Digital Citizen 2018: The Best Free Antivirus product award goes to Kaspersky Unlike commercial antivirus products, free ones do not compete that much in offering the best protection to their users. They fight mostly in marketing and making sure they are well known and installed by as many people as possible. The more people install a free antivirus product, the more money its maker generates, through all kinds of means, including dodgy ones that put their users’ privacy or security at risk....

What are AMD’s PBO (Precision Boost Overdrive), and AutoOC (Auto OverClocking)? The 3rd generation Ryzen processors offer both PBO and AutoOC. PBO comes from Precision Boost Overdrive and enables your AMD 3rd Gen Ryzen processor to maintain higher voltages for longer times, if the motherboard’s Voltage Regulator Modules (VRM) can handle them, and if the temperature of the processor does not get too high. Precision Boost Overdrive is not the same thing as Precision Boost, which already handles the stock boost clock of the processor....

The default clock on the Windows 11 taskbar By default, the Windows 11 taskbar displays the time and date in its right corner, similar to the screenshot below. The time includes only hours and minutes. By default, the Windows 11 clock doesn’t show the seconds However, as of July 11, 2023, if you install update KB5028185, you can see the Windows 11 time with the seconds included on the taskbar clock, as shown in the screenshot below....

Backup Your Windows User Names and Passwords Open the Credential Manager. Under the Windows Vault look for the “Back up vault” link and click on it. This starts the Stored User Names and Passwords wizard. You are asked to select where you want to backup the Windows credentials stored on your computer. Click on Browse, select the folder and type the name of the file where the data will be stored....

What is SteamCMD? SteamCMD is a console version of the Steam client app available for Windows and Linux that runs from the command line only. While this is the shortest SteamCMD definition we can give you, the truth is that SteamCMD is a rather complex tool that allows you to download and install game servers from the command line as long as they’re supported by Steam. Here’s how it all works:...

1. How to forget a Wi-Fi network from the network list in the system tray The first method of forgetting a Wi-Fi network is the easiest, but it requires you to be in range of the network you want Windows 11 to forget. So make sure your Wi-Fi adapter is turned on and you are in range of the network you want to forget, then press Win + A on your keyboard to open Quick Settings....

NOTE: In this guide, we cover Android 9 Pie and Android 10, but we use only one set of screenshots, taken in Android 10. That is because the procedure is very similar in both versions of Android. If you do not know what version of Android you are using, read: What version of Android do I have? 3 ways of checking! How to reset an app to its initial state on Android devices First, open the Settings app on your Android smartphone or tablet....

How to set the homepage in Edge There’s no point in showing you how to set a homepage in Edge without explaining how to display the Edge Home button. Luckily, both options are available in the same location. First, start Microsoft Edge, click or tap on “Settings and more” (…) in the top-right corner, and access Settings from the menu that opens. Click or tap on Settings In the left sidebar, access the Appearance tab - if you can’t see the panel, maximize the Microsoft Edge window or press the top-left hamburger button, next to Settings....

Enabling and disabling Location Services for Windows 11 In order to enable Location Services in Windows 11, first, click or tap the Start button on your desktop and then on the Settings app. Alternatively, you can press Win + I on your keyboard. Access the Settings app in the Start Menu TIP: For more on how to open the Settings app, read these 17 ways to open Settings in Windows 11....

How to access Parental Controls on your ASUS router or Mesh Wi-Fi On your PC, open a web browser and navigate to router.asus.com or the IP address of your router. If you don’t know it, here is how to find the local IP address of your wireless router. Then, sign in with the user account and password of your router. Login to your ASUS router or mesh Wi-Fi NOTE: If you need help with other ways to log in to your ASUS router, read: How to login to your ASUS router: Four ways that work....

NOTE: This tutorial covers how to turn off autocorrect on an iPhone running iOS 17 or newer. Check our guide if you’re unsure what iOS version you have on your device. How to turn off autocorrect on an iPhone Turning off autocorrect on your iPhone is easy. The first step is opening the Settings app, so start by tapping the Settings icon on your iPhone’s Home Screen. Opening Settings is the first step to turning off autocorrect on iPhone Then, access the General settings....

NOTE: If you’ve come to this guide while searching how to hide files or folders, not unhide them, read this tutorial instead: How to hide files and folders in Windows. Also, note that because the instructions and steps are identical in both Windows 11 and Windows 10, I’m using screenshots only from Windows 11. How to unhide files and folders using File Explorer If you want to use File Explorer to unhide files or folders, you first have to actually see them in order to select them....

What Is Bitdefender Adware Removal Tool For PC? Bitdefender Adware Removal Tool for PC is a free tool that is designed to help you to get rid of the adware that is installed on your computer. You might wonder what adware is. If you’ve ever installed an application that, besides accomplishing its normal functions, also bombarded you with advertisements then you already know the answer to that question. Adware usually comes in the form of advertisements that are displayed without your consent....

What is the clipboard on your Android device? The clipboard is where you can find recently copied items, such as text, links, and even images. Rather than only being able to access the most recently copied item, the clipboard allows you to see previously copied items and paste them as well. On Android, you can use the clipboard through a keyboard app. The most popular are Google’s Gboard, available on Pixel smartphones and many other brands, and the Samsung Keyboard, which is found by default on all Samsung Galaxy devices....

Packaging, design and build quality of the Huawei P8 Lite The phone comes in a simple, white box, which has only the name imprinted on it and a large sticker with the specs on one side. The phone is neatly sandwiched between two smaller boxes containing the charger and headset, as well as the manual and the warranty card. No surprises as far as package contents go. Be advised that one of the boxes includes, fixed on one of its walls, the tool for ejecting the SIM trays....

HUAWEI WiFi Mesh 3: Who is it good for? This mesh Wi-Fi system is a suitable choice for: People with large apartments or one-story houses Home networks with a moderate number of devices Users who don’t want to spend a fortune on a mesh Wi-Fi system Those who don’t need advanced features for their home network Pros and cons Here are the things I like about HUAWEI WiFi Mesh 3:...

iRobot Roomba 605: Who is it good for? The iRobot Roomba 605 is a great choice for you if: You want an affordable vacuum robot that you do not mind starting yourself when you decide your house needs cleaning You prefer a basic vacuum robot, unable to connect to the internet (maybe because you watched the I, Robot movie one too many times 🙂 ) You have no carpets, or you only have thin flat carpets in your home There are no pets in your home...

Microtech e-tab Pro 4: Who is it good for? The Microtech e-tab Pro 4 could be a good choice for: People who want to pay an affordable price for a Windows tablet Someone with low expectations in terms of performance Those who are going to use it only for undemanding activities Pros and cons There are some positives about the Microtech e-tab Pro 4: Its body looks good, and the tablet feels robust The display has beautiful colors, good contrast, and adequate brightness The selection of ports is good, with both USB 3....

Does Samsung Galaxy have a battery saver? Just like all Android smartphones and tablets, Samsung Galaxy devices also have a battery saving feature. However, this feature is not named Battery Saver, like it is in the standard version of Android, but Power saving. Samsung has changed not only the name of this feature, but also how it works. Power saving on Samsung Galaxy Therefore, when you turn on Power saving on your Samsung Galaxy, it does the following:...

What is the Razer ManO’War 7.1 good at? The Razer ManO’War 7.1 gaming headset is good at: Delivering high quality 7.1 virtual surround sound in games Offering the customization options a gamer needs, via its Synapse drivers and software Muffling ambient sounds and picking up your voice very clearly with the included microphone Pros and cons Here are the good things we can say about the Razer ManO’War 7.1 gaming headset:...