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ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2022) review: Powerful, mobile, and beautiful

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2022) review: Powerful, mobile, and beautiful

  • review
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 19.07.2022
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2022) is one of the most interesting gaming laptops I’ve tested in a while. Not only does it offer premium high-end hardware, but it also sweetens the pot with a unique customizable AniMe Matrix on its screen lid and by...
What is a Mesh Wi-Fi or a Whole-Home Wi-Fi system?

What is a Mesh Wi-Fi or a Whole-Home Wi-Fi system?

  • misc
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 15.07.2022
Mesh Wi-Fi or whole-home Wi-Fi systems are increasingly popular, with many devices on the market from various manufacturers like Netgear, TP-Link, ASUS, D-Link, Linksys, Google, and others. However, while many vendors sell mesh Wi-Fi products as the ultimate solution for excellent wireless coverage, few people...
How to wirelessly mirror the screen of your Android on a TV

How to wirelessly mirror the screen of your Android on a TV

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 14.07.2022
Miracast is a great piece of technology, one that, at times, can make your life a lot easier. Whether it’s because you need to make a presentation and the fastest way is to project your device’s screen to a Miracast-enabled projector, or because you want...
How to wirelessly connect and project to a TV from Windows 11

How to wirelessly connect and project to a TV from Windows 11

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 13.07.2022
Do you have a TV with the Android TV operating system on it? Or maybe a Samsung Smart TV with Tizen TV, or an LG Smart TV running on WebOS? The brand doesn’t matter; all Smart TVs allow you to connect wirelessly to them and...
ASUS ZenWiFi Pro ET12 review: Mesh Wi-Fi for 2.5 Gbps internet!

ASUS ZenWiFi Pro ET12 review: Mesh Wi-Fi for 2.5 Gbps internet!

  • review
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 12.07.2022
So far this year, I tested several Wi-Fi 6 routers that impressed me with their performance in real-world conditions. And it was time I tested a mesh Wi-Fi 6 system too. I’m referring to the ASUS ZenWiFi Pro ET12 (AXE11000) - a tri-band mesh system...
HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro 2 review: The high-end earphones you’ll love

HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro 2 review: The high-end earphones you’ll love

  • review
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 11.07.2022
In recent years, HUAWEI has become a name to reckon with when it comes to things like laptops or fitness and mobile accessories. One of the areas where they’re really stepping up is the earphones niche. Their latest proposition for this market is the HUAWEI...
How to wirelessly connect and project to a TV from Windows 10

How to wirelessly connect and project to a TV from Windows 10

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 08.07.2022
Do you have a Windows 10 laptop, tablet, or hybrid device and want to mirror your screen to a Smart TV? You can do that with ease, using the Miracast technology built into many modern devices, including Smart TVs from all the major brands (Samsung,...
AMD Ryzen 5 5600 review: Is it a good choice in 2022?

AMD Ryzen 5 5600 review: Is it a good choice in 2022?

  • review
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 06.07.2022
2022 has been a bit of a strange year for the processors market. While Intel regained the performance crown with its new and excellent Alder Lake family of processors, AMD released additional models of their Ryzen 5000 processors. Some are faster than their previous iterations,...
What is Microsoft Defender? Is this app worth installing?

What is Microsoft Defender? Is this app worth installing?

  • misc
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 05.07.2022
Microsoft recently released a new app called Microsoft Defender. It’s not a new version of the company’s anti-malware software, and it’s probably something completely different from what you might expect. You’ll be able to get it on Windows, Android, and iOS, and it will theoretically...
How to find all the large files on OneDrive

How to find all the large files on OneDrive

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 04.07.2022
OneDrive can handle large files with a size of up to 250 GB each. And depending on your plan, you can have up to 1 TB of storage available or even more. However, storing many large files on OneDrive means your storage space gets filled...
Use Startup Repair to fix problems that keep Windows from loading

Use Startup Repair to fix problems that keep Windows from loading

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 01.07.2022
Is your Windows 10 or Windows 11 computer or device unable to load the operating system successfully? Is Windows reporting missing or damaged system files? If that's the case, you should try to boot from a recovery drive and use the Startup Repair tool. It’s...
How to test and use your webcam in Windows with the Camera app

How to test and use your webcam in Windows with the Camera app

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 30.06.2022
Many modern devices with Windows 10 or Windows 11 include a webcam, and to use it, you need an app that helps you take pictures, record videos, or stream video while video chatting. For this purpose, Microsoft has built an app called Camera, which is...
How to make OneDrive expiring links: All you need to know

How to make OneDrive expiring links: All you need to know

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 29.06.2022
Ever since 2017, Microsoft has allowed us to share files and folders with others using temporary links that expire at the dates of our choosing. How long do OneDrive links last? By default, they’re going to last forever. But, if you choose to set an...
How to configure app notification settings in Windows 11

How to configure app notification settings in Windows 11

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 28.06.2022
Some decisions, like choosing to enable or disable notifications in Windows 11 are easy. Others not so much, like when you want notifications but there are too many of them and you need to find a way to filter what and how you get them....
How to turn off emergency and government alerts on Android and iPhone

How to turn off emergency and government alerts on Android and iPhone

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 27.06.2022
Most smartphones today, regardless of whether they’re Apple iPhones, Samsung Galaxy smartphones, or other Android devices, can receive emergency and government-issued alerts. These alerts can be quite helpful, as they can raise awareness of important things happening in your area, but they can also become...
How to use version history in Excel, OneDrive, and Microsoft 365 products

How to use version history in Excel, OneDrive, and Microsoft 365 products

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 24.06.2022
Microsoft offers a version history service for OneDrive, OneDrive for Business, and SharePoint Server. How long older versions are stored, depends on whether you’re using a personal Microsoft 365 subscription or a business one. If you want to restore previous versions of your Excel, Word,...
How to hide or unhide a partition in Windows

How to hide or unhide a partition in Windows

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 22.06.2022
If you work with Windows computers and devices that have multiple partitions and drives, you may need to hide a particular partition. For instance, many computer manufacturers create hidden recovery partitions on their devices. However, in certain situations, the recovery partitions might start showing up...
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G review: A jack-of-all-trades!

Samsung Galaxy A53 5G review: A jack-of-all-trades!

  • review
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 17.06.2022
The Samsung Galaxy A53 5G is an interesting proposition from the well-known Korean manufacturer. We’re talking about a mid-range device running the latest Android and with some noteworthy choices in terms of hardware. The screen, battery, and camera system are the first things that come...