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tutorial How to make a Windows 11 hotspot

How to make a Windows 11 hotspot

Do you have a Windows 11 laptop, tablet, or maybe even a desktop computer that’s connected to the internet, and you want to share its connection with other wireless devices like your smartphones? In other words, would you like to use your Windows 11 PC as a mobile hotspot? If you do, the good news is that you can, and this operating system makes
review Xiaomi 11T review: Ticking the right boxes!

Xiaomi 11T review: Ticking the right boxes!

With Huawei out of the Android market for a while now, Xiaomi has quickly stepped up and filled the market with smartphones and tablets that are increasingly interesting. The latest smartphone in the Xiaomi 11 range, the Xiaomi 11T, is a mid-range phone with promising specs, set to debut at a competitive price compared to the likes of Samsung A52 and OnePlus Nord 2
article System requirements: Can my computer run Windows 11?

System requirements: Can my computer run Windows 11?

Microsoft intends to release Windows 11 on October 5th. It’s a new operating system that follows in the footsteps of Windows 10, but brings many new enhancements and features, as well as a redesigned user interface. However, the system requirements for Windows 11 are more strict than what the company demanded for previous operating systems. As many people started to ask questions such as
review ASUS ROG Strix G17 G713 review: Good for gaming at an excellent price

ASUS ROG Strix G17 G713 review: Good for gaming at an excellent price

ASUS ROG Strix G17 G713 is an interesting lineup of gaming laptops that bundle the latest AMD Ryzen processors with powerful graphics cards from Nvidia, at an excellent price. This lineup includes several models at different price-points, including some that are surprisingly affordable. One of the best in terms of price per performance is the G713QC-HX008, a laptop that we tested and then bought
tutorial How to use the Night Light in Windows 11

How to use the Night Light in Windows 11

Most modern handheld devices and computers have a feature that can reduce the blue light emitted by their screens. On devices with Windows, this blue light filter is called Night light. The feature made its first appearance in Windows 10 and now Windows 11 supports it as well. Read on to find out how to enable and configure Night light in Windows 11:
review ASUS TUF-AX5400 review: a Wi-Fi 6 router for gamers!

ASUS TUF-AX5400 review: a Wi-Fi 6 router for gamers!

ASUS is investing a great deal into manufacturing wireless routers for gamers. One of their latest additions is the new ASUS TUF-AX5400, a Wi-Fi 6 router with an aggressive design, an impressive list of features, and powerful hardware. If you want to improve the Wi-Fi in your home or small office, this model is worth a look. To learn about the real-world performance of
tutorial How do I enable or disable the Wi-Fi on Windows 11?

How do I enable or disable the Wi-Fi on Windows 11?

There are many reasons why you might want to enable or disable your Wi-Fi in Windows 11. For example, maybe you don’t use Wi-Fi at all, or perhaps something happened to your wireless connection, and it suddenly disconnected. Or perhaps you could not connect to Wi-Fi on your Windows 11 PC, and you have to disable Wi-Fi and then enable it again. Regardless, if
tutorial How to change the touchpad settings in Windows 11

How to change the touchpad settings in Windows 11

Knowing how to change the touchpad settings in Windows 11 is important if you’re using a laptop, a tablet, or any other type of mobile computer. While there are many types of touchpads for laptops, Windows 11 laptops usually come with precision touchpads, so you have more options than you can imagine to customize the way your touchpad works. Furthermore, touchpad gestures help you
tutorial How to disable the touchpad on Windows 11

How to disable the touchpad on Windows 11

Are you wondering how to disable the touchpad in Windows 11? While the touchpad on a laptop can be helpful and is preferred to a mouse by some users, it can also get in the way due to its proximity to the keyboard. So, if you are tired of accidentally tapping something or moving the cursor with your palm when you’re typing in Windows
review ASUS Mini PC PN62 review: A mini PC that fits in your hand!

ASUS Mini PC PN62 review: A mini PC that fits in your hand!

Small form-factor PCs or mini-PCs are attractive to a lot of people including the editors at Digital Citizen. Some of them are so small that they can fit in the palm of your hand. This is also the case with ASUS PN62. While this mini PC comes with the previous 10th generation of Intel processors, instead of the latest 11th generation, it still has
review OnePlus Nord 2 5G review: Flagship-like performance

OnePlus Nord 2 5G review: Flagship-like performance

The first OnePlus Nord has its distinctive place in the mid-premium category of smartphones, and the OnePlus Nord 2 5G wants to cement the company’s popularity in this segment. The new model features 5G connectivity, a high-end MediaTek system on a chip, excellent hardware specifications, and a promising camera system. If this has piqued your interest, read this review to see what OnePlus Nord
tutorial Fix problem: Drag and drop not working in Windows

Fix problem: Drag and drop not working in Windows

Have you encountered the problem in which you can no longer drag and drop files and folders in Windows 10 or Windows 11? You can click and right-click on files and folders, you can select files and folders, but you can't drag and drop them anymore. We've encountered this issue ourselves, and after searching for many possible solutions, we've found one which should work
review Samsung 27

Samsung 27" G35TF Odyssey gaming monitor review

Samsung has launched a new series of Odyssey gaming monitors. Their most affordable model is the Samsung G3 Odyssey, available in 24” and 27” sizes. We received in testing the 27-inch variant, named Samsung 27" G35TF Odyssey. It is aimed at budget gamers and home users interested in running their games and apps in 1080p resolutions. If you want to know more about this
tutorial How to disable the Radeon Software overlay (ALT+R)

How to disable the Radeon Software overlay (ALT+R)

Suppose you’re using a computer with an AMD Radeon graphics card, and you install the official Adrenalin drivers. In that case, you may encounter an annoying feature: when you’re playing games or using full-screen apps, you see a Radeon Software prompt in the corner of the screen, prompting you to press ALT+R to open. If you want to disable the Radeon Software overlay showing