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What does it mean to use technology productively? How do you use devices and computers with Windows, Android, or iOS? Which gadgets make your work easier? How to personalize the operating system and the gadgets that you are using?

How to create shortcuts for files, folders, apps, and web pages in Windows

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  • Tudor Dan
  • 21.12.2021
One of the most efficient ways to access your favorite apps, files, folders, and web pages is through shortcuts. That is why, in spite of the clutter, many of us choose to have lots of shortcuts on our desktops. This tutorial shows you how to create all kinds of shortcuts in Windows...

Windows 11 vs. Windows 10 on 12th Gen Intel Core processors

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  • Codrut Neagu
  • 14.12.2021
The Intel Core processors from the 12th generation (Alder Lake) are looking like some of the best CPUs released by Intel in the last couple of years. The new architecture brews together powerful performance cores with slower but more efficient cores, promising to deliver top-notch...

ASUS ROG Maximus Z690 Extreme review: A truly premium motherboard

  • review
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 08.12.2021
Intel recently launched the first 12 generation Core processors and their partners launched new motherboards based on the Z690 chipset too. One of the best is the ASUS ROG Maximus Z690 Extreme, a premium motherboard that comes with an “extreme” amount of features, bundled...

What is the latest version of Windows 10? Check the version you have!

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  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 06.12.2021
The latest version of Windows 10 is November 2021 Update or 21H2, build 19044, and it was released starting November 16th, 2021. This version doesn’t introduce as many new features as previous ones. Still, it does keep the evolution process of Windows 10 alive and kicking. If you...

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 excellent...

9 ways to turn the Windows volume up or down

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  • 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 volume shortcut key on your PC? The volume...

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 twelve cores, twenty...

How to factory reset Windows 11 and remove everything

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  • 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 everything from...

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 come to the right place. This...

The Windows 11 Widgets: All you need to know

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 18.11.2021
The Widgets on Windows 11 is Microsoft’s latest attempt of bringing you the information and news you want, all in the same place. You can use the Windows 11 Widgets panel to get a quick overview of the data you need, be it the latest weather forecast, your...

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

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  • 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...

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 probably...

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 have to do so,...

How to add or remove icons from the taskbar in Windows 11

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  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 10.11.2021
If you’re wondering how to add an icon to the taskbar in Windows 11, it all depends on what you want. There are several ways to pin a shortcut to the taskbar in Windows 11, and you can also include any taskbar items and taskbar corner icons you find useful. Or maybe you want to...

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

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  • 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...

4 ways to download the full version of Windows 11 for free

  • tutorial
  • Tudor Dan
  • 09.11.2021
Windows 11 is an interesting evolution of Microsoft’s operating system. There are many changes from Windows 10, so the best way to see if you like it is by trying it. This article shows you four methods for downloading the Windows 11 ISO file for free (and completely legal), both...