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tutorial How to rip a CD with Windows Media Player, in Windows

How to rip a CD with Windows Media Player, in Windows

While dusting my home, I stumbled upon my audio CD collection with albums from awesome bands like Pink Floyd, Rush, and The Beatles. I got hit by nostalgia, and I decided that I wanted to rip some CDs and listen to excellent music, in a high-quality audio format. For those of you who do not know, ripping a CD means copying the songs from
tutorial How do I turn on HDR on my Windows 10 computer?

How do I turn on HDR on my Windows 10 computer?

HDR means High Dynamic Range, and it is a technology that offers a richer, more colorful viewing experience on your screen. With HDR you see more detail both in the shadows and highlights of a scene. Due to HDR, you get a brighter, more vibrant, and more detailed picture compared to a standard display. HDR is excellent for immersive video experiences, including movies and
tutorial How do I enable dark mode on YouTube?

How do I enable dark mode on YouTube?

If you use YouTube on your Android device, iPhone, iPad, Windows PC or Mac, there is a way to reduce the battery consumption and protect your eyes from the intense white light of your screen. YouTube has introduced a dark mode for its app on all these platforms in the form of a Dark Theme, which looks good, and we like using. Here is
article Comparing gaming keyboards: What do you get for $39.99 vs. $199.99?

Comparing gaming keyboards: What do you get for $39.99 vs. $199.99?

There are many gaming keyboards available, from lots of brands. On one side, you have lesser known brands that come with affordable options, like Trust and Redragon, and then you have brands that are famous for their premium gaming accessories, like ASUS, Corsair, Logitech, Razer, ROCCAT, or SteelSeries. To get a good overview of the market, we analyzed the specs of 27 keyboards, from
article The ultimate guide to gaming keyboards: what makes a keyboard great?

The ultimate guide to gaming keyboards: what makes a keyboard great?

Gaming keyboards are highly popular and for good reason. We use them at Digital Citizen both for work and play because they bundle everything that makes a keyboard great. However, gaming keyboards vary in terms of price and quality, and some of them are inferior products that everyone should avoid. To make things even more confusing, manufacturers brag about highly technical features that people
review Trust GXT 890 Cada: The affordable RGB mechanical keyboard!

Trust GXT 890 Cada: The affordable RGB mechanical keyboard!

Keyboard manufacturers have all embraced the RGB lighting trend. Some people hate it, while others love it, especially gamers. When you look for a mechanical keyboard that features RGB lighting, for each individual key, as well as the personalization software required to create the lighting profiles that you want, the downside is that prices tend to go higher than 100 USD. Trust GXT 890
article Top 12+ best free screensavers for Windows

Top 12+ best free screensavers for Windows

Cool, free and safe screensavers can be hard to find. They have become popular programs for viruses and malware to piggyback on and may require or attempt to force the installation of unwanted toolbars and software. Many people do not use screen savers for their originally intended purpose, often simply setting their computer to shut off the monitor after idling for too long. However,
review Sony WH-1000XM3 review: Probably the best Bluetooth headphones!

Sony WH-1000XM3 review: Probably the best Bluetooth headphones!

Sony WH-1000XM2 were excellent headphones, but they had a few flaws. Now Sony has launched the next generation: Sony WH-1000XM3. The new model promises to be better than its predecessor. It offers high-end noise canceling features and premium audio quality, while also being lighter, more comfortable and offering a longer battery life than its predecessor. Is this real or too good to be true?
review ASUS TUF Gaming H5 headset review: Durable 7.1 surround sound for gamers

ASUS TUF Gaming H5 headset review: Durable 7.1 surround sound for gamers

ASUS gaming peripherals are recognized as being some of the best on the market. This week, we received for testing one of their latest headsets from their TUF series, called ASUS TUF Gaming H5. It is a 7.1 surround sound headset that the company says it built to be durable, lightweight, and compatible with platforms ranging from PCs and Macs to smartphones, PlayStations, and
review ASUS TUF Gaming K5 review: Affordable keyboard with RGB illumination

ASUS TUF Gaming K5 review: Affordable keyboard with RGB illumination

The ASUS TUF family of gaming peripherals includes a keyboard called K5, which we tested for about ten days of daily use. The ASUS TUF Gaming K5 keyboard features RGB illumination with AURA Sync compatibility and Mech-Brane key switches that are said to offer excellent tactile feedback, similar to mechanical switches, although they are using domes. It also has media buttons, a wrist pad,
review ASUS TUF Gaming M5 mouse review: Small, affordable, and reliable!

ASUS TUF Gaming M5 mouse review: Small, affordable, and reliable!

We recently received for testing an interesting gaming device: a mouse from ASUS that promises to be ergonomic, durable and offer a long lifespan. It is called ASUS TUF Gaming M5 and, although sold at an affordable price, it uses Omron switches and has support for the Aura Sync technology. Does it manage to be a good mouse? Is a great choice for gamers?
article What is DPI when referring to a computer mouse?

What is DPI when referring to a computer mouse?

DPI is a term that is commonly used when referring to photography, but also to computer mice, especially gaming mice. Do you know what DPI means when used for computer mice? Do you know why every major manufacturer of gaming accessories (Razer, ASUS RoG, SteelSeries, etc) shows off with their latest high-DPI mouse? Does a high DPI always make a good mouse? If you
article What is an AMOLED screen? What does AMOLED mean?

What is an AMOLED screen? What does AMOLED mean?

AMOLED is a display technology that is used on many screens. Most of them are usually found on smartphones, so if you have been looking for a smartphone, from brands like Samsung or Google Pixel, you might have stumbled on some that brag about having AMOLED displays. Do you know what AMOLED stands for and what it is? If you want to know the
article What is OLED? What does OLED mean?

What is OLED? What does OLED mean?

We bet that you have heard about OLED TVs. Every tech retailer sells them nowadays. Maybe you have even been interested in OLED computer monitors. But, do you know what OLED means, why it is good and why it is bad? Do you want to know whether or not you should invest your money in an OLED screen? If you do, read on, and