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The smart way to give guests access to Wi-Fi on a TP-Link Deco

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
21.12.2022

What do you do when a guest asks for internet access? Do you give them the name and password of your wireless network without considering the negative consequences? It’s not a great choice, as you can expose yourself to security and privacy issues. What if the device your friend uses is infected and scans your network for vulnerabilities to infect it? Or what if

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ASUS ROG Strix Z790-A Gaming WiFi D4 review: Top-level gaming with DDR4

Codrut Neagu
16.12.2022

If you intend to build a new computer using a 12th or 13th Gen Intel Core processor, there are two paths you can follow. You could get on the fast lane using the latest DDR5 memory or choose the slightly slower yet more affordable road where keeping your old DDR4 memory is still a choice. Fortunately, Alder Lake and Raptor Lake processors too can

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Christmas gifts: The best Samsung gadgets

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
13.12.2022

The holidays are around the corner, and pretty much everyone is caught up in the Christmas shopping fever. We all want to offer our loved ones joyful and useful presents. To help, we’ve teamed up with Samsung to bring you a shopping guide based on our 2022 hands-on experiences. Check out our gift recommendations for the important people in your life: Samsung Galaxy

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AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT review: Grade A gaming!

Codrut Neagu
12.12.2022

AMD officially launched its new series of RDNA 3-based graphics cards: the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX and the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT. Both are advertised to deliver significant performance improvements compared to the previous Radeon RX 6000 series based on RDNA 2, and both appear to be excellent choices for even the most demanding gamers out there. During the last couple of

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Burn disc images with Windows Disc Image Burner (ISO to Blu-Ray, DVD)

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
08.12.2022

An ISO file (or an IMG file) is a disk image that stores a disk’s content and structure, whether it’s a CD, DVD, Blu-Ray disc, hard disk drive, or USB flash drive, into a single file. Windows 10 and Windows 11 have a built-in app named Windows Disc Image Burner, which can be used to burn disc images. The app is easy to use

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Intel Core i9-13900K review: Leading the Raptor pack

Codrut Neagu
07.12.2022

After a few years of AMD dominance on the processor market, Intel managed to get back in the game with their 12th Gen Alder Lake CPUs. However, the real re-entry into the competition happened with the company’s current 13th generation of processors (aka Raptor Lake). The high(est)-end proposition from Intel is the Core i9-13900K, a processor with 16 cores and 32 execution threads that’s

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How to install Windows 11 on unsupported hardware

Codrut Neagu
05.12.2022

You’ve probably heard of the steep system requirements of Windows 11. You can’t install it on an unsupported computer - one that doesn’t have TPM 2.0, Secure Boot, enough RAM, or a compatible processor. This checklist leaves many on the outside, theoretically unable to install Windows 11. However, the good news is that there are ways to overcome this issue and install Windows 11

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How to Print Screen to the printer in Windows (2 ways)

Codrut Neagu
01.12.2022

Ages ago, when DOS (Disk Operating System) was the main computer operating system, the Print Screen keyboard key was used to capture the screen and directly print it on the default printer. Nowadays, neither Windows 11 nor Windows 10 does that. Instead, pressing the Print Screen key takes a screenshot and puts it inside the system’s clipboard. Sure, you can paste it from the

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How to delete a partition in Windows 11 or Windows 10

Codrut Neagu
25.11.2022

Both Windows 11 and Windows 10 offer specialized apps and tools that you can use to delete partitions. If you need to remove a partition or a volume from a drive, you don’t have to install third-party apps like EaseUS Partition Master. Instead, you can use the apps or commands built into the operating system to manage disks and partitions. Here’s how to delete

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Synology WRX560 review: An excellent mesh Wi-Fi 6 router!

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
24.11.2022

Mesh Wi-Fi systems have become a lot more popular in recent years. They are a very good choice when you want wireless coverage for larger living spaces or office areas, and most of them offer almost the same features as traditional routers do. This is also true for Synology WRX560, the latest mesh router from Synology. This model brings Wi-Fi 6 support and is

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How do I change the AURA RGB lights on my ASUS ROG router?

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
22.11.2022

Do you have an ASUS ROG Rapture, ASUS TUF, or ROG Strix router? Then you got yourself a gaming router that also includes lighting effects via the ASUS AURA RGB feature. Here’s how you can enable and configure the RGB lighting on your ASUS router to use the effects and colors of your choice: IMPORTANT: We used the ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AXE11000 router

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Overclocking the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X. Is it worth it?

Codrut Neagu
21.11.2022

2022 brought us a slew of new and amazing desktop processors, and one of the most interesting ones is AMD’s Ryzen 5 7600X. It is a top-notch processor for gaming, as well as standard workloads, at a price that many people can afford. However, even if it’s an excellent choice already, some will nonetheless try to overclock it. Because why not? If you can

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ASUS Prime X670E-Pro WiFi review: Balanced and with excellent features

Codrut Neagu
17.11.2022

While any path to building a desktop computer based on a brand new AMD Ryzen 7000 processor is expensive, some choices are better than others. For instance, ASUS has a motherboard based on the high-end X670E chipset, called ASUS Prime X670E-Pro WiFi, which could be classified as mid to high-end. As you’ll find out from this review, it looks beautiful, and it offers extended

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ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AXE11000 review: Futureproof your Wi-Fi!

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
15.11.2022

ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AXE11000 is a massive Wi-Fi6E router with an aggressive yet good-looking design that tries to attract people who want the best money can buy. It also packs some great hardware and an extensive list of features that cater to the needs of different audiences: gamers, knowledgeable users, small businesses, and families with children. If you want to see how well it

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AMD Ryzen 9 7900X review: Outstanding performance

Codrut Neagu
11.11.2022

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X is what I’d call the second in command after the Ryzen 9 7950X processor from AMD’s Zen 4 lineup. Featuring similar frequencies but a lower count of cores and threads, the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X might be the best choice if you want a high-end desktop CPU but aren’t ready to go all the way to the top with

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How to find the serial number of your Windows PC (laptop, desktop, 2-in-1)

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
10.11.2022

Do you have a laptop, desktop PC, 2-in-1 device, or tablet with Windows 10 or Windows 11? Do you need your laptop’s serial number for warranty claims or insurance issues? Do you need technical support from your PC manufacturer, and they’re asking for the serial number? If this is the case, then you’re in the right place, as this guide shares four ways in

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ASUS TUF Gaming B650-Plus WiFi review: Mid-range power!

Codrut Neagu
09.11.2022

Building a new desktop computer with one of AMD’s latest Ryzen 7000 processors is rather costly. However, there are some things you can do to keep the costs in check, like choosing a mid-range motherboard. If you’re a gamer, one of the options you’ll find in online and retail stores nowadays is the ASUS TUF Gaming B650-Plus WiFi motherboard. Although it’s based on an

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AMD Ryzen 5 7600X review: Great for gaming!

Codrut Neagu
07.11.2022

This fall, AMD launched a new generation of desktop processors based on their latest Zen 4 architecture. Right now, there are four CPUs in the lineup, the Ryzen 9 7950X and 7900X, the Ryzen 7 7700X, and the Ryzen 5 7600X. The latter is the most affordable but still offers six cores, twelve execution threads, and a boost clock that can reach an impressive

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ASUS ROG Flow X16 (2022) review: Gaming in a hybrid design

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
28.10.2022

ASUS ROG Flow X16 (2022) is a 2-in-1 gaming laptop with an industrial design and a large 16-inch touchscreen. You don’t see many models like it in the gaming market, and ASUS’s approach is rather innovative. Moreover, its hardware configuration tends to be on the high-performance side of things, which always appeals to the gamer in me. But how does the ASUS ROG Flow