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How to turn off SmartScreen in Windows

Codrut Neagu
27.12.2022

The SmartScreen filter, Windows SmartScreen, or the Windows Defender SmartScreen are the same protection feature, with different names, depending on the Windows version you’re using. While it helps protect your computer from malicious files, apps, and websites, some users consider

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What is a disk image file (ISO, IMG, NRG, BIN, etc.)?

Codrut Neagu
22.12.2022

Have you encountered the terms disk image or ISO image? You may have heard them from a tech-savvy friend who has a huge library of disks (CDs, DVDs, Blu-Ray disks), but he or she doesn’t appear to use any of

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How to open an unknown file in Windows

Codrut Neagu
21.12.2022

We all encountered files with uncommon extensions from time to time. Of course, many of us know about .docx files, .pdf files, .mp3 files, or .iso files. However, have you heard about the .eps file extension? How about .dng or

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The smart way to give guests access to Wi-Fi on a TP-Link Deco

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
21.12.2022

What do you do when a guest asks for internet access? Do you give them the name and password of your wireless network without considering the negative consequences? It’s not a great choice, as you can expose yourself to security

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What is AppGallery? How to install apps on your HUAWEI smartphone

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
20.12.2022

The default app store on HUAWEI phones and tablets, AppGallery, offers an ever-expanding ecosystem of apps, games, content, and services. With a community of around 6 million developers, AppGallery is proving surprisingly versatile and useful. If you want to learn

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What is the SmartScreen filter, and how does it work?

Codrut Neagu
20.12.2022

If you use Microsoft Edge in Windows 11 or Windows 10, you may have encountered the SmartScreen filter or the Windows Defender SmartScreen. This is a feature found in all modern Windows operating systems. Its purpose is to steer you

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ASUS ROG Strix Z790-A Gaming WiFi D4 review: Top-level gaming with DDR4

Codrut Neagu
16.12.2022

If you intend to build a new computer using a 12th or 13th Gen Intel Core processor, there are two paths you can follow. You could get on the fast lane using the latest DDR5 memory or choose the slightly

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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

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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,

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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