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Xiaomi Watch S1 Active

Xiaomi Watch S1 Active review: a potential winner

  • review
  • Tudor Dan
  • 03.05.2022
The new generation of Xiaomi smartwatches is here. The Xiaomi Watch S1 targets the users who are more interested in the design of their wearables, while the Xiaomi Watch S1 Active is aimed more towards sports and health enthusiasts. In this review, I take a...
Command Prompt (CMD)

Command Prompt (CMD): 10 network-related commands you should know

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 02.05.2022
Command Prompt proved to be one of the best tools for running basic commands that allow you to work with files and folders from Windows. However, the Command Prompt is much more powerful than just that. You can take things to the next level by...
Feedback Hub

What is the Feedback Hub? How to find and give feedback to Microsoft

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 29.04.2022
In Windows 10 and Windows 11, Microsoft wants our feedback on pretty much anything from the Windows features we don’t like to bugs and the apps that we want to be improved. Thus, Windows 11 and Windows 10 include a neat little app called Feedback...
Wi-Fi

What is Smart Connect on your Wi-Fi router and how it works

  • misc
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 29.04.2022
Some features are touted by manufacturers of wireless routers only to make them more appealing and give you the impression that they’re truly advanced. Smart Connect is one such feature that’s implemented on all modern routers, aiming to simplify your Wi-Fi experience. But what does...
Xiaomi Mi AIoT Router AX3600

Xiaomi Mi AIoT Router AX3600 review: Punching hard on 5 GHz!

  • review
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 28.04.2022
I continue my reviews for Xiaomi Wi-Fi 6 routers with an exciting model: Xiaomi Mi AIoT Router AX3600. It has an interesting design, powerful hardware, a reasonable price, and a unique combination of strengths and weaknesses. If you want to know more about this model...
Battery status

How to tell if your smartphone's battery is dying

  • misc
  • Tudor Dan
  • 28.04.2022
If you are reading this article, it’s probably because your smartphone is acting up or you’re worried that its battery is nearing the end of its life. And you have good reason to worry about the longevity of smartphone batteries. No matter how well you...
Windows 11

How long does it take to install Windows 11?

  • misc
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 27.04.2022
Windows 11 has been out in the wild for some time now, and many have already installed and tried it. But, like with any operating system, many others didn’t get it yet and have questions regarding the download and installation processes. One of the most...
iOS games

Best free games for your iPhone or iPad

  • misc
  • Tudor Dan
  • 27.04.2022
What would life be without games? A boring experience if you ask us. ? As many of our readers own and use iPhones and iPads, and some of us here at Digital Citizen also do, we thought it would be a good idea to share...
Command Prompt (CMD)

CMD: 11 basic commands you should know (cd, dir, mkdir, etc.)

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 26.04.2022
Geeks and experts love the Command Prompt because of the advanced commands it can run. Fortunately, Command Prompt is not built only on advanced commands, but also on simple ones, designed to perform basic operations. In this article, we show you how to change the...
Android widgets

How to add, modify, or remove widgets from Android

  • tutorial
  • Tudor Dan
  • 26.04.2022
Widgets can be incredibly useful, so it’s a good idea to know how to add or remove them from your Android smartphone. Android widgets are interactive and provide data, while also acting as gateways to apps. This tutorial shows you all you need to know...
Microsoft Store

20 best free apps for your Windows 10 and Windows 11 computers

  • misc
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 25.04.2022
The number of apps available for Windows devices is so large, that it’s uncountable. However, there are a few essentials that any user might want to have on their computer. Of course, everyone has their favorite applications, and we at Digital Citizen have some too....
Safe To Remove Hardware

You don’t have to safely remove USB drives from Windows

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 22.04.2022
A long, long time ago, the story says, you had to use the “Safely Remove Hardware” option when you wanted to unplug a USB memory stick or eject an external hard drive from Windows. It was something you had to do; otherwise, you risked corrupting...
FPS (frames per second)

30 or 60 fps? What's best for smartphone video recording?

  • misc
  • Tudor Dan
  • 21.04.2022
Smartphone manufacturers have generally settled on having 30 or 60 fps available for video recordings, but some are pushing the boundaries, offering 120 or even 240 fps. Are they viable or just a marketing trick to make us buy more expensive and advanced, but not...
ASUS TUF Gaming M4 Air

ASUS TUF Gaming M4 Air mouse review: Lightweight and fast!

  • review
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 21.04.2022
Some of the best gaming devices and computer accessories I’ve tested in recent years are part of the ASUS TUF lineup. And the latest one on my bench is a strange mouse called the ASUS TUF Gaming M4 Air. Why strange? Just look at the...
Windows network profile

What is a network location in Windows?

  • misc
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 20.04.2022
What are network locations? You’ve probably heard the term being used in networking guides or regular face-to-face discussions between tech people. Do you want to know what a network location is in Windows, its purpose, and why the network location you set matters? Read this...
Desktop icons

Windows icons locations. Where are the default icons found?

  • misc
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 19.04.2022
Whether you want to change the default icon of a certain folder or the icon of a shortcut you have created, you might wonder where you could find new icons. While there are lots of websites that offer custom-made icon sets, you might, however, prefer...
Samsung Galaxy S22

Samsung Galaxy S22 (Exynos) review: Natural evolution

  • review
  • Tudor Dan
  • 15.04.2022
Finally, a compact Android flagship smartphone from Samsung. Ever since the Galaxy S7, Samsung’s top-of-the-range smartphones have only gotten larger and heavier. Not anymore! While the Samsung Galaxy S22 is by no means tiny, it’s still smaller and thinner than its Android competitors. Does this...
Free PC games

19 free PC games for Windows to download from Microsoft

  • misc
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 12.04.2022
We wanted to find the best PC games from the Microsoft Store that are free to download and play. We did plenty of research and rounded up a list of free games that you can get in their full versions for Windows 10 and Windows...