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Windows Backup

How to make a backup with the new Windows Backup app

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 16.10.2023
One of the most important tasks that every computer user should do regularly is to back up their data. Backing up your data means creating a copy of your files and settings in a separate location, such as an external hard drive, a cloud service,...
ASUS ExpertWiFi EBR63

ASUS ExpertWiFi EBR63 review: The mid-range router for SMBs!

  • review
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 13.10.2023
ExpertWiFi EBR63 is not the first ASUS router made for businesses but it’s the first in the company’s new ExpertWiFi line-up. ASUS has dabbled with such routers in the past (I remember testing ASUS BRT-AC828 back in 2017) but never seriously developed a separate line...
NFC

How to set up NFC payments on Android

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 12.10.2023
NFC payments offer a convenient way to pay with your smartphone in stores without having to worry about carrying your credit or debit card with you. NFC stands for Near Field Communication, which is a technology that allows two devices to communicate wirelessly when they...
Windows apps

How to see how much space an app or game takes up on Windows

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 11.10.2023
There are times when you need to free up some storage space, or you want to find out how much space each app or game installed on your Windows computer is using. If you are looking for this information, there are no obvious ways to...
OPPO Reno10

OPPO Reno10 review: Surprising mid-ranger with a telephoto camera

  • review
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 10.10.2023
The OPPO Reno10 is an Android smartphone with a mid-range chipset and a good price, promising an elegant design, a beautiful display, fast charging, and an excellent camera setup that also includes a telephoto lens. I received it in testing a week ago, and after...
SD Cards

How to format and check the health of an SD card in Windows

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 09.10.2023
SD cards are more popular than ever as they’re used in various devices for storing data. To give you a few examples, we have them inside our smartphones to increase storage capacity, inside digital cameras, surveillance cameras, laptops, and even tablets. If you want to...
Kingston XS1000

Kingston XS1000 review: A fast and affordable SSD

  • review
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 06.10.2023
External SSDs are becoming more popular and accessible, and Kingston is a leading brand in this field. The company has recently introduced a new model, the XS1000, which claims to deliver high data transfer speeds of 1000 MB/s and more. With a compact and light...
iPhone 15 Pro Max

How to change your iPhone name in 5 easy steps

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 05.10.2023
Ever wonder how to change the name of your iPhone? Your iPhone is an extension of you and your digital (citizen🙂) life, so it deserves a fun and unique identity. By default, your iPhone name includes your real name. If you want to protect your...
Copilot in Windows 11

How to use Copilot in Windows 11

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 04.10.2023
As you probably already know, Copilot is a new AI feature in Windows 11. Technically, this virtual assistant is based on the same ChatGPT artificial intelligence that powers Bing Chat. However, although it uses the same style of interaction as Bing Chat, the Copilot also...
Metered connection in Windows 11

How to enable or turn off a metered connection in Windows 11

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 03.10.2023
A metered connection is a type of connection that limits how much data you can use. If you exceed the limit, you might have to pay extra fees or experience slower speeds. Windows 11 lets you set any connection as metered, whether wireless or wired....
Contact Posters

What are Contact Posters and how to use them on your iPhone

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 02.10.2023
Apple recently launched iOS 17, and one of the most interesting new novelties we’re getting is the ability to create and use Contact Posters. In case you haven’t already heard about them, Contact Posters are a feature that lets you create and share personalized posters...
Smartphone to PC

How to connect an Android to a Windows 11 PC via Bluetooth

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 29.09.2023
To transfer files or share the internet connection between your Android phone and your Windows 11 laptop, you need to pair them using Bluetooth. Bluetooth is a widely used technology supported by most Android devices. This tutorial shows you how to connect your Android phone...
ASUS ZenBeam L2

ASUS ZenBeam L2 review: A bright and smart portable projector

  • review
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 28.09.2023
ASUS recently launched a new portable projector called the ZenBeam L2. Following in the footsteps of the ZenBeam Latte L1, the ZenBeam L2 offers a sleek design and promises high-quality images, rich connectivity, and reasonably long autonomy thanks to its built-in battery. Furthermore, the ZenBeam...
Windows 11

What’s new in Windows 11 2023 Update (Moment 4 & 23H2)?

  • misc
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 27.09.2023
On September 26th, Microsoft began delivering new features for Windows 11. These include things like Copilot, AI-enhanced tools in Paint, Snipping Tool, and Photos, an improved interface for File Explorer and the Settings app, a new backup tool, and built-in RGB lighting controls. While they...
NFC

Does my phone have NFC? How to turn on NFC on Android

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 27.09.2023
NFC or Near Field Communication is a wireless communication standard that allows the devices that support it to transfer data between them over a distance of 4 cm or less. If you have an Android smartphone, you can use NFC to connect your smartphone to...
Motorola Edge 40 Neo

Motorola Edge 40 Neo review: Beautiful and capable!

  • review
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 26.09.2023
In recent years, many premium smartphones have failed to deliver truly exciting innovation. Most of them felt like tiny incremental updates over last year’s models. Fortunately, this is less of an issue in the mid-range sector: in 2023, we’ve got some exciting product launches with...
Environment variables

How to create user and system environment variables in Windows

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 25.09.2023
Environment variables are user variables or Windows system variables that describe the environment in which apps run. They can tell your apps things like the name of the computer, the name of the user account, the current working directory, etc. Do you want to know...