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review Intel Core 12th Gen i7-12700K review: Back in the game!

Intel Core 12th Gen i7-12700K review: Back in the game!

Intel is finally coming to the market with its new Alder Lake processors, promising better performance and competitive prices, able to match and fight AMD’s rise from the last couple of years. One of the best CPUs they released is the Intel Core i7-12700K. With twelve cores, twenty threads, and a maximum turbo boost speed of 5.0 GHz, it aims to throw its hat
tutorial How to add Home screen shortcuts on Samsung Galaxy devices

How to add Home screen shortcuts on Samsung Galaxy devices

The Android Home screen shortcuts are the fastest way to access your favorite apps and contacts. In this tutorial, we explain how to put apps on Home screen for your Android device, how to add or remove shortcuts, pin documents, files, and even websites to the Home screen. Here’s everything you need to know on how to manage your Android Home screen shortcuts:
tutorial Adding Home screen shortcuts on Android 12: all you need to know!

Adding Home screen shortcuts on Android 12: all you need to know!

The Android Home screen shortcuts are the fastest way to access your favorite apps and contacts. In this tutorial, we explain how to put apps on Home screen for your Android 12 device, how to add or remove shortcuts, pin PDF documents, files, and even websites to the Home screen. Here’s everything you need to know to manage your Android 12 Home screen shortcuts:
tutorial How to access the old Volume Mixer in Windows 11

How to access the old Volume Mixer in Windows 11

The Volume Mixer was a great feature in Windows 10. However, in Windows 11, the new Volume Mixer looks and functions very differently. If you don’t like the new one and want to get the old Volume Mixer back in Windows 11, we have good news: it’s not gone yet, so you can still access it. Read this article to learn how: What
review Xiaomi Pad 5 review: Premium experience for a reasonable price

Xiaomi Pad 5 review: Premium experience for a reasonable price

There are not as many Android tablets on the market today as there were a few years ago. However, some manufacturers, including Xiaomi, still make such devices. During the last few weeks, we’ve had the chance to test and use one of the latest tablets from Xiaomi, namely the Pad 5. It’s a good looking tablet, at a reasonable price, and we’d like to
tutorial How to block Windows updates (2 ways)

How to block Windows updates (2 ways)

Knowing how to stop a Windows update can save you a lot of trouble if an automatic download causes system instability or crashes. In the past, Microsoft developed a tool called “Show or hide updates” that could fix existing issues caused by faulty updates or drivers and give users back control over what gets installed in Windows. Unfortunately, the company took it down from
review Review LG Gram 16: The champion of the ultralight laptops division

Review LG Gram 16: The champion of the ultralight laptops division

Ultrabooks have been around for a while, and many people love them because they’re lightweight and easy to carry. However, ultraportables usually have an important disadvantage: they’re small. Most ultrabooks come with 13 or 14-inch screens, and for some people, that’s not enough screen estate for productive use. And then comes the LG Gram 16 ultra-light laptop that offers a generous 16-inch screen while
tutorial The Windows 11 Volume Mixer: All you need to know!

The Windows 11 Volume Mixer: All you need to know!

For some, the Volume Mixer was one of the most used features in Windows 10. It was a super fast way of adjusting the sound output volume for each application separately. But Windows 11 brings a substantial change in the way the Volume Mixer works and looks. In this article, we explore the new Windows 11 Volume Mixer, how to access it, its design
tutorial How to save your EU Digital COVID Certificate on an iPhone

How to save your EU Digital COVID Certificate on an iPhone

Your EU Digital COVID Certificate is your digital proof that you’ve been vaccinated against COVID-19. It can also prove that you’ve either received a negative test result or recently recovered from COVID-19. All EU states provide you with such a certificate as a PDF file that you can print and carry around with you, or keep in digital form on your iPhone. Unfortunately, each
tutorial How to pause Windows 11 updates

How to pause Windows 11 updates

Unfortunately, Windows updates are often a hit-and-miss affair, with many users rushing to update their operating system only to find that the process broke built-in apps and features or even made their device unusable. If you’re cautious about updating Windows 11 or you want to troubleshoot a buggy update, you can postpone Windows 11 updates for up to five weeks. If you want to
tutorial How to share location on iPhone: All you need to know

How to share location on iPhone: All you need to know

Knowing how to share location on an iPhone can come in handy in many situations. Maybe you’re having car trouble and need a friend to come and pick you up. Perhaps you’re late meeting someone and want to show them where you are without texting while driving. Or maybe your goal is to make sure everyone knows the spot for the picnic in the
review Kingston KC3000 review: One of the fastest SSDs!

Kingston KC3000 review: One of the fastest SSDs!

Recently, Kingston launched a brand new solid-state drive called the KC3000. It’s an NVMe M.2 SSD that supports PCI Express 4.0 and promises high-end performance, with some incredible read/write speeds of up to 7GB/s. If you’re looking for a very fast SSD, then this one could be it. Read our review to learn more about the Kingston KC3000, what the benchmarks say about it,
tutorial How to choose the default GPU for games or apps in Windows 11

How to choose the default GPU for games or apps in Windows 11

Many computers use processors with built-in integrated graphics that help them provide basic video features at low power consumption. However, some PCs also have dedicated video cards that are used for more demanding apps and games. Usually, Windows 11 automatically switches between graphics cards, depending on the apps you are using and the games you’re playing. However, sometimes, you might want to force a
tutorial How to download Windows and Office ISO files (all versions)

How to download Windows and Office ISO files (all versions)

Finding and downloading disc images in the form of ISO or IMG files for Windows and Office can sometimes be a difficult task. Microsoft has a specialized program for this purpose, Media Creation Tool. However, that only works if you want the latest version of Windows 10 or Windows 11. If you need an older version of Windows or Office, like a Windows 7
article 5 things you can't do with the Windows 11 Start Menu

5 things you can't do with the Windows 11 Start Menu

Windows 11 brings many new features and improvements over Windows 10, including a completely redesigned Start Menu. By default, it’s now centered on the desktop, without live tiles, and much simpler compared to its earlier iterations from previous Windows operating systems. Many have already embraced Windows 11 and love the new Start Menu, albeit the things you can’t do with it. Unfortunately, some of
tutorial How to access and restore the old right-click menu in Windows 11

How to access and restore the old right-click menu in Windows 11

The Windows 11 right-click menu is just one of the many controversial additions to the new operating system. Its design is cleaner, the actions are more logically sorted, but so far, very few apps have updated the way they integrate into the Windows 11 interface, so you have to dig deep inside the contextual menu to find the associated actions. If you want a
tutorial How to share location on Android

How to share location on Android

Knowing how to share location on Android can be extremely useful. Maybe you’re stranded somewhere and need a friend to pick you up. Or perhaps you’re organizing a party or a family gathering and want to make sure people know where to meet up. Whenever I need to send my location or share a location on Android, I turn to the built-in tools. And
tutorial 5 ways to uninstall Windows 11 updates

5 ways to uninstall Windows 11 updates

Even if Microsoft does test its updates, in recent years, there were many occurrences of buggy updates ruining system stability. Therefore, uninstalling Windows 11 updates can come in handy if your system doesn’t function properly after updating. This article shows you five methods to view and remove updates in Windows 11, including uninstalling them from Safe Mode if the system fails to boot normally.
tutorial What is Windows Game Mode? What does Game Mode do?

What is Windows Game Mode? What does Game Mode do?

Game Mode is available to all users of Windows 11 and Windows 10. It aims to make these operating systems the best ever for gamers, smoothing the gameplay experience across all types of computers and devices. It does not matter whether your PC is the most powerful in terms of hardware or if it is an older, slower PC. Game Mode prevents system background