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review Kingston XS2000 portable SSD review: Fast and reliable!

Kingston XS2000 portable SSD review: Fast and reliable!

Nowadays, there are more and more portable solid-state drives coming out on the market. And Kingston is one of the major players in this niche. Recently, they launched a fast model called the XS2000, an external SSD that promises speeds of up to 2000MBps, small size and lightweight, and also IP55 certification against water and dust. Does it manage to offer everything it promises?
tutorial How to change the Windows 11 theme

How to change the Windows 11 theme

A Windows theme is a collection of settings that alters visual and sound aspects of your operating system. When you change the Windows 11 theme, you can modify several elements (background, color, sound, and mouse cursor) simultaneously, so this is an easy and impactful way of customizing the user interface. Windows 11 includes more default themes than its predecessor, and you can switch between
tutorial 18 ways to open Settings in Windows 11

18 ways to open Settings in Windows 11

The Windows 11 Settings app is the go-to place if you want to control how your operating system looks and works. While many of the methods to open Settings in Windows 11 are the same as in Windows 10, the app is quite different, offering a more elegant design and a better overview of the available options and menus. Read this guide to find
review ASUS VivoWatch 5 review: a health tracker with personality

ASUS VivoWatch 5 review: a health tracker with personality

ASUS has recently released its latest health-and fitness-oriented smartwatch, the VivoWatch 5. It’s a feature-rich device, with excellent battery life and a good-looking, stainless steel body. I was lucky enough to be one of the first to test it, and after two weeks of use, I am ready to present my findings. Is it a good value device? Is the ASUS VivoWatch 5 good
tutorial How to play music with the Groove Music app for Windows

How to play music with the Groove Music app for Windows

Groove Music is a music player app that was first introduced in Windows 10. The Groove Music app is useful for many users: it is one of the best Windows apps ever created and, with it, you can play your locally stored mp3 library, or even listen to the songs you have stored in your OneDrive. This app is perfect if you do not
tutorial How to set app permissions in Windows 10

How to set app permissions in Windows 10

Just like Android and iOS, Windows 10 has a built-in feature called App permissions. Maybe you’ve heard about permissions and have an idea of what they do, but do you know exactly how to get to them and how to set app permissions in Windows 10? This tutorial explains what app permissions are, what types of app permissions are available in Windows 10, and
article Xiaomi Mi Band 6, Mi Watch Lite, or Mi Watch: which one is right for you?

Xiaomi Mi Band 6, Mi Watch Lite, or Mi Watch: which one is right for you?

Are you planning to buy a Xiaomi fitness tracker or a smartwatch? Are you undecided on which model, or even which type of wearable is right for your particular needs? Then you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we are comparing three of the most popular smartwatches from Xiaomi: the Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 6, the Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite, and the
tutorial 9 ways to open PowerShell in Windows (including as administrator)

9 ways to open PowerShell in Windows (including as administrator)

Many IT professionals use PowerShell to manage Windows computers and devices and to execute administrative tasks of all kinds. Before you can use PowerShell in Windows 11 and Windows 10, you first need to know how to start it. That's why we made a list of all the methods available for starting Windows PowerShell, including running it with admin rights. Read on to learn
tutorial How to Run as administrator in Windows 11: 11 ways

How to Run as administrator in Windows 11: 11 ways

To run as administrator in Windows 11 means launching an application with elevated privileges. To prevent unauthorized changes to the operating system, Windows 11 apps and games start, by default, with standard permissions, but there are certain programs, like security software, that require admin rights to run correctly or perform specific tasks. Luckily, the process is easy: all you need are administrator credentials and
review ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3090 review: Ultra graphics quality

ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3090 review: Ultra graphics quality

The best graphics cards for gamers today are based on Nvidia’s RTX 3090 GPU, and one of the finest implementations is ASUS’ TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3090. We got it a few weeks ago, and since then, we’ve tested it, benchmarked it, and played some of our favorite games using it. Do you want to know how fast the ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX
tutorial How to save your EU Digital COVID Certificate on Android devices

How to save your EU Digital COVID Certificate on Android devices

The EU Digital COVID Certificate is your digital proof that either you’ve been vaccinated against COVID-19, received a negative test result, or recently recovered from COVID-19. All EU states provide you with such a certificate as a PDF file, which you can print and carry around with you or keep in digital form on your Android smartphone. Unfortunately, each country has its own way
article Windows 11 vs. Windows 10 on 12th Gen Intel Core processors

Windows 11 vs. Windows 10 on 12th Gen Intel Core processors

The Intel Core processors from the 12th generation (Alder Lake) are looking like some of the best CPUs released by Intel in the last couple of years. The new architecture brews together powerful performance cores with slower but more efficient cores, promising to deliver top-notch overall performance. However, these processors need the help of the operating system to do that. As such, there should
tutorial How to change the background on Windows 11: 6 ways

How to change the background on Windows 11: 6 ways

Are you wondering how to change the wallpaper on Windows 11? Microsoft’s default choice for the Windows 11 background is beautiful and elegant. However, changing the wallpaper in Windows 11 is what makes your computer or device truly unique. And you see the Windows 11 desktop background a lot, so it’s important to choose something you love. Read this guide to find out how
review Gigabyte Z690 AORUS Pro review: Powerful mid-ranger

Gigabyte Z690 AORUS Pro review: Powerful mid-ranger

One of the first manufacturers that released Z690 motherboards to accompany Intel’s Alder Lake processors is Gigabyte. And one of the most interesting models they have in stores right now is the Gigabyte Z690 AORUS Pro, a mid-range option with a lot of features and excellent technical specifications. We’ve tested it for a couple of days, and, in this review, we’re going to tell
review Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 6 review: Great value fitness tracker

Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 6 review: Great value fitness tracker

Xiaomi is slowly but steadily becoming an alternative to Samsung and Apple in the premium smart devices market, while also providing solid options for low-priced smartphones and wearables. In this review, we are testing its new budget-oriented fitness tracker, the Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 6. It’s very reasonably priced and has the specs to compete with more advanced trackers. But how does it perform
tutorial 3 ways to enable Game Mode in Windows

3 ways to enable Game Mode in Windows

If you are using Windows 10 or Windows 11 and you are a gamer, you've probably heard about the Game Mode. In theory, this feature helps make gaming smoother, regardless of how fast your PC is. Although Windows automatically enables the Game Mode when you are playing a game, it may fail to do so for older games or titles that are in early
review Kingston Fury Beast DDR5-4800 review: Fast and furious!

Kingston Fury Beast DDR5-4800 review: Fast and furious!

With the launch of Intel’s 12th generation of Core processors, the time for DDR5 memory kits has started too. One of the first makers of DDR5 RAM is Kingston and, during the last couple of days, we had the chance to test their Kingston FURY Beast DDR5-4800 32GB (KF548C38) kit. It aims to deliver fast speed, excellent timings, and premium build quality. Find out