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article Hands-on: 5 pros of Samsung Galaxy S23, S23+ and S23 Ultra

Hands-on: 5 pros of Samsung Galaxy S23, S23+ and S23 Ultra

On February 1st 2023, Samsung launched the Galaxy S23 smartphone lineup. Before the official Samsung Galaxy Unpacked release event, I had the chance to spend a few minutes using and photographing the new Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+ and Galaxy S23 Ultra smartphones. They come with exciting new specs, like being equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon processors instead of Samsung Exynos (a plus for European users),
review ADATA XPG Spectrix D50 DDR4 RGB review: Fast and affordable!

ADATA XPG Spectrix D50 DDR4 RGB review: Fast and affordable!

While DDR5 memory kits are slowly taking over the world, there are still many who prefer DDR4 modules. Whether it’s because of their better latencies or because of their price, you, too, might prefer DDR4 instead of DDR5. If you’re searching for a fast DDR4 kit with excellent speed and timings, then the ADATA XPG Spectrix D50 DDR4 RGB that I’m reviewing today might
article Intel Core i9-13900k vs. AMD Ryzen 9 7900X: Gaming performance!

Intel Core i9-13900k vs. AMD Ryzen 9 7900X: Gaming performance!

Both Intel’s and AMD’s latest generation of desktop processors are excellent choices for gaming. They deliver incredible speeds and performance, from the mid-range area all the way up to the higher-end models. There’s no question about it: you’ll make a great choice by going with either AMD or Intel processors, at least in terms of gaming. However, I couldn’t help myself from wondering whether
article DDR4 vs. DDR5: Should you upgrade?

DDR4 vs. DDR5: Should you upgrade?

DDR4 has been available for a long time and thus has reached its maximum potential. It’s a mature memory specification that ensures both stability and performance. In comparison, DDR5 was only launched in 2021, and while not in its early days, it is still a work in progress. Though DDR5’s innate performance improvements over DDR4 should be obvious, DDR4 still has a word to
review HUAWEI WATCH D review: Blood pressure monitoring on your wrist!

HUAWEI WATCH D review: Blood pressure monitoring on your wrist!

When I first heard about the HUAWEI WATCH D, I was intrigued by the concept of a watch that can measure blood pressure right on the wrist, with no external cuffs required. And when I received the press release saying that this device was certified as a Class II medical device in the European Union, China, and other countries, I was super curious to
review TP-Link Deco X80-5G review: Mixing Wi-Fi 6 with a 5G modem!

TP-Link Deco X80-5G review: Mixing Wi-Fi 6 with a 5G modem!

When it first announced the Deco X80-5G in 2021, TP-Link received a Red Dot Design award for its unique combination of a 5G modem and a mesh Wi-Fi 6 router. If you look at its specifications, TP-Link Deco X80-5G is an innovative mesh router that can be useful in many situations. After seeing it launched in various markets, I wanted to test it and
review ASUS ProArt Z790-CREATOR WIFI review: For demanding content creators

ASUS ProArt Z790-CREATOR WIFI review: For demanding content creators

The options for building a new computer based on Intel 13 or 12 Gen Core processors are quite generous right now. Apart from motherboards that work with DDR4 memory, there are new models that support much faster DDR5 memory. One of the most interesting ones is the ASUS ProArt Z790-CREATOR WIFI, a motherboard with a Z790 chipset at its core, capable of delivering extreme
review Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB DDR5-7200 32GB C34 review

Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB DDR5-7200 32GB C34 review

The latest generations of both Intel and AMD desktop processors can take advantage of faster DDR5 memory. While the prices of such memory kits are still quite prohibitive, the performance you get from them is undeniable. And, sooner or later, as more options surface on the market, prices should gradually drop. During the last couple of weeks, I’ve had the chance to test one
review ASUS ROG Ryuo III 240 ARGB review: Efficient AIO liquid cooler!

ASUS ROG Ryuo III 240 ARGB review: Efficient AIO liquid cooler!

On October 21st, 2022, ASUS announced the launch of a new series of CPU liquid coolers, namely the ROG Ryuo III 360 and 240 ARGB AIO coolers. Both models are available in black and white editions, and both promise excellent performance in keeping the temperatures low for even the most demanding and powerful desktop processors today. I’ve had the chance to test the 240
review ViewSonic ColorPro VP2776 review: A professional monitor!

ViewSonic ColorPro VP2776 review: A professional monitor!

The choices available for professionals in terms of monitors these days are plenty. Every monitor manufacturer seems to go out of its way to make the best screen possible, with as many bundled features. ViewSonic is one of them, and one of the company’s most interesting professional monitors I’ve recently tested is the ViewSonic ColorPro VP2776. Using a 27” IPS display, this monitor promises
review AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT review: Grade A gaming!

AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT review: Grade A gaming!

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 based on RDNA 2, and both appear to be excellent choices for even the most demanding gamers out there. During the last couple of
review Intel Core i9-13900K review: Leading the Raptor pack

Intel Core i9-13900K review: Leading the Raptor pack

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 of processors (aka Raptor Lake). The high(est)-end proposition from Intel is the Core i9-13900K, a processor with 16 cores and 32 execution threads that’s
tutorial How to install Windows 11 on unsupported hardware

How to install Windows 11 on unsupported hardware

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 outside, theoretically unable to install Windows 11. However, the good news is that there are ways to overcome this issue and install Windows 11