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

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

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
tutorial How to check if Windows is activated and genuine

How to check if Windows is activated and genuine

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
tutorial How to use alarms in Windows 10 and Windows 11

How to use alarms in Windows 10 and Windows 11

Knowing how to use alarms in Windows 10 or Windows 11 can come in handy. Whether you want a backup alarm to ensure you make that super-important early morning meeting, or need help organizing your daily schedule, the built-in alarm clock in Windows 10 or Windows 11 can boost your productivity. You should use alarms if you spend a lot of time on your
review AMD Ryzen 9 7900X review: Outstanding performance

AMD Ryzen 9 7900X review: Outstanding performance

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X is what I’d call the second in command after the Ryzen 9 7950X processor from AMD’s Zen 4 lineup. Featuring similar frequencies but a lower count of cores and threads, the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X might be the best choice if you want a high-end desktop CPU but aren’t ready to go all the way to the top with
review ASUS TUF Gaming B650-Plus WiFi review: Mid-range power!

ASUS TUF Gaming B650-Plus WiFi review: Mid-range power!

Building a new desktop computer with one of AMD’s latest Ryzen 7000 processors is rather costly. However, there are some things you can do to keep the costs in check, like choosing a mid-range motherboard. If you’re a gamer, one of the options you’ll find in online and retail stores nowadays is the ASUS TUF Gaming B650-Plus WiFi motherboard. Although it’s based on an
review AMD Ryzen 5 7600X review: Great for gaming!

AMD Ryzen 5 7600X review: Great for gaming!

This fall, AMD launched a new generation of desktop processors based on their latest Zen 4 architecture. Right now, there are four CPUs in the lineup, the Ryzen 9 7950X and 7900X, the Ryzen 7 7700X, and the Ryzen 5 7600X. The latter is the most affordable but still offers six cores, twelve execution threads, and a boost clock that can reach an impressive
tutorial How to clear cookies from Google Chrome

How to clear cookies from Google Chrome

Cookies are a vital part of the internet. Without them, websites wouldn’t let you create accounts, log in, or remember your interests. Ads would also be less relevant and even more annoying. However, cookies may also generate problems from time to time, so you should clear them out every now and then. When that time comes, you can delete individual cookies or all cookies
tutorial How to pause Windows 10 updates

How to pause Windows 10 updates

When writing this article, Microsoft has rolled out Windows 10 2022 Update (version 22H2). As always, the company initially throttles availability to ensure a reliable download and installation experience, so the update was only offered to some. While this feature update is about quality improvements and bug fixing, Microsoft does have a history of delivering buggy updates that cause problems to some users. Therefore,
article What is OneNote & Why do I have two apps on my Windows PC?

What is OneNote & Why do I have two apps on my Windows PC?

Have you heard of OneNote, the note-taking service from Microsoft? Did you try one of the OneNote apps on your Windows computer, iPad, iPhone, Android smartphone, or tablet? If you are a OneNote user on your Windows 10 or Windows 11 computer, you might notice that there is something strange going on: there might be not one, but two OneNote apps installed. One of
article What’s new in Windows 10 version 22H2?

What’s new in Windows 10 version 22H2?

On October 18th, 2022, Microsoft released Windows 10, version 22H2, also known as the Windows 10 2022 Update. This version is available for existing Windows 10 devices through Windows Update. Devices currently running Windows 10, version 20H2 or newer, will have a fast installation experience because the update will install like any small monthly update. For older versions, the installation process will be more
review ASUS ROG Flow X16 (2022) review: Gaming in a hybrid design

ASUS ROG Flow X16 (2022) review: Gaming in a hybrid design

ASUS ROG Flow X16 (2022) is a 2-in-1 gaming laptop with an industrial design and a large 16-inch touchscreen. You don’t see many models like it in the gaming market, and ASUS’s approach is rather innovative. Moreover, its hardware configuration tends to be on the high-performance side of things, which always appeals to the gamer in me. But how does the ASUS ROG Flow
tutorial How to use the Windows Timer

How to use the Windows Timer

While there isn’t an official stand-alone timer app for Windows, you can use the Timer in the Clock app to keep track of time. If you forgot something in the oven because you were all caught up in a video game, or you spaced out watching cat videos again, even though you promised yourself to go to bed in 10 minutes, the Windows Timer
tutorial How to open Folder Options in Windows 10 and Windows 11

How to open Folder Options in Windows 10 and Windows 11

Most Windows users rely on File Explorer to access and organize their files and folders. And while the app works well for most tasks, you may want to change certain settings. To do that, you must first open the Folder Options window, where you can set things like how folders are opened in Windows 10 or the default location for new tabs in Windows