What is HDR? HDR is an acronym for High Dynamic Range, and it is a technology designed to make images resemble the real world as closely as possible. HDR is a term that you can hear of in photography, as well as in everything that’s screens-related. In order to make images as authentic as possible, devices with HDR use wider ranges of colors, brighter light areas, and darker blacks for shades....

What does USB stand for? USB stands for Universal Serial Bus, and it represents an industry standard for cables, connectors, and communications protocols used for the connection, communication, and power supply between various computing devices. It is used by many devices, ranging from the common keyboard and mouse to cameras, printers, scanners, flash drives, external drives, smartphones, tablets, TVs, etc. USB logos and specifications The Universal Serial Bus is a plug-and-play interface, meaning that you can connect a device with a USB port to your computer, and the computer will be able to automatically detect and install the device, although sometimes you will have to provide the necessary drivers for your operating system....

What is a backhaul when it comes to mesh WiFi systems? Backhaul is a technical term used mostly in telecommunications. It is a synonym for “backbone”. Therefore, when someone says WiFi backhaul when referring to a mesh WiFi system, it means that the backbone of the network is made of direct wireless connections between the nodes of the mesh system. WiFi backhauls are available for tri-band mesh WiFi systems. In this situation, one of the three wireless bands is reserved to connect the nodes that make up the mesh system, so that they communicate freely, without interference, and thus provide a more reliable wireless network in their area of coverage....

NOTE: To create this tutorial, we used Windows 10 with November Update. The first and last methods we’re showing you in this article work for hiding the taskbar both when you’re using Windows 10 in desktop mode and tablet mode. The second method applies only to Windows 10 in tablet mode. 1. How to auto-hide the taskbar on Windows 10, using the Settings app The first step in making your taskbar auto-hide in Windows 10 is to right-click (or tap and hold) on an empty space on your taskbar, where no icons are shown, and no apps are pinned....

NOTE: Besides folders, you can also follow the steps in this tutorial to pin drives and libraries to Quick access. If what you’re looking for is having all the libraries displayed in the Navigation pane on the left of your File Explorer window, read 3 ways to enable the Windows 10 libraries - the last chapter offers a trick to access the libraries for easier pinning. 1. How to pin a folder to Quick access from its contextual menu First, open File Explorer, navigate to the item you want to pin, and click or tap on it to select it....

How to open Windows Defender Security Center The Windows Defender Security Center is a universal Windows platform app, and it’s pre-installed in Windows 10 Creators Update. You can find it inside the All apps list from your Start Menu. An alternative way to open Windows Defender Security Center is to search for it. In Cortana’s search field from your taskbar, enter the word defender and then click or tap on the appropriate search result....

1. How to open Snipping Tool with a keyboard shortcut in Windows 11 The fastest way to begin using the Snipping Tool is with a keyboard shortcut: If you press these keys simultaneously in Windows 11, the screen darkens, and you see a small toolbar with four buttons at the top of the screen. The toolbar you see in Windows 11 when pressing Windows + Shift + S Here’s what each of these buttons does, from left to right:...

ASUS Lyra Mini: Who is it good for? This whole-home mesh WiFi system is a suitable choice for: Users who appreciate discreet, good looking devices Secure smart homes with built-in anti-malware protection and intrusion prevention systems Large apartments with many devices that need access to WiFi Pros and cons ASUS Lyra Mini has the following positives: It is easy to use and set up through the ASUS Lyra mobile app Excellent performance on the 2....

ASUS VivoWatch 5 AERO: Introducing new health metrics This exciting fitness band offers a new way to measure Pulse Transit Time (PTT). It can help identify changes in your body’s inspiratory effort, and PTT is an important measurement system for detecting upper airway obstruction and increased respiratory effort during sleep. For example, it can be useful to people who suffer or suspect they’re suffering from obstructive sleep apnea. ASUS VivoWatch 5 AERO has built-in micro-electrical (for ECG) and optical (for PPG) sensors on its display to calculate this metric....

ASUS NUC 14 PRO+: Who is it good for? This small gaming computer is an excellent choice for: People who want a mini PC with a high-end Intel processor Those who favor compact computers over standard desktop PCs Anyone looking for fast Wi-Fi 6E, Thunderbolt, and Bluetooth 5 connectivity Pros and cons Here are the things I appreciate about the ASUS NUC 14 PRO+: Compact size, good looks, and solid metallic case Outstanding performance across all kinds of workloads Wide range of ports, including Thunderbolt Fast Ethernet and fast Wi-Fi 6E...

ASUS ZenWiFi Pro ET12: Who is it good for? This mesh Wi-Fi system is a suitable choice for: People with subscriptions to ultra-fast 2.5 Gbps internet connections Users who want ultra-fast Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E connectivity Large homes or small business offices Those who want a secure network with excellent antivirus and firewall protection Parents who require efficient parental controls for their network Pros and cons Here are the things I like about ASUS ZenWiFi Pro ET12:...

My experience with a gaming computer equipped with AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D First and foremost, I must tell you what this computer looks like from the outside. That’s because one of the best things about this build is the Corsair case, which holds everything together. The Corsair 6500 Series is not only good-looking with its glass panels, but it also has great airflow that keeps everything cool. It’s spacious, easy to build in, and makes cable management simple with its dual-chamber design....

The computers on which we tested Game Mode We tested Game Mode on three different computers. Here’s the specs of the first one: Operating system: Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Processor: Intel Core i5 4460 @ 3.2GHz RAM: 16GB DDR3 Kingston HyperX DDR3 1600MHz Motherboard: ASUS Z97-AR Video: ASUS R9 270X DirectCU II TOP Storage: Samsung SSD 850 PRO 512GB Display: Acer K272HUL Audio: Creative Sound Blaster Z In our statistics, we will name this computer “Intel Core i5 4460 & AMD Radeon R9 270X....

Google Chrome 64-bit vs. 32-bit - Performance in benchmarks We started by testing the two versions of Google’s web browser in several benchmarking tools: HTML5 test, JetStream 1.1, Peacekeeper, Basemark Web 3.0, Octane 2.0, and MotionMark 1.0. Each benchmark except the HTML5 test was run three times, and we recorded the average score. The machine we used for testing is a mid-range computer with average performance by today’s standards: AMD FX8350 processor running at 4....

NOTE: If you need a refresher on what a Microsoft account is and why you would use one, read this guide: What is a Microsoft account (Outlook, Xbox, Skype)?. Step 1. Use a browser to visit the Microsoft password reset webpage To regain access to your Microsoft services, you can use any computer or device connected to the internet. First of all, go to the Microsoft password reset tool, a special webpage dedicated to helping you recover your Microsoft password....

NOTE: This tutorial was created using Windows 10 October 2020 Update. To find out which version you have installed, read our guide on checking the Windows 10 version, OS build, edition, or type. First things first: There is more than one default Windows 10 change language shortcut If you’re wondering how to switch the keyboard language as fast as possible, there’s nothing quicker than a keyboard shortcut. There are three keyboard shortcuts you can use to switch between your favorite languages and layouts in Windows 10:...

First things first: About the User Account Control in Windows 10 The User Account Control (UAC) has been part of the Windows security system since Windows Vista. Initially considered too annoying, it has since been improved. The result is the more relaxed UAC version you come across in Windows 10. The Windows 10 User Account Control pops up when you run a desktop app that requires administrator permissions in order to function or are changing important system settings requiring administrative approval....

NOTE: To illustrate this tutorial, we used screenshots taken on an iPhone SE with iOS 12. On other iPhone models and iPads, things might look a bit different, but the steps are the same. What you need to connect to a VPN If you want to connect and use a Virtual Private Network (VPN) on your iPhone or iPad, you must know a few details before making the connection:...

NOTE: This guide applies to Windows 10, Windows 7 and Windows 8.1. To illustrate the things you can do with Task Scheduler, we are going to create an advanced task that shuts down the PC every day at 11:00 PM. How to create an advanced task in Windows Start by opening the Task Scheduler. If you do not know how to do this, you should read this article: 9 ways to start the Task Scheduler in Windows (all versions)....

TIP: When you delete a file, even when you use the permanently delete option, that file can still be recovered. To learn why, read more about what happens to deleted files. 1. How to delete files using your keyboard The simplest way to delete a file or a group of files is to open File Explorer and navigate to its location. Find the file you want to delete, and click or tap on it to select it....