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:

Disclaimer: I read some of the chapters while this book was being written, but I formed no opinion until I had a chance to read the whole thing. Getting started with Windows 8.1 Step by Step As with its predecessor, Windows 8.1 Step By Step assumes that the reader is looking at a PC or tablet with Windows 8.1 already installed. Since Windows 8.1 is such a recent release, to me it would make more sense to put the instructions for upgrading at the beginning, not tucked away in an appendix at the end, since many people will be upgrading rather than seeing a computer that comes with Windows 8.

What is Microsoft MVP? Microsoft MVP means Microsoft Most Valuable Professional and it is an award given by Microsoft to “exceptional, independent community leaders who share their passion, technical expertise, and real-world knowledge of Microsoft products with others.” MVPs are always people outside of Microsoft as this award is not given to Microsoft employees. Many MVPs are active on several online communities where they help users, others do lots of public speaking about different Microsoft technologies, others have their personal blogs and communities where they help their readers, while some write books about Microsoft technologies, which help the thousands of people reading them.

IMPORTANT: To install and configure a TP-Link Deco mesh Wi-Fi system, you first need the Deco app. It is available for free, both for Android and iOS. Install it, connect your TP-Link ID and configure your Deco system. Then connect the devices of your children to the network, and follow the instructions below to activate parental controls. How to create a Parental Controls profile for your child In the Deco app on your smartphone, tap on the Parental Controls section at the bottom.

Digital Citizen - Reader’s Choice 2016 Before we move to share which we consider the best security product of the year, here’s what our readers have chosen as their favorite Windows security product of the year. In our public voting campaign, 60.9% of the votes that were cast have chosen Bitdefender Total Security 2016 as their favorite. As you can see in the chart above: our reader’s top choice was Bitdefender, followed by Kaspersky and ESET.

The laptops I’ve used for comparison I’ve been using two laptops in parallel: an ASUS Vivobook S 15 (which features a Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E78100 processor) and an ASUS Zenbook S 16 (powered by AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370). Both have the same Windows 11 2024 Update (version 24H2), Build 26100, the latest available when I finalized my research and started drafting this article, on September 1st, 2024.

The problem: The CPU usage of Google Chrome goes up when I visit a particular website In the last few months, many users complained about this problem: when you try to visit a specific site, the processor (CPU) usage of Google Chrome shoots up to a large percentage like 45%, 75%, 90% or more. The computer or laptop being used gets louder because the ventilation kicks in to cool the processor.

By default, the Windows 11 Start Menu and taskbar are centered Windows 11 has a similar approach to the Mac in displaying the taskbar and the Start Menu. As you can see below, the taskbar icons are aligned in the center, and when you press the Windows logo, which launches the Start Menu, it opens in the middle of the desktop. To learn more about how it works, read: How to use the Windows 11 Start Menu.

How to reset an ASUS router when you can’t log into it If you forget the username and password of your ASUS router, you can’t log into it and change its settings. In that case, your only solution is to reset it to factory settings and then reconfigure the router and the network. To do that, look for the Reset button on the back of your ASUS router or mesh Wi-Fi system.

First things first: About desktop icons or shortcuts Desktop icons or shortcuts are among the most efficient ways to access your favorite locations in Windows 10 and Windows 11. They can save you the time you would otherwise spend “digging” through your files and folders. On top of the regular shortcuts you can create to reach your favorite apps, files, folders, and web pages, Windows operating systems have a predefined set of desktop icons.

Why should you change the network profile in Windows? Both Windows 10 and Windows 11 treat your existing network connection based on the profile set for it. When you connect to a new network, Windows automatically sets it as Public, meaning it might not be a safe network. This network profile is a great choice when you’re connected to networks that you do not know, like those found in public places, airports, hotels, restaurants, libraries, or companies you do not work for.

NOTE: Closing an app does not remove it from your device. To delete an app, read 4 ways to uninstall apps on Android. This guide applies to both Android 10 and Android 9 Pie. If you do not know your Android version, read How to check the Android version on your smartphone or tablet. The procedures are similar on all Android-powered devices, with some small differences, depending on their manufacturer.

NOTE: For the purpose of this tutorial, we assume that you know what System Restore is and that you already have a basic understanding of what it does. If you don’t, you should first check this article: What is System Restore and 4 ways to use it. How to open System Restore’s settings to configure it If you want to launch System Restore and change its settings, you need to get to it first.

NOTE: This guide is based on Windows 11 2022 Update, which includes some new features that may not be available in older versions of the operating system. Furthermore, to write it, I used a Google Pixel 4a and a Samsung Galaxy S20 FE smartphone running Android 13. The steps are similar for most Android devices, but there may be some minor differences depending on the manufacturer of your device.

1. Change your iPhone’s wallpaper One of the best ways to customize your iPhone’s Home Screen is to change the wallpaper. I’m pretty sure you know that the wallpaper is that background image displayed behind your apps and widgets on the Home Screen. The wallpaper is an important part of customizing an iPhone In iOS, you can choose to use any of the wallpapers that come with your iPhone by default, as well as your own photos or other images stored on your phone.

What is a firmware update? The devices we use are powered by two things: the hardware inside them and the firmware that makes them tick. The firmware embedded on a device is the software that makes the hardware work as it should. All devices and hardware have firmware: smartphones have firmware, tablets have firmware, routers have firmware, even our smart TVs have firmware. Firmware is programmed by the manufacturers of hardware components straight from the factory.

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.

1. Create and use a Windows 10 Control Panel shortcut The method I find the most easy to use in the long term is to create a Control Panel shortcut and put it somewhere it’s convenient to use. It can be on your desktop, as well as in a folder. Here’s how: Right-click or press-and-hold on an empty space on your desktop or in a folder, go to New in the context menu, and select Shortcut.

NOTE: For this tutorial, I used a Google Pixel 6a with Android 14 and a Samsung Galaxy S23 with One UI v6.0, also based on Android 14. The steps are similar on all Android-powered devices, so you should be good to go even if you have a smartphone from Xiaomi, OPPO, Honor, Motorola, OnePlus, or some other manufacturer. If you don’t know the specific version of Android you’re using, here’s how to check it on your smartphone or tablet.

What you should know about recording Zoom meetings Before we show you how to record a Zoom meeting, there are a couple of things you should know about the recording features available in Zoom: Zoom lets you record entire meetings for free, but only if you’re recording locally, on a Windows PC, MAC, or Linux computer. You can record meetings from an Android smartphone or an iPhone but only in the cloud, and the cloud recording feature is not free.