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Huawei P20 Pro

Demo Huawei P20 Pro: Is it the best "photographer" of the year?

  • misc
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 15.05.2018
Huawei P20 Pro stands out through its photography hardware and features. It has three cameras on the back, one on the front, Leica lens, ISO sensitivity that's higher than that of any other smartphone, and artificial intelligence dedicated to taking great pictures. All these sound...
System Configuration

8 ways to start System Configuration in Windows (all versions)

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 10.05.2018
The System Configuration tool is also known by its msconfig.exe executable file. This app is useful to people who want to manage the Windows startup and the boot options, as well as troubleshoot stability and performance issues. You can do all that from this handy...
Huawei P20 Pro

Review Huawei P20 Pro: One of the best smartphones of 2018

  • review
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 09.05.2018
Huawei P20 Pro is the best smartphone made by Huawei, and it competes for the title of the "best smartphone of the year" alongside big names like Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus and the iPhone X. It runs on the latest mobile hardware available, it looks...
Stretchly

stretchly: Schedule regular breaks & implement the Pomodoro Technique

  • misc
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 07.05.2018
Regularly sitting in front of your computer for long hours means that you increase the risk of developing health problems like visual fatigue, back pain, discopathy, and more. To reduce the health risks, it is a great idea to take regular breaks. The medical advice...
Computer Management

8 things you can do with Computer Management in Windows

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 02.05.2018
Modern versions of Windows offer many tools that you can use to manage different aspects of the operating system. One lesser known administrative tool in Windows is named Computer Management. Few people know of its existence, and even fewer use it. Over the years, we...
Bitdefender

Digital Citizen Awards: The best antivirus product of the year 2018

  • news
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 18.04.2018
One of the most asked questions on Google regarding 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 computers and devices. The time has...
Kaspersky

Digital Citizen Awards: The best free antivirus product of the year 2018

  • news
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 18.04.2018
Many users look for free antivirus software. Unfortunately, this niche of products is dominated by products which do things that are not in the interest of their users. For example, some try to change your browser's homepage to a page that is monetized by your...
Security

Comparison: Which is the best antivirus for Windows devices, in 2018?

  • misc
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 17.04.2018
Antivirus products and security solutions in general, come in various forms, shapes, and sizes, and most of them include more than a few distinct protection layers. The number and variety of security solutions that are sold to Windows users is quite large, and it is...
Microsoft Edge

How to set aside tabs in Microsoft Edge, and use them later

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 13.04.2018
Microsoft Edge has a neat little feature that allows users to store their opened tabs for later so that they can quickly get back to them in the future. This may be useful when you work on something, you need to go somewhere, and want...
Cortana

The complete guide to configuring Cortana in Windows 10

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 10.04.2018
Cortana, the personal virtual assistant, is one of the best features offered by Microsoft in Windows 10. In order to use her, you need to go through a first-time setup process, and learn how to interact with her. Cortana can help you in numerous ways,...
Windows 10

12+ reasons why you should get Windows 10 April 2018 Update

  • misc
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 06.04.2018
On April 30th, 2018, Microsoft releases the next major update to Windows 10: April 2018 Update, which has the codename Redstone 4. The upgrade brings several new features and many quality-of-life improvements to the previous Fall Creators Update. If you want to know what is...
Flash memory

Simple questions: What is FAT32 and why is it useful?

  • misc
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 28.03.2018
If you ever used a Windows PC or a storage device like a USB memory stick or an SD card, it is almost impossible that you have not heard about FAT32. It is one of the most popular file systems ever used on storage devices...
Google Chrome

Fix problem: Google Chrome uses a lot of processor (CPU) when I visit a website

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 21.03.2018
A new trend on the internet is that of using websites to mine cryptocurrencies without the knowledge of their visitors. As a result, the visitor's web browser gets slow, and the web browsing experience becomes incredibly frustrating. If you use Google Chrome and your computer's...