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review OPPO Reno10 review: Surprising mid-ranger with a telephoto camera

OPPO Reno10 review: Surprising mid-ranger with a telephoto camera

The OPPO Reno10 is an Android smartphone with a mid-range chipset and a good price, promising an elegant design, a beautiful display, fast charging, and an excellent camera setup that also includes a telephoto lens. I received it in testing a week ago, and after using it daily as my primary phone, I’m now ready to tell you all about it. If you’re curious
tutorial How to change your iPhone name in 5 easy steps

How to change your iPhone name in 5 easy steps

Ever wonder how to change the name of your iPhone? Your iPhone is an extension of you and your digital (citizen🙂) life, so it deserves a fun and unique identity. By default, your iPhone name includes your real name. If you want to protect your privacy when you’re using Airdrop, Personal Hotspot, or connecting to a Wi-Fi network, it’s a good idea to change
tutorial What are Contact Posters and how to use them on your iPhone

What are Contact Posters and how to use them on your iPhone

Apple recently launched iOS 17, and one of the most interesting new novelties we’re getting is the ability to create and use Contact Posters. In case you haven’t already heard about them, Contact Posters are a feature that lets you create and share personalized posters with your contacts. Some may like them, others may not, but the reality is that Contact Posters can be
tutorial How to connect an Android to a Windows 11 PC via Bluetooth

How to connect an Android to a Windows 11 PC via Bluetooth

To transfer files or share the internet connection between your Android phone and your Windows 11 laptop, you need to pair them using Bluetooth. Bluetooth is a widely used technology supported by most Android devices. This tutorial shows you how to connect your Android phone to your laptop, PC, or tablet via Bluetooth in Windows 11: NOTE: This guide is based on Windows
tutorial Does my phone have NFC? How to turn on NFC on Android

Does my phone have NFC? How to turn on NFC on Android

NFC or Near Field Communication is a wireless communication standard that allows the devices that support it to transfer data between them over a distance of 4 cm or less. If you have an Android smartphone, you can use NFC to connect your smartphone to a wireless speaker, make contactless payments, or share data with other devices. Regardless of how you plan to use
review Motorola Edge 40 Neo review: Beautiful and capable!

Motorola Edge 40 Neo review: Beautiful and capable!

In recent years, many premium smartphones have failed to deliver truly exciting innovation. Most of them felt like tiny incremental updates over last year’s models. Fortunately, this is less of an issue in the mid-range sector: in 2023, we’ve got some exciting product launches with surprises that fundamentally increase the quality of the user experience. Motorola Edge 40 Neo is one of those exciting
review realme C51 review: Large and affordable

realme C51 review: Large and affordable

If you want a smartphone with a big display, a large battery, decent performance, and an affordable price, you might want to check out the new realme C51. This is an Android smartphone from Realme, a Chinese brand that offers competitive devices in both the mid-range and the low-end segments of the market. In this review, I’m going to take a look at the
tutorial How to use Samsung’s Palm Swipe to capture a screenshot

How to use Samsung’s Palm Swipe to capture a screenshot

Have you heard about Palm Swipe? Did you know your Samsung Galaxy smartphone has a cool feature that allows you to swipe its screen to capture screenshots? Or that you can Palm Swipe on your Samsung tablet too? If you answered no to any of these questions or if you simply want to learn more about the “Palm swipe to capture” feature on Samsung
review Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 review: The flip phone, fine-tuned!

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 review: The flip phone, fine-tuned!

The market for good quality foldable smartphones has become more competitive than ever, with people getting all kinds of options, including at prices that are more affordable than ever. This is a positive trend, and I hope it continues. This year’s Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 brings some interesting novelties, like a much larger cover screen and a different hinge design. But are they enough
tutorial How to configure a proxy for iPhone

How to configure a proxy for iPhone

There are several different reasons to set up a proxy server on iPhone. Some wireless school and business networks require proxy servers to let you access the internet. Or you may want to use the iPhone proxy settings to enhance your online privacy and gain access to restricted content. Regardless of your reasons, continue reading for step-by-step instructions to configure a proxy for iPhone.
article What do 720p, 1080p, 1440p, 2K, 4K, and other resolutions mean?

What do 720p, 1080p, 1440p, 2K, 4K, and other resolutions mean?

In the old days of technology, screen resolution was not much of an issue. Windows came with a few preset options, and to get higher resolution, more colors, or both, you would install a driver for your graphics card. As time passed, you could also choose better video cards and monitors. Today, we have many options regarding displays, their quality, and the supported resolutions.
tutorial Where are cookies stored on Android?

Where are cookies stored on Android?

If you own an Android device, you might be wondering where your browser cookies are stored on it. If you’ve arrived here, you probably already know that cookies are small pieces of data that websites send to your browser when you visit them. They can hold data like your navigation preferences, authentication details, items found in your shopping cart, etc. Cookies are designed to
tutorial How to turn on and how to turn off the Flashlight on iPhone

How to turn on and how to turn off the Flashlight on iPhone

If you find yourself in the dark (literally), it’s good to know that the built-in flashlight on your iPhone uses the LED camera flash to illuminate your surroundings. However, while this feature is extremely useful, the iPhone flashlight becomes less convenient when it turns on accidentally in your pocket or bag, draining your battery. Luckily, it’s easy to activate or turn off the flashlight
article 5 new features of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5

5 new features of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5

Samsung has announced the release of the Galaxy Z Flip5 and Galaxy Z Fold5 smartphones, as well as the Galaxy Tab S9 line of tablets and Galaxy Watch6 smartwatches. A few days ago, I was invited to an event where I got to tinker with each of these devices for a few minutes. Out of all of them, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 phone
tutorial How to block internet access for certain apps on an iPhone

How to block internet access for certain apps on an iPhone

Most people who own an iPhone use the internet on it, whether it is for apps, games, or just browsing the web. However, you might have some apps on your iPhone that you don’t want to connect to the internet whenever they want to. Unfortunately, if you’re connected to Wi-Fi, it’s not possible to block an app from accessing the internet. However, you can
tutorial How to unlink a phone from a Windows computer

How to unlink a phone from a Windows computer

Did you link your Android smartphone or your iPhone with your Windows PC? You don’t like the Phone Link app and want to disable it? Maybe it’s lagging and crashing a lot, so you’d rather remove your phone and disconnect it from your computer. It doesn’t matter what phone you use. Whether you want to know how to unlink an iPhone from an HP
review realme 11 Pro review: Beautiful mid-ranger!

realme 11 Pro review: Beautiful mid-ranger!

While iPhones dominate the charts as the most popular smartphones on the market, many people can’t afford them and are looking for reasonably-priced devices. If you’re not keen on paying a lot of money on a phone, you should take a look at the realme 11 Pro. It’s an Android smartphone with a very good price, a beautiful design, solid performance, and a long
tutorial How to use your iPhone on Windows 11 with Phone Link

How to use your iPhone on Windows 11 with Phone Link

The Phone Link app for Windows 11 allows you to connect, sync, and use an iPhone directly from the comfort of your Windows computer. Although the app is still a work in progress and still in its infancy when it comes to working with iPhones, it can help you be more productive at times. There are only three features that you can use with
review realme C53 review: A small price for a big phone

realme C53 review: A small price for a big phone

Are you, by any chance, looking for a smartphone with a big screen, a generous battery, decent performance, and a low price? Well, in that case, the new realme C53 might be just what you need. It’s an Android smartphone made by Realme, a Chinese company that manages to stand out both in the mid-range and the budget Android phone sector. In this review,