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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 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
review Motorola Edge 40 Neo review: Beautiful and capable!

Motorola Edge 40 Neo review: Beautiful and capable!

In recent years, many premium smartphones have failed to deliver truly exciting innovation. Most of them felt like tiny incremental updates over last year’s models. Fortunately, this is less of an issue in the mid-range sector: in 2023, we’ve got some exciting product launches with surprises that fundamentally increase the quality of the user experience. Motorola Edge 40 Neo is one of those exciting
tutorial How to calibrate your monitor in Windows

How to calibrate your monitor in Windows

If you feel that the blacks and the other colors on your monitor don’t look the way they should, you may be right. Just like any imaging device, computer monitors also have to be calibrated to produce the best image they can. Fortunately, both Windows 11 and Windows 10 include a “Display Color Calibration” wizard that can help you calibrate your monitor for the
review realme C51 review: Large and affordable

realme C51 review: Large and affordable

If you want a smartphone with a big display, a large battery, decent performance, and an affordable price, you might want to check out the new realme C51. This is an Android smartphone from Realme, a Chinese brand that offers competitive devices in both the mid-range and the low-end segments of the market. In this review, I’m going to take a look at the
review ASUS ExpertWiFi EBM68 review: Mesh Wi-Fi for SMBs!

ASUS ExpertWiFi EBM68 review: Mesh Wi-Fi for SMBs!

Although ASUS has a lot of expertise in building high-quality routers and mesh Wi-Fi systems for home users, the company has not focused on building networking solutions for business users so far. Luckily, things are changing with the introduction of the new ExpertWiFi lineup, which includes networking equipment designed for small and medium-sized businesses. Their first mesh system for the business sector is the
review HUAWEI WATCH GT 4 review: Fine-tuned health & fitness tracking!

HUAWEI WATCH GT 4 review: Fine-tuned health & fitness tracking!

Smartwatches and fitness devices are increasing in popularity, and for good reason: the modern lifestyle isn’t necessarily healthy, and as we’re growing older, we realize that our health and fitness should be a real priority. Or at least, this is how things have been for me. These devices can help you become and stay fit, as well as evaluate and improve your overall health.
review Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 mouse review: Light speed ahead!

Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 mouse review: Light speed ahead!

Logitech is a well-known company in the gaming world, designing and manufacturing some of the best devices and peripherals for gamers you can find. After testing their Logitech G Pro X TKL Lightspeed keyboard, it’s time to evaluate the Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 - a wireless gaming mouse that promises unparalleled performance in games thanks to a lightweight and comfortable design, a