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Reviewing the iPhone SE or the iFrankenstein!

Reviewing the iPhone SE or the iFrankenstein!

The iPhone 6 got more than its fair share of criticism for its size and shape: it was too big compared to the iPhone 5 and the rounded edges and the materials used made the smartphone rather slippery. Lots of Apple fans wanted something a bit more conservative and closer to the design of the last generation, and boy, did they get it. By popular
The Samsung Galaxy S7 review - Great looks, great software, great hardware!

The Samsung Galaxy S7 review - Great looks, great software, great hardware!

The release of a new Samsung Galaxy smartphone generates such hype that it can only be compared to an iPhone release: everyone's excited about the new features and many want to get the latest installment in the long-running Galaxy series. After owning a Samsung Galaxy S2 for many years, I have been disappointed by the S3-S4-S5 line, so I have completely abandoned Samsung smartphones and
Reviewing ASUS USB-AC68 - The WiFi adapter that looks like a bird

Reviewing ASUS USB-AC68 - The WiFi adapter that looks like a bird

ASUS is increasing its portfolio of networking devices with a new USB dual-band Wi-Fi adapter. It is called ASUS USB-AC68 and it uses a USB 3.0 port in order to deliver fast connections. It also bundles the latest networking chip from Realtek, as well as the multi-user MIMO technologies that are offered by modern premium routers. Couple its impressive specs with some great looks, which
How to copy optical discs (CD, DVD or Blu-Ray) in Windows

How to copy optical discs (CD, DVD or Blu-Ray) in Windows

Are you searching for a way to create a disc-to-disc copy of a CD, DVD or Blu-Ray? Then you are in luck. In this guide, we will discuss the steps and principles involved in making a copy of any disc, in any version of Windows. Then, we will cover some of the best tools for the job. If you are interested, don't hesitate to read
The Huawei P8max review - A giant smartphone that walks amongst us

The Huawei P8max review - A giant smartphone that walks amongst us

They say that tablets are done for: more and more technology professionals forecast a quick end for these devices, as their popularity is on the decline. One of the main reasons for this is the appearance of phablets - smartphones with sizes comparable to tablets. These larger handhelds are basically two-in-one devices that make tablets redundant. Huawei's own P8max is one such smartphone: it's definitely
Reviewing the Razer DeathStalker Essential - Razer's entry level gaming keyboard

Reviewing the Razer DeathStalker Essential - Razer's entry level gaming keyboard

Razer is best known for its BlackWidow mechanical gaming keyboards, but the gaming market is huge and some people, although they love games, do not like mechanical keyboards or they can't afford them. To fill the gap, Razer started building membrane based chiclet gaming keyboards. Even more, the company manufactures an entire lineup of such keyboards and called it DeathStalker, after a real life scorpion.
Reviewing the Razer Taipan - A great ambidextrous gaming mouse

Reviewing the Razer Taipan - A great ambidextrous gaming mouse

The Razer Taipan is a gaming mouse that is designed and created by Razer's engineers using the feedback they received from professional gamers. They ended up creating a simple ambidextrous mouse, with great hardware and a sleek design. It this mouse a great choice for gamers? It it a great choice for other types of user who want a fast and precise mouse? After testing
Reviewing ASUS ROG Spatha - The gaming mouse for MMO warriors

Reviewing ASUS ROG Spatha - The gaming mouse for MMO warriors

ASUS has released a new gaming mouse called ASUS ROG Spatha, which promises to be an excellent gaming weapon with tons of features and options. It showcases one of the best laser sensors on the market, both wired and wireless connectivity, replaceable Omron switches, great build quality and also a ton of additional buttons that should delight any fan of online role-playing video games. For
Digital Citizen Awards 2016 - The best Windows security product of the year!

Digital Citizen Awards 2016 - The best Windows security product of the year!

Computer security is big business these days and can only get bigger, as more and more devices are connected to the internet and more threats are surfacing on the web. As such, antivirus software is invariably getting better each year. However, some products are better than others, some are pricier than others and some are simply not worth spending a dime. We have tested and
The Xiaomi Mi 5 review - Powerful hardware meets elegant design!

The Xiaomi Mi 5 review - Powerful hardware meets elegant design!

The Chinese mobile devices manufacturer Xiaomi has released their latest flagship Android smartphone: Xiaomi Mi 5. It features impressive hardware specifications and great design that leaves you with a very good first impression. Although it doesn't brag about introducing any " first of their kind" features like being the first water resistant smartphone or the first modular smartphone, or even the first "warp speed" smartphone,
The best 5 free programs to mount disc images in Windows

The best 5 free programs to mount disc images in Windows

When was the last time you used a CD or a DVD? We recently asked ourselves this question, and the answer was: a long time ago. In order to replace physical discs, the idea of mounting images as virtual drives is quite appealing. In addition, disc images are not limited by the space provided by a physical CD, DVD or Blu-Ray, because they are stored
How to make a backup copy of a protected disc (DVD or Blu-Ray)

How to make a backup copy of a protected disc (DVD or Blu-Ray)

We all purchase DVDs and Blu-Rays with all kinds of media content: movies, games, music, software, etc. However, as we use those discs, their quality wanes with time and, after a few years, they become unusable. Your only solution is to purchase them again but that costs money one more time and it just isn't fair. You paid for that product already. Isn't there a
How to use a password reset disk to change your Windows password

How to use a password reset disk to change your Windows password

If you created a password reset disk in Windows as soon as you set up your computer or device, it can be a lifesaver if you manage to forget your user account password later on. As you will see from this guide, using the Password Reset Wizard is very easy and anyone can reset their Windows password in a matter of seconds. Here's how it
How to use your keyboard to force a Blue Screen Of Death in Windows

How to use your keyboard to force a Blue Screen Of Death in Windows

Did you ever feel like having to go to an ancient Greek oracle and asking if your incredibly stable Windows PC will ever crash? :) While there's a very small chance for you to never have seen a Blue Screen Of Death (BSOD) before, you probably never triggered one because you wanted to or because you needed a BSOD displayed by Windows. I mean, that
Reviewing ASUS PCE-AC88 - The wireless PCI-Express network card that can!

Reviewing ASUS PCE-AC88 - The wireless PCI-Express network card that can!

ASUS PCE-AC88 is a wireless PCI-Express network adapter that is so new, you will have a hard time finding any information about it. It is a premium network card for people who want to stop using wires in their home network and who want the best network performance possible. It was created with the latest wireless routers and wireless technologies in mind and it promises
6 Best free Android apps for quitting smoking

6 Best free Android apps for quitting smoking

Smoking cigarettes is one of the best ways to make sure that you will have health problems sooner rather than later. You could develop lung cancer, COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), all kinds of heart diseases, stroke, asthma, diabetes and all the other types of cancer you can think of. It's quite a gruesome picture if you think about it. But despite all that, some
How to create a password reset disk in Windows

How to create a password reset disk in Windows

The human memory is fantastic. You can encode, store and retrieve information when needed very quickly but, unlike your computer's memory, it is not perfect. It lacks a basic feature: it doesn't have permanent storage. Unfortunately, passwords make no exceptions and you might be in a situation when you don't remember your Windows password. Don't worry, Windows comes to your rescue. If you forget your
Reviewing the ASUS ZenFone Zoom - The smartphone that thinks like a camera

Reviewing the ASUS ZenFone Zoom - The smartphone that thinks like a camera

It's been quite a while now since mobile manufacturers tried to design and build better camera smartphones. We've seen Samsung do this and we've seen Nokia doing it, but we didn't yet see ASUS do it. Not until recently that is, because ASUS has entered the competition for the best camera smartphone with their new ASUS ZenFone Zoom. It is a smartphone that promises to
3 Reasons why including QR codes in Windows 10 BSODs is a bad idea

3 Reasons why including QR codes in Windows 10 BSODs is a bad idea

Last week, a user who was fiddling with the latest Insider Preview build for Windows 10 discovered that Microsoft is testing a new Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) which includes a QR code that adjusts depending on the error that generated the screen. The QR code is supposed to help users get information about why their Windows 10 device has crashed and what they can