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article What is WiFi Direct? How do you use WiFi Direct?

What is WiFi Direct? How do you use WiFi Direct?

WiFi? You know that and use it every day. Bluetooth? You know that too and also use it quite often. What if you could combine all the best features of the two? Well, it turns out you can, and that’s WiFi Direct. Do you want to know more about what WiFi Direct is, and what’s the difference between WiFi and WiFi Direct? Are you
article How to record a phone call on Android (4 methods)

How to record a phone call on Android (4 methods)

Having the option to record phone calls can be important for some people. You might want to record your calls because your memory is not so great, and you forget important information shared with you by your manager or your spouse. If you record your calls, you can play them anytime you want and get the information you need. Here are three methods to
article What is a QR code? What are QR codes used for?

What is a QR code? What are QR codes used for?

QR codes are everywhere: you can find them printed on the packaging of your latest gadgets, on business cards, included on presentations at conferences, and you can even see them painted on buildings. People and companies use them to store and distribute all kinds of information in a manner that is quickly accessible to anyone with a smartphone. What does a QR code look
article 12 small things that Windows 10 does better than older versions

12 small things that Windows 10 does better than older versions

More than a couple of years have passed since Windows 10 was launched back in 2015, and many things have changed since then. Although the most popular operating system in the world has received important improvements over time, there are also quite a few smaller things that make Windows 10 a better choice than the old Windows 7 or Windows 8.1. Here are the
article Best free file recovery software: Recuva vs. the competition

Best free file recovery software: Recuva vs. the competition

In this day and age, you can find many apps that promise to help you recover deleted files. It is great to have lots of options, but the question is, which programs are good at recovering deleted files? Which of them deliver on their promise? To find out, we tested some of the most popular applications in this niche, all of which are free
article AMD Ryzen 5 5600X overclocked at 4.8 GHz: Is it worth it?

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X overclocked at 4.8 GHz: Is it worth it?

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X is probably the best mid-range processor of the year. It has a fair price and comes with six cores and twelve execution threads, running at a base clock of 3.7 GHz, while its maximum boost clock reaches 4.6 GHz. It’s an excellent desktop CPU that offers top-notch performance both in gaming and productivity apps. Although it’s a great processor on
article What's new in Windows 10 October 2020 Update?

What's new in Windows 10 October 2020 Update?

The autumnal October 2020 Update (version 20H2) for Windows 10 is out and brings a few new things designed to streamline our experience with this operating system. While this update doesn't come with as many new features as previous ones, that's not necessarily a bad thing. In a way, it looks more like a service pack aimed at improving stability and fixing bugs. Are
news AMD Zen 3 and Ryzen 5000 processors are coming (specs, prices, release date)

AMD Zen 3 and Ryzen 5000 processors are coming (specs, prices, release date)

In an online event that was held on YouTube, AMD's CEO Lisa Su announced the official launch of the company's new Ryzen 5000 series processors. Obviously, the focus of the presentation was underlining the improvements brought by the new Zen 3 architecture and the increase in performance offered by the Ryzen 5000s. Here's what's coming this November, from AMD: Welcome to AMD's Zen
article What is a SIM card & What does it do?

What is a SIM card & What does it do?

Unless you've never had a phone or a smartphone, it is unlikely that you haven't heard about SIM cards. Without them, you can't use your phone to call or send text messages to people. You might know this, but do you know what a SIM card is and why you need one? Do you have uncertainties regarding what SIM cards are used for, or
article What is HDR? What's different between HDR formats?

What is HDR? What's different between HDR formats?

HDR is one of the most discussed technologies on the web in the past few years. Whether it's about TVs and movies, or computer monitors and games, HDR is gaining a foothold on many of our devices. Do you want to know what HDR is? Do you know what the different types, standards, and certifications of HDR are? If you want to understand why
article 7 criteria to use when choosing the best memory card for you

7 criteria to use when choosing the best memory card for you

Memory cards are found inside all kinds of devices: professional DSLR cameras, surveillance cameras, dash cams, smartphones, tablets, and laptops. We even use them for Nintendo Switch consoles. Some devices (like digital cameras) require a memory card for their primary storage. Others (like tablets and smartphones) need them to increase their storage space. Memory cards are available in many sizes, formats, speeds, and storage
article 4 reasons why you should buy a NVMe SSD instead of SATA SSD

4 reasons why you should buy a NVMe SSD instead of SATA SSD

If you want to build or upgrade a computer, it is a great idea to invest in a fast SSD drive. While having a fast processor, or a top-notch video card boosts performance, no other hardware component impacts the speed of your PC as the SSD does. Such storage devices are not new on the market, and many people know of their benefits. However,
article M.2 vs. NVMe: What is the difference when it comes to SSDs?

M.2 vs. NVMe: What is the difference when it comes to SSDs?

If you are not a technical person, you might not know the difference between M.2 and NVMe, and you may assume that they are the same thing. People usually confuse these terms when looking to buy SSD drives. These technical acronyms are used to describe lots of SSDs, and you often see solid-state drives that have both M.2 and NVMe in their descriptions or
article What's new in Windows 10 May 2020 Update?

What's new in Windows 10 May 2020 Update?

The Spring of 2020 has arrived and, just like it did in the last few years, Microsoft is getting ready to launch a new major update for Windows 10. Initially, everyone thought it would be called April 2020 Update. However, Microsoft decided to postpone it, and call it May 2020 Update. This update brings several new features, improvements, tweaks, and many fixes to Windows