What do you need to do before turning your TP-Link Wi-Fi 6 router into a VPN server? If you want your TP-Link Wi-Fi 6 router to be useful as a VPN server, you must be able to access it from outside your network. Your internet service provider probably doesn’t offer a static IP address for your router, so you need to enable DDNS on your TP-Link router.
First configure Dynamic DNS on your TP-Link router While your TP-Link router can work with multiple DDNS providers, you probably want it to use TP-Link’s free DDNS service.
The online antivirus scanners being tested To choose the products included in this test, we used the finalists of our Digital Citizen Awards 2016 - The best Windows security product of the year!. For all the vendors, we searched to see if they also offer a free online security scanner. Unfortunately, not all of them do, and out of those who do, not all of them are good. The products we ended up including in this comparison are, alphabetically ordered, the following: Bitdefender QuickScan , Comodo Cloud Antivirus , ESET Online Scanner , F-Secure Online Scanner , Kaspersky Security Scan , McAfee Security Scan Plus , Norton Security Scan , Panda Cloud Cleaner and Trend Micro HouseCall.
Things you can’t do with Windows 11’s taskbar I’m going to start with the things that I don’t like about the taskbar in Windows 11, things that I’m pretty certain many users dislike, too:
You can’t change the taskbar’s location in Windows 11 One of the great things about older versions of Windows, such as Windows 10, was that the taskbar was moveable. You could change its location on the screen.
What is a QR code? What does a QR code do? What does “QR code” stand for? The term stands for Quick Response Code. QR codes are square barcodes (two-dimensional barcodes) that were first developed and used in Japan. Like any other barcode, a QR code is nothing more than a way to store information in a machine-readable optical label. The data contained by a QR code can be anything from simple text to email addresses, phone numbers, and so on.
What is a user account in Windows? A user account is a collection of settings used by Windows and other operating systems for understanding your preferences and for controlling the files and folders you access, the tasks you are allowed to perform, the devices and resources you are allowed to use, and so on.
A user account in Windows 11 User accounts are the only way of authenticating and receiving authorization to use your Windows device.
What is DNS (Domain Name System)? DNS stands for “domain name system,” and it is a standard used for managing the IP addresses of websites all over the world. In computer language, every website on the internet has an IP address where it can be found. For instance, our Digital Citizen website can be found at the IP address 104.26.13.188. Computers and other devices have no issues in remembering and using IP addresses for an unlimited number of websites.
What is the Microsoft Feedback Hub & Do you need it? Feedback Hub is an app made by Microsoft, available by default in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Its sole purpose is to offer you an easy way to give feedback to Microsoft about Windows, its features, and its components. However, many users might have the same suggestions or encounter the same problems. That’s why Feedback Hub also includes a browsing and voting system for users to be able to check whether their feedback is already on Microsoft’s table or if it’s something completely new.
The laptops I’ve used for testing To make my tests, I’ve used three different laptops from ASUS that classify as Copilot+ PC devices:
The ASUS Zenbook S 14 is powered by an Intel Core Ultra 7 258V, 32 GB of DDR5 memory, Intel Arc 140V graphics, and a 1 TB SSD. Its beautiful, 14-inch OLED display has a 2880 x 1800 resolution, a dynamic refresh rate of up to 120 Hz, and a peak brightness of 500 nits.
Xiaomi Mi Router AX1800: Who is it good for? This wireless router is a suitable choice for:
People who want an affordable Wi-Fi 6 router One or two-bedroom apartments Those who want to control their router from a mobile app
Pros and cons Here are the things we like about Xiaomi Mi Router AX1800:
Reasonably priced Solid hardware that can handle many network clients Wi-Fi 6 and WPA3 encryption support The firmware is easy to use and configure You can control it remotely with a mobile app Can be mounted on walls Mesh Wi-Fi support
NOTE: If you need help installing and configuring widgets on your Android device, you can read this article: How to add, modify or remove widgets from Android. Our list below works on all Android smartphones and tablets, including Samsung Galaxy devices.
1. Best widget for to-do lists: Todoist widget Todoist, as its name suggests, is an app that helps you organize your tasks. It’s available for Android and Windows and has a simple interface.
NOTE: This article was created with Windows 10 Creators Update, which will be available to all Windows 10 users, for free, starting with the spring of 2017. Previous Windows 10 versions that were released before 2017 don’t have this app.
1. Create 2D objects Although Paint 3D is an app designed to offer you tools for creating 3D images, that doesn’t mean that it doesn’t also include tools for painting good old-fashioned 2D pictures.
NOTE: This guide covers Windows 11 and Windows 10. We have detailed instructions for both operating systems in each section. If you do not know what version of Windows you have, read this tutorial: What version of Windows do I have installed?
1. Find and open Paint using Search The quickest way to open Paint is to use the Search function. Simply press the Windows key on your keyboard or click/tap on the Start button in the taskbar, then type “paint” and wait for the search results to appear.
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X: Who is it good for? The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X is the best choice for:
Digital content creators, PC gamers, IT Pros, and PC enthusiasts who desire unbeatable performance People with a generous budget, willing to upgrade to the new AM5 platform
Pros and cons There are many good things to say about the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X:
It’s the fastest desktop processor you can get today, unrivaled by anything else It packs 16 cores and has 32 threads, more than enough for any task, no matter how demanding Its boost frequency reaches 5.
NOTE: The full name ASUS uses for this graphics card is ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 4060 OC Edition 8GB GDDR6, sometimes also referred to as the ASUS Dual-RTX4060-O8G. To make things simpler and let the words flow, in this review, I alternate between the full name, the shorter ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 4060 OC Edition (without the 8GB GDDR6 ending), and the simple RTX 4060 sometimes.
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 4060 OC Edition: Who is it good for?
ASUS ROG Flow X16 (2022): Who is it good for? This laptop is an excellent choice for:
Gamers who want a powerful laptop for their favorite games Anyone looking for a laptop with a large 16” screen and a generous QHD+ resolution People interested in 2–in-1 devices that can also be used as tablets
Pros and cons There are a lot of good things to say about the ASUS ROG Flow X16:
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.
ASUS TUF Gaming M5 mouse: Who is it good for? The ASUS TUF Gaming M5 mouse is an excellent choice for:
Gamers who have small or average sized hands and want a small but comfortable mouse Users who want a mouse of good quality but do not want to spend a fortune for it People who want RGB lighting effects on all their accessories Right-handed mouse users
Pros and cons The ASUS TUF Gaming M5 mouse has many good things going for it:
ASUS VivoWatch SP: Who is it good for? This intelligent health tracker is a great choice for:
Enthusiasts who want lots of data and statistics about their health and fitness Users who need some basic smartwatch features and notifications People looking for a fitness device with GPS tracking
Pros and cons There are many things to like about the ASUS VivoWatch SP:
Elegant watch-like design ECG and PPG sensors that offer lots of useful data about yourself Built-in GPS and altimeter ASUS HealthConnect app is a heaven for data-driven users Useful and discreet notifications You can use any 22-millimeter watch straps It charges relatively fast
The Desktop Shortcut To PC Settings And Settings Download the archive at the end of this article and extract it. Inside you will find the PC Settings.exe file. Copy it to the Desktop or any other location you see fit. A double click or tap on it will launch PC Settings in Windows 8.1. In Windows 10, it will launch the Settings app.
How To Create A Shortcut To Settings In Windows 10 Unlike Windows 8.
How to view downloads in Microsoft Edge By default, Microsoft Edge places all your downloaded files in a default folder, called Downloads, located inside your user folder. The exact path in File Explorer is “C:\Users\your_name\Downloads” - where “your_name” is the name of your Windows 10 user account, as seen below.
The Microsoft Edge default download location However, the Downloads folder is also used by other apps to save files in Windows 10.