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tutorial How to change the Windows 10 theme

How to change the Windows 10 theme

While not everyone takes the time to personalize the look of their laptop or desktop PC, some are obsessed with this aspect. Luckily, Windows 10 is versatile when it comes to customization, and changing its theme lets you modify several visual elements and sound effects simultaneously. You can change the background, the color, the sound, and the mouse cursor whenever you choose a new
article The 7 best features of Opera GX

The 7 best features of Opera GX

If you’re a gamer, you might want to take into account Opera GX, the web browser designed specifically for gaming. What makes it stand out are its features, like the ability to control how much CPU and RAM it uses, or its deep customization, unlike anything you’ve ever seen on traditional browsers. After using it for a month or so, I’ve come to realize
tutorial Turn off OneDrive Memories (On This Day) in Windows

Turn off OneDrive Memories (On This Day) in Windows

Many OneDrive users, including myself, rely on this cloud-storage service for backing up pictures and videos taken with their smartphones or digital cameras. However, there’s one feature of this service that some may find annoying: OneDrive automatically creates albums with past pictures you’ve taken on the same day but years ago. And, when it does that, it displays a daily “On this day” notification
review Intel NUC 12 Mini PC Enthusiast Kit review: Good for gaming!

Intel NUC 12 Mini PC Enthusiast Kit review: Good for gaming!

The market for mini computers seems to be growing year after year, and more and more manufacturers are designing and creating such devices. Fortunately, there’s a niche for small gaming PCs too, and one of the largest hardware companies in the world, Intel, is focusing on it. In today’s review, I’m going to take a look at the Intel NUC 12 Mini PC Enthusiast
review AMD Radeon RX 7600 review: 1080p gaming for all

AMD Radeon RX 7600 review: 1080p gaming for all

The AMD Radeon RX 7600 is the latest entry in Team Red’s mainstream range of graphics cards. According to AMD, this mid-range GPU offers excellent performance in 1080p gaming and should be a great choice for those who want an upgrade over their two-generation old graphics cards. In this review, I’ll walk you through the AMD Radeon RX 7600’s essential tech specs, we’ll take
article Intel NUC 13 Pro & NUC 13 Extreme: Business or gaming?

Intel NUC 13 Pro & NUC 13 Extreme: Business or gaming?

Intel recently launched two new series of Mini PCs in the Intel NUC family. These are the Intel NUC 13 Pro and Intel NUC 13 Extreme, two types of small form factor PCs designed and aimed at different audiences, but both offering high computing performance and plenty of customization options. While the Intel NUC 13 Pro is aimed at businesses in need of powerful
review Opera GX review: Do you want a gaming browser?

Opera GX review: Do you want a gaming browser?

If you’re a gamer and you usually keep your browser open even when you’re playing games, you might want to check out Opera GX. It’s a unique web browser, designed especially for gamers, and full of tools, features, and personalization options. If you’ve seen it, you know that it easily stands out from other browsers. But is it actually a good browser? Is it
review Razer Stream Controller X review: Hotkeys on your desk

Razer Stream Controller X review: Hotkeys on your desk

Over the last decade, streaming has turned from something curious to something that’s now mainstream. :) As such, more and more specialized applications and devices have surfaced on the market. Such is the case with desktop controllers that aim to offer a faster and more handy way of launching apps and performing various actions on your PC without having to rely on keyboard shortcuts
review Sony WH-CH520 review: Attractive on-ear headphones

Sony WH-CH520 review: Attractive on-ear headphones

If you’re looking for a pair of wireless headphones that don’t require you to break your piggy bank, you might want to check out the Sony WH-CH520. The company advertises them as lightweight, comfortable, and easy-to-use headphones with good sound quality and long battery life. I’ve already tested them for a while, and in this review, I’d like to share my experience with them.
review Samsung Odyssey Neo G7 43″ review: Impress(ive) in many ways!

Samsung Odyssey Neo G7 43″ review: Impress(ive) in many ways!

Samsung is investing a lot in Mini-LED technology. They’ve recently launched their first flat Mini-LED smart gaming monitor, with an impressive size of “just” 43 inches. Yes, you read that right: Odyssey Neo G7 model G70NC (S43CG702NN) is a huge monitor that requires a lot of space. Not only that, but it also tries to blur the line between a Smart TV and a
tutorial How to turn Facebook’s Dark Mode on or off

How to turn Facebook’s Dark Mode on or off

The Dark Mode feature offered by many websites, apps, and even operating systems like Windows, allows you to experience these in darker colors than usual. This can theoretically help reduce eyestrain, as well as increase battery life for your device. Facebook, too, has a Dark Mode, and enabling it is quite easy if you’re using its desktop website or its mobile apps for Android
review ASUS ROG Strix XG32UQ review: A fast 4K IPS gaming monitor

ASUS ROG Strix XG32UQ review: A fast 4K IPS gaming monitor

I recently decided to change my main monitor and replace it with a new one with a 4K resolution. As I also wanted something that offers excellent performance in gaming, I chose to try the ASUS ROG Strix XG32UQ. Featuring a 4K IPS panel with a 32-inch diagonal, 1 ms response time, and a fast 160 Hz refresh rate, it promised to tick all
review Sony WH-1000XM5 review: Almost perfect!

Sony WH-1000XM5 review: Almost perfect!

Sony’s most popular consumer-class noise-canceling headphones lineup recently expanded with a new model, the WH-1000XM5. Building on the foundation laid out by the previous models, the Sony WH-1000XM5 promises even better audio quality and noise-canceling efficiency than the older WH-1000XM4. Does it really manage to do so? Are these headphones a good choice for you? Read this review and find what to expect from
review ASUS ROG Destrier Ergo review: The Sci-Fi ergonomic chair!

ASUS ROG Destrier Ergo review: The Sci-Fi ergonomic chair!

Even though I’ve been using gaming chairs for years, I’m not generally too fond of them. That’s because some of their features, like lumbar and neck support, are usually poorly designed and don’t really help in improving your health and posture. They’re mostly marketing gimmicks, not real, well-thought-out features. However, there are exceptions, like the futuristic ASUS ROG Destrier Ergo (SL400), which received many
review ASUS TUF Gaming NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti OC Edition review

ASUS TUF Gaming NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti OC Edition review

The latest family of NVIDIA graphics cards, the RTX 4000 series, includes so far three GPUs: the RTX 4090, RTX 4080, and the RTX 4070 Ti. There will be an RTX 4060 too, but we don’t have any official information about it when writing this review. Today, RTX 4070 Ti is the most affordable option, but that doesn’t mean it’s weak by any means.
review AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX review: A champion of gaming!

AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX review: A champion of gaming!

At the time of writing, the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX is the top-end graphics card from AMD. Promising to offer top-notch performance in any game, including in 4K resolutions, this GPU looks like one of the best choices you can make in 2023. Aiming to compete and even overthrow Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 4080, both in terms of performance and price, the Radeon RX
review ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (2023) review: The ultimate power!

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (2023) review: The ultimate power!

Back at CES 2023, ASUS revealed a new line-up of powerful gaming laptops packed with all the latest hardware. One of the most impressive models is the ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18, which features the newest high-performance processor from Intel and the most powerful mobile graphics card from NVIDIA. Just by looking at it, it’s clear that this laptop aims to be a desktop
article 8 websites with free desktop icons for Windows

8 websites with free desktop icons for Windows

Personalizing the icons of your shortcuts can be a great way to make your PC look better. You can replace the icons for those boring folders you’ve been looking at for so many years, and others will admire how well-organized and good-looking your desktop is. However, where do you find beautiful icon sets? There are a staggering number of websites that offer free icons
tutorial How to make a video smaller in Windows (5 methods)

How to make a video smaller in Windows (5 methods)

Do you have a video that you want to send to someone over the internet, but it is too big to do it via email, chat apps, or other similar services? Do you have to record your homework and upload it on an e-learning platform so that your teacher can grade you? You might stumble upon an annoying size limitation that doesn’t let you
review ADATA XPG Spectrix D50 DDR4 RGB review: Fast and affordable!

ADATA XPG Spectrix D50 DDR4 RGB review: Fast and affordable!

While DDR5 memory kits are slowly taking over the world, there are still many who prefer DDR4 modules. Whether it’s because of their better latencies or because of their price, you, too, might prefer DDR4 instead of DDR5. If you’re searching for a fast DDR4 kit with excellent speed and timings, then the ADATA XPG Spectrix D50 DDR4 RGB that I’m reviewing today might