NOTE: At the time we published this review, the Hydro Coach app is available on Android. Its website, hydrocoach.com, announces that an iOS version is going to be available soon, and you can register to get notified when that happens. Hydro Coach: Who is it good for? Hydro Coach is an excellent choice for the following types of users: Health conscious users who want to drink more water Users who want to integrate their water intake with other health and fitness platforms People that have health problems because of not drinking enough water...

Unboxing the ASUS ROG G752VT gaming laptop The ASUS ROG G752VT comes in a large box, made from premium cardboard, that’s beautifully painted. The front of the box features a large image of the actual laptop and the Republic of Gamers logo. You will notice that ASUS decided to change the definitory colors for this brand: instead of the black and red accents, ASUS’ new gaming laptop has silver and orange accents....

Unboxing the HyperX Alloy FPS mechanical gaming keyboard The HyperX Alloy FPS mechanical gaming keyboard comes in a premium package: a box made from high quality glossy cardboard, painted black and with red accents everywhere. On the front of the box, you can see a large photo of the keyboard, surrounded by a few bits of printed information, like the brand and name of the keyboard and the fact that it uses Cherry MX Blue switches....

Unboxing and hardware specifications When it comes to the unboxing experience, SSDs are some of the most boring devices you can purchase. In the end, there’s nothing fancy about them: their just small devices that deliver fast storage. Below you can see how simple is the packaging for Kingston SSDNow UV400. Once you cut the packaging, all you will find is the SSD drive. There’s no manual or disc with drivers....

Unboxing The Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter When it comes to packaging, there is one word to describe the package that the Wireless Display Adapter ships in: simple. Okay, we’re not talking about a plain white cardboard box, but Microsoft did a good job here: there’s no wasted space, the adapter is tightly packed in a slim and elegant gray box that shows the approximate size of the adapter itself. You won’t be complaining about bloatware either, since the box contains only the bare necessities: a warranty leaflet, the quick setup instructions, an HDMI extension cord and the device itself....

Hardware specifications and packaging TP-LINK Neffos C5 Max comes in a pink box with the name of the device written on the top side. On the back of the box, you will find the main hardware specs. When you open the box, you immediately see the smartphone itself. As you can see in the picture below, it is quite large, with a screen size of 5.5 inches that is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass....

Samsung Odyssey Neo G7 43″: Who is it good for? The Samsung Odyssey Neo G7 monitor is a good choice for: Console gamers that don’t need a TV but want a monitor with Smart TV apps on it PC gamers that have a powerful graphics card for gaming in 4K People who already own other Samsung devices and can benefit from the SmartThings ecosystem Pros and cons The Samsung Odyssey Neo G7 has a lot of qualities:...

NOTE: The article has been update to show how to pin Control Panel items to the Start screen. How to pin Windows 8 apps This is a rather simple task to perform. First, locate the app you want to pin. To do this, right click on an unused spot anywhere on the Start screen. A bar will appear on the bottom of the screen. Now click or tap on All apps....

NOTE: This guide covers macOS Catalina and newer. The features shared in our guide may not work on older versions of macOS. To check your macOS version, read What version of macOS do I have? How to select text on a Mac using the mouse The most straightforward way to select text is by using the mouse, and it’s probably one most users are familiar with. Click once and hold to start your selection, and then drag your cursor....

Where to find Windows Update in Windows 10 In Windows 10, Windows Update is available through the Settings app. Open the Settings app (press Windows + I on your keyboard) and then go to Update & Security. Then you should see the Windows Update page from the Settings app. If you do not, make sure that Windows Update is selected in the column on the left side of the window. An alternative way of getting to the Windows Update settings in Windows 10 is to use the search....

NOTE: This tutorial covers how to find the iOS version on your iPhone. If you’re not sure which iPhone you have, read our guide on checking the iPhone model. First things first: What is the latest iOS version? Knowing the version of iOS firmware running on your iPhone is important. The iOS version affects the features available on your device and its compatibility with the apps or accessories you’re interested in....

What is the Windows Registry? All Windows operating systems, including Windows 11 and Windows 10, store their configuration information in a database. This database is called the Windows Registry. The Windows Registry contains profiles with configuration options for each user account on your Windows computer or device to separate settings between users. What is the Windows Registry used for? Windows uses the keys and values from the Registry to know what settings to apply for all tools and features, hardware devices, and some software applications....

Why is the Intel Core i9-13900K a remarkable processor? There are several reasons why the Intel Core i9-13900K is one of the best CPUs in 2023: For one, there’s the raw performance you get from it (you can read more about that in my Intel Core i9-13900K review), which is more than any other desktop CPU on the market right now can offer, with the sole exception of the newly launched Intel Core i9-13900KS....

1. Manga Blaze This one is arguably the best manga reader app from the Windows 10 Store. Manga Blaze looks good and it is very easy to use and navigate. Also, there are plenty of customizations and settings to configure in it, from background and theme color, to the reading direction you prefer. The reason why we believe Manga Blaze is the best app of its kind is the fact that it offers a large number of sources, it lets you download chapters from your favorite manga stories so that you can read them offline, it tracks your progress and can issue notifications when new chapters from your favorite manga story are available....

1. There are no live tiles in Windows 11’s Start Menu Although I like Windows 11 in general, one of the things I dislike most about it is the fact that Microsoft decided to discontinue live tiles on the Start Menu. I’m pretty sure that some users feel the same way. Although when they first appeared in Windows 8, people had a complicated love and hate relationship with live tiles, many of us have grown fond of them....

1. Check what graphics card you have using the Windows 10 Task Manager One quick way to find out the graphics card(s) model is to fire up the Task Manager (CTRL + SHIFT + Escape) and go to the Performance tab. Then, in the left column, scroll down and click or tap on GPU. If you have multiple video cards, which is common on gaming laptops, you see several entries named GPU1, GPU2, and so on....

NOTE: This tutorial helps you find out how many cores and logical processors your CPU has. CPU cores are physical cores found inside the processors. Logical processors are “cores within cores,” meaning that they represent the ability of single cores to perform multiple (2 or more) tasks simultaneously. For example, a quad-core processor has four physical cores and may have eight logical processors, if each of its physical cores can run two simultaneous threads or tasks....

ASUS Lyra AC2200: Who is it good for? This whole-home mesh WiFi system is a suitable choice for: People who need wireless coverage in larger areas that are difficult to cover using a standard wireless router Flexible home networks where you add or remove devices and coverage areas Users who appreciate elegant, good looking devices Secure smart homes with built-in anti-malware protection and intrusion prevention systems Pros and cons Here are the advantages of the ASUS Lyra:...

ASUS Prime X670E-Pro WiFi: Who is it good for? The ASUS Prime X670E-Pro WiFi is the motherboard you should get if: You’re looking for an AM5 motherboard based on the X670E chipset You want as much PCI Express 5.0 support as you can get You’re a content creator or a gamer who needs a high-performance motherboard Pros and cons The most positive aspects of the ASUS Prime X670E-Pro WiFi are:...

ASUS ROG Swift PG27VQ: Who is it good for? The ASUS ROG Swift PG27VQ is an excellent choice for: Gamers who want a gaming monitor that has a swift response time; People who enjoy curved monitors and also play games, even if only casually; Gamers who play using Nvidia graphics cards and want G-Sync to be available on their monitor; Users who are fans of the Republic of Gamers brand and can afford their brand loyalty....