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review Synology DiskStation DS419slim review: Small and quiet!

Synology DiskStation DS419slim review: Small and quiet!

Network Attached Storage (NAS) solutions tend to be large devices with an unappealing design. With DiskStation DS419slim, Synology tries to cater to the needs of home users who do not need a lot of storage space, nor the ultimate performance, and prefer a small, easily hidden NAS. If you prefer your NAS to also be quiet and cool, then DiskStation DS419slim is an even
review Review ASUS ROG Swift PG43U: A massive 43

Review ASUS ROG Swift PG43U: A massive 43" screen with HDR 1000!

The ROG Swift PG43U is one of the latest additions to the lineup of Republic of Gamers monitors from ASUS. With a huge 43-inch VA display panel, 4K resolution, 1ms response time, 144Hz refresh rate, G-Sync compatibility, and HDR 1000, it promises an immersive gaming experience, top-notch visuals, smooth gameplay, and no input lag. This is the largest gaming monitor that we have ever
tutorial How to share your printer with the network, in Windows 10

How to share your printer with the network, in Windows 10

If you have a printer plugged into your Windows 10 PC, you can share it with the other computers and devices connected to the same local network. It is a useful feature if you don't want to physically move the printer each time you use it to print something from another computer. Sharing your printer on the network means that you can access it
review BenQ EW2780Q review: Well balanced, reasonably priced!

BenQ EW2780Q review: Well balanced, reasonably priced!

BenQ EW2780Q is an affordable monitor, designed for home entertainment. It looks good, it has decent specs, a reasonable price, and a joystick on the back that makes it easy to set it up according to your needs. We used it daily, for three weeks, as our primary monitor, and now we are ready to share our experience with it. Read this review, and
tutorial How to update the BIOS of your motherboard

How to update the BIOS of your motherboard

One of the most important things that you should not mess up is updating the BIOS of your computer's motherboard. Yes, the process is not that complicated even though it is not easy either, but there are so many things that you must get right, it might seem overwhelming. We decided to help and share a list of best practices that should help you
review Trust GXT 256 Exxo review: For streaming and podcasting!

Trust GXT 256 Exxo review: For streaming and podcasting!

Trust GXT 256 Exxo is a new USB microphone that is designed for people that are into streaming, podcasting, voice-overs, and acoustic music. It has quite an aggressive look and an RGB-like lighting system. While we are not yet active on YouTube, we are playing with recording all kinds of multimedia materials that we could use in the future. Trust GXT 256 Exxo seemed
tutorial 5 ways to rename any drive in Windows 10

5 ways to rename any drive in Windows 10

In Windows 10, every drive uses a familiar name that helps you identify it. For instance, the drive that holds the operating system is called Local Disk. At the same time, a USB memory stick is named USB Drive. Also, network drives and mapped drives use the locations they point to as their names. Although Windows 10 sets default names for every drive, you
tutorial How to use your Android phone as a webcam for your PC

How to use your Android phone as a webcam for your PC

Do you have a Windows laptop or a computer that you use for making Skype calls, but you don't have a webcam to use with it? Or maybe your laptop's built-in webcam just broke, and you must participate in an urgent online video meeting? If you have an Android smartphone, then you are in luck: you can use it as a webcam on your
review TP-Link Archer AX6000 review: Unlocking the potential of Wi-Fi 6!

TP-Link Archer AX6000 review: Unlocking the potential of Wi-Fi 6!

Archer AX6000 is TP-Link's first consumer wireless router with support for the new Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) standard. It is a large router with many antennas, powerful hardware, and plenty of features. This router should be able to handle more devices than previous generations and provide faster Wi-Fi to everyone. If you want to know more about TP-Link Archer AX6000 and what it has to
review TP-Link Archer TX3000E review: Upgrade your PC with Wi-Fi 6!

TP-Link Archer TX3000E review: Upgrade your PC with Wi-Fi 6!

Like it or not, the Wi-Fi 6 network standard is here to stay. Wi-Fi 6 routers and equipment are launched regularly, and their aim is not only to convince people to buy new gadgets, but also to provide faster and more reliable wireless connectivity. TP-Link has recently launched a PCI-Express network card for desktop users who want to ditch cables, and want to switch
review ASUS ROG Chakram & ASUS ROG Strix Slice review

ASUS ROG Chakram & ASUS ROG Strix Slice review

The ASUS ROG Chakram gaming mouse is one of the most innovative devices that ASUS has announced in 2019. It's a mouse that not only promises top-notch performance and excellent quality, but also has a built-in joystick! Did you ever use anything like that? Well, ASUS made it a reality, and the ROG Chakram tries to blend two different gaming devices - the mouse
review ASUS ROG Strix Radeon RX 5500 XT graphics card review

ASUS ROG Strix Radeon RX 5500 XT graphics card review

One of the recent additions to AMD's lineup of video cards is the Radeon RX 5500 XT GPU, for which the company didn't release any reference cards. The good news, though, is that other manufacturers, such as ASUS, have already released their own implementations of the Radeon 5500 XT. In this review, we're going to tell you about the ASUS ROG Strix Radeon RX
article PCI Express 4 vs PCIe 3: Is there a performance improvement?

PCI Express 4 vs PCIe 3: Is there a performance improvement?

Thanks to AMD, in the summer of 2019, new PCI Express hardware has arrived in our computers, promising graphics cards and solid-state drives that are faster than ever. The PCI Express 4.0 interface offers double the bandwidth of PCI Express 3.0 (PCIe 3), and it can do that for any expansion cards that connect to your motherboard. Now we have both graphics cards and
review ASRock Radeon RX 5700 XT Taichi X 8G OC+ graphics card review

ASRock Radeon RX 5700 XT Taichi X 8G OC+ graphics card review

AMD's RX 5700 XT graphics cards are well known for their high performance and top-notch quality. Furthermore, most computer hardware manufacturers have issued custom-built video cards based on AMD's reference, and ASRock is one of them. We tested their top-tier ASRock Radeon RX 5700 XT Taichi X 8G OC+, which is an exquisitely beautiful implementation. If you want to know more about how powerful
review Logitech MX Master 3 review: Possibly the best wireless mouse of 2019

Logitech MX Master 3 review: Possibly the best wireless mouse of 2019

Logitech MX Master 3 is a wireless mouse that promises to offer outstanding performance and features, together with premium build quality and ergonomy. It supports both Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz wireless connections and showcases Logitech's latest MagSpeed Electromagnetic technology, that delivers incredible speed for the scroll wheel. Logitech MX Master 3 has a bold design and some impressive specs. Read this review and see