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System requirements: Can my computer run Windows 11?

Codrut Neagu
26.09.2021

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

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

Codrut Neagu
16.09.2021

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

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How to use the Night Light in Windows 11

Tudor Dan
10.09.2021

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:

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

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
09.09.2021

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

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

Codrut Neagu
06.09.2021

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

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How to set up TP-Link OneMesh Wi-Fi 6 routers and range extenders

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
06.09.2021

TP-Link OneMesh is an innovative feature that allows TP-Link range extenders and wireless routers to work together to form one unified Wi-Fi network, similar to a mesh Wi-Fi system. While range extenders and wireless routers could do this in the past, OneMesh is a unique integration for TP-Link devices that allows users to set up a unified network faster than ever, with fewer steps

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How to change the touchpad settings in Windows 11

Diana Ann Roe
19.08.2021

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

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How to enable IPv6 on your TP-Link Wi-Fi 6 router

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
11.08.2021

All modern wireless routers, including those manufactured by TP-Link, can use IPv6 addresses for internet connections. Your internet service provider should offer IPv6 connections, and, if it does, you should enable IPv6 on your router. The benefits of making this switch include better security and slightly better speeds. Therefore, here is how to activate IPv6 on any TP-Link router with Wi-Fi 6: NOTE:

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How to disable the touchpad on Windows 11

Diana Ann Roe
10.08.2021

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

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

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
09.08.2021

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

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OnePlus Nord 2 5G review: Flagship-like performance

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
28.07.2021

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

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How to find and change the DNS settings on your TP-Link Wi-Fi 6 router

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
27.07.2021

Using a third-party DNS server on your TP-Link Wi-Fi 6 router is a great idea, as you get to enjoy faster web browsing, improved reliability, and protection against malicious websites for your entire network. If you want to see the DNS settings used by your TP-Link router and change the DNS servers to those maintained by Google, Cloudflare, OpenDNS, or other providers, follow this

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Fix problem: Drag and drop not working in Windows

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
22.07.2021

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

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How to set a time schedule on your TP-Link Wi-Fi 6 router

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
16.07.2021

Do you want to put your Wi-Fi on a schedule to make it available only when you are home? For instance, do you want the Wi-Fi to be available only during the evening, during the weekends, or just on workdays? If you have a TP-Link Wi-Fi 6 router, it’s easy to set up a wireless schedule. Here’s how to set it up exactly how

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Samsung 27" G35TF Odyssey gaming monitor review

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
12.07.2021

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

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5 ways to find your exact graphics card model without opening your PC

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
07.07.2021

Do you need to know the precise model of the GPU that’s found inside your Windows 10 PC, laptop, or tablet? Using the tools built into Windows 10, you get primarily generic information about the GPU. Names like NVIDIA GeForce 30 series, AMD Radeon RX 6000 series, or Intel HD Graphics might pop up. However, you may need to know the exact graphics card

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

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
06.07.2021

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

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Where to find the Windows 10 refresh rate. How to change it

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
29.06.2021

Do you need to find the screen refresh rate for your Windows 10 PC, laptop, or tablet? Do you want to lower the refresh rate to 60 Hz or less? Or maybe you have a gaming monitor, and you want to increase it to a value like 120 Hz or 144 Hz? No matter which of these things you want to do, you’re in

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How to change the language on your TP-Link Wi-Fi 6 router

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
21.06.2021

You may have bought your TP-Link Wi-Fi 6 router from an online shop abroad, and its language may be something you can’t understand. Or, maybe you know many languages, and you want to configure your router in a different language from the default one. No matter your reason, here’s how to change the language on any TP-Link Wi-Fi 6 router using the initial quick