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review ASUS ROG Crosshair X670E Hero review: The high-end motherboard

ASUS ROG Crosshair X670E Hero review: The high-end motherboard

After the recent launch of AMD Ryzen 7000 processors, compatible motherboards are slowly but surely surfacing on the market. One of the most interesting ones is the new ASUS ROG Crosshair X670E Hero, a high-end motherboard equipped with PCI Express 5.0 and USB 4 ports that also bundles a lot of accessories. Though its price is quite high, about 700 US dollars, its performance
article What can we learn from the energy efficiency of supercomputers?

What can we learn from the energy efficiency of supercomputers?

Just as cloud computing solutions have created new opportunities for companies to engage with customers and enabled a new, more flexible way of working, supercomputers are opening up new avenues for innovation by accelerating the speed of product research and development. Finally, high-performance computing (HPC) can be used as a predictor of technologies that will spread to other less niched markets; for instance, when
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 AMD Ryzen 9 7950X review: Fast, faster, the fastest!

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X review: Fast, faster, the fastest!

After teasing us with formidable specs and in-house benchmark results, AMD officially launched the Ryzen 7000 series of processors today. There are four new models out, ranging from enthusiast to high-end and mid-range, and the best of them is the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X. Featuring 16 cores and 32 threads and promising boost clocks of up to 5.7 GHz, the Ryzen 7950X looks like
tutorial How to print to PDF on Windows 10 and Windows 11

How to print to PDF on Windows 10 and Windows 11

PDF files are excellent containers for web pages, documents and images, and other things. And you may have worked on a document that you don’t want others to change, so you want to print it directly as a PDF file, and only then share it with others. Or you may have found some interesting information online, and you want to print it as a
article What’s new in Windows 11 2022 Update (version 22H2)

What’s new in Windows 11 2022 Update (version 22H2)

Microsoft has finalized the first major update to Windows 11. It is named Windows 11 2022 Update or Windows 11 version 22H2. The update is available starting September 20th, 2022 and will be slowly rolled out via Windows Update. However, people eager to try it out can download ISO images and install this version themselves or use the Windows 11 Installation Assistant. If you’re
tutorial How to reinstall all the Windows default apps with PowerShell

How to reinstall all the Windows default apps with PowerShell

Some people do not like the universal apps installed by default In Windows 10 or Windows 11 and want to get rid of them. They can manually uninstall most of them using the Settings app or PowerShell. Apps like Calendar, Mail, Camera, Photos, or Candy Crush Soda Saga can be gone from a Windows 10 or Windows 11 computer in no time. So how
tutorial How to uninstall Windows apps with PowerShell

How to uninstall Windows apps with PowerShell

Both Windows 11 and Windows 10 come with quite a few pre-installed universal apps, such as Calendar, Mail, Camera, or Photos. While some people like them and find them useful, others don’t. If you don't want some of these bundled apps on your Windows computer, you might wonder if they can be removed from your system. While a few of the built-in apps can
tutorial How to add or remove Windows features or components

How to add or remove Windows features or components

Both Windows 11 and Windows 10 come with predefined sets of features and components. You can customize Windows by removing the features you’re not using and by adding the ones you need but aren’t installed by default. Moreover, if you remove unwanted components, you can theoretically save a bit of space on your hard drive. This tutorial teaches you how to add and remove
tutorial How to download Microsoft Office on a Windows PC (3 ways)

How to download Microsoft Office on a Windows PC (3 ways)

Microsoft Office is such a popular office suite that, in 2022, there are about 345 million paid licenses for Microsoft 365 (formerly known as Office 365). If you’re one of the subscribers to Microsoft 365, you’ll probably want to download and install Office as soon as possible. Even if you’re not a subscriber, you might want to download Microsoft Office for free and use
tutorial What’s an XPS file, and how to use XPS Viewer in Windows?

What’s an XPS file, and how to use XPS Viewer in Windows?

XPS files or XML Paper Specification files are Microsoft's direct competitor to Adobe's PDF format. XPS Viewer is a tool used to view XPS files, similar to Adobe Reader. While XPS might not be as popular as PDF, some Windows users still work with it. For those who use it or want to try it out, we’ll show you the main qualities of the
article What is Microsoft 365 (formerly Office 365)?

What is Microsoft 365 (formerly Office 365)?

In 2017, Microsoft started to offer a new line of subscription services called Microsoft 365. At the same time, it also had Office 365 subscription plans available. However, later on, the company decided to abandon the Office 365 naming and only keep the Microsoft 365 branding. What is Microsoft 365, and how is it different from Office 365? What do you use Microsoft 365
tutorial How do I add a clock to my Start Menu in Windows 10 and Windows 11?

How do I add a clock to my Start Menu in Windows 10 and Windows 11?

The Windows Clock app has a feature called World clock, that lets you check at a glance the time for different cities around the world. But if you need the time for certain locations fairly often, it can get annoying to open the app every time. Luckily, the same app offers a solution: you can conveniently pin the time for any city that interests
article How does Microsoft make money from Windows?

How does Microsoft make money from Windows?

You might ask yourself: how does Microsoft make money from Windows 10 and Windows 11? Although some means, like selling licenses, are obvious, others aren’t, and the ways the company generates revenue from Windows may be quite surprising. Starting with Windows 10 and continuing with Windows 11, Microsoft delivered not only new operating systems but also a different business model. Here’s how Microsoft makes
tutorial 8 ways to open the Run command window in Windows

8 ways to open the Run command window in Windows

The Run command window allows you to start programs, open files and folders, and access internet resources in all Windows versions. Type a path, a quick command, or environment variable into Windows’ Run, and then click OK or press Enter, and you execute a Run command. Although the Run shortcut is not as easy to find in modern Windows versions, the tool still exists
tutorial How to change your PC name in Windows (4 ways)

How to change your PC name in Windows (4 ways)

Many people don’t know this, but all computers have a unique name they received either from Microsoft (when installing Windows), their manufacturer, or their users. A computer’s name is useful mostly when inside a network to separate and identify itself from other computers and devices. By default, Windows computers have boring names like DESKTOP-3Q67JPL, but they can be changed if you know how. If
article ASUS Prime AP201 looks like a promising MicroATX Case

ASUS Prime AP201 looks like a promising MicroATX Case

At the beginning of June, ASUS revealed a new compact computer case specially designed for MicroATX motherboards. Available in either black or white, it’s large enough to fit a standard ATX power supply unit, large processor AIO coolers, and massive graphics cards. If you’re interested in building a powerful yet compact computer for gaming or any other demanding workloads, this PC case might be
tutorial 8 ways to open Disk Management (diskmgmt.msc) in Windows

8 ways to open Disk Management (diskmgmt.msc) in Windows

Disk Management or diskmgmt.msc is one of the oldest tools in Windows. Although Microsoft hasn’t updated it for many many years, you can still find it in Windows 11 and Windows 10. It’s relatively easy to use and helpful when you need to manage the drives and partitions inside your computer without installing more advanced third-party applications. But, before using it, you need to
tutorial How to add clocks to the taskbar in Windows 10 and Windows 11

How to add clocks to the taskbar in Windows 10 and Windows 11

If you need to keep in touch with people from different time zones, you can add two additional clocks to the Windows taskbar to quickly check the time in their part of the world. Having multiple clocks available also comes in handy if you are traveling, as it allows you to schedule calls, meetings, and tasks without having to remember or search for the
tutorial What is your device name or computer name in Windows?

What is your device name or computer name in Windows?

When you install Windows and set up a computer for the first time, the operating system asks you to assign it a name that should be no longer than 15 characters. Since we all have names, our pets have names, and some enthusiasts even name their cars, why not name our computers too? However, you might ask yourself: What is the purpose of a