Unboxing the D-Link DIR-820L Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Cloud Router The packaging for the D-Link DIR-820L dual band wireless router is simple and straightforward: on the front of the box you have a picture of the device and a list with its most important features. On the sides you will find the detailed specifications of this wireless router (which we will also review in the next section) and an in-depth presentation of each of its main features.

Unboxing The TP-LINK RE210 AC750 Wi-Fi Range Extender The TP-LINK RE210 wireless range extender comes in a small box. On the front you can see a picture of the device as well as the maximum theoretical speed that it can achieve. Keep in mind that this is a dual-band device and the 750 Mbps that are advertised, are a sum of the maximum speed supported by the 2.4 GHz network and the 5 GHz network.

What is the TP-Link RE350 AC1200 range extender good at? The TP-Link RE350 range extender is well suited for: Extending fast 5GHz wireless networks on a wider area Mobile remote management (only when your smartphone is connected to the same network) Extending your WiFi coverage without spending a lot of money Pros and cons These are the strengths of the TP-Link RE350 range extender: It offers very fast WiFi on the 5 GHz wireless band The Ethernet port is very fast if you are using the 5GHz band as the source It has a mobile app for iOS and Android that you can use to manage this range extender Easy to use interface for administering this device Well done Help documentation that is easily accessible Great multi-lingual support While it is not the cheapest device of its kind, its price is reasonable

What is the Command Prompt? The Command Prompt is an application found in Windows operating systems. In technical terms, the Command Prompt is a command-line interpreter, and its purpose is to let you enter commands using a special syntax. The commands sent to the Command Prompt are entered as lines of text, which are run by the operating system as soon as you press Enter on your keyboard. Unlike regular apps that use graphical user interfaces, the Command Prompt doesn’t have a visual interface per se.

NOTE: This guide covers Windows 10, Windows 7, and Windows 8.1. Some methods work in all three versions of Windows, others just in one or two. For each method, we mention the Windows version in which it works. If you do not know the version of Windows that you have, read this tutorial: What version of Windows do I have installed? First, open Folder Options in File Explorer or Windows Explorer Before making improvements to how File Explorer works in Windows 10 or Windows 8.

1. Enable the libraries in Windows 10 from the Navigation pane To enable the Windows 10 libraries, opening File Explorer is the first step. The fastest way is by pressing Windows + E on your keyboard. Then, right-click or press-and-hold on an empty area inside the Navigation pane on the left - this works best either on top or under the list of locations displayed in it. From the ensuing contextual menu, click or tap Show libraries.

1. How to share files and folders from OneDrive, from a Windows 10 PC OneDrive sharing in Windows 10 works the same way regardless of whether you want to share files or folders. First of all, use File Explorer to open your OneDrive folder. Navigate to the files or folders that you want to share and select them. Right-click or press and hold on the selected items. In the contextual menu, click or tap on Share.

NOTE: This guide covers Windows 11 and Windows 10. If you do not know which version of Windows you have, read this tutorial: How to tell what Windows I have (11 ways). 1. Open the Windows Defender Firewall using the search Windows Defender Firewall is a simple tool for managing incoming and outgoing connections on your Windows device. If you want to know more about the feature, read this article: Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security: What is it?

Unboxing The ASUS Whetstone Since the Whetstone is part of the Republic of Gamers brand, the packaging is also a specific one to it. A red and black box with a square cut-out through, in which you can see and feel the actual mousepad without getting it out of the box. Once you remove the ROG-branded box, you find the mousepad enclosed in a black box. Hardware Specifications The Whetstone is a medium sized mousepad, measuring 320 x 270 x 2mm (12.

Gigabyte Z690 AORUS Pro: Who is it good for? The Gigabyte Z690 AORUS Pro is an excellent motherboard if: You want a full-featured Z690 motherboard You need a motherboard that offers excellent performance You want to pay a reasonable price for a mid-range mainboard Pros and cons In our opinion, the best things about the Gigabyte Z690 AORUS Pro are these: It’s based on Intel’s excellent Z690 chipset It offers support for PCI Express 5.

NOTE: This guide is for all modern versions of Windows: Windows 10, Windows 7 and Windows 8.1. Because Windows 10 is the newest version and because the process of burning discs is mostly the same in all Windows versions, throughout this guide we use screenshots taken mainly in Windows 10. However, when needed, we also include screenshots from Windows 7 and Windows 8.1. How to start the disc burning process To get the burning started, you need to insert a blank or rewritable disc into your disc drive.

How Disk Cleanup works in Windows Disk Cleanup or cleanmgr.exe is one of the best Windows programs for removing unnecessary files and freeing up storage space. It is not as invasive as many third-party tools that promise the same thing. Those tools may remove files that are required by specific apps to run well, and they also tend to dig deep into the Windows Registry and remove entries that may be useful to the operating system.

NOTE: This tutorial illustrates how English speakers can use WhatsApp to get official info on COVID-19 from the World Health Organization and the Governments of the UK, India, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and Singapore. Keep in mind that you first need to install WhatsApp from the Google Play Store on Android smartphones or get it from the App Store, if you’re an iPhone or iPad owner. Get worldwide Coronavirus updates using WHO’s Health Alert The World Health Organization has been among the first to launch a dedicated messaging service that offers the latest news and info on COVID-19.

What are app permissions in Windows 10? App permissions are settings from Windows 10 that let specific applications access certain devices connected to your computer or particular features available in the operating system. Windows 10 allows you to set app permissions for many types of hardware and features, ranging from location to webcam, microphone, contacts, or even your documents. When you install an app or you try using some of its features, it may ask you to allow it to access certain hardware components or Windows 10 features in order to run as expected.

How to Set Timers in the Alarms app To set a timer in the Alarms app, first launch the app itself. If you are not sure how to do this, we encourage you to take a look at this article: How to Add, Edit and Remove Alarms in Windows 8.1. Then, click or tap the Timer view. If you have never set a timer before, the view will be empty. To add a new timer, click or tap the Add new timer button in the upper right corner of the screen.

NOTE: This guide applies to Windows 10, Windows 7 and Windows 8.1. What is DirectX? According to Wikipedia, “Microsoft DirectX is a collection of application programming interfaces (APIs) for handling tasks related to multimedia, especially game programming and video, on Microsoft platforms”. DirectX is usually used for developing Windows and Xbox games. Therefore, if your video games have stability and performance issues, the DirectX Diagnostic Tool can help you understand where the problem is coming from.

How to Start the Camera App Before you run the Camera app for the first time, install your webcam. Then, find Camera tile on the Start screen and click or tap on it. If you can’t find it, search for the word camera on the Start screen and click or tap the appropriate search result. The app will ask if it can use your webcam and microphone. Click or tap Allow in order to use the app.

Razer Kraken Pro V2: Who is it good for? The Razer Kraken Pro V2 gaming headset is an excellent choice for: Gamers (amateurs or professionals alike) People who want a headset that can withstand the vicissitudes of a gamer’s life Users who want a headset that you can just plug and play People who do not want to spend a fortune on a headset, but desire a good quality product

ASUS GS-AX5400: Who is it good for? This wireless router is a suitable choice for: Pros and cons Here are the things we like about ASUS GS-AX5400: 160 MHz channel width on Wi-Fi 6, with WPA3 security Solid Wi-Fi performance Powerful hardware that can handle many network clients Useful features for gamers Fast USB 3.2 port Link aggregation available Excellent security tools and parental controls Innovative VPN app that connects your mobile devices to your home network You can remotely control it with a mobile app from anywhere on the internet

Unboxing The ASUS EA-AC87 Media Bridge/Access Point The packaging used by ASUS for this device is the same as for all their networking devices. You can see a picture of the device and a really good summary of its impressive specifications. It boasts impressive speeds like wireless transfers at 1734 Mbps, 4K video playback and more. When you open the box, you immediately see the device, while its accessories are hidden in nicely arranged pockets.