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7 ways in which the 2017 version of the Nokia 3310 betrays its predecessor from 2000

Codrut Neagu
30.06.2017

HMD Global, the new owner of the Nokia brand, released a new version of the legendary Nokia 3310 phone. The hype around this phone skyrocketed, and people were excited to hear about the resurrection of this phone. After all, it's not every day that you get to see a phone like the Nokia 3310 which has become legendary as probably the most durable mobile

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HyperX Pulsefire FPS review: Aim or twitch, the end will always be a frag

Codrut Neagu
30.06.2017

HyperX, the gaming division of Kingston, is well known for its high-quality RAM, flash memory sticks, and gaming headsets. We've also seen them design and create a mechanical keyboard recently, but we've never seen a gaming mouse coming out of their factories. Things have changed for the better and this spring the company did that too. The first gaming mouse bearing the HyperX logo

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What were Windows Essentials and how can you install them today?

Codrut Neagu
29.06.2017

Windows Essentials, also known as Windows Live Essentials, used to be a suite of useful Windows programs that were developed by Microsoft. The suite was free and included apps for e-mail management, instant messaging, photo management and sharing, blogging, and parental controls. Although Windows Essentials have evolved a lot over the years, in the end, they suffered the same unfortunate fate as dinosaurs: they've

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Reviewing the Nokia 3310 - How nostalgia sells mediocre phones at a high price

Codrut Neagu
26.06.2017

These days we tested one of the ghosts of the last decade: the Nokia 3310! You surely have heard of it. It is one of the most emblematic phones of the early 2000s. There are a lot of people who still remember this phone and who feel nostalgic about the times when it ruled the mobile world. If you feel like this introduction is

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Reviewing the ASUS ROG Strix Impact - A "no-fuss, no-frills" gaming mouse

Codrut Neagu
23.06.2017

The ASUS ROG Strix Impact is one of the newest additions to the family of gaming accessories of the Republic of Gamers brand. It is a what you would call an entry-level gaming mouse, without the bells and whistles of its pricier brethren. But does that make it an uninspiring choice? Not necessarily! Here's what the ASUS ROG Strix Impact gaming mouse has to

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Reviewing the HyperX Cloud Revolver S - Exquisite gaming headset with cinematic sound

Codrut Neagu
21.06.2017

HyperX has managed to become one of the most prominent names on the market for gaming peripherals. One of the main reasons they've achieved that is the fact that they offer many high-quality accessories at a reasonable price. However, this doesn't mean that they don't also offer premium devices. For example, the most expensive gaming headset that they manufacture is called HyperX Cloud Revolver

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Reviewing the TP-Link UP525 Fast USB Charger - Quick charge your family's gadgets

Codrut Neagu
20.06.2017

We received an interesting device for testing, called TP-Link 5-Port Fast USB Charger (UP525). As its name accurately suggests, this is a charger that allows you to simultaneously charge up to five different devices using USB cables. The manufacturing company also says that it benefits from an exclusive technology that allows it to fast charge - up to 65% faster than normal - the

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What is exFAT and why is it useful?

Codrut Neagu
19.06.2017

Did you hear about exFAT? It is the new kid in town when it comes to file systems that are used on flash drives and mobile devices. If you are both a Windows and a Mac OS user, you are probably familiar with exFAT, but if you are not, chances are you have never used this file system. Either way, if you want to

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Microsoft ships the new Surface Pro. 11 things you need to know!

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
15.06.2017

As of June 15th, 2017, Microsoft ships the new Surface Pro, which everyone thought would be named Surface Pro 5. Microsoft has decided to quit numbering this device, and it offers a new version, without any number attached to its name, but with many improvements. If you want to see what is new about the Surface Pro and whether it fits your needs, read

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Acer Aspire V 17 Nitro Black Edition review - What does the 2017 update improve?

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
09.06.2017

Aspire V 17 Nitro is Acer's top laptop series designed for gamers who are interested in the ultimate performance at a reasonable price. The series is not new and it has recently received a refresh. In 2017, Acer bundles the latest Kaby Lake processors from Intel, as well as the latest graphics card from NVIDIA. We received for testing one of the best models

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Kingston DataTraveler microDuo 3C - Dual memory stick with USB Type C and USB 3.0 connectivity

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
07.06.2017

USB Type-C is getting a lot of traction, and it is used on many smartphones, tablets, and ultrabooks. Even gaming laptops now include a USB Type-C port. This new port is tiny, fast and it can also be used for charging your devices. However, it poses one challenge: you can't use traditional USB flash drives on computers and devices that have USB Type-C. To

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Reviewing ASUS ROG GR8 II - The mini gaming PC that will conquer your home

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
31.05.2017

ASUS ROG GR8 II is a very exciting mini gaming PC that promises to offer a lot of power in a small central unit that rivals your gaming console. This mini PC looks great, comes in several hardware configurations, is VR Ready and fits anywhere in your home, including in your living room. And since it is designed for gamers, it features some interesting

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Reviewing the TP-LINK NC450 camera - Affordable and convenient!

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
30.05.2017

Do you need an affordable camera for supervising a small to a medium-sized area in your home or workplace? Do you want to see what your children or your pets are doing when you are not at home? Do you need to keep an eye on your co-workers when you are away? Then, you should consider investing in a surveillance camera like TP-LINK NC450.

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Which is the best startup manager for Windows?

Codrut Neagu
26.05.2017

Some of our readers asked us to recommend the best programs for managing the Windows startup. We listened to their request, and we did some thorough testing on the subject. Now we are ready to share our recommendations for the best startup managers we have found on the internet. If you have asked yourself: "Which startup manager should I use?", don't hesitate to read

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Reviewing the ASUS RT-AC53 router - What does this affordable router have to offer?

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
25.05.2017

ASUS RT-AC53 is a very affordable wireless router and many people who want to save money and enjoy a reasonably fast network, might consider purchasing it. This router promises to give you all the basics you need for a wireless network in your home, support for the latest MIMO wireless transfer technology, useful features like a VPN server or Parental Controls, all at a

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Reviewing Pl@ntNet - A collaborative app for identifying plants with your smartphone

Codrut Neagu
24.05.2017

A while ago, we read about an app for Android called PlantNet, or PlantNet Plant Identification in its extended version. It's an app that promises to help people identify plants by using their smartphones. It's all about taking a picture and letting image recognition software do its job at identifying that flower, tree, or any other plant you've shot. People even compared PlantNet to

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Simple questions: What is the Windows Firewall and how to turn it on or off?

Codrut Neagu
23.05.2017

The Windows Firewall is a silent tool that keeps our systems safe from all kinds of network threats and has been included in each version of Windows for the last decade. Because it is a silent ally, doing most of its work in the background, few users interact with it on a regular basis, and even fewer know what this tool is and how

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Security for everyone - Reviewing GlassWire. The beautiful network monitoring tool!

Codrut Neagu
16.05.2017

GlassWire is security software that monitors your network activity and lets you block any suspicious activity, by using its internal firewall. Moreover, it promises to deliver its services in an elegant manner and through a beautiful interface. While it is not a full security solution, it can be helpful when you need to analyze what's going on your network. We were quite curious how

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How to burn discs in Windows, using File Explorer or Windows Explorer

Codrut Neagu
15.05.2017

What desktop app do you use to burn your data to DVDs, CDs or Blu-Ray discs? If you are thinking Nero, Roxio, Power2Go or any other third party application for Windows, you might be interested to know that you also have a free option built right into your operating system. Both File Explorer and Windows Explorer have the ability to burn data to CD,

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Reviewing TP-LINK Archer C5400 - Future-proofing your wireless network!

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
10.05.2017

TP-LINK Archer C5400 is one the most advanced wireless routers ever built by TP-LINK. It is the successor to the Archer C3200 which we loved using and testing. When we received it for testing, we were very excited because this router features very powerful hardware and many advanced features. Our previous experience has shown that, to benefit from the most advanced routers, you need

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