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A collection of articles that include general technical content, opinion articles, comparisons, giveaways, studies and analyses conducted by us or third parties.

article What are cookies, and what do they do?

What are cookies, and what do they do?

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
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
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
article What is Bluetooth? How it works & How to get it on a PC

What is Bluetooth? How it works & How to get it on a PC

Many people visiting our website are interested in tutorials about using Bluetooth technology. If you want to know what Bluetooth is on a computer, a phone, or any other device, how Bluetooth works and what are its different versions of implementations, how Bluetooth came to life, and how to get Bluetooth on a computer with Windows, read this article. We promise that it will
article What can we learn from the energy efficiency of supercomputers?

What can we learn from the energy efficiency of supercomputers?

Just as cloud computing solutions have created new opportunities for companies to engage with customers and enabled a new, more flexible way of working, supercomputers are opening up new avenues for innovation by accelerating the speed of product research and development. Finally, high-performance computing (HPC) can be used as a predictor of technologies that will spread to other less niched markets; for instance, when
article What’s new in Windows 11 2022 Update (version 22H2)

What’s new in Windows 11 2022 Update (version 22H2)

Microsoft has finalized the first major update to Windows 11. It is named Windows 11 2022 Update or Windows 11 version 22H2. The update is available starting September 20th, 2022 and will be slowly rolled out via Windows Update. However, people eager to try it out can download ISO images and install this version themselves or use the Windows 11 Installation Assistant. If you’re
article What is Microsoft 365 (formerly Office 365)?

What is Microsoft 365 (formerly Office 365)?

In 2017, Microsoft started to offer a new line of subscription services called Microsoft 365. At the same time, it also had Office 365 subscription plans available. However, later on, the company decided to abandon the Office 365 naming and only keep the Microsoft 365 branding. What is Microsoft 365, and how is it different from Office 365? What do you use Microsoft 365
article What makes a good wireless router and how to choose one

What makes a good wireless router and how to choose one

Picking a router or mesh Wi-Fi system that delivers fast and reliable Wi-Fi and excellent coverage is difficult, especially if you’re not an IT professional. To make things harder, manufacturers describe their routers using lots of acronyms and marketing terms that have little to do with real-life experience. Furthermore, the product name doesn't tell you much about how good a router is, and neither
article How does Microsoft make money from Windows?

How does Microsoft make money from Windows?

You might ask yourself: how does Microsoft make money from Windows 10 and Windows 11? Although some means, like selling licenses, are obvious, others aren’t, and the ways the company generates revenue from Windows may be quite surprising. Starting with Windows 10 and continuing with Windows 11, Microsoft delivered not only new operating systems but also a different business model. Here’s how Microsoft makes
article ASUS Prime AP201 looks like a promising MicroATX Case

ASUS Prime AP201 looks like a promising MicroATX Case

At the beginning of June, ASUS revealed a new compact computer case specially designed for MicroATX motherboards. Available in either black or white, it’s large enough to fit a standard ATX power supply unit, large processor AIO coolers, and massive graphics cards. If you’re interested in building a powerful yet compact computer for gaming or any other demanding workloads, this PC case might be
article Windows 11 and Windows 10 bloatware list (2022 update)

Windows 11 and Windows 10 bloatware list (2022 update)

Since their first versions, both Windows 11 and Windows 10 had bundled apps that Microsoft wanted us to use, even if we had other ideas. That still holds true today, in 2022. Some of the apps included by default in these operating systems are bloatware: software that we don’t want or need but is preinstalled on all Windows computers and devices. Unfortunately, there are
tutorial Which browsers are best for your laptop’s battery life in Windows 11?

Which browsers are best for your laptop’s battery life in Windows 11?

If you are a mobile user with a Windows 11 laptop, tablet, or 2-in-1 device, you may want to know which web browser to use to get the maximum battery time possible. To learn which web browser uses the least battery power, I’ve compared all the major browsers (Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Opera, and Mozilla Firefox) on two separate Windows 11 devices. Here’s what
article What is a Mesh Wi-Fi or a Whole-Home Wi-Fi system?

What is a Mesh Wi-Fi or a Whole-Home Wi-Fi system?

Mesh Wi-Fi or whole-home Wi-Fi systems are increasingly popular, with many devices on the market from various manufacturers like Netgear, TP-Link, ASUS, D-Link, Linksys, Google, and others. However, while many vendors sell mesh Wi-Fi products as the ultimate solution for excellent wireless coverage, few people truly understand this technology, how it works, and how it is different from classic solutions. If you want to