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What is ASUS Smart Connect? Smart Connect is a feature of modern wireless routers that tries to simplify the user’s networking experience by doing the following: It creates a unified network name (or SSID) for all the wireless bands emitted by the router. Therefore, if you have a dual-band Wi-Fi router, you see only one network name instead of two. Similarly, if you have a tri-band wireless router, you see just one network name instead of three....

NOTE: If you don’t know what DNS servers are, you might want to read this article first: What is DNS? How is it useful?. If you got here looking for ways to change your DNS servers, here’s How to change DNS settings in Windows. 1. How to find your DNS servers in Windows 11 via Settings If you’re using Windows 11, the Settings app offers one of the easiest ways to determine your DNS....

What does WPS mean? WPS stands for Wi-Fi Protected Setup, a network security standard that simplifies the process of connecting devices to a wireless network. It helps users add devices to their Wi-Fi networks in seconds by skipping the need to enter long passwords. One crucial detail is that WPS handles only the sending of connection data between a router and a client device. It doesn’t handle the Wi-Fi connection itself....

Xiaomi 11T: Who is it good for? This smartphone is a very good choice if you: Want a great phone, but can’t afford the price of a flagship device Frequently listen to music on your device’s speakers Want your smartphone to have a long battery life Need super high-speed charging Appreciate a smartphone with high performance in games Don’t mind using a heavy, but also large smartphone Pros and cons There are many things we love about the Xiaomi 11T:...

NOTE: This procedure works the same in all modern versions of Windows: Windows 10, Windows 8.1 and Windows 7. How to create a partition in Windows, using Disk Management The first thing you must do is open Disk Management. A quick way to do it is to search for it. However, there are also other methods, which you can find all described in this tutorial: 9 ways to open the Disk Management tool in Windows (all versions)....

How to Restore the Delete Dialogue Box If you have opted to not have the confirmation box displayed when deleting a note, by selecting “Don’t display this message again”, and you would want to get it back, you have to follow these steps while being logged in with a user account that is set as administrator: First, open the Registry Editor. In order to do this type the word “regedit” in the Start Menu search box of Windows 7 or directly in Windows 8....

1. Hold down the F8 key during the Windows 7 boot The fastest method for entering Windows 7’s Safe Mode when you cannot boot normally, is to hold down the F8 key on your keyboard while your PC is starting, immediately after turning it on. Some older systems may stop loading the operating system and display an error message about a stuck key for doing this. For those cases tap the F8 key rapidly instead of holding it down....

How to work with Paint: understanding the user interface Before showing what you can do with Paint, first, we must understand the basics of using it. Paint has a ribbon with toolbars similar to the ones in Microsoft Office. My suggestion is to keep the ribbon open, but you may decide to close it to create more room for your image. You can open and close the ribbon using the arrow point that sits on top of the toolbar, all the way to the right....

1. Use the shortcut keys for Run: Windows + R The quickest way to access the Run command window is to use this keyboard shortcut: Windows + R. Simply hold down the Windows key and press R on your keyboard. The Run keyboard shortcut On top of being very easy to remember, this method works in all versions of Windows, from the dated Windows 7 to the newer Windows 10 and the latest Windows 11....

Unboxing the Fitbit Charge HR The packaging used for the Fitbit Charge HR is very similar to that of other Fitbit devices. You can easily see the device as well as its most important specifications. On the back of the box you will find more details about all its major features, in several languages. When you open the box, you will find the Fitbit Charge HR, a wireless sync dongle, the charging cable, the warranty and a quick setup guide....

AMD Ryzen 5 7600X: Who is it good for? The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X is the best choice you could make if: You want to move on to the new AM5 platform while keeping your costs in check You’re looking for an outstanding desktop processor that shines in gaming You own a PC that’s two or three generations old and want to make the jump to DDR5, PCIe Gen 5.0, Wi-Fi 6E, and other goodies...

ASUS ROG Chakram gaming mouse & ASUS ROG Strix Slice mouse pad: Who are they good for? The ASUS ROG Chakram is an excellent mouse for those who: Want a high-end gaming mouse and can afford to buy one Want RGB lighting on their gaming accessories Want to own one of the most innovative mice available on the market right now Are fans of the Republic of Gamers brand The ASUS ROG Strix Slice mouse pad is a good choice if what you want is a sleek pad on which your mouse can run free, because of its low friction....

ASUS ROG Crosshair VIII Impact: Who is it good for? The ASUS ROG Crosshair VIII Impact should be in your to-buy list if: You aspire to build a powerful mini-PC using the mini-DTX form factor You are a gamer who wants to play the newest titles You want a motherboard that is optimized to work with AMD’s 3rd Gen Ryzen processors You want solid overclocking options on your motherboard Pros and cons There are many things that we like about the ASUS ROG Crosshair VIII Impact motherboard:...

ASUS ROG Crosshair X670E Hero: Who is it good for? The ASUS ROG Crosshair X670E Hero is the motherboard you should buy if: You’re upgrading to a Ryzen 7000 processor and want a gorgeous motherboard for it You want a high-end motherboard with PCIe 5.0 and USB 4 ports Intend to future-proof your computer Pros and cons These are the best things about the ASUS ROG Crosshair X670E Hero: It uses the brand new and powerful X670E chipset Comes with PCI Express 5....

ASUS ROG Strix XG32UQ: Who is it good for? The ASUS ROG Strix XG32UQ is an excellent choice for: Gamers who want a monitor with a high refresh rate and fast response time Anyone looking for a 4K monitor with excellent color reproduction Gamers who have powerful graphics cards Fans of the Republic of Gamers brand Pros and cons There are many positive aspects about the ASUS ROG Strix XG32UQ:...

Unboxing the ASUS RT-AC88U AC3100 dual-band Wi-Fi Gigabit router The box for the wireless router is quite large. On the front you will see a picture of the device, as well as some of its most important features: the total bandwidth of 3100 Mbps, its 500 square meters coverage, 8 Gigabit ports and so on. On the back you will find a comparison with other ASUS routers, including its predecessor - ASUS RT-AC87U, which we will include in today’s performance comparison....

What Was I Tracking? Because I knew I was moving to a new apartment in December, I chose to restrict myself to several types of metrics that were already easy to track for me: Food-related metrics: I keep a detailed food log, that focuses on the main macronutrients - carbs, proteins, fibers, and fat - in addition to calories Sleep-related metrics: sleep quality (as measured by my BodyMedia Link armband), sleep duration and time to fall asleep Activity-related metrics, as reported by my BodyMedia Link armband (number of steps, calories burned) Weight measurement during the morning and evening...

NOTE: CORSAIR refers to the specific model that I tested as the CORSAIR MP700 PRO 2TB PCIe Gen5 x4 NVMe 2.0 M.2 SSD. However, I find it quite frustrating to always use its entire moniker like that. It’s too long and makes everything difficult to read. Therefore, during this review, I’ll often mention this SSD simply as the CORSAIR MP700 PRO. CORSAIR MP700 PRO: Who is it good for? The CORSAIR MP700 PRO solid-state drive is an excellent choice for:...

What types of user accounts and groups can you create using this method? The method that we are showing you in this tutorial for creating user accounts in Windows works only with local user accounts, also known as offline accounts. You cannot use this method to create Microsoft accounts for Windows 10 or Windows 8.1. If you want to learn more about what Windows user accounts are and how they work, read: What is a user account or a username in Windows?...

TP-Link Tapo C225: The indoor surveillance camera If you live in an apartment, and you have a small child or a pet, then you may want to use a home security camera. For instance, if you’re trying to get your baby to sleep alone in their crib, you could install a TP-Link Tapo C225 in that room. This camera offers infrared video recording at night, with invisible light, for your child to sleep undisturbed....