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What is XMP? How to enable XMP to speed up your RAM

Codrut Neagu
08.06.2022

Ever wondered what XMP means and does? Did you read about memory modules that support XMP? Or maybe you’ve heard a friend talk about RAM SPD, JEDEC, overclocking, and XMP? Read on if you want to know more about XMP,

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Intel Core i9-12900K review: A beast in every way!

Codrut Neagu
06.06.2022

The 12th generation of Intel processors proved to be a significant leap forward for the silicon giant. After a couple of years of lagging behind AMD, the company is back on track and back in pole position. Its Alder Lake

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How to handle Windows 11 notifications like a Pro

Daniel Parchisanu
02.06.2022

Although intended to aid and increase productivity, Windows notifications can easily get overwhelming. What starts as a way to be alerted about important emails, meetings you shouldn’t miss, or messages from friends and family can easily descend into an overwhelming

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Repair the EFI Bootloader or the MBR (Master Boot Record) for Windows

Codrut Neagu
01.06.2022

You can use system recovery tools to fix most of your computer problems. However, there are times when you'll need to address such issues manually, for example, when your Windows computer won't boot. In these cases, you can use a

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Kingston Fury Renegade SSD review: High-end storage for enthusiasts

Codrut Neagu
31.05.2022

Kingston continues to amaze us with the extremely fast storage devices it designs. The last one, reviewed in this article, is called the Fury Renegade, and its technical specs are, simply put, incredible. It can theoretically read data sequentially at

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How to hide files and folders in Windows

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
30.05.2022

If you have some files and folders that you want to keep safe from prying eyes, you might want to hide them so others can’t access them easily. Luckily, Windows allows you to hide all kinds of items, using only

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Kingston Fury Beast DDR5-6000 32GB review: It’s super fast!

Codrut Neagu
30.05.2022

DDR5 RAM is slowly but surely going to replace DDR4, and although the prices I’ve seen are still quite high, the good news is that nowadays, it looks like you can actually find DDR5 memory modules in stores. Kingston is

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How to get a daily Bing Wallpaper in Windows 11 with Windows Spotlight

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
27.05.2022

Until recently, Windows 11 users could use the Windows Spotlight feature to get new Bing Wallpapers only on their Lock Screen. Now they can also use it to get new desktop wallpapers straight from Bing’s database of awesome wallpapers. Here’s

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How to download, install, and use SteamCMD in Windows

Codrut Neagu
24.05.2022

If you’re a gamer, it’s extremely likely that you’re using Steam to buy and play games on your computer. But did you hear about SteamCMD? Do you want to know what SteamCMD is, how to get it, and how to

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OneDrive not syncing? How to force OneDrive to sync in Windows

Codrut Neagu
23.05.2022

Although we tend to like the OneDrive service, and we use it on our Windows computers, there are a few quirks that we have trouble with. One of them is that, sometimes, we’re facing issues with OneDrive not syncing. Another

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6 ultimate boot CDs (system rescue) for troubleshooting Windows PCs

Codrut Neagu
19.05.2022

Each and every Windows user should have a rescue disc nearby, stored in a glass box that says: “Break if your computer breaks!”. They are a very efficient way of troubleshooting the problems and issues your computer is having when

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6 ways to change the Windows 11 Lock Screen wallpapers

Codrut Neagu
17.05.2022

Whenever you lock your computer or device, and whenever it does that on its own because you didn’t use it for a while, Windows 11 shows its lock screen. It’s there to stop others from seeing or accessing your PC

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How to boot from a USB drive (4 ways)

Codrut Neagu
13.05.2022

There are many situations in which you might want to boot your computer using a USB flash drive. Maybe because you need to install Windows on your PC or maybe because you want to try the latest version of your

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What is Telnet and what is it still used for?

Codrut Neagu
12.05.2022

While surfing the internet, you may have stumbled on the term Telnet. Some people might have made fun of it, while others may have had fun with it. Others may still use it because they are nostalgic and they love

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How to use SFC to repair missing or corrupt Windows files in CMD

Codrut Neagu
10.05.2022

When you have problems with your computer, Windows system files may become corrupted or go missing. This might be caused by sudden power drops, hardware malfunctions, a hard disk or solid-state drive approaching its end of life, and so on.

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What is FPS (frames per second)?

Tudor Dan
09.05.2022

If you’re new to gaming or videography, you might have stumbled into strange terms like FPS, frame rate, and refresh rate. In this article, we define FPS, we compare FPS to the refresh rate and see why it’s important to

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20 best Command Prompt (CMD) commands you should know

Codrut Neagu
06.05.2022

If you like the idea of working in a command-line environment and you’re just beginning to discover Command Prompt, there are some commands you should familiarize yourself with. There are CMD commands for almost everything, from working with files and

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How to turn off Feedback Hub prompts in Windows

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
05.05.2022

Are you using Windows 10 or Windows 11 and receiving Feedback Hub survey notifications asking things like “How likely are you to recommend Windows to a friend or colleague?” or your opinion about a specific feature of Windows? Then, you’re

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5 fun & geeky things you can do on Telnet

Codrut Neagu
04.05.2022

It’s the 21st century, and Telnet is not exactly the world's most popular protocol. Very few people know about it, and you can say without being contradicted that this protocol is almost dead. However, a small but active community is

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How to install and use Telnet in Windows

Codrut Neagu
03.05.2022

Telnet was developed as a network protocol in 1969, and it was famous for many years until the rise of internet broadband and more secure alternatives. You might be surprised to learn that even today, there are still plenty of