What is the SmartScreen filter, and how does it work?

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Codrut Neagu
20.12.2022

If you use Microsoft Edge in Windows 11 or Windows 10, you may have encountered the SmartScreen filter or the Windows Defender SmartScreen. This is a feature found in all modern Windows operating systems. Its purpose is to steer you away from malicious and dangerous...

ASUS ROG Strix Z790-A Gaming WiFi D4 review: Top-level gaming with DDR4

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Codrut Neagu
16.12.2022

If you intend to build a new computer using a 12th or 13th Gen Intel Core processor, there are two paths you can follow. You could get on the fast lane using the latest DDR5 memory or choose the slightly slower yet more affordable road...

How to configure Parental Controls on TP-Link Deco

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Ciprian Adrian Rusen
16.12.2022

One of the most useful features of TP-Link Deco mesh systems is Parental Controls. They include many useful tools for setting rules on all the devices your children use. You can choose what kind of inappropriate content is automatically blocked when they’re surfing the internet,...

How to install Windows 11 on a virtual machine

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Codrut Neagu
15.12.2022

The best way to test a new operating system without putting your computers at risk is to install and try it on a virtual machine. That’s also true about Windows 11, Microsoft’s brand-new operating system, which, although nice and shiny, comes with plenty of changes...

Christmas gifts: The best Samsung gadgets

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Ciprian Adrian Rusen
13.12.2022

The holidays are around the corner, and pretty much everyone is caught up in the Christmas shopping fever. We all want to offer our loved ones joyful and useful presents. To help, we’ve teamed up with Samsung to bring you a shopping guide based on...

AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT review: Grade A gaming!

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Codrut Neagu
12.12.2022

AMD officially launched its new series of RDNA 3-based graphics cards: the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX and the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT. Both are advertised to deliver significant performance improvements compared to the previous Radeon RX 6000 series based on RDNA 2, and...

How to use the Windows Stopwatch

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Diana Ann Roe
09.12.2022

There is no standalone Windows stopwatch app, but the Stopwatch built into the Clock app is very easy to use. Designed with sporting events in mind, the Windows Stopwatch lets you time anything accurately, helping you record laps and splits as well. Read this guide...

Burn disc images with Windows Disc Image Burner (ISO to Blu-Ray, DVD)

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Ciprian Adrian Rusen
08.12.2022

An ISO file (or an IMG file) is a disk image that stores a disk’s content and structure, whether it’s a CD, DVD, Blu-Ray disc, hard disk drive, or USB flash drive, into a single file. Windows 10 and Windows 11 have a built-in app...

Intel Core i9-13900K review: Leading the Raptor pack

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Codrut Neagu
07.12.2022

After a few years of AMD dominance on the processor market, Intel managed to get back in the game with their 12th Gen Alder Lake CPUs. However, the real re-entry into the competition happened with the company’s current 13th generation of processors (aka Raptor Lake)....

Create and activate a Parental Controls profile on your TP-Link Deco

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Ciprian Adrian Rusen
06.12.2022

TP-Link Deco mesh Wi-Fi systems have many features, including parental controls that are very useful to families with children. If you don’t want them to spend a lot of time online, especially during school days, and you want to protect them from accessing inappropriate content...

NVIDIA DLSS: How to unlock the Ultra settings in any game

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Codrut Neagu
25.04.2024

Besides personal preferences in terms of genre, story, action, and whatnot, playing games on Ultra settings can be a dream come true for many gamers. This is what makes your favorite game offer the most immersive and amazing experience possible,...

How to screen record on Android phones

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Codrut Neagu
25.04.2024

If you have an Android smartphone and want to capture what's happening on the screen, it’s really simple. You can record your game, make a guide, or show a problem in an app. Recording your screen is quick and easy;...

How to downgrade Windows 11 and revert back to Windows 10

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Ciprian Adrian Rusen
24.04.2024

Some people decide to take Microsoft’s advice and upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11 using Windows Update or the Windows 11 Installation Assistant. Then, after a couple of days, they discover they don’t might like the new user interface...

GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER WINDFORCE 16G review

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Codrut Neagu
17.04.2024

As its name implies, the GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER WINDFORCE 16G is a graphics card based on the RTX 4080 SUPER GPU from NVIDIA, which is the latest and probably the final iteration in the GeForce RTX 40-series. One...

Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ review: The tablet for budget users!

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Ciprian Adrian Rusen
04.04.2024

Buying a good tablet is difficult if you don’t have a generous budget. Luckily, in recent months, some new tablets have been launched, including the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+, which aims to upgrade the user experience in several key areas...

Razer Seiren V3 Chroma review: A RGB mike for the streamer in you

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Codrut Neagu
14.03.2024

If you are looking for a high-quality microphone that can deliver crystal-clear sound and stunning RGB lighting effects, you may want to check out the Razer Seiren V3 Chroma. This USB microphone offers a cardioid sound pick-up pattern and is...