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How to personalize the Google Discover feed on your Android smartphone

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Daniel Parchisanu
20.03.2019

Google Discover is the way Google helps you find news and other content on the internet, directly from your smartphone or tablet. By default, it displays data based on your search history, but it can also be personalized to better match your interests. If you...

How to enable the Dark Mode Theme on your Mac

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Diana Ann Roe
19.03.2019

With macOS Mojave, Apple introduced what seems to be its most popular new feature: the Dark Mode theme. While personal preference definitely comes into play when choosing Dark Mode for your Mac, there are other benefits, like its higher contrast and dark colors, that are...

Block apps and games from accessing the internet, with Windows Defender Firewall

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Daniel Parchisanu
18.03.2019

Most apps and games you install in Windows have, by default, unrestricted access to the internet. However, you can control their internet access through the Windows Firewall. With it, you can block access to the internet for specific apps and games, on all types of...

Review ASUS VT229H: A monitor with touch and a frameless design

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Codrut Neagu
18.03.2019

In this article, we are testing and reviewing a touch monitor called ASUS VT229H. The manufacturer says that it is a 21.5-inch monitor with a frameless design, 10-point multi-touch, a beautiful IPS panel, and wide viewing angles. We were curious whether it was a good...

Make Windows 10 start with the sound from Windows 7 or older versions

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Daniel Parchisanu
15.03.2019

When you start Windows 10, it makes no startup sound. If you miss hearing the startup sound made by Windows 7, Windows XP or other older versions of Windows, you can configure Windows 10 so that it uses the startup sound you want. Let's enjoy...

Review TP-Link Deco M9 Plus: mesh WiFi that plays nice with your smart home!

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Ciprian Adrian Rusen
15.03.2019

TP-Link makes interesting mesh WiFi systems that provide a balance between price, performance, and features. This time we are testing their most expensive mesh WiFi system to date: TP-Link Deco M9 Plus. It has modern hardware, and it features integration with smart home devices like...

How to set your Windows 10 location for apps, and why is it useful?

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Daniel Parchisanu
14.03.2019

When you run an app in Windows 10, you may need a location for the app to run properly, or to produce relevant information for you. Windows 10 tries to find your device's location, but it may fail to get one. To cope with these...

How to create, configure and use a VPN connection on an iPhone (or iPad)

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Codrut Neagu
14.03.2019

VPN connections are handy tools. We use them to get access to our company's network while traveling, to be anonymous on the internet, or to access blocked content on the internet. If you own an iPhone or an iPad and you want to set up...

Sony CP-AD2M4 charger review: charge multiple devices safely

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Daniel Parchisanu
13.03.2019

Charging your mobile devices has become a difficult task at home, at the office and even more so on the road. The Sony CP-AD2M4 charger gives you the ability to charge multiple devices safely. Finding an electrical outlet for every charger that comes with every...

Google Chrome for Mac: How to get it!

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Diana Ann Roe
12.03.2019

Installing new software on your Mac can be a confusing process when it comes to programs unavailable in the App Store, like Google Chrome. While the pre-installed Safari is perfectly adequate, some users prefer using Chrome as their web browser. Not only does Chrome have...

Comparing gaming keyboards: What do you get for $39.99 vs. $199.99?

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Ciprian Adrian Rusen
11.03.2019

There are many gaming keyboards available, from lots of brands. On one side, you have lesser known brands that come with affordable options, like Trust and Redragon, and then you have brands that are famous for their premium gaming accessories, like ASUS, Corsair, Logitech, Razer,...

Review ASUS Mini PC PB60G: A small, powerful, and stackable PC

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Codrut Neagu
08.03.2019

We recently received in testing one of ASUS' latest mini-PCs, called PB60G. Even if it is a small form factor PC, that does not stop it from being powerful. It comes with 8th generation Intel processors, up to 32GB of DDR4 RAM, 4K Ultra HD...

The ultimate guide to gaming keyboards: what makes a keyboard great?

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Ciprian Adrian Rusen
07.03.2019

Gaming keyboards are highly popular and for good reason. We use them at Digital Citizen both for work and play because they bundle everything that makes a keyboard great. However, gaming keyboards vary in terms of price and quality, and some of them are inferior...

Reviewing the Sony SRS-XB01 Bluetooth speaker: small size with loud volume!

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Daniel Parchisanu
07.03.2019

Sony has a good range of Bluetooth portable speakers, and SRS-XB01 is the smallest member of the family. Tie it to your bag and forget about it until you need to listen to music. Designed to stick with you everywhere you go, the speaker bellies...

How to install apps and update them, with Ninite, adware-free

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Codrut Neagu
06.03.2019

For how long did you wish for a way to automatically download, install and update apps on your Windows PC? How happy would you be if we told you that there is a method for doing that, that also ensures that no adware and other...

How to change the keyboard input language on your Mac

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Diana Ann Roe
06.03.2019

Do you use your Mac to type in more than one language? Perhaps your keyboard layout does not match your chosen display language, or maybe you are just looking for another more comfortable input layout for your preferred language. Either way, changing the keyboard input...

How to use Windows 10's Timeline with Google Chrome

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Codrut Neagu
05.03.2019

The Timeline is one of the most useful features added in recent versions of Windows 10. It offers an excellent way to continue your work from one device and onto another. However, one of the main flaws of the Timeline was that, up until now,...

Trust GXT 890 Cada: The affordable RGB mechanical keyboard!

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Ciprian Adrian Rusen
05.03.2019

Keyboard manufacturers have all embraced the RGB lighting trend. Some people hate it, while others love it, especially gamers. When you look for a mechanical keyboard that features RGB lighting, for each individual key, as well as the personalization software required to create the lighting...

How to upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11 for free

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Ciprian Adrian Rusen
18.04.2024

Microsoft's support for Windows 10 will end on October 14th, 2025. After that date, you have to pay a lot of money to get security updates, and you can do so only for the first three years. Therefore, if you...

How to turn off an Android phone

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Codrut Neagu
17.04.2024

Do you need to shut down your Android phone but aren’t sure how to do it? Rest easy: whether you have a Samsung Galaxy or another Android device, turning it off is a simple process as long as you know...

Windows 10 Media Creation Tool: Create Windows 10 installation media

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Ciprian Adrian Rusen
12.04.2024

If you want to install or reinstall Windows 10 on any device, you must create installation media, such as a bootable USB flash drive, a DVD, or an ISO file containing the Windows 10 setup. While there are various tools...

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 A35 review: Affordable mid-ranger with solid cameras

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Codrut Neagu
15.04.2024

In this review, I’m going to tell you about the Samsung Galaxy A35, the company’s latest affordable mid-ranger that has to distinguish itself from the huge variety of offerings from other manufacturers. Some of its competitors boast better hardware specifications...

ASUS ROG Strix Scope II 96 Wireless review: Precision in a compact layout

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Codrut Neagu
19.03.2024

If you’re looking for a wireless gaming keyboard with top-notch performance, durability, and plenty of customization options, you may want to take a look at the ASUS ROG Strix Scope II 96 Wireless. This mechanical keyboard is silent, it offers...