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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
article Intel Core i9-13900k vs. AMD Ryzen 9 7900X: Gaming performance!

Intel Core i9-13900k vs. AMD Ryzen 9 7900X: Gaming performance!

Both Intel’s and AMD’s latest generation of desktop processors are excellent choices for gaming. They deliver incredible speeds and performance, from the mid-range area all the way up to the higher-end models. There’s no question about it: you’ll make a great choice by going with either AMD or Intel processors, at least in terms of gaming. However, I couldn’t help myself from wondering whether
article DDR4 vs. DDR5: Should you upgrade?

DDR4 vs. DDR5: Should you upgrade?

DDR4 has been available for a long time and thus has reached its maximum potential. It’s a mature memory specification that ensures both stability and performance. In comparison, DDR5 was only launched in 2021, and while not in its early days, it is still a work in progress. Though DDR5’s innate performance improvements over DDR4 should be obvious, DDR4 still has a word to
review ViewSonic ColorPro VP2776 review: A professional monitor!

ViewSonic ColorPro VP2776 review: A professional monitor!

The choices available for professionals in terms of monitors these days are plenty. Every monitor manufacturer seems to go out of its way to make the best screen possible, with as many bundled features. ViewSonic is one of them, and one of the company’s most interesting professional monitors I’ve recently tested is the ViewSonic ColorPro VP2776. Using a 27” IPS display, this monitor promises
review AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT review: Grade A gaming!

AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT review: Grade A gaming!

AMD officially launched its new series of RDNA 3-based graphics cards: the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX and the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT. Both are advertised to deliver significant performance improvements compared to the previous Radeon RX 6000 series based on RDNA 2, and both appear to be excellent choices for even the most demanding gamers out there. During the last couple of
review AMD Ryzen 9 7900X review: Outstanding performance

AMD Ryzen 9 7900X review: Outstanding performance

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X is what I’d call the second in command after the Ryzen 9 7950X processor from AMD’s Zen 4 lineup. Featuring similar frequencies but a lower count of cores and threads, the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X might be the best choice if you want a high-end desktop CPU but aren’t ready to go all the way to the top with
review AMD Ryzen 5 7600X review: Great for gaming!

AMD Ryzen 5 7600X review: Great for gaming!

This fall, AMD launched a new generation of desktop processors based on their latest Zen 4 architecture. Right now, there are four CPUs in the lineup, the Ryzen 9 7950X and 7900X, the Ryzen 7 7700X, and the Ryzen 5 7600X. The latter is the most affordable but still offers six cores, twelve execution threads, and a boost clock that can reach an impressive
review ASUS ROG Flow X16 (2022) review: Gaming in a hybrid design

ASUS ROG Flow X16 (2022) review: Gaming in a hybrid design

ASUS ROG Flow X16 (2022) is a 2-in-1 gaming laptop with an industrial design and a large 16-inch touchscreen. You don’t see many models like it in the gaming market, and ASUS’s approach is rather innovative. Moreover, its hardware configuration tends to be on the high-performance side of things, which always appeals to the gamer in me. But how does the ASUS ROG Flow
review AMD Ryzen 7 7700X review: Top-notch gaming performance

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X review: Top-notch gaming performance

Out of the four new Ryzen 7000 processors that AMD just launched, the Ryzen 7 7700X is one of the most interesting and most expected. Equipped with eight cores and 16 execution threads, this CPU can reach frequencies as high as 5.4 GHz without any kind of overclocking. Which you can try, by the way, as this processor is unlocked. Built on a 5
review Sapphire Nitro+ AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT review

Sapphire Nitro+ AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT review

AMD has refreshed its lineup of RDNA 2 GPUs, and we also got the new AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT. It’s an upgraded version of the Radeon RX 6700 XT mid-range GPU. Taking advantage of this opportunity, Sapphire didn’t waste any time and released its own implementation: the Sapphire Nitro+ AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT. Designed for gaming in 1440p resolution, it aims to
review Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro review: Improving excellence!

Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro review: Improving excellence!

Are you looking for a pair of earbuds that deliver excellent sound quality, active noise cancellation that works well, decent autonomy, and a great look and finish? Then, you should consider the new Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro. They’re a great product with many good things going for it. And if you already have Samsung devices in your home, they might just be the best
review Samsung The Freestyle review: A beautiful, smart Wi-Fi projector

Samsung The Freestyle review: A beautiful, smart Wi-Fi projector

Samsung The Freestyle is a new type of projector, different from the majority of options on the market. Featuring a beautiful design and created by the company to make it very easy to use, The Freestyle doesn’t just project things. It can run streaming apps by itself, and it can be the only thing you need to transform your living room into a home
review LG UltraGear 24GN650 review: Small monitor for entry-level gaming!

LG UltraGear 24GN650 review: Small monitor for entry-level gaming!

LG has a tradition of making excellent displays, both for TVs and monitors. And that’s also reflected in their gaming monitors series. I’ve had the chance to test some of them, and the last one on my desk was a 24” model called the UltraGear 24GN650. If you’re curious to know more about it and wonder whether you should get one, read this review
review ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3070 OC Edition review: Mid-range gaming!

ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3070 OC Edition review: Mid-range gaming!

Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 3070 is one of the most popular GPUs in 2022, with many manufacturers implementing it in their customized graphics cards. One of the best cards on the market is the ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3070 OC Edition. Featuring an excellent cooling system, a beautiful design, and an overclocking mode that you can turn on with a simple switch, this graphics card