2022-06-21 11:17
TP-Link Archer GX90 is a large and aggressive tri-band Wi-Fi 6 router that competes in the busy market of premium routers for people with generous budgets, fast internet connections, and hig… Read More
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2022-06-21 07:11
Many users of Android devices rely on Google’s Photos app to back up their pictures and videos. However, a minority, including myself, use OneDrive for this purpose. If you have a Sams… Read More
2022-06-20 12:08
On top of gaming computers and accessories, ASUS also manufactures small form factor PCs, targeted at various audiences. I’ve recently tested a relatively new model called the ASUS Min… Read More
2022-06-17 07:18
The Samsung Galaxy A53 5G is an interesting proposition from the well-known Korean manufacturer. We’re talking about a mid-range device running the latest Android and with some notewor… Read More
2022-06-16 10:00
Are you wondering how to remove the Weather from the taskbar in Windows 10 or Windows 11? Over time, Microsoft used Windows updates to introduce several controversial elements to its modern… Read More
2022-06-16 07:46
A few days ago, I was invited to a local ASUS Open Platform Business 2022 event, where the Taiwanese company presented its newest and most interesting products for the business sector. Some… Read More
2022-06-15 11:15
By default, both Windows 10 and Windows 11 hide many files and folders from your view. First of all, they hide any items you’ve set as hidden and those set as hidden by other user acco… Read More
2022-06-14 07:49
Huawei is investing heavily in expanding its product ecosystem outside the smartphone market, and smartwatches and fitness devices are a strong focus area for them. The company recently anno… Read More
2022-06-13 11:00
Many OneDrive users choose this cloud-storage service for backing up pictures and videos taken with their smartphones or digital cameras. However, there’s one feature of this service t… Read More
2022-06-10 07:19
During the last months, AMD launched a couple of new graphics cards based on the RDNA2 architecture, with fairly good retail recommended prices. In an attempt to match Nvidia’s proposi… Read More
2022-06-09 12:01
Hiding important files or folders on your Windows PC can be useful if you want to keep them relatively safe. However, there comes a point when you’ll probably want to unhide those file… Read More
2022-06-08 08:09
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 y… Read More
2022-06-07 09:59
Microsoft is finalizing the first major update to Windows 11: version 22H2. The update is rumored to become available anytime between July and October 2022, and it looks like the operating s… Read More
2022-06-06 12:25
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… Read More
2022-06-03 10:06
Synology is a less known brand in the world of consumer electronics and some people know the company only for its advanced Network Attached Storage (NAS) solutions. However, Synology also ma… Read More
2022-06-02 11:46
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… Read More
2022-06-01 11:18
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 wo… Read More
2022-05-31 12:54
If you work with ZIP file archives, it’s useful to know how to unzip files on Windows 10 and Windows 11. The good news is that both operating systems support ZIP files by default, so y… Read More
2022-05-31 07:26
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 pu… Read More
2022-05-30 11:00
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… Read More
2022-05-30 07:30
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 me… Read More
2022-05-27 08:20
Until recently, Windows 11 users could only use the Windows Spotlight feature to get new Bing Wallpapers on their Lock Screen. Now they can use it to get new desktop wallpapers too, straight… Read More
2022-05-27 07:02
When I first looked at pictures of the Xiaomi Mi Router AX9000 and its official specifications, I was impressed and looking forward to test it. This router has a daring design, powerful hard… Read More
2022-05-26 07:30
IP addresses are vital for the internet and all the networks in the world. IPv6 addresses even more so, because the world has run out of IPv4 addresses. Without them, we couldn’t send… Read More
2022-05-25 12:22
OneDrive is one of those cloud services that usually work well, and there aren’t many people complaining about issues with it. OneDrive’s apps generally function as expected, and… Read More
2022-05-25 06:53
First and foremost, Realme is known for making affordable Android smartphones. However, the company also manufactures and sells phone accessories, including earphones. In this review, I&rsqu&hell…Read More
2022-05-24 12:48
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… Read More
2022-05-23 12:27
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 is… Read More
2022-05-19 08:06
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… Read More
2022-05-18 07:56
Stores everywhere seem to be filled with devices made and sold by Xiaomi. The company has become one of the biggest players in the tech world, and the Android market is one of its main targe… Read More
2022-05-17 09:37
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… Read More
2022-05-16 11:05
All Android smartphones and tablets have a battery-saving feature that you can activate manually or automatically to give you a little more time until the battery discharges completely. This… Read More
2022-05-13 09:51
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 lat… Read More
2022-05-12 12:45
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 n… Read More
2022-05-12 11:00
Realme is launching two new entry-level smartphones in Europe and other countries worldwide. They’re named realme 9 and realme 9 5G; both have very competitive prices and interesting t… Read More
2022-05-11 11:01
Do you want to install Windows 11? Unless you intend to upgrade from Windows 10 using Windows Update or the Windows 11 Installation Assistant, you’ll need to create Windows 11 media. E… Read More
2022-05-10 13:08
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-st… Read More
2022-05-10 10:22
Xiaomi is a growing presence in many tech areas, from smartphones to television sets and from vacuum cleaners to air purifiers. But they also make and sell smaller devices like earphones. Al… Read More
2022-05-09 13:01
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… Read More
2022-05-06 09:41
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… Read More
2022-05-05 11:42
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 y… Read More
2022-05-05 08:44
If you recently bought an expensive Android flagship or the newest iPhone, you naturally want to take care of it as much as possible. You buy a screen protector, a case, and you try not to d… Read More
2022-05-04 12:05
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 almo… Read More
2022-05-04 07:26
Android Home Screen widgets are useful for displaying relevant information and accessing often-used controls on your smartphone. You can use widgets to check your e-mails, the news, or the w… Read More
2022-05-03 11:51
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 e… Read More
2022-05-03 07:30
The new generation of Xiaomi smartwatches is here. The Xiaomi Watch S1 targets the users who are more interested in the design of their wearables, while the Xiaomi Watch S1 Active is aimed m… Read More
2022-05-02 10:40
Command Prompt proved to be one of the best tools for running basic commands that allow you to work with files and folders from Windows. However, the Command Prompt is much more powerful tha… Read More
2022-04-29 10:41
After failing with Windows 8, Microsoft started to listen more to its users and testers. In Windows 10 and Windows 11, the company says it wants our feedback on pretty much anything from the… Read More
2022-04-29 08:13
Some features are touted by manufacturers of wireless routers only to make them more appealing and give you the impression that they’re truly advanced. Smart Connect is one such featur… Read More
2022-04-28 11:57
I continue my reviews for Xiaomi Wi-Fi 6 routers with an exciting model: Xiaomi Mi AIoT Router AX3600. It has an interesting design, powerful hardware, a reasonable price, and a unique combi… Read More
2022-04-28 05:22
If you are reading this article, it’s probably because your smartphone is acting up or you’re worried that its battery is nearing the end of its life. And you have good reason to… Read More
2022-04-27 12:45
Windows 11 has been out in the wild for some time now, and many have already installed and tried it. But, like with any operating system, many others didn’t get it yet and have questio… Read More
2022-04-27 09:52
What would life be without games? A boring experience if you ask us. 🙂 As many of our readers own and use iPhones and iPads, and some of us here at Digital Citizen also do, we though… Read More
2022-04-26 13:30
Geeks and experts love the Command Prompt because of the advanced commands it can run. Fortunately, Command Prompt is not built only on advanced commands, but also on simple ones, designed t… Read More
2022-04-26 10:48
Widgets can be incredibly useful, so it’s a good idea to know how to add or remove them from your Android smartphone. Android widgets are interactive and provide data, while also actin… Read More
2022-04-25 11:09
The number of apps available for Windows devices is so large, that it’s uncountable. However, there are a few essentials that any user might want to have on their computer. Of course… Read More
2022-04-22 07:51
A long, long time ago, the story says, you had to use the “Safely Remove Hardware” option when you wanted to unplug a USB memory stick or eject an external hard drive from Window… Read More
2022-04-21 10:12
Smartphone manufacturers have generally settled on having 30 or 60 fps available for video recordings, but some are pushing the boundaries, offering 120 or even 240 fps. Are they viable or j… Read More
2022-04-21 07:30
Some of the best gaming devices and computer accessories I’ve tested in recent years are part of the ASUS TUF lineup. And the latest one on my bench is a strange mouse called the ASUS… Read More
2022-04-20 08:05
What are network locations? You’ve probably heard the term being used in networking guides or regular face-to-face discussions between tech people. Do you want to know what a network l… Read More
2022-04-19 10:21
Whether you want to change the default icon of a certain folder or the icon of a shortcut you have created, you might wonder where you could find new icons. While there are lots of websites… Read More
2022-04-18 13:33
Xiaomi is famous for its smartphones and tablets. However, the company manufactures lots of devices, including wireless routers. I will review all their Wi-Fi 6 models in the next couple of… Read More
2022-04-15 12:55
Finally, a compact Android flagship smartphone from Samsung. Ever since the Galaxy S7, Samsung’s top-of-the-range smartphones have only gotten larger and heavier. Not anymore! While th… Read More
2022-04-15 11:08
The network location in Windows is the setting that tells the operating system whether to make your computer discoverable on the network and whether to share files (or not) with other comput… Read More
2022-04-14 11:06
Do you need to jot down a few thoughts in a text file? Are you trying to make a list on your computer and looking for an easy-to-use app that lets you do that? Whatever it is, if all you int… Read More
2022-04-13 10:53
Device Manager is a useful tool that allows you to do things like: find unknown hardware devices, update drivers, disable hardware components from inside your computer, and so on. To use it… Read More
2022-04-13 06:00
Tablets, and especially Android tablets, have a tumultuous history. Prior to 2020, many people were losing interest in owning such a device. However, Samsung never gave up on tablets, and it… Read More
2022-04-12 07:35
We wanted to find the best PC games from the Microsoft Store that are free to download and play. We did plenty of research and rounded up a list of free games that you can get in their full… Read More
2022-04-11 11:52
When you connect to a new and unknown network in Windows 10 or Windows 11, the operating system sets it as Public which means it doesn’t consider it trustworthy. When the network profi… Read More
2022-04-11 07:10
Are you familiar with portable monitors? Did you ever think of getting one? Maybe as a secondary screen for your desktop, or to increase the screen estate while traveling and working remotel… Read More
2022-04-08 10:31
Mapping network drives and other locations on your Windows laptop or computer is a good way of keeping remote data at hand in your local area network. However, at some point, you might also… Read More
2022-04-07 09:29
Is your laptop’s Wi-Fi network card no longer working correctly? Are the Ethernet settings on your Windows PC scrambled up, and you can’t make sense of anything? Do you have prob… Read More
2022-04-06 11:05
Notepad has always been one of the most useful apps in Windows, and that holds true in both Windows 10 and Windows 11. Whenever you need to write a few things, jot down some thoughts, or sim… Read More
2022-04-06 07:29
It’s a good time for Samsung: they recently released the excellent Samsung Galaxy S22 smartphone lineup and the Tab S8 tablet series; they enjoy a comfortable lead in the Android marke… Read More
2022-04-05 11:38
In recent years, AMD has been on the rise when it comes to desktop processors and graphics cards. It stepped up on the ladder and turned from a company that sold affordable processors, weake… Read More
2022-04-05 06:30
Nowadays, you can find all kinds of portable monitors on the market. They’re great for boosting your productivity on the go but can also be a good match for your home office if you wan… Read More
2022-04-04 12:12
Are you wondering how to zip a file in Windows 10 or Windows 11? While ZIP files have been around since 1989, you had to install a third-party app in Windows to work with files that have the… Read More
2022-04-04 06:00
Realme GT2 Pro is the latest flagship smartphone from the Chinese manufacturer that is part of the BBK group alongside other brands like OnePlus and Oppo. And quite the flagship it is! Realm… Read More
2022-04-01 10:25
Do you have a USB drive for which you want to change the name and icon displayed by Windows in File Explorer? Are you tired of the default drive icons shown by Windows, and you want to chang… Read More
2022-04-01 07:40
The gaming monitors market is getting more crowded every day, and while some models are better than others, not that many offer good price-per-performance ratios. One of the monitors I&rsquo&hell…Read More
2022-03-31 12:01
Are you using a laptop with Windows 10 or a gaming PC with Windows 11? Are you editing documents with Microsoft 365 or synchronizing your files with OneDrive? Do you own an Xbox Series X con… Read More
2022-03-31 08:50
There are many models of monitor arms and other types of supports out there. Some are more flexible than others, some more powerful, and some more expensive than you’d think. And some… Read More
2022-03-30 12:11
A couple of weeks ago, I was in Barcelona at the Mobile World Congress, and I had the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra with me as my daily driver for the trip. Alongside its size, price, and specs… Read More
2022-03-29 08:59
In both Windows 10 and Windows 11, you can change any shortcut icon, whether it's a regular one linking to an app, file, folder, or web page or one of the standard desktop icons. This comes… Read More
2022-03-28 12:09
Windows 11 and Windows 10 both have some exciting new options that allow you to change the mouse pointer size and color. Have you grown tired of the dull white or black mouse pointer? Are yo… Read More
2022-03-28 06:00
Samsung recently launched its new Tab S8 tablet line-up, which includes Tab S8, Tab S8+, and Tab S8 Ultra. The new family aims to revive the tablet market and includes high-performance hardw… Read More
2022-03-25 12:12
Microsoft said that Windows 10 was the last version of Windows the company would ever make. But then came Windows 11. And, leaving out the mismatch between what’s been said and what&rs&hell…Read More
2022-03-24 11:04
When you protest for a cause, alongside thousands of people, it is very likely that the mobile network will stop working because of the sheer number of connections to a small number of cell… Read More
2022-03-23 09:30
Smartphone manufacturers are doing everything they can to bring forward new and exciting features. Some are more successful than others, some are only there for marketing purposes. While an… Read More
2022-03-23 06:50
ASUS Smart Connect is a feature present on every ASUS router. When you run the quick setup process of your ASUS router, you are asked whether you want it enabled. However, few people know wh… Read More
2022-03-22 10:34
Your mouse cursor plays a vital role when using your computer, and you should be completely comfortable with its appearance. Maybe you want a larger cursor, easy to find in a text without st… Read More
2022-03-22 06:00
Xiaomi has recently launched its new lineup of air purifiers and robot vacuum cleaners. After reviewing the Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4, I was eager to test one of their new vacuum cleaners… Read More
2022-03-21 10:00
In contrast to older versions of Windows such as Windows 7, Microsoft allows you to download and install Windows 10 without necessarily providing a license key. Not only that, but you can al… Read More
2022-03-21 07:00
If you’re planning a vacation, a business meeting abroad, or just a short weekend trip, you’ll probably want to get some of your electronic devices with you. Things like a laptop… Read More
2022-03-18 08:31
Have you ever found yourself in a place where there was no internet, like on an airplane, a remote rural area, or a train going through the mountains? What if you wanted to play a game on yo… Read More
2022-03-17 14:03
Most people sign into Windows 11 using a PIN code or a password. But there are other ways to log in to Windows 11, some faster than others, some more secure, and even some that even Microsof… Read More
2022-03-17 10:32
Some Android apps access the internet too often, and you might not want that. Whether it's because they consume your data plan faster or they end up using too much battery, you might want to… Read More
2022-03-16 12:57
Are you bored with the Windows user interface? Are you tired of its default customization options? Then maybe it is time for you to make your desktop look unique by downloading, installing… Read More
2022-03-15 12:46
Don't you hate it when you accidentally delete a file, only to realize later that you need it? If it went to the Recycle Bin, it is easy to restore. But what if you permanently deleted it, w… Read More
2022-03-15 09:46
The Radeon RX 6500 XT is an entry-level gaming graphics card that AMD tried to make as unappealing to crypto miners as possible. However, this meant skipping some of the details that make go… Read More
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