Hardware specifications and packaging Samsung doesn’t seem to waste too much time on the packaging of its flagship smartphone: the Samsung Galaxy S7 comes in a simple, black cardboard box that is not very elegant nor minimalistic, but at least it looks OK. It has the model name and storage space printed on its front, with the model’s color on the right side, plus you also get a shiny blue warranty sticker too....

NOTE: The screenshots and the instructions in this guide apply to Windows 10 May 2019 update or newer. If you do not know what version of Windows 10 you have, read: How to check the Windows 10 version, OS build, edition, or type. How to show hidden icons in the system tray using the mouse In Windows 10, a lot of icons are hidden by default in an expandable pane, giving you more space on your taskbar....

TP-Link AX1500 RE500X: Who is it good for? This range extender is a good choice for: People who already own a Wi-Fi 6 router, but it doesn’t fully cover their home or apartment Users with many devices in their network that need a range extender with powerful hardware People who need a range extender with an Ethernet port for connecting one non-wireless device Users who already own a TP-Link router with OneMesh support...

What is an AiMesh network? ASUS AiMesh is an innovative feature that allows multiple ASUS routers to create a mesh Wi-Fi network. You can mix different models of ASUS routers: older and cheaper Wi-Fi 5 routers, new Wi-Fi 6 routers, and mesh Wi-Fi systems made by ASUS like the new ZenWiFi line-up. One of them will be the main node (or the Master if you’d like), managing the internet connection and all the network settings, while the others are secondary nodes cloning the settings they receive from the primary one....

What is AppGallery and how to access it on your HUAWEI device Every HUAWEI smartphone or tablet comes with the AppGallery app store pre-installed. Launched in 2018, it became the third-largest mobile app store in the world in less than four years. Now, AppGallery has over 580 million active users worldwide, 43 million of whom are in Europe alone. If you just got a HUAWEI smartphone or tablet, you can find the AppGallery icon directly on the Home screen, as shown in the image below, on a HUAWEI Mate 50 Pro, the smartphone used for this article....

What’s new in the Windows 11 22H2 Moment 2 update The list of improvements is reasonably long. It includes both unexpected features and things people were hoping for. Let’s discuss them one by one: 1. Bing Chat (powered by ChatGPT) comes to Windows 11 Search Microsoft’s new Bing with ChatGPT has recently made many headlines for both good and scary reasons. In this Moment 2 update for Windows 11, the company wants to continue to build up this interest by deciding to integrate their AI-powered Bing directly into the Windows taskbar....

1. How to disable Windows Registry on Windows 10 using Registry Editor Although it might sound counterintuitive, one of the best ways to disable the Registry Editor in Windows 10 is to use the Registry Editor itself. Open it: a fast way to do that is to use the search field on your taskbar to type regedit, and then click or tap on the Registry Editor result. Opening Registry Editor (regedit) using search on Windows 10 In Registry Editor, navigate to the following location: “Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System....

IMPORTANT: If you don’t know what Meet Now is and how it works, we recommend reading: What is Meet Now in Windows 10, and how to use it. 1. How to hide the Meet Now icon from the Windows 10 taskbar The quickest way to make Meet Now go away is to right-click or press-and-hold on its icon from the taskbar and then choose Hide. Hide the Meet Now icon Meet Now is no longer found on the Windows 10 taskbar....

First things first: Access deleted files using the Recycle Bin in Windows 10 To restore deleted files in Windows 10, you need to access them first by opening the Windows 10 Recycle Bin. The Recycle Bin is, by default, in the top-left corner of your Desktop. Although each hard drive technically has a Recycle Bin, all the items you delete are displayed in this one folder on your Desktop. An easy way to open it is by double-clicking or double-tapping on it, and you can see a list of all the files and folders you deleted....

Unboxing the Acer Aspire V 17 Nitro gaming laptop Acer Aspire V 17 Nitro Black Edition comes in a simple black cardboard box. You can see the name of the device, and that’s it. If you look on its right side, you can see a sticker with details about its hardware configuration and the exact model name. As you can see below, we received the most high-end model, Acer Aspire VN7-793G-706L, for testing When you get to the unboxing, you will find this gaming laptop inside a smaller more stylish box, with the model and the Black Edition logo on it....

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X: Who is it good for? This processor is ideal for you if: You need top-tier performance for heavy multitasking or creative workloads Power efficiency and thermal control are key priorities You’re building a brand new desktop PC and want a high-end processor Pros and cons These are the positive aspects of the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X: Outstanding performance in both gaming and productivity tasks Excellent energy efficiency Temperatures should be manageable even with an air cooler Compared to its predecessor, its launch price is lower...

ASUS ROG Strix X670E-A Gaming WiFi: Who is it good for? The ASUS ROG Strix X670E-A Gaming WiFi is the right motherboard for you if: You want a high-end motherboard for your AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000, or 7000 series processor You’re building a white-themed desktop, as its design is perfect for that You’re a gamer or enthusiast who appreciates the quality and style of ASUS’ Republic of Gamers (ROG) lineup...

BB-8 and the universe of Windows universal app s T he BB-8 toy from Sphero is one of the most complex toys released as part of the Star Wars franchise. Beneath the shiny surface, BB-8 packs impressive features that promises to make it more than a toy: a companion. Have a look at more details in this related article. For a while now, Microsoft has been touting its strategy to bring together PC, smartphone and tablet users through a unified development platform that creates apps that can work on all Windows devices....

BenQ EW2780Q: Who is it good for? This monitor is a suitable choice for the following types of users: Users who want a 27" monitor with 1440p resolution at a reasonable price Home users who watch lots of multimedia content Gamers with mid-range gaming PCs Users who want a better than average audio system on their monitor Pros and cons The BenQ EW2780Q has more than a few good things about it:...

Crucial P5 500GB PCIe M.2 2280SS SSD: Who is it good for? The Crucial P5 is an excellent choice for: Those of you who want a fast PCIe 3.0 SSD People who are looking for a reliable SSD Whoever wants to use hardware-based encryption on their SSD Gamers who want fast-loading times Pros and cons Here are the best things about the Crucial P5 500GB PCIe M.2 2280SS (CT500P5SSD8): High read and write speeds One of the fastest PCIe 3....

NOTE: If you would like to learn more about two-factor authentication or two-step verification, read this article: What is two-step verification or two-step authentication?. How to enable two-factor authentication (2FA) for your Blizzard account, using Blizzard Authenticator First things first: open your favorite web browser and go to the Blizzard website. Then, log in with your Battle.net account. On the top-right corner of the window, click/tap on your account and then on the Account Settings option....

What is BitLocker To Go? BitLocker To Go is a tool made by Microsoft, based on BitLocker, that allows you to encrypt removable drives. In other words, you can use it to encrypt and safeguard the data you store on USB memory sticks, external hard disks drives and solid-state drives, SD cards, and any other types of portable drives. BitLocker To Go can encrypt removable data drives that are formatted using NTFS, FAT32, FAT16, or exFAT file systems....

NOTE: We created this guide using Windows 10 November 2019 Update. Microsoft first introduced the Xbox Game bar in Windows 10 Creators Update. If you are using a version of Windows 10 between Creators Update and November 2019 Update, the Xbox Game bar looks different. To open the Xbox Game bar during gameplay, simultaneously press the Win + G keys on your keyboard. How to record your gameplay on Windows 10 with the Xbox Game bar (Win + Alt + R) The Xbox Game bar lets you record a video of your entire gameplay....

NOTE: We created this tutorial using a Canon Pixma MX535 printer. Although some installation steps might differ depending on what wireless printer you want to hook up, the basics we cover in this guide are the same for all Wi-Fi network printers. Also, note that because there’s no difference between a wireless printer and a Wi-Fi printer, we’re using both terms freely during this guide. Step 1. Unpack your wireless printer and place it within your router’s broadcast range Unpack your printer and put it somewhere close enough to your Wi-Fi router to receive a good radio signal....

Third-party cookies: How are they used? Do they represent a security risk? When you visit a website, including Digital Citizen, it usually stores at least one cookie on your computer or device with the help of your web browser. That website uses its cookie(s) to keep information about your visit and preferences so you can browse it without issues. However, most websites also store third-party cookies created by other websites and services....