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review ASUS ROG Strix B660-F Gaming WiFi review: Excellent motherboard!

ASUS ROG Strix B660-F Gaming WiFi review: Excellent motherboard!

Up until recently, if you wanted to build a computer based on one of Intel’s Alder Lake processors, your choice was rather limited in terms of motherboards. Z690 mainboards are quite expensive and not everyone can afford them, so once Intel B660 chipset-based motherboards came out, the platform became more accessible. The ASUS ROG Strix B660-F Gaming WiFi seems to be one of the
review ADATA Legend 840 review: A moderately fast PCIe 4 SSD

ADATA Legend 840 review: A moderately fast PCIe 4 SSD

ADATA recently launched a new solid-state drive that supports PCI Express Gen 4, promising excellent read and write speeds for a reasonable price. It’s called Legend 840 and it’s available in 512GB and 1TB storage capacities. We received it in testing and we’ve used and benchmarked it for a while. Now, we’d like to share with you our findings so, if you’re interested, read
tutorial 5 ways to set the default printer in Windows (all versions)

5 ways to set the default printer in Windows (all versions)

The default printer is the one to which all print jobs are sent (unless otherwise specified by the user or the apps sending the print jobs). If you’re using Windows, there’s a high chance that your operating system is set to automatically select your default printer. However, you can disable this option and manually set your default printer using the instructions shared in this
article What is a font and what is a font family?

What is a font and what is a font family?

Have you ever wondered what fonts are? How about font families? Do you want to know more about font properties, font weight and font styles? In this guide, we answer all these questions (and more) and define the different little things that, together, make a font and a font family. Let's get started: What is a font? By definition, a font is a
article 10 best locations for downloading safe free fonts

10 best locations for downloading safe free fonts

Fonts are often underrated: although they can completely overhaul the way your documents, presentations, or websites look, many people do not consider them essential. However, looks usually have a significant effect, sometimes impacting us even more than content. The good thing about the internet is that you can get nearly anything you want for free or at an affordable price. That is also true
review ADATA XPG Lancer DDR5-5200 RAM review: Great for Intel 12th Gen!

ADATA XPG Lancer DDR5-5200 RAM review: Great for Intel 12th Gen!

With the launch of Intel’s 12 generation processors, also known as the Alder Lake family, more and more manufacturers are releasing brand new DDR5 memory modules. ADATA is one of them, and during the last couple of weeks, we’ve tested one of their latest DDR5 memory modules: the XPG Lancer DDR5-5200 RAM. Running at 5200MHz and available at a reasonable price, these memory sticks
article The Recycle Bin in Windows 10 and Windows 11

The Recycle Bin in Windows 10 and Windows 11

Regardless of your operating system, using the Recycle Bin in Windows 10 or Windows 11 is unavoidable. If you remove something either on purpose or by accident from your Windows computer or device, you can easily get it back from the Recycle Bin. This tutorial illustrates all you need to know about the Windows 11 and Windows 10 Recycle Bin, answering questions like “What
news Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Pro & Pro 360: Portability & promising specs!

Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Pro & Pro 360: Portability & promising specs!

At Mobile World Congress 2022 in Barcelona, Samsung showcased their new Galaxy Book 2 Pro series, a flagship lineup of ultraportable Windows laptops featuring the Galaxy Book 2 Pro 360 with S Pen functionality and Galaxy Book 2 Pro with (or without) 5G. Both are available in 13.3-inch and 15.6-inch sizes; they look great and have some exciting features. To learn more about these
review Intel Core i5-12600K review: This year’s best mid-range gaming CPU?

Intel Core i5-12600K review: This year’s best mid-range gaming CPU?

Intel’s Alder Lake architecture is the one that finally brought the company’s processors back in the spotlight. They are now able to compete with AMD’s once again, and people are noticing. Traditionally, Intel’s mid-range processors are the Core i5 models - the ones most of us, at least those who care about price per performance aspect, look for. The latest model, called Intel Core
tutorial How to view and install fonts in Windows 11 and Windows 10

How to view and install fonts in Windows 11 and Windows 10

Windows has more than just a few preinstalled fonts. However, at some point, you might want more. What if you find a beautiful font online and want it on your computer? How do you install free fonts in Windows 11 and Windows 10? Moreover, how do you see what fonts are on your computer? These are a few of the questions we’re going to
tutorial How to uninstall Windows from your PC

How to uninstall Windows from your PC

Some of our readers have asked us how to remove Windows from their computers. Some of them want to remove Windows 10 or Windows 11 and empty their drives. Some have dual-boot configurations and want to keep only one Windows version. Others have Windows and Linux running alongside and prefer to delete Windows. We want to help, so here are all the steps you
tutorial How to create a link to a file or folder in Windows (2 ways)

How to create a link to a file or folder in Windows (2 ways)

When you work with shared resources on a network, you may need to quickly get the link to a shared network folder and paste it into a chat window. Or, for example, you might want to know how to create a hyperlink to a file stored locally on your computer and use it to share that file with other users of your PC. Although
tutorial How to dual boot Windows 10 and Windows 11

How to dual boot Windows 10 and Windows 11

Can we dual-boot Windows 10 and Windows 11? Yes, we can! And dual-booting Windows 10 and Windows 11 can be quite helpful if you need to work with both operating systems. It’s also a good choice if you want to see what Windows 11 is all about, but you don’t want to let go of your old Windows 10 setup. Whatever your reasons are,
article 11 things you can do in the Microsoft Store for Windows

11 things you can do in the Microsoft Store for Windows

The Windows environment is evolving every day, and the Microsoft Store is too. From it, you can purchase games, apps, movies, game passes and subscriptions, Windows themes, fonts, and even devices such as gaming consoles or laptops. Did you know that your purchases are synchronized across all your Windows devices, including your PC, tablet, and even your Xbox console? Once you purchase something from
tutorial How to manually update apps and games from the Microsoft Store

How to manually update apps and games from the Microsoft Store

Microsoft Store handles updating apps and games automatically, as long as they are downloaded from it, and not from other distribution channels like Steam, websites, or other third-party apps. However, sometimes there’s a delay between the release of the updates and the moment they show up as available on your Windows PC or device. To solve this, you can force a manual check for
tutorial 11 ways to open Event Viewer in Windows 10 and Windows 11

11 ways to open Event Viewer in Windows 10 and Windows 11

The Windows Event Viewer is a powerful tool that logs everything happening on your PC from the moment it starts up to shutdown. You can use it to see details about app errors, warnings generated by different system services, information about the state of drivers and services. That is why the Windows 11 and Windows 10 Event Viewer features are the go-to utilities when
tutorial How to use the Microsoft Store in Windows without a Microsoft account

How to use the Microsoft Store in Windows without a Microsoft account

Back when Windows 10 was released, Microsoft used to force users to sign into their Microsoft accounts before they could download and install apps and games from the Microsoft Store. Luckily, that is a thing of the past. Do you want to download apps from Microsoft Store without an account? Read this simple guide: NOTE: This guide applies to both Windows 11 and
tutorial How to restore the desktop icons in Windows 10 and Windows 11

How to restore the desktop icons in Windows 10 and Windows 11

You could be wondering how to restore the desktop icons in Windows 10 or Windows 11 for several reasons. Maybe all your icons are missing from the Windows desktop, in which case showing them again can be done easily with a couple of clicks or taps. Or perhaps you want to restore your operating system’s old default shortcuts to your desktop, which is helpful