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Gigabyte Z690 AORUS Pro review: Powerful mid-ranger

Gigabyte Z690 AORUS Pro review: Powerful mid-ranger

  • review
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 06.12.2021
One of the first manufacturers that released Z690 motherboards to accompany Intel’s Alder Lake processors is Gigabyte. And one of the most interesting models they have in stores right now is the Gigabyte Z690 AORUS Pro, a mid-range option with a lot of features and...
9 ways to turn the Windows volume up or down

9 ways to turn the Windows volume up or down

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 03.12.2021
Are you wondering how to increase the volume on your laptop, desktop computer, or tablet in Windows 10 or Windows 11? Or perhaps you want to know how to turn the volume up on a computer with your keyboard, so you’re looking for the sound...
Kingston Fury Beast DDR5-4800 review: Fast and furious!

Kingston Fury Beast DDR5-4800 review: Fast and furious!

  • review
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 01.12.2021
With the launch of Intel’s 12th generation of Core processors, the time for DDR5 memory kits has started too. One of the first makers of DDR5 RAM is Kingston and, during the last couple of days, we had the chance to test their Kingston FURY...
Intel Core 12th Gen i7-12700K review: Back in the game!

Intel Core 12th Gen i7-12700K review: Back in the game!

  • review
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 30.11.2021
Intel is finally coming to the market with its new Alder Lake processors, promising better performance and competitive prices, able to match and fight AMD’s rise from the last couple of years. One of the best CPUs they released is the Intel Core i7-12700K. With...

How to factory reset Windows 11 and remove everything

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 25.11.2021
Do you want to know how to delete everything on Windows 11? Are you looking for the easiest way to wipe Windows 11 to factory settings? If you answered yes, then you’ve come to the right place. In this tutorial, we guide you through all the steps required to remove...
How to factory reset Windows 10 and wipe all data

How to factory reset Windows 10 and wipe all data

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 22.11.2021
How do you wipe a computer clean to sell it? How do I wipe my computer and delete everything? Moreover, how do you do a factory reset for Windows 10? These are all legitimate questions to which you’re probably looking for answers. Good news: you’ve...
Review LG Gram 16: The champion of the ultralight laptops division

Review LG Gram 16: The champion of the ultralight laptops division

  • review
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 17.11.2021
Ultrabooks have been around for a while, and many people love them because they’re lightweight and easy to carry. However, ultraportables usually have an important disadvantage: they’re small. Most ultrabooks come with 13 or 14-inch screens, and for some people, that’s not enough screen estate...
How to reset Windows 11 without losing your files

How to reset Windows 11 without losing your files

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 16.11.2021
It seems that whatever we do, our Windows 11 computers break down at some point. Whether it’s because of broken drivers, corrupt system files, or malfunctioning apps, there comes a time when Windows 11 starts to slow down or throw undecipherable errors. That’s when you...
How to reset Windows 10 without losing your files

How to reset Windows 10 without losing your files

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 12.11.2021
If Windows 10 breaks and nothing seems to work well anymore, you might contemplate reinstalling it from scratch. However, that would mean that you must go through a rather elaborate process in order to save your files and reinstall Windows 10. Fortunately, you do not...
ViewSonic VP2756-4K monitor review: Great image quality at a fair price

ViewSonic VP2756-4K monitor review: Great image quality at a fair price

  • review
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 10.11.2021
In August 2021, ViewSonic announced a new ColorPro monitor called VP2756-47. It’s a 27” monitor that’s Pantone Validated, meaning that it can reproduce all the colors in the Pantone Matching System. It’s something that any professional or creator working in an image field, as a...
Kingston KC3000 review: One of the fastest SSDs!

Kingston KC3000 review: One of the fastest SSDs!

  • review
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 08.11.2021
Recently, Kingston launched a brand new solid-state drive called the KC3000. It’s an NVMe M.2 SSD that supports PCI Express 4.0 and promises high-end performance, with some incredible read/write speeds of up to 7GB/s. If you’re looking for a very fast SSD, then this one...
How to download Windows and Office ISO files (all versions)

How to download Windows and Office ISO files (all versions)

  • tutorial
  • Tudor Dan
  • 05.11.2021
Finding and downloading disc images in the form of ISO or IMG files for Windows and Office can sometimes be a difficult task. Microsoft has a specialized program for this purpose, Media Creation Tool. However, that only works if you want the latest version of...
5 things you can't do with the Windows 11 Start Menu

5 things you can't do with the Windows 11 Start Menu

  • misc
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 04.11.2021
Windows 11 brings many new features and improvements over Windows 10, including a completely redesigned Start Menu. By default, it’s now centered on the desktop, without live tiles, and much simpler compared to its earlier iterations from previous Windows operating systems. Many have already embraced...
How to access and restore the old right-click menu in Windows 11

How to access and restore the old right-click menu in Windows 11

  • tutorial
  • Tudor Dan
  • 04.11.2021
The Windows 11 right-click menu is just one of the many controversial additions to the new operating system. Its design is cleaner, the actions are more logically sorted, but so far, very few apps have updated the way they integrate into the Windows 11 interface,...
The right-click menu in Windows 11: All you need to know!

The right-click menu in Windows 11: All you need to know!

  • misc
  • Tudor Dan
  • 01.11.2021
The right-click menu is a tool that provides a handy list of actions, depending on the item that you use it on. With Windows 11, Microsoft tried to refresh the old design and improve the user experience. This article will cover the evolution from Windows...
How to downgrade Windows 11 and roll back to Windows 10

How to downgrade Windows 11 and roll back to Windows 10

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 19.10.2021
If you’ve upgraded your Windows 10 computer or device to Windows 11, tested it for a couple of days, and decided you don’t like it, you can downgrade it back to Windows 10. The procedure is pretty straightforward, but it only works during the first...
9 ways to start Paint in Windows

9 ways to start Paint in Windows

  • tutorial
  • Tudor Dan
  • 19.10.2021
Paint is one of Microsoft's oldest applications, but it can still be useful if you want to draw or edit images on your Windows PC, laptop or tablet. However, before you can do that, you must first know how to locate and open Paint. Although...
What is Ctrl Alt Delete? What does Ctrl Alt Del do?

What is Ctrl Alt Delete? What does Ctrl Alt Del do?

  • misc
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 13.10.2021
There’s a very slim chance that you have never heard of Ctrl Alt Delete. Most people encountered it, and many probably use it regularly. However, do you want to learn more about what Ctrl Alt Del is on a keyboard? What it’s used for, and...