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review realme C53 review: A small price for a big phone

realme C53 review: A small price for a big phone

Are you, by any chance, looking for a smartphone with a big screen, a generous battery, decent performance, and a low price? Well, in that case, the new realme C53 might be just what you need. It’s an Android smartphone made by Realme, a Chinese company that manages to stand out both in the mid-range and the budget Android phone sector. In this review,
tutorial How to connect a HUAWEI smartphone to a Windows PC

How to connect a HUAWEI smartphone to a Windows PC

If you own a HUAWEI smartphone and want to connect it to your Windows PC, you should try HiSuite. You can use it to do things such as browse and import files from your smartphone, as well as send messages, take screenshots, or back up your phone, all while sitting comfortably in front of your Windows PC. Let’s see how to set up HiSuite
review Xiaomi Robot Vacuum X10 review: Great for large homes!

Xiaomi Robot Vacuum X10 review: Great for large homes!

If you have a large home that requires regular cleaning, affordable robot vacuums are usually a poor choice due to multiple reasons. They tend to have batteries with lower capacity, less advanced navigation systems which make them slow at cleaning your home, and dust bins with lower capacity. That’s why, for larger homes, it is a better idea to look for a more powerful
review ViewSonic VP3481a review: Ultra-wide monitor for content creators

ViewSonic VP3481a review: Ultra-wide monitor for content creators

Do you want a curved 34” ultra-wide display with a 4K resolution? Do you need it to have accurate colors and to be pre-calibrated by its manufacturer? Would you like a monitor that’s easy to fine-tune using all the standard colorimeters and spectrometers? What about a monitor with plenty of ports and connectivity options? If you’re looking for all these features, yet you can’t
review TP-Link Tapo C500 review: Affordable outdoor surveillance!

TP-Link Tapo C500 review: Affordable outdoor surveillance!

Do you have a home or small company office where you want to install some video surveillance? Would you fancy a wireless camera that can pan and tilt easily to get 360 degrees coverage, with dust and water resistance, as well as infrared vision for night recording? In this case, TP-Link Tapo C500 should be on your shortlist. This camera is affordable, it has
review HUAWEI nova 11 Pro review: Stylish, good cameras, old chipset

HUAWEI nova 11 Pro review: Stylish, good cameras, old chipset

Over the last few days, I had the opportunity to test the HUAWEI nova 11 Pro, a smartphone recently launched by the well-known Chinese company. Although, in recent years, it has suffered from the restrictions imposed on it, HUAWEI still manages to create and market many quality devices. Among others, the nova 11 Pro is presented as a smartphone with a luxurious design and
review ASUS ZenScreen MB249C review: A niche portable monitor

ASUS ZenScreen MB249C review: A niche portable monitor

The ASUS ZenScreen MB249C is a monitor that might be worth looking into if you’re interested in something that’s both portable and large. With a 24-inch IPS display, this portable monitor breaks the limits of what I thought portable meant. Still, with the help of a built-in smart handle that doubles as a stand, a desk arm, and a wall partition hook bundled in
review realme 11 Pro+ 5G review: Amazing camera in a beautiful package

realme 11 Pro+ 5G review: Amazing camera in a beautiful package

The realme 11 Pro+ 5G is a smartphone that many Android fans have anxiously been expecting to launch. With a mid-range chipset and a relatively affordable price, this smartphone promises an elegant design, a beautiful display, incredibly fast charging, and an excellent camera. I received it in testing a couple of days before its official launch, and now I’m excited to tell you all
review HUAWEI Watch 4 Pro review: Excellent health & sports tracking!

HUAWEI Watch 4 Pro review: Excellent health & sports tracking!

HUAWEI just launched two new smartwatches, which bring some interesting innovations in the area of health tracking: the HUAWEI Watch 4 and the HUAWEI Watch 4 Pro. I was curious to test them, and the company sent me their best model: the HUAWEI Watch 4 Pro. It’s an elegant watch made from durable materials, with a design appealing to male audiences. If you want
review Xiaomi Robot Vacuum E10 review: Cleaning and mopping on a budget!

Xiaomi Robot Vacuum E10 review: Cleaning and mopping on a budget!

Robot vacuum cleaners are popular, and for a good reason: they help us automate a task that a lot of people dread doing regularly. Many such devices are advanced and incredibly efficient, but they’re expensive, and not everyone can afford them. If you’re looking for a budget-friendly solution, Xiaomi has you covered. For about 200 USD, Xiaomi Robot Vacuum E10 can vacuum and mop
review Samsung Galaxy A34 5G review: A common sense Android

Samsung Galaxy A34 5G review: A common sense Android

Are you looking for a mid-range Android smartphone with 5G connectivity? One with a pleasant design, a beautiful display, a good camera, and a large battery? Then you might want to consider the Samsung Galaxy A34 5G. Launched in March 2024, this reasonably-priced 5G smartphone has more than just a few tricks up its sleeve. In this review, I’ll share my personal experience using
tutorial Connect your Android phone to a Windows PC with Phone Link

Connect your Android phone to a Windows PC with Phone Link

Phone Link is Microsoft’s attempt to keep you in front of your Windows computer even while using your Android device. The app syncs your Android smartphone to your Windows 11 or Windows 10 PC, helping you get notifications, calls, and texts on your desktop. This tutorial illustrates how to set up and use Phone Link to connect your Android smartphone or tablet and your
review TP-Link Archer AX73 review: Affordable mid-ranger!

TP-Link Archer AX73 review: Affordable mid-ranger!

Midrange wireless routers are very competitive in terms of pricing and there’s a variety of options available. If you’re looking for a good Wi-Fi 6 router with useful advanced features, you’ll come across the TP-Link AX5400 or Archer AX73 in shops both online and offline. Before buying it, it’s a good idea to read an in-depth review like this one, check the router’s strengths
review IIYAMA ProLite XUB2492HSC-B5 review: Good for laptop users

IIYAMA ProLite XUB2492HSC-B5 review: Good for laptop users

The IIYAMA ProLite XUB2492HSC-B5 is a monitor equipped with a USB-C port that allows you to use it as a docking station. Thus, it makes for an interesting choice if you rely on your laptop both for work and at home but you’d like more screen estate than what your notebook’s built-in display offers. Featuring an IPS panel and a lot of adjustment options,
tutorial How to use Android Nearby Share with Windows PCs

How to use Android Nearby Share with Windows PCs

Google’s Nearby Share feature offers a convenient way to transfer photos, videos, documents, and other files wirelessly between Android devices without using the internet or a USB cable. But did you know that Nearby Share is available on PC also, not just on Android devices? In this guide, I’ll show you how to use Google’s Nearby Share app to share files between your Android
review Intel NUC 12 Mini PC Enthusiast Kit review: Good for gaming!

Intel NUC 12 Mini PC Enthusiast Kit review: Good for gaming!

The market for mini computers seems to be growing year after year, and more and more manufacturers are designing and creating such devices. Fortunately, there’s a niche for small gaming PCs too, and one of the largest hardware companies in the world, Intel, is focusing on it. In today’s review, I’m going to take a look at the Intel NUC 12 Mini PC Enthusiast
review TP-Link Tapo C420S2 review: Capable and reasonably-priced!

TP-Link Tapo C420S2 review: Capable and reasonably-priced!

If you’re looking for an easy-to-use security camera for your home or office, one that doesn’t cost a fortune, you should check out the TP-Link Tapo C420S2. This wireless two-camera kit offers 2K QHD video, night vision, motion detection, two-way audio, and local and cloud storage for your recordings. Each Tapo C420S2 camera also has its own battery, allowing you to monitor areas with
tutorial How to use Nearby Share on Android

How to use Nearby Share on Android

Nearby Share is a feature available on Android that allows you to share files, photos, links, and more with other nearby devices. It works with or without an internet connection, using Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or mobile data to create a secure connection between the devices. Do you want to know how it all works? If you do, here’s how to use Nearby Share on Android
review AMD Radeon RX 7600 review: 1080p gaming for all

AMD Radeon RX 7600 review: 1080p gaming for all

The AMD Radeon RX 7600 is the latest entry in Team Red’s mainstream range of graphics cards. According to AMD, this mid-range GPU offers excellent performance in 1080p gaming and should be a great choice for those who want an upgrade over their two-generation old graphics cards. In this review, I’ll walk you through the AMD Radeon RX 7600’s essential tech specs, we’ll take