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tutorial 9 ways to access the power plans in Windows

9 ways to access the power plans in Windows

Windows operating systems have a useful feature called power plans. They are collections of settings that change the way your hardware and software uses system resources. Thus, power plans can make your PC work faster but use more energy, or they can make your PC work slower but save significant amounts of energy. If you are using a Windows device with a battery, power
review Sony MDR-XB950N1 review: Noise-cancelling headphones for bass lovers

Sony MDR-XB950N1 review: Noise-cancelling headphones for bass lovers

Sony has released a new set of headphones designed for all the bass lovers in the world. They are called Sony MDR-XB950N1, they are wireless (through Bluetooth and NFC), have extra bass, noise canceling, and a pleasant design. We tested them for a while, and now we want to share our impressions with you. Whether they are a great choice for you, or not,
review ASUS ROG Swift PG27VQ review: Immersive gameplay and fast response

ASUS ROG Swift PG27VQ review: Immersive gameplay and fast response

We received for testing a curved gaming monitor called ASUS ROG Swift PG27VQ. With a 1ms response time, it is advertised as being the world's most responsive curved monitor. Not only that but it also features an overclockable refresh rate of up to 165Hz and Nvidia G-Sync support. For the right price, it promises an immersive experience and smooth gameplay, with no tearing or
review Huawei P20 review: excellent camera and a more affordable price!

Huawei P20 review: excellent camera and a more affordable price!

Huawei has received lots of positive press for its Huawei P20 Pro launch, and many have stated that it is the best smartphone for photography. Alongside the Huawei P20 Pro, the company has launched a cheaper version, named the Huawei P20, with almost identical looks, and hardware, and two rear cameras instead of three. People who cannot afford the more expensive model, but want
tutorial 7 things you can do with the Disk Management tool, in Windows

7 things you can do with the Disk Management tool, in Windows

Modern versions of Windows come with a handy disk management utility that allows you to create, resize and delete drive partitions on the fly, without having to boot into a particular disk utility or purchase additional software. The Windows built-in tool we are talking about is called Disk Management, and it is quite easy to use. If you want to make some changes related
review Bitdefender Box 2 review: Next generation home network security!

Bitdefender Box 2 review: Next generation home network security!

Smart homes include more devices than they used to include five years ago. Many homes have Smart TVs, smart plugs, smart bulbs, all kinds of smart sensors, and so on. All these devices are useful, but they tend to have little to no security built into them. Many of them rarely receive firmware updates that fix problems and security issues. As a result, your
review Review Huawei P20 Pro: One of the best smartphones of 2018

Review Huawei P20 Pro: One of the best smartphones of 2018

Huawei P20 Pro is the best smartphone made by Huawei, and it competes for the title of the "best smartphone of the year" alongside big names like Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus and the iPhone X. It runs on the latest mobile hardware available, it looks great, and it comes with a three-camera system, powered by Leica optics. Does it sound interesting? We believe it
tutorial 2 ways to create a partition, in Windows (all versions)

2 ways to create a partition, in Windows (all versions)

When you get your hands on a new hard disk or solid state drive, the first thing you have to do is partition it. That means that you must create one or more partitions so that you can then store data. Although you could use third-party tools for this task, the Windows operating system includes tools that can handle partitioning disks just as well.
review ASUS ROG Strix Flare review: The keyboard to light your gaming

ASUS ROG Strix Flare review: The keyboard to light your gaming

We recently received one of the newest gaming keyboards created by ASUS: the ROG Strix Flare. It is a mechanical keyboard, with RGB lighting, that is designed for gamers and which comes with a few unique features. It promises stunning lighting effects, great design and the confirmed quality and endurance provided by the Cherry MX switches. After testing and playing on it for a
review Tenda AC10 review: A wireless router full of contrasts

Tenda AC10 review: A wireless router full of contrasts

Tenda is a Chinese company that manufactures very affordable wireless routers. We recently received for testing their Tenda AC10 - an AC1200 wireless router with support for modern wireless networking standards. We were curious to see whether it offers fast transfers and a quality user experience. If you want to know whether to buy the Tenda AC10 wireless router, read this review: NOTE:
review Review Energizer Power Max P550S: The simple smartphone with a large battery

Review Energizer Power Max P550S: The simple smartphone with a large battery

You've most likely heard of Energizer. It sells batteries, right? True, but it has also become a smartphone brand. Avenir Telecom, a French company that has received the rights to use this brand name, started selling mobile phones under the Energizer name back in 2015. This year, they released a new portfolio of smartphones and feature phones. The common theme that unites them all
review Reviewing the ASUS ROG Strix Fusion 500 RGB 7.1 gaming headset

Reviewing the ASUS ROG Strix Fusion 500 RGB 7.1 gaming headset

We tested a gaming headset that looks impressive and promises a lot of features. It is called ASUS ROG Strix Fusion 500, and it is a gaming headset manufactured by ASUS under their Republic Of Gamers lineup, with RGB lighting, touch controls and, most importantly, a digital-to-analog converter. That is not something you often see in a gaming headset, so we were curious to
article Simple questions: What is FAT32 and why is it useful?

Simple questions: What is FAT32 and why is it useful?

If you ever used a Windows PC or a storage device like a USB memory stick or an SD card, it is almost impossible that you have not heard about FAT32. It is one of the most popular file systems ever used on storage devices of all kinds. If you want to learn more about its history, its purpose and uses, read on. In
review MIO MiVue 786 WiFi review: A premium dash cam with high-end specs

MIO MiVue 786 WiFi review: A premium dash cam with high-end specs

Dash cams have grown in popularity in the last few years, and drivers are becoming more critical about their hardware specs and features. Recently, we had the opportunity to use and test one of the latest high-end dash cams manufactured by MIO, the MiVue 786 WiFi. It is an elegant dash cam that can record videos in 1080p, transmit them over WiFi and even
review Fitbit Charge 2 review: One of the best fitness trackers money can buy!

Fitbit Charge 2 review: One of the best fitness trackers money can buy!

Many fitness trackers tend to be bulky, with a lackluster design that is lacking in elegance. Fitbit is one of the companies that has understood this problem and their latest generation of devices tends to be better looking than their competitors'. Fitbit Charge 2 is one of their most popular devices - a fitness wristband with heart rate monitoring, multi-sport modes, guided breathing sessions,