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review ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 4060 OC Edition review: Mid-range gaming!

ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 4060 OC Edition review: Mid-range gaming!

The ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 4060 OC Edition is a graphics card based on Nvidia’s latest entry in the RTX 4000 series. It’s also the most affordable option in this GPU family, competing with AMD’s Radeon RX 7600 and designed mainly for gaming in 1080p resolutions. However, this mid-range card offers all the features and technological advancements brought by the Ada Lovelace architecture, making
article What do 720p, 1080p, 1440p, 2K, 4K, and other resolutions mean?

What do 720p, 1080p, 1440p, 2K, 4K, and other resolutions mean?

In the old days of technology, screen resolution was not much of an issue. Windows came with a few preset options, and to get higher resolution, more colors, or both, you would install a driver for your graphics card. As time passed, you could also choose better video cards and monitors. Today, we have many options regarding displays, their quality, and the supported resolutions.
review ASUS TUF Gaming AX3000 V2 review: A good mid-range router

ASUS TUF Gaming AX3000 V2 review: A good mid-range router

Fast internet connections are slowly gaining ground everywhere in the world. As our homes and businesses are increasingly crowded with more devices that require Wi-Fi connectivity, getting yourself a good router is a must. If you want a solid mid-range Wi-Fi 6 router, which features modern hardware and offers good performance, you should take a look at the ASUS TUF Gaming AX3000 V2 or
tutorial How to check the screen resolution in Windows

How to check the screen resolution in Windows

Whether you have a PC, a laptop, or any other device that runs on Windows, it probably has a screen attached to it. It can be a monitor, a laptop or tablet display, or even a TV screen. Have you wondered what your screen’s resolution is? Do you want to know how to find what resolution your display uses? If you did, read this
review TP-Link Tapo RV30 Plus review: A smart choice for large-sized homes

TP-Link Tapo RV30 Plus review: A smart choice for large-sized homes

If you’re looking for a smart and relatively affordable robot vacuum, you may want to consider the TP-Link Tapo RV30 Plus. It promises to keep your home clean and dust-free, regardless of the floor types in your rooms. The Tapo RV30 Plus is part of the latest family of smart home devices made by TP-Link, a well-known brand in this industry. In this review,
tutorial How to change the refresh rate in Windows 11

How to change the refresh rate in Windows 11

A display’s refresh rate is the number of times per second the image refreshes on the screen. Windows 11 allows you to change the refresh rate manually or enable Dynamic Refresh Rate (DRR) if your hardware supports it. But where do you find the Windows 11 refresh rate? Moreover, what steps do you need to take to set a lower or enable a higher
review ASUS VivoWatch 5 AERO review: Small and lightweight!

ASUS VivoWatch 5 AERO review: Small and lightweight!

A new trend in fitness devices is having ECG and blood pressure measurements available on your wrist. However, these features are usually included on large smartwatches or fitness watches with generous batteries, not on fitness bands. That is until the ASUS VivoWatch 5 AERO came to market: a small and lightweight fitness band that bundles all these features. If you’re curiosity about this device
tutorial How to eject an external drive or USB stick from Windows

How to eject an external drive or USB stick from Windows

Did you plug an external hard drive into your Windows 11 or Windows 10 computer and want to remove it safely so that the data on it doesn’t get corrupted? Do you work with USB flash drives and need to eject them safely? In that case, you are in the right place. In this guide, I’ll show you a couple of different ways to
review Lenovo Legion Pro 7 review: A powerful and portable gaming beast

Lenovo Legion Pro 7 review: A powerful and portable gaming beast

If you’re looking for a powerful gaming laptop that can handle any game or demanding task, you might want to check out the Lenovo Legion Pro 7. It’s the latest flagship model from Lenovo’s gaming laptops series, offering impressive performance, design, and features. In this review, I’m taking a closer look at the Lenovo Legion Pro 7 and what it can do both in
review LG OLED C3 review: Superb choice for your living room!

LG OLED C3 review: Superb choice for your living room!

LG kicked off the revolution introduced by OLED TVs, and the company has made a name for itself over the years. One of the best models in LG’s recently launched 2023 OLED lineup is the LG OLED C3. The C series is the company’s most popular series because it tends to tick all the right boxes at a reasonable price. But does this year’s
article 5 new features of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5

5 new features of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5

Samsung has announced the release of the Galaxy Z Flip5 and Galaxy Z Fold5 smartphones, as well as the Galaxy Tab S9 line of tablets and Galaxy Watch6 smartwatches. A few days ago, I was invited to an event where I got to tinker with each of these devices for a few minutes. Out of all of them, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 phone
tutorial Mouse Keys: Click or right-click with the keyboard in Windows

Mouse Keys: Click or right-click with the keyboard in Windows

Did your mouse malfunction, and do you need to use your computer now? Are you a laptop user who doesn’t like the built-in trackpad? Or maybe you have some motor issues that prevent you from using the mouse? In any of these situations, you’ll be happy to know that you can click, right-click, and navigate Windows using the keyboard. The operating system has some
review Xiaomi Robot Vacuum X10+ review: Excellent automated cleaning!

Xiaomi Robot Vacuum X10+ review: Excellent automated cleaning!

While robot vacuums are similar in terms of looks and general design, they vary greatly in price, technology, features, and usefulness. If you have a large living space or office that needs regular cleaning, you’re better served by the more expensive options, which feature a docking station that removes the dirt for you. And, if you don’t have many carpets, you’ll surely want a
tutorial How to unlink a phone from a Windows computer

How to unlink a phone from a Windows computer

Did you link your Android smartphone or your iPhone with your Windows PC? You don’t like the Phone Link app and want to disable it? Maybe it’s lagging and crashing a lot, so you’d rather remove your phone and disconnect it from your computer. It doesn’t matter what phone you use. Whether you want to know how to unlink an iPhone from an HP
review realme 11 Pro review: Beautiful mid-ranger!

realme 11 Pro review: Beautiful mid-ranger!

While iPhones dominate the charts as the most popular smartphones on the market, many people can’t afford them and are looking for reasonably-priced devices. If you’re not keen on paying a lot of money on a phone, you should take a look at the realme 11 Pro. It’s an Android smartphone with a very good price, a beautiful design, solid performance, and a long
review TP-Link Tapo C225 review: Affordable home surveillance!

TP-Link Tapo C225 review: Affordable home surveillance!

Do you have a child that you need to keep an eye on? Or a pet? Or both? Then you may need a surveillance camera for home use. And if you want features like night vision or the ability to have audio conversations remotely, then TP-Link Tapo C225 might just be what you need. Read this review to see if this Wi-Fi home surveillance