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tutorial How to troubleshoot problems with the DirectX Diagnostic Tool

How to troubleshoot problems with the DirectX Diagnostic Tool

Not many people know about the DirectX Diagnostic Tool ( dxdiag.exe ) that is included in every modern version of Windows. With it, you can identify the source of the problems you may have with the hardware used by multimedia applications, such as video games or audio and video players. In this tutorial you will learn how to start the DirectX Diagnostic Tool and
review Review Mio Cyclo 200 - Is it the best in bicycle navigation?

Review Mio Cyclo 200 - Is it the best in bicycle navigation?

Are you into cycling? Do you ride your bike frequently? Have you considered purchasing a GPS device for tracking your rides and getting instructions on how to go to one place or another? Do you want a device that you can mount on your bike and use to navigate through cycling trails? If you do, then you've no doubt encountered products like Mio Cyclo
review Reviewing the iPhone SE or the iFrankenstein!

Reviewing the iPhone SE or the iFrankenstein!

The iPhone 6 got more than its fair share of criticism for its size and shape: it was too big compared to the iPhone 5 and the rounded edges and the materials used made the smartphone rather slippery. Lots of Apple fans wanted something a bit more conservative and closer to the design of the last generation, and boy, did they get it. By
review Reviewing the Microsoft Designer Bluetooth mouse - Beautifully simple!

Reviewing the Microsoft Designer Bluetooth mouse - Beautifully simple!

Microsoft has always produced reliable and elegant peripherals, and the Microsoft Designer Bluetooth Mouse seems to follow this trend. Simplicity is the key feature of this light device and at first glance, it might even look "cheap", but appearances may be deceiving. We tested the mouse to discover what lies beneath the simple design of the Microsoft Designer Bluetooth Mouse and whether it's worth
tutorial What can you do from the Devices and Printers panel in Windows?

What can you do from the Devices and Printers panel in Windows?

The Devices and Printers panel was first introduced in Windows 7 with the aim of providing a friendly way to interact with external devices connected to your computer. However, in order for the concept to work as intended, hardware manufacturers need to provide support for this feature in their Windows drivers. This article will explain what the Devices and Printers panel is, how to
news The iPhone gets its first Apple-made battery case. Would you buy it?

The iPhone gets its first Apple-made battery case. Would you buy it?

Apple has released a battery case that fits both the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6s. The move is unprecedented for Apple, which has been sticking firmly to the thin design for its smartphones. Producing a battery case means that they admit a legitimate need to supplement the capacity of their smartphone's original battery. Let's have a closer look at the battery case and see
article How to give more juice to your smartphone's battery

How to give more juice to your smartphone's battery

Considering how much smartphones have changed our lives, it is amazing how feeble they are when it comes to battery life. Most people are ready to accept that a smartphone is barely able to make it through one day. As we have all experienced at one point, this is not nearly enough. As a result, the aftermarket of power alternatives is huge. We analyzed
review Reviewing the Logitech Bluetooth Illuminated Keyboard K810

Reviewing the Logitech Bluetooth Illuminated Keyboard K810

The world is changing and we are becoming more mobile each day. It's only natural that our devices are also evolving in the same direction as we are. We create and use more mobile devices than ever, starting from laptops to hybrids and going from tablets to smartphones. The modern human jumps from one device to another in a split second. But even if
news Samsung Gear S2 - Is it the best designed smartwatch?

Samsung Gear S2 - Is it the best designed smartwatch?

Last month, Samsung launched a smartwatch with an excellent design. Samsung Gear S2 manages to get ahead of Apple Watch and Android Wear in certain areas. As of November 12, they are rolling it out in many European countries like the UK, Germany or Romania. Read on to learn more about how it looks, what it has to offer, how much it costs and
news BB-8 from Star Wars comes to your home

BB-8 from Star Wars comes to your home

One new Star Wars character from the upcoming movie that received a major ovation from the fans is the robot BB-8. Sphero, working together with Disney, has taken on the challenge to bring it into your home in time to celebrate the movie premiere. BB-8 comes to your home In the trailers for the new Star Wars movie a new robot showed up,
news Google engineer takes on faulty USB-C cables on Amazon

Google engineer takes on faulty USB-C cables on Amazon

A Google engineer showed that several USB-C cables on sale at Amazon failed to meet the standard specifications. Benson Leung started to post reviews on Amazon at the end of October, on cables that malfunctioned to the point of damaging the devices connected to them. Benson Leung & USB-C After working on several projects that included USB-C connectivity, Benson became fond of the
tutorial 13 Ways To Save Power By Tweaking Power Plans In Windows

13 Ways To Save Power By Tweaking Power Plans In Windows

When you use a mobile device, spending energy as efficiently as possible is a must, so that you can use it as long as possible. This is why in modern versions of Windows, you can configure lots of advanced settings to get the best balance between performance and power saving. Read this article and learn 13 advanced ways to configure power plans in Windows,
tutorial How To Create Or Delete Your Own Custom Power Plans In Windows

How To Create Or Delete Your Own Custom Power Plans In Windows

All modern Windows operating systems allow users to create their own custom power plans and use one of the default plans as the starting point. The procedure for creating them is not very complex and it allows you to configure in detail all the settings that are related to power plans. Here's how to create your own power plan in Windows 7, Windows 8.1
tutorial Project To Another Display From Windows 8.1 Using The Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter

Project To Another Display From Windows 8.1 Using The Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter

Miracast is a wireless technology that your Windows 8.1 devices can use to project their screens to TVs, projectors, and streaming media players that support this technology. However, if your TV or monitor doesn't offer Miracast, you can purchase the Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter and use it to project wirelessly to any display with both an HDMI port and a powered USB port. Here's
review Reviewing The Logitech K480 Bluetooth Multi-Device Keyboard

Reviewing The Logitech K480 Bluetooth Multi-Device Keyboard

Logitech is a brand that's known for its innovative gaming products, mainly PC peripherals, along with mobile and PC accessories. One of their newest products is the Bluetooth Multi-Device K480 keyboard, which promises to work with any smartphone, tablet or device that's equipped with Bluetooth. We've tested the keyboard for more than a week and we would like to share our findings in this