Meet the new POCO X4 Pro 5G POCO X4 Pro 5G is a large 6.67” smartphone with a 120Hz AMOLED display, and a touch sampling rate of up to 360 Hz, making it a good choice for mobile gamers. Its top brightness reaches 1200 nits, and the resolution is 2400 x 1080 pixels. The smartphone’s screen is secured by Gorilla Glass 5 and the device itself comes with IP53 protection against dust and water splashes....

Display quality - Winner: realme 9 The display is an area with many significant differences between the realme 9 and realme 9 5G. For example, the realme 9 has an AMOLED display with a 90 Hz refresh rate, a resolution of 1080x2400 pixels, and a pixel density of 409 ppi, while the realme 9 5G has an IPS LCD with a 120 Hz refresh rate, a resolution of 1080x2412 pixels, and a ppi of 400....

Why Tri-Band Wireless Routers? Up until recent months, the routers that were launched on the market were mostly dual-band. A dual-band router provides two wireless bands: one 2.4 GHz wireless band and another 5 GHz band, allowing you to use both old devices (which work using only older protocols for 2.4 GHz wireless band) and new devices. It’s like having two wireless routers in one. By dividing the clients available on the network, older generation devices aren’t interfering with your new devices and each of them uses the fastest possible wireless network connection without negatively impacting the others....

Unboxing The TP-LINK Archer C8 AC1750 Router The packaging for the TP-LINK AC1750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Archer C8 is the same as for other routers from the recent line-up of TP-LINK devices. On the front of the box you can see the router itself and its most important technical specifications. On the back of the box, there are more detailed specifications and also a comparison with other routers from TP-LINK....

Unboxing The TP-LINK RE210 AC750 Wi-Fi Range Extender The TP-LINK RE210 wireless range extender comes in a small box. On the front you can see a picture of the device as well as the maximum theoretical speed that it can achieve. Keep in mind that this is a dual-band device and the 750 Mbps that are advertised, are a sum of the maximum speed supported by the 2.4 GHz network and the 5 GHz network....

Unboxing the TP-LINK TL-WPA8630P AV1200 Gigabit Passthrough Powerline AC Wi-Fi Kit The packaging used for the TP-LINK TL-WPA8630P is similar to that of other TP-LINK networking products. It uses calming green colors and on the front of the box you see the two devices that make up the kit, as well as a list of its most important specifications. On the back of the box there are useful examples of how you can use this kit to extend the network coverage in your home....

What is ZoneAlarm Free Antivirus + Firewall good at? ZoneAlarm Free Antivirus + Firewall is good security software for users who: Do not want to pay for antivirus software Want a good antivirus engine on their computer Want a decent firewall module to protect them on public networks Pros and cons Here are the positive aspects of ZoneAlarm Free Antivirus + Firewall: It is free of change It has a simple and easy to use interface Its antivirus engine is top-notch and can stop any malware Its firewall does a great job when you set it to public mode...

Sony Xperia 10: Who is it good for? Sony Xperia 10 is a solid choice for people who: Enjoy watching movies on their smartphones and want a screen with 21:9 cinematic aspect ratio Long for a beautiful Android smartphone that looks premium Want a mid-range smartphone for everyday use Pros and cons Here are the good things we’d like to point out about the Sony Xperia 10: It is a beautiful smartphone, with a pleasant design The display has a wide 21:9 cinematic aspect ratio It runs regular everyday apps well, fulfilling the needs of regular users...

Sony Xperia PRO-I: Who is it good for? The Sony Xperia PRO-I is perfect for: Content creators who travel a lot and need a small and robust camera for their vlogs Users who are comfortable with advanced cameras and know how to properly configure them Professional videographers or photographers who want to combine a flagship smartphone with a high-end camera Pros and cons Here are the things I liked about the Sony Xperia PRO-I:...

NOTE: Does Microsoft Edge have add-ons? Where do we download extensions for Microsoft Edge? Two legitimate questions with simple answers. Yes, Microsoft Edge has add-ons or extensions if you prefer, as any other browser based on the Chromium open-source project, like Google Chrome or Opera. As for where to get Edge add-ons, Microsoft offers a large store of extensions you can find here: Microsoft Edge Add-ons. To learn more about installing and configuring add-ons, read: How to get, configure, and remove Microsoft Edge extensions....

What is a Microsoft account? A Microsoft account is what you use to access Microsoft’s devices, websites, and services. It is an ID composed of an e-mail address and password that you use to log in to your Windows 10 or Windows 11 computer, Xbox Series X console, Microsoft 365 subscription, Skype, OneDrive, Microsoft Edge, Bing, and so on. The picture below shows you the most popular products and services that require a Microsoft account....

What is a screensaver? Screensavers are computer programs designed to blank the screen or fill it with moving images when you are not using it. Their original purpose was to prevent burn-in on older computer monitors, and that is also why they are called “screensavers.” The burn-in is no longer an issue for modern monitors, but people still hang on to screensavers because they like them and can use them to hide any potentially sensitive info left on the screen....

1. The Calendar flyout on the taskbar lets you create events In Windows 10 November 2019 Update, you don’t have to open the Calendar app to schedule events. Instead, you can create events much faster, by opening the Calendar flyout on your taskbar. Click or tap on the date when you want to add an event, and type its name in the text box from the Agenda. You also get options for setting the time and the location....

NOTE: Some people also asked us through our contact form if Windows 10 Update Assistant is necessary for upgrading to the latest Windows 10 version. The answer is that it is not. It’s just one way to upgrade to Windows 10 22H2. If you prefer using it instead of Windows Update, this guide is for you. Step 1. Download the Windows 10 Update Assistant To upgrade to Windows 10 2022 Update, open your favorite web browser and go to this page to download Windows 10....

1. Dark mode Some people like it dark and some people like it light. Even Darth Vader agrees to that! So Microsoft had to do it too - the Anniversary Update for Windows 10 adds an option to switch from a light to a dark environment and backwards, depending on what you prefer. The dark mode changes the background of the default Windows 10 apps to black, while the light mode turns the background white....

1. How to make a PDF smaller using an online tool, on any platform, including Windows, macOS, Android, iPhone Regardless of whether you’re using a Windows 10 PC, a Mac, an Android smartphone, or even an iPhone, this method just works. You only need to have internet access and a web browser. On your computer or device, launch the web browser you prefer and go to this website: wecompress.com. If you’re using a computer, drag and drop the PDF file you want to compress....

NOTE: This guide shows how to screen capture with VLC. If you want to grab the whole screen of your device, we already explored all the ways to take a screenshot in Windows or on your Mac. Step 1: Get VLC media player on your computer VLC media player is probably the most popular video player in the world. It can play almost any type of video file and has several options for taking a VLC snapshot....

1. How to pin Start Menu shortcuts to the taskbar If you want to pin a shortcut from Start Menu’s apps list to the Windows 10 taskbar, right-click or touch and hold on it, and then click or tap on the “Pin to taskbar” option from the More sub-menu. You can also use the same procedure for the apps that have tiles or shortcuts on the Start Menu. Right-click or touch and hold on the app’s tile or shortcut, select More in the contextual menu, and click or tap on “Pin to taskbar”....

AMD Radeon RX 6800: Who is it good for? The AMD Radeon RX 6800 is a good choice for: Gamers who want an excellent graphics card for playing in 1440p or even 4K resolutions Team Red fans who want a powerful Radeon GPU with ray accelerators Anyone who’s looking for a GPU with low power consumption and efficient cooling Pros and cons There are many good things to consider when looking at the AMD Radeon RX 6800:...

ASUS VivoWatch 5: Who is it good for? The ASUS VivoWatch 5 is a great choice for: People who want to keep a close eye on their health Users who enjoy the look and feel of classic, heavy sports watches Fitness enthusiasts who want precise monitoring of their activities Pros and cons During testing, I noticed lots of qualities: The large number of health and fitness monitoring features The excellent screen visibility in all weather conditions The smartwatch feels good on the wrist and is good looking It’s also very sturdy, with a metallic chassis The battery life is good...