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Game Mode in Windows 10: Testing real-life performance in modern games

Game Mode in Windows 10: Testing real-life performance in modern games

  • misc
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 03.05.2017
One of the most marketed features of Windows 10 Creators Update is the new Game Mode. This feature promises to improve the gaming experience for all the Windows 10 users, regardless of whether they have a new high-end computer or an older, slower device. What's...
2 ways to change the keyboard shortcuts for the Game Bar in Windows 10

2 ways to change the keyboard shortcuts for the Game Bar in Windows 10

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 10.04.2017
In Windows 10 Creators Update, the new Game Bar makes every gamer's life a bit easier and more pleasant. This tool lets you record game clips, take screenshots and even live stream your gameplay. All these are possible just by pushing a few keys on...
What version of Java do I have installed? 3 Ways to learn the answer

What version of Java do I have installed? 3 Ways to learn the answer

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 29.03.2017
The Java runtime software for Windows computers and devices is responsible for allowing us to run programs and apps that were developed using Java. Because many apps still use Java, you probably already have it installed on your Windows PC. Either because you've installed it...
11 things you can do to fix webcam issues on Skype

11 things you can do to fix webcam issues on Skype

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 25.03.2017
Are you having problems with your webcam while using Skype? You can hear the people to whom you speak, but they can't see you? Or maybe the only thing they can see are blurred lines or gray images? Whether you use an external webcam that's...
5 things you can do with the new Windows Defender Security Center

5 things you can do with the new Windows Defender Security Center

  • misc
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 14.03.2017
Windows Defender is Microsoft's in-house antivirus product, and it has been protecting users for a long time now. However, in Microsoft's Windows 8.1 and Windows 10, its interface and usability didn't improve much. Luckily, good times have come to it too, and in Windows 10...
6 things you can do with Paint 3D in Windows 10

6 things you can do with Paint 3D in Windows 10

  • misc
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 04.03.2017
In Windows 10 Creators Update, Microsoft decided to include a new app called Paint 3D. This app that shares its name with the classic Paint application from all previous Windows operating systems. This is because it wants to be as simple as the previous application...
Digital Citizen Awards - The best antivirus product of the year 2017

Digital Citizen Awards - The best antivirus product of the year 2017

  • misc
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 01.03.2017
One of the most asked questions on Google regarding of security is: "What is the best antivirus?". It is a legitimate question as most people are not security experts and need recommendations to identify the best antivirus product for their needs. The time has come...
Digital Citizen Awards - The most innovative antivirus product of 2017

Digital Citizen Awards - The most innovative antivirus product of 2017

  • misc
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 01.03.2017
Some people regard antivirus products as being rather conservative, software which doesn't evolve very quickly. But that couldn't be more false - cyber criminals don't lose time in creating malware that's the same as last year's. If that were true, we wouldn't have to fight...
6 things you can do with the Xbox app in Windows 10

6 things you can do with the Xbox app in Windows 10

  • misc
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 28.02.2017
The Xbox app from Windows 10 is how Microsoft caters to the needs of the gamers community. It's an app designed to enhance your gaming life, by offering tools that let you stream games from your Xbox One console, record the games that you play,...
How to infect your Windows PC while browsing the web for free stuff

How to infect your Windows PC while browsing the web for free stuff

  • misc
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 31.01.2017
Do you believe that if you don't download many things from the internet and you use your web browser only for visiting popular websites, you don't need an antivirus solution? Do you think that your personal information can't be stolen by criminals because you can...