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Samsung T7 Shield review: Rugged and reliable

Portable SSDs are an excellent solution for fast external storage, especially if you need something small, secure, and durable. Samsung’s T7 Shield aims to deliver all that. It’s an upgraded version of the popular T7, wrapped in a rugged shell that protects it against drops, dust, and water. It also offers hardware encryption and excellent performance (I got speeds of over 1000 MB/s in
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How to set up and use PPPoE internet connections in Windows 11

While many people are not familiar with PPPoE, or Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet, this protocol is used by some internet service providers to connect their customers. To use this protocol, your provider will assign you a unique username and password for the connection. If you have this information and need to connect your Windows 11 computer or device directly through PPPoE, without a router
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The GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 GAMING OC 16G is a flagship graphics card built upon the latest NVIDIA Blackwell architecture. As part of the GeForce RTX 5000 series, it brings a new level of graphical performance, offering gamers and content creators the tools they need to take on the most demanding games and applications. However, as with any high-end graphics card, the real question
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How to change where Microsoft Edge downloads files

When you download files on your Windows PC, Microsoft Edge saves them by default in a folder called Downloads. However, it’s easy to change the Microsoft Edge download location to another folder of your choosing. Furthermore, you can also enable an option that allows you to save files in specific locations and rename them. Read this guide to learn more about accessing your downloads,
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Google is killing independent publishers like Digital Citizen

When we launched Digital Citizen in 2015, our goal was to create a free written publication that assists people in achieving their goals when using technology. Since then, we have published thousands of articles, helping people become more productive, troubleshoot problems, and make informed decisions about the products they use and how to use them. Over time, the web has changed significantly, but we've
tutorial How to open Command Prompt when Windows doesn’t boot (3 ways)

How to open Command Prompt when Windows doesn’t boot (3 ways)

There’s nothing worse than a Windows system that refuses to boot when you really need it. Maybe it’s stuck in a loop, perhaps it crashes outright, or maybe it just hangs. Whatever the case, there’s a good chance you’ll need the Command Prompt to troubleshoot and fix things. Yet… if Windows won’t load, how do you even get to it? Can you still open
tutorial How to disable the Widgets in Windows 11 (tried and tested)

How to disable the Widgets in Windows 11 (tried and tested)

If you ask people using Windows 11 about the features they dislike most about this operating system, many of them will point to the Widgets. That’s because this feature is a great example of a good idea implemented poorly, aimed at meeting Microsoft’s business objectives rather than the user’s needs. As a result, most of the content shown by the Widgets in Windows 11
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How to reset an app on iPhone

If you’re using an iPhone, chances are you’ve installed a lot of apps. Over time, it’s possible that some apps start acting up, running slowly, or not working as they should, so you may wonder how to reset the apps on your iPhone. Or maybe you want to start fresh with a specific app or game. While there’s no built-in way to fully reset
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If you appreciate our work, become our sponsor and donate!

We don’t know how you feel about what’s going on with Google’s AI Overviews and their latest AI Mode, but to us at Digital Citizen, it definitely feels like Google’s bent on destroying small independent publishers. Unfortunately, their AI products use the content we create to provide answers to people all over the world, without sending us any more traffic. This means we can
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I’ve always liked the idea of a powerful PC that doesn’t take up half the desk. That’s exactly what the ASUS NUC 15 Pro Plus aims to be: a compact, quiet system that still has the power required for demanding work. It keeps a low profile, fits any desk, and promises performance levels you’d usually expect from a computer that’s much larger. I’ve been
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Samsung Galaxy phones and tablets offer many features and tools that use AI to help you become more productive or creative: from real-time translations of conversations with someone speaking another language and summarizing notes and lectures, to making cyberpunk-style wallpapers, Galaxy AI can help. Recently, I’ve been playing with the Photo assist tools for Samsung Galaxy devices and testing out Generative edit. With it,
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Are you wondering how to sign out of Windows 11? Logging out of Windows is useful when you need to sign in with another user, apply various settings, and even troubleshoot applications. As opposed to switching users, this action completely shuts down all processes associated with the current user, freeing up resources and preparing Windows 11 for a new sign-in. This guide shows eight
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There are plenty of situations where you might need to boot your computer from a USB drive. Maybe you’re installing a fresh version of Windows. Maybe you’re troubleshooting a stubborn problem or just experimenting with Linux. Whatever the case, learning how to boot from USB is one of those things every PC user should do. So if you’ve ever wondered how to boot from
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