The AMD Radeon Software Overlay (ALT+R) After you install the Radeon Software Adrenalin drivers for your AMD Radeon video card, each time you play a game or open a full-screen app that uses your AMD graphics card, you see an overlay like the one below: “RADEON SOFTWARE. PRESS ALT+R TO OPEN.” Press ALT+R to Open Radeon Software If you do what the message says, it opens the Radeon Software dashboard, where you see the game you’re playing, the average performance you get, and shortcuts to tools that you can use to take screenshots during games or record videos of your gameplay....

NOTE: Before anything else, if you got to this tutorial while searching for more information on MAC addresses and iPhones (or iPads), but you don’t exactly know what a MAC address is, we recommend you first read: What is the MAC address, and how is it used?. What you should know about MAC addresses on iPhones & iPads We wrote this tutorial using an iPhone SE (2nd Generation) with iOS 15....

1. How to open Photos using search One of the fastest and most straightforward methods to open the Photos app is through the built-in search feature. 1.1. How to use search to open Photos in Windows 10 On Windows 10, the first thing you have to do is find the search box on your taskbar: right next to the Windows logo button. Click or tap it, type the word photos, and wait for the search results to appear....

How to open the Groove Music app in Windows To open the Groove Music app in Windows 11, open the Start Menu, click or tap on All apps, then scroll down the list until you find the Groove Music shortcut. Click or tap on the shortcut to open the app. Open Groove Music from the Start Menu in Windows 11 In Windows 10, it’s even easier: open the Start Menu, scroll down the list until you find the shortcut, then click or tap on it....

NOTE: For this tutorial, I used a Google Pixel 6a running Android 15 and a Samsung Galaxy A54 running OneUI 6.1 (based on Android 14). Unless noted otherwise, the images you’ll see include screenshots from Android 15 on the left and from the Samsung Galaxy on the right. The steps involved should be similar, even if you have a smartphone from Xiaomi, ASUS, Motorola, OPPO, or some other manufacturer. If you don’t know your Android version, read our guide on how to check the Android version you have....

Step 1. Start the Windows Memory Diagnostic tool If you want to use the Windows Memory Diagnostic app for troubleshooting RAM problems, you need to start it first. We have a dedicated guide with everything you need to know, including ways to start the app when Windows doesn’t boot or from the Command Prompt: 12 ways to start the Windows Memory Diagnostic troubleshooting app. Starting Windows Memory Diagnostic from CMD If you are in a rush and don’t want to read another guide, a quick way to open the Windows Memory Diagnostic app is to search for its name and then click or tap on the appropriate search result....

NOTE: Before we show you how to use WPS in Windows 11, you might want to read this first: What is WPS? Where is the WPS button on a router?. And, if you got here looking for other ways to connect to wireless networks, check this guide: How to connect to Wi-Fi in Windows 11. Step 1: Choose the Wi-Fi network to connect via WPS in Windows 11 The first thing you need to do is to select the wireless network to which you intend to connect using WPS....

How to Open the Devices Panel in PC Settings If you don’t know how to open PC Settings go ahead and read this detailed guide: Introducing Windows 8: Five Ways to Access PC Settings. Then, simply click or tap on the Devices section. There you will see all the external devices connected & installed on your computer or device, including some internal devices, such as your SSD drive (in case you have one), your DVD or Blu-Ray player, as well as your sound card’s output device....

The Wallpaper Used by the Start Screen in Windows 8.1 In Windows 8.1 and Windows 8, the Start screen has a different wallpaper from the Desktop. That’s one of the reasons why themes in Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 are different from those in Windows 7. But, in Windows 8.1, the Start screen can use the same wallpaper as the Desktop. This apparently simple feature can have a positive impact on the user experience, especially for PC users....

IMPORTANT: Throughout this review, you’ll see me referring to this memory kit using two names: Kingston Fury Beast RGB DDR5-6000 32GB or Kingston Fury KF560C36BBEAK2-32. The first name is the marketing name of this product, while the second is the part number used to identify the specific 32 GB two modules kit that I tested. In shops, you’ll see the marketing name used more frequently, and the part name will vary depending on the kit’s capacity (8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB, and so on) and on whether it is a kit of two modules or a single module....

Mi Smart Air Fryer: Who is it good for? Xiaomi’s Mi Smart Air Fryer is a great choice for: People with little spare time who want a tasty meal with minimal effort Cooking healthier fried dishes for one or two people Those who don’t want to spend a fortune on cooking appliances Pros and cons My testing revealed several qualities of the Xiaomi Mi Smart Air Fryer: Reasonable price that many can afford Easy to use and set up Decent build quality and well-rounded feature set Easy to clean The Mi Home app has a reasonably long list of recipes to get you started...

First, the Surface Pro introduction by Panos Panay On May 23rd, 2017, Microsoft organized a launch event in Shenzhen, China. Among other things, at that time Microsoft introduced the new Surface Pro. If you want to view the whole presentation, watch the video below, in which Panos Panay, Corporate Vice President of Devices at Microsoft, presents the new model. If you don’t have forty-five minutes to watch the whole presentation, here are the most important things that you need to know about the Surface Pro:...

OnePlus Nord CE 5G: Who is it good for? This smartphone is a solid choice for: People who want a good 5G smartphone Users who want a well-rounded smartphone at a reasonable price People who desire truly fast charging Users who want an Android experience without bloatware People who desire security updates for more than the standard two years Pros and cons There are many things we love about the OnePlus Nord CE 5G:...

What’s PCIe and what’s the difference between PCIe 4.0 and PCIe 5.0 SSDs? PCIe stands for Peripheral Component Interconnect Express. It’s an extremely fast connection between hardware components such as your SSDs or graphics cards and your computer’s motherboard. Every new version of PCIe doubles the speed of the one before it. For example, PCIe 4.0, released in 2019, can handle up to 2 gigabytes per second (GB/s) per lane. PCIe 5....

NOTE: Microsoft has produced a unified user experience on its mobile apps. In this guide, we show how to set and disable a passcode for the OneDrive app using side-by-side screenshots taken in Android and on an iPhone. The Android screenshots are on the left and the iPhone ones on the right. Keep in mind that the app looks and works the same on tablets, including the iPad. How to set up a passcode or use fingerprint in the OneDrive app for Android or iOS First, make sure that the OneDrive app is installed on your smartphone or tablet....

Unboxing the Razer BlackWidow Ultimate Stealth 2016 The Razer BlackWidow Ultimate Stealth 2016 gaming keyboard comes in a black box with a picture of the device on the front and a hole through which you can see and touch the directional keys on the keyboard, so that you get a feel for this keyboard before unboxing it. On the back side you have information about the switches that are used for this keyboard and a list with all the hardware specifications, which we will present in the next section of this review....

What is the ASUS Cerberus Mech RGB keyboard good at? The ASUS Cerberus mechanical RGB gaming keyboard is a good match for the following users: Young audiences who love RGB lighting on their accessories People who cannot afford the premium price of keyboards with Cherry MX RGB switches and need something more affordable Users who want a solid mechanical keyboard that is designed to last Pros and cons There are many good things about the ASUS Cerberus mechanical RGB gaming keyboard:...

Unboxing the Linksys WRT1900AC Router We loved the way Linksys WRT1900AC looks from the moment we looked at its packaging. You can prominently see the router with its imposing old-school look as well as learn about its specifications. Inside the box you will find the router, the four external antennas, a network cable, a power cable and power adapter, the quick start guide and a disc with the user manual. As you can see in the picture below, the disc with the documentation is found inside the cardboard with the quick start guide....

AMD Ryzen 7 3700X: Who is it good for? The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X is the right choice if you: Want one of the best desktop processors available Are a gamer and want a processor that can handle any game, regardless of how demanding it is You want top-notch performance for any situation, and prefer to pay for a processor with an excellent price per core performance ratio Pros and cons There are a lot of positives about the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X:...

Samsung Galaxy A55 5G: Who is it good for? The Samsung Galaxy A55 is a good choice for: People who want a stylish Android smartphone Those who need a phone with good build quality Anyone looking for a mid-range option from Samsung Pros and cons The best things about the Samsung Galaxy A55 are: Good performance both in daily tasks and gaming It has a bright Super AMOLED screen with 120 Hz refresh rate The camera system is good for its price and has OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) Solid build and Gorilla Glass Victus+ It’s protected against dust and water (IP67 certification) It comes with the latest Android 14 and Samsung One UI 6....