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review AMD Ryzen 9 5900X review: The world's best gaming processor?

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X review: The world's best gaming processor?

The Zen 3 family of processors is available on the market, bringing significant improvements to the already impressive Zen 2 architecture. One of the best new processors is the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X, which comes second only after the Ryzen 9 5950X. This CPU features a massive amount of 12 cores and 24 threads and is dubbed by AMD as the world's best gaming
review Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+ review: The best Android tablet of 2020?

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+ review: The best Android tablet of 2020?

Samsung is one of the few big consumer-tech companies that are still making good Android tablets, and the best they have on shelves right now is the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+. It's a tablet that aims to compete with the best, including Apple's famous iPads. Among others, the Galaxy Tab S7+ features one very fast chipset, a 120Hz Super AMOLED display, and support for
tutorial 3 ways to turn on Bluetooth on Android (including Samsung devices)

3 ways to turn on Bluetooth on Android (including Samsung devices)

To connect your smartphone to another device without the use of cables, you must first learn how to turn on Bluetooth on Android. While active, the Android Bluetooth chip available on phones and tablets lets you connect to all kinds of gadgets and accessories, like headsets, speakers, keyboards, other mobile devices, and even PCs. This tutorial illustrates three ways to enable and turn off
tutorial How to turn off Chrome notifications: All you need to know

How to turn off Chrome notifications: All you need to know

Do you want to stop Google Chrome notifications? Are you wondering how to turn off notifications in Chrome and use your PC without interruptions? While you might find it useful to get updates from your favorite websites, allowing too many of them can feel like Google Chrome notifications spam. If you are tired of alerts popping up on your desktop, this tutorial illustrates how
tutorial How to run commands from File Explorer in Windows 10

How to run commands from File Explorer in Windows 10

File Explorer is one of the core apps of Windows 10. It is the place you go to when you need to manage your files and folders. However, File Explorer also has some other hidden capabilities. One spectacular feature is the fact that Windows 10 lets you run commands directly from File Explorer using nothing else but its address bar. It is not something
tutorial How to change the PowerPoint Slide Size: All you need to know

How to change the PowerPoint Slide Size: All you need to know

It’s always a good idea to know how to change Slide Size in PowerPoint, as you might have to adapt your presentation to different devices. Did you know that the default size of a PowerPoint slide depends on the version of the program you’re using? That’s another reason why the same content can look different on various devices, so it doesn’t hurt to be
article 7 alternatives to Microsoft Paint

7 alternatives to Microsoft Paint

Who doesn't know what Paint is? It has been around since you had your first Windows computer. Unfortunately, all those years that passed did not bring that many significant changes to this application. Maybe you have some great memories of using it, but we think it is time to try something new and better. In this article, we share seven free Paint alternatives. They
review AMD Ryzen 5 5600X review: The best mid-range desktop processor for gaming?

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X review: The best mid-range desktop processor for gaming?

AMD launched a new lineup of desktop processors built on the new Zen 3 architecture. One of the highlights of this series is the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X, a CPU that promises top-notch performance in any workload, but especially in gaming, all at a reasonable price. The new processor wants to deliver more performance/watt than ever, lower power consumption, and a feature set impossible
review Panasonic RZ-S500W review: Wireless earphones with excellent noise canceling

Panasonic RZ-S500W review: Wireless earphones with excellent noise canceling

Many manufacturers are releasing true wireless earphones, and such audio devices are slowly conquering the world. However, they tend to have high costs for what they have to offer. Panasonic decided to compete with big names such as Apple and Sony by offering true wireless earphones with similar specs at lower prices. The Panasonic RZ-S500W is one such device with excellent specs and a
tutorial How to connect to an FTP server in Windows 10, from File Explorer

How to connect to an FTP server in Windows 10, from File Explorer

Did you know that Windows 10 includes a built-in FTP client? It might come as a surprise, but we’re talking about File Explorer! One of the lesser-known features available in File Explorer is that it can handle connections to FTP servers. You can use File Explorer to do all the file and folder management operations you would expect on an FTP server: copy, move,
tutorial How to do a firmware update for any kind of device

How to do a firmware update for any kind of device

Firmware is essential for many types of devices. It's that "built-in software" (microcode) that's responsible for making our devices do their jobs, or more precisely, make them power on and function. Firmware, like any other programming, can be improved over time. Whether it's for repairing bugs or adding new functions to a device, firmware updates can make everything better. Do you know how to
tutorial 6 ways to change an account to Administrator and back in Windows 10

6 ways to change an account to Administrator and back in Windows 10

If you want to promote a trustworthy user or limit the permissions of a naughty one on your Windows 10 PC, there are several ways to change an account type from Standard to Administrator and the other way around. While a Standard account lets you access the device and make changes that don’t affect other users, you need Administrator privileges to have complete control
article Proxy vs. VPN: When to use a proxy server and when to use a VPN?

Proxy vs. VPN: When to use a proxy server and when to use a VPN?

Both VPN (Virtual Private Networks) and proxy servers are designed to keep you anonymous on the internet. They can also help you access websites and services that are not available to everyone because of censorship or various restrictions. Proxies and VPNs each have their advantages and weaknesses, and some are better than others in certain situations. Do you know what to choose when? Should
tutorial How to use the File Explorer views in Windows 10 like a pro

How to use the File Explorer views in Windows 10 like a pro

One of the strengths of File Explorer is the number of different ways you can view the content of a folder on your Windows 10 PC. Whether it is a bare-bones listing of file names or a view that shows graphics in large-sized thumbnails, File Explorer makes it easy to see data in the layout you prefer. You can use your mouse, touchscreen, or
tutorial How to add and use a VPN in Windows 10 (all you need to know)

How to add and use a VPN in Windows 10 (all you need to know)

VPNs, or Virtual Private Networks, have become widely used tools that help people securely access a private network and share sensitive data through public networks. The main idea is that VPNs can generate virtual P2P (point-to-point) connections, or so-called encrypted tunnels, that allow you to use the internet as a medium for transporting data that is hard to intercept and access by third parties.
tutorial 6 ways to sign in to Windows 10

6 ways to sign in to Windows 10

Most people sign into Windows 10 using their password or the PIN they’ve created for their user accounts. However, there are other ways in which you can log in to Windows 10. You can do it using your face, your fingerprint, or a security key, if your computer offers support for such authentication options. But, do you know them all? Would you like to
tutorial 6 ways to add a local (non-Microsoft) user to Windows 10

6 ways to add a local (non-Microsoft) user to Windows 10

There are times when you need to know how to add a non-Microsoft account to Windows 10. Microsoft accounts come with the advantage of syncing your settings across multiple devices. However, some users prefer giving that up, in exchange for the more secure and private experience of a local offline (non-Microsoft) account. If you don’t want to share your info with Microsoft and you
tutorial How to switch to a Windows 10 local account from a Microsoft one

How to switch to a Windows 10 local account from a Microsoft one

If you already gave the Microsoft experience a shot and you're not impressed, switching to a Windows 10 local account from a Microsoft one is a simple process. While logging in with Microsoft has the advantage of cross-device synchronization, some users choose the security and privacy of a Windows 10 local account instead. This tutorial illustrates how to convert your Microsoft account into a
tutorial How to make Windows 10's File Explorer show thumbnails for all media files

How to make Windows 10's File Explorer show thumbnails for all media files

File Explorer normally shows thumbnail previews for all kinds of files, like AVI, MKV, and even FLV video files. However, on some systems that have special configurations, as well as in older versions of Windows 10, File Explorer might be unable to display thumbnails for some media files. However, with the help of an app called Media Preview, you can enable thumbnail previews for