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tutorial How to connect Bluetooth devices with your iPhone

How to connect Bluetooth devices with your iPhone

Most of our portable devices have a Bluetooth chip inside. It allows us to connect them to other devices wirelessly, over short distances, and get rid of unnecessary cables. That is especially true when you want to connect some headphones, a portable speaker, or other similar devices to your iPhone. And this is why I thought it would be a good idea to show
review HONOR 90 review: Gorgeous display and good-looking body

HONOR 90 review: Gorgeous display and good-looking body

The HONOR 90 might be a good choice if you’re looking for a new mid-range Android smartphone to buy for Christmas. It has a pleasant design, a stunning display, a fast-charging battery, and a camera system that promises to capture beautiful photos. I’ve been testing it for some time as my main phone, and there are things that I like about it very much.
review Gigabyte Z790 AORUS PRO X review: A femme fatale for your Intel Core CPU

Gigabyte Z790 AORUS PRO X review: A femme fatale for your Intel Core CPU

If you are looking for a high-end motherboard that can handle the latest Intel processors and deliver top-notch performance, you might want to check out the Gigabyte Z790 AORUS PRO X. This motherboard is packed with features and has a fancy all-white design that will turn heads in your office, living room, or wherever else you’re going to use your new desktop PC. Based
review Intel Core i9-14900K review: Faster than light, hotter than a supernova

Intel Core i9-14900K review: Faster than light, hotter than a supernova

The Intel Core i9-14900K is one of the most powerful processors available on the market these days. Made for enthusiasts and gamers who want the best of the best, this CPU promises incredible amounts of performance. In this review, I’ll take a look at its technical specifications, I’ll show you how it fares in benchmarks, and how it compares to its competitors. If you’re
review ASUS ROG Ryujin III 360 ARGB review: High-performance liquid cooling

ASUS ROG Ryujin III 360 ARGB review: High-performance liquid cooling

If you’re looking for a top-notch liquid cooling system for your PC, you might want to check out the ASUS ROG Ryujin III 360 ARGB AIO. This is one of the best products in its category, and it offers many benefits for gamers and enthusiasts alike. Featuring a large 360 mm radiator, three 120 mm fans, a 3.5-inch LCD display, and a built-in fan
review ASUS TUF Gaming Z790-Pro Wi-Fi review: Good for gamers!

ASUS TUF Gaming Z790-Pro Wi-Fi review: Good for gamers!

Intel’s 14th-generation Core processors are here. With these new Raptor Lake Refresh CPUs, hardware manufacturers have also released “refreshed” motherboards. 🙂 Though the new processors are compatible with any LGA1700 motherboard, it’s nice to see new models surfacing on the market. One of them is the ASUS TUF Gaming Z790-Pro Wi-Fi, a mid-range motherboard based on a high-end chipset that offers an impressive array
review ASUS Chromebox 5 review: Excellent ChromeOS experience!

ASUS Chromebox 5 review: Excellent ChromeOS experience!

Many people and organizations don’t have complicated tech needs. They use several apps, a few web services, some cloud storage solutions and regularly visit a handful of websites. For such users, a simpler PC experience without the hassle of complicated maintenance is a godsend. That’s why we now have ASUS Chromebox 5, an innovative ChromeOS-based mini PC to cater to their needs. It packs
review Intel Core i5-14600K review: Good but disenchanting…

Intel Core i5-14600K review: Good but disenchanting…

Intel just launched its 14th generation of Core processors, a series of desktop CPUs based on the same architecture as the previous 13th generation but with slightly higher clock speeds. Some models, like the Core i7-14700K, also come with more cores and threads. That’s not the case for the Intel Core i5-14600K CPU that I’m reviewing today. This processor is almost identical to its
tutorial How to resize partitions in Windows

How to resize partitions in Windows

If you have some free space on one of your drives and the partitions on it are too small, you may want to resize them to make them larger. Or maybe you want to resize one of the partitions on your drive to make it smaller and create a new partition in the space left unoccupied. Although you might think you need third-party tools
review Garmin Venu 3S review: Stay on top of your health & fitness goals!

Garmin Venu 3S review: Stay on top of your health & fitness goals!

Many people associate Garmin with watches made for professional runners and fitness geeks. Few know that the company is also doing a lot of work on developing watches that cater to the needs of a larger audience. Their new Garmin Venu 3S is a health and fitness device that tries to be a great companion for women and men with smaller wrists who want
review ASUS ExpertWiFi EBR63 review: The mid-range router for SMBs!

ASUS ExpertWiFi EBR63 review: The mid-range router for SMBs!

ExpertWiFi EBR63 is not the first ASUS router made for businesses but it’s the first in the company’s new ExpertWiFi line-up. ASUS has dabbled with such routers in the past (I remember testing ASUS BRT-AC828 back in 2017) but never seriously developed a separate line of products. As of 2023, this is changing, and the ExpertWiFi EBR63 is their first Wi-Fi 6 router for
review OPPO Reno10 review: Surprising mid-ranger with a telephoto camera

OPPO Reno10 review: Surprising mid-ranger with a telephoto camera

The OPPO Reno10 is an Android smartphone with a mid-range chipset and a good price, promising an elegant design, a beautiful display, fast charging, and an excellent camera setup that also includes a telephoto lens. I received it in testing a week ago, and after using it daily as my primary phone, I’m now ready to tell you all about it. If you’re curious
tutorial How to format and check the health of an SD card in Windows

How to format and check the health of an SD card in Windows

SD cards are more popular than ever as they’re used in various devices for storing data. To give you a few examples, we have them inside our smartphones to increase storage capacity, inside digital cameras, surveillance cameras, laptops, and even tablets. If you want to eliminate all the data on an SD card, it is a good idea to format it, and the same
review Kingston XS1000 review: A fast and affordable SSD

Kingston XS1000 review: A fast and affordable SSD

External SSDs are becoming more popular and accessible, and Kingston is a leading brand in this field. The company has recently introduced a new model, the XS1000, which claims to deliver high data transfer speeds of 1000 MB/s and more. With a compact and light design, the XS1000 is also quite an affordable option. How well does it perform in real-world scenarios and benchmarks?
tutorial How to connect an Android to a Windows 11 PC via Bluetooth

How to connect an Android to a Windows 11 PC via Bluetooth

To transfer files or share the internet connection between your Android phone and your Windows 11 laptop, you need to pair them using Bluetooth. Bluetooth is a widely used technology supported by most Android devices. This tutorial shows you how to connect your Android phone to your laptop, PC, or tablet via Bluetooth in Windows 11: NOTE: This guide is based on Windows
review ASUS ZenBeam L2 review: A bright and smart portable projector

ASUS ZenBeam L2 review: A bright and smart portable projector

ASUS recently launched a new portable projector called the ZenBeam L2. Following in the footsteps of the ZenBeam Latte L1, the ZenBeam L2 offers a sleek design and promises high-quality images, rich connectivity, and reasonably long autonomy thanks to its built-in battery. Furthermore, the ZenBeam L2 also bundles an Android TV box to let you enjoy your favorite streaming apps without any hassle. In
tutorial Does my phone have NFC? How to turn on NFC on Android

Does my phone have NFC? How to turn on NFC on Android

NFC or Near Field Communication is a wireless communication standard that allows the devices that support it to transfer data between them over a distance of 4 cm or less. If you have an Android smartphone, you can use NFC to connect your smartphone to a wireless speaker, make contactless payments, or share data with other devices. Regardless of how you plan to use