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How to configure Parental Controls on TP-Link Deco

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
16.12.2022

One of the most useful features of TP-Link Deco mesh systems is Parental Controls. They include many useful tools for setting rules on all the devices your children use. You can choose what kind of inappropriate content is automatically blocked when they’re surfing the internet, block their access to social networks when they are very young, set bedtime routines to keep them off the

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How to install Windows 11 on a virtual machine

Codrut Neagu
15.12.2022

The best way to test a new operating system without putting your computers at risk is to install and try it on a virtual machine. That’s also true about Windows 11, Microsoft’s brand-new operating system, which, although nice and shiny, comes with plenty of changes and has its share of bugs. Unfortunately, as you already know, it also has some steep system requirements, like

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Christmas gifts: The best Samsung gadgets

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
13.12.2022

The holidays are around the corner, and pretty much everyone is caught up in the Christmas shopping fever. We all want to offer our loved ones joyful and useful presents. To help, we’ve teamed up with Samsung to bring you a shopping guide based on our 2022 hands-on experiences. Check out our gift recommendations for the important people in your life: Samsung Galaxy

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AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT review: Grade A gaming!

Codrut Neagu
12.12.2022

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

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How to use the Windows Stopwatch

Diana Ann Roe
09.12.2022

There is no standalone Windows stopwatch app, but the Stopwatch built into the Clock app is very easy to use. Designed with sporting events in mind, the Windows Stopwatch lets you time anything accurately, helping you record laps and splits as well. Read this guide to find out everything about using the Stopwatch in Windows 10 and Windows 11: NOTE: Since the Clock

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Burn disc images with Windows Disc Image Burner (ISO to Blu-Ray, DVD)

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
08.12.2022

An ISO file (or an IMG file) is a disk image that stores a disk’s content and structure, whether it’s a CD, DVD, Blu-Ray disc, hard disk drive, or USB flash drive, into a single file. Windows 10 and Windows 11 have a built-in app named Windows Disc Image Burner, which can be used to burn disc images. The app is easy to use

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Intel Core i9-13900K review: Leading the Raptor pack

Codrut Neagu
07.12.2022

After a few years of AMD dominance on the processor market, Intel managed to get back in the game with their 12th Gen Alder Lake CPUs. However, the real re-entry into the competition happened with the company’s current 13th generation of processors (aka Raptor Lake). The high(est)-end proposition from Intel is the Core i9-13900K, a processor with 16 cores and 32 execution threads that’s

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Create and activate a Parental Controls profile on your TP-Link Deco

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
06.12.2022

TP-Link Deco mesh Wi-Fi systems have many features, including parental controls that are very useful to families with children. If you don’t want them to spend a lot of time online, especially during school days, and you want to protect them from accessing inappropriate content for their age, then it’s a great idea to activate Parental Controls. Here’s how to do this on TP-Link

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How to install Windows 11 on unsupported hardware

Codrut Neagu
05.12.2022

You’ve probably heard of the steep system requirements of Windows 11. You can’t install it on an unsupported computer - one that doesn’t have TPM 2.0, Secure Boot, enough RAM, or a compatible processor. This checklist leaves many on the outside, theoretically unable to install Windows 11. However, the good news is that there are ways to overcome this issue and install Windows 11

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How to Print Screen to the printer in Windows (2 ways)

Codrut Neagu
01.12.2022

Ages ago, when DOS (Disk Operating System) was the main computer operating system, the Print Screen keyboard key was used to capture the screen and directly print it on the default printer. Nowadays, neither Windows 11 nor Windows 10 does that. Instead, pressing the Print Screen key takes a screenshot and puts it inside the system’s clipboard. Sure, you can paste it from the

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Activate HomeShield Pro on your TP-Link Deco mesh Wi-Fi

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
30.11.2022

As part of their HomeShield service, TP-Link Deco mesh Wi-Fi systems feature many useful security tools. The service is available for free, and it includes Wi-Fi diagnostics, content filters, and IoT device identification. However, the most advanced and efficient protection is available in the paid HomeShield Pro plan. Here’s how to activate it, how much it costs, and the protection it includes: IMPORTANT:

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What are cookies, and what do they do?

Codrut Neagu
28.11.2022

When browsing the internet, you often encounter the term “cookies.” Many websites inform you about using cookies and ask for your approval. Web browsers have many settings for managing cookies, and even browser add-ons mention blocking cookies of all kinds. Even though you know that these “cookies” are not exactly a sweet dessert, you may not know precisely what they are and their purpose

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How to delete a partition in Windows 11 or Windows 10

Codrut Neagu
25.11.2022

Both Windows 11 and Windows 10 offer specialized apps and tools that you can use to delete partitions. If you need to remove a partition or a volume from a drive, you don’t have to install third-party apps like EaseUS Partition Master. Instead, you can use the apps or commands built into the operating system to manage disks and partitions. Here’s how to delete

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Synology WRX560 review: An excellent mesh Wi-Fi 6 router!

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
24.11.2022

Mesh Wi-Fi systems have become a lot more popular in recent years. They are a very good choice when you want wireless coverage for larger living spaces or office areas, and most of them offer almost the same features as traditional routers do. This is also true for Synology WRX560, the latest mesh router from Synology. This model brings Wi-Fi 6 support and is

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How to check if Windows is activated and genuine

Codrut Neagu
23.11.2022

Do you use a Windows 11 or Windows 10 desktop PC, laptop, or tablet? Do you want to know whether your Windows is activated and genuine? Do you need to know whether activated copies of Windows are also genuine? If the answer is yes, read this article. We explain how Windows activation works, how to check if your Windows is activated, and how to

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How do I change the AURA RGB lights on my ASUS ROG router?

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
22.11.2022

Do you have an ASUS ROG Rapture, ASUS TUF, or ROG Strix router? Then you got yourself a gaming router that also includes lighting effects via the ASUS AURA RGB feature. Here’s how you can enable and configure the RGB lighting on your ASUS router to use the effects and colors of your choice: IMPORTANT: We used the ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AXE11000 router

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Overclocking the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X. Is it worth it?

Codrut Neagu
21.11.2022

2022 brought us a slew of new and amazing desktop processors, and one of the most interesting ones is AMD’s Ryzen 5 7600X. It is a top-notch processor for gaming, as well as standard workloads, at a price that many people can afford. However, even if it’s an excellent choice already, some will nonetheless try to overclock it. Because why not? If you can

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ASUS Prime X670E-Pro WiFi review: Balanced and with excellent features

Codrut Neagu
17.11.2022

While any path to building a desktop computer based on a brand new AMD Ryzen 7000 processor is expensive, some choices are better than others. For instance, ASUS has a motherboard based on the high-end X670E chipset, called ASUS Prime X670E-Pro WiFi, which could be classified as mid to high-end. As you’ll find out from this review, it looks beautiful, and it offers extended

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How to pin a website to the taskbar or the Start Menu

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
16.11.2022

Do you want to know how to pin a website to the taskbar? Maybe you start your day with Facebook or Instagram, with a news site that you enjoy reading, or by checking your Gmail, and you want it accessible with one click, straight from the taskbar or the Start Menu. No matter what web browser you’re using, in Windows 10 or Windows 11,

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ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AXE11000 review: Futureproof your Wi-Fi!

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
15.11.2022

ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AXE11000 is a massive Wi-Fi6E router with an aggressive yet good-looking design that tries to attract people who want the best money can buy. It also packs some great hardware and an extensive list of features that cater to the needs of different audiences: gamers, knowledgeable users, small businesses, and families with children. If you want to see how well it

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