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How to Choose a Motherboard for Your PC: What to Look for

June 18, 2021 /
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New PC builds happen along a common trajectory: You decide on your GPU and CPU in whichever order is important to you. Next, you usually decide on the motherboard based on your budget (and chosen CPU), the case, and then everything else.

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Source: https://www.howtogeek.com/729111/how-to-choose-a-motherboard-for-your-pc-what-to-look-for/
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The Article Was Written/Published By: Ian Paul

How to Make Your Own Instagram Filter

March 26, 2021 /
make-custom-instagram-filter-featured.jp Most Instagram users are familiar with AR filters. These are custom effects that allow for a more vibrant form of digital expression. You’ve probably used them before. While the AR creator community is constantly working on new effects, and there’s an abundance of them to experiment with, you might have your own creative ideas when it comes to AR filters. You can try them out and put them into practice anytime. Here we show how you can build your very first Instagram custom AR filter. Related: How to Add Music to Your Instagram Story 1. Download… Read more14377435.gif

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The Article Was Written/Published By: Alexandra Arici

Universal Android Debloater kicks bloatware to the curb without root

February 22, 2021 /
A system for Android devices was created by user W1nst0n to crack down on bloatware with relative ease. This isn’t a one-stop-shop for every single Android user – you still need to be able to use ADB. It IS far easier to use than most solutions that’ve been conjured over the past decade for this one purpose. This solution works … Continue reading

Source: https://www.slashgear.com/universal-android-debloater-kicks-bloatware-to-the-curb-without-root-22660452/
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The Article Was Written/Published By: Chris Burns

Everything You Need to Set Up a Plex Server

February 16, 2021 /
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A Plex Media Server makes it easy to stream or share your movie and music collection the same way that you stream Netflix or Hulu. No hassle, no fuss, just dump all your media in the server and stream it to any device. But setting up a Plex server is easier said than done, especially when there are so many different devices that can function as a Plex server.

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Source: https://www.reviewgeek.com/70552/everything-you-need-to-set-up-a-plex-server/
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The Article Was Written/Published By: Andrew Heinzman

7 of the Best Linux System Cleaning Tools

February 15, 2021 /
linux-system-cleaning-tools-featured-ima Many of us have to deal with slow and unresponsive systems due to improper maintenance and bloated software. This can have a negative impact on productivity and hampers the overall experience. Luckily, there are several ways to tackle unresponsive Linux installations. Cleaning up the system is arguably the most useful among them. This list includes some of the best Linux system cleaning tools. Related: How to Detect and Clean Up Hard Disk Storage with QDirStat in Linux 1. Stacer Stacer is an open-source system monitoring and optimizer tool that makes system cleaning simpler for Linux enthusiasts…. Read more14286749.gif

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The Article Was Written/Published By: Rubaiat Hossain

Why Building a PC Isn’t Worth It Right Now

January 29, 2021 /
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The conventional wisdom is that you can save a lot of money on a desktop computer by building your own. But at the moment, that’s not really true. A combination of factors including the COVID-19 pandemic and huge fluctuations in cryptocurrency mean that it’s a lot more expensive to buy high-end parts, if you can even find them at all.

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Source: https://www.reviewgeek.com/68982/why-building-a-pc-isnt-really-worth-it-right-now/
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The Article Was Written/Published By: Michael Crider

How to Check Which Graphics Card (GPU) Your Mac Has

January 27, 2021 /
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To display graphics on your screen, your Mac uses a graphics card, often called a Graphics Processing Unit (or GPU), which can be integrated into your Mac or on a discrete card. The GPU determines how quickly your Mac can render graphics in games and other apps. Here’s how to check which GPU your Mac has.

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Source: https://www.howtogeek.com/706679/how-to-check-which-graphics-card-gpu-your-mac-has/
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The Article Was Written/Published By: Benj Edwards

How to Switch Windows 10 S to Windows 10 Home

January 16, 2021 /
switch-from-windows-10-s-to-windows-10-h Windows 10 S is designed to be a much faster and secure version of Windows 10. Schools often use it to better restrict what students have access to, but many lower-cost Windows laptops come preinstalled with Windows 10 S. If you want more control over what you download, learn how to switch Windows 10 S to Windows 10 Home or Pro. Why Switch Windows 10 S to Windows 10 Home Windows 10 S is Microsoft’s competitor to Chromebooks. It’s made specifically for security and performance. Since it doesn’t come with the bloatware and system requirements of the… Read more14222445.gif

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The Article Was Written/Published By: Crystal Crowder

How to Turn a Windows Laptop Into a Desktop PC

January 6, 2021 /
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Laptops offer the power of a PC wherever you go, from the other side of the country to the other side of the couch. But sometimes you want a desktop for a bigger display, a larger keyboard, and a beefy mouse. Here’s how to turn your laptop into a pseudo desktop.

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Source: https://www.howtogeek.com/706234/how-to-turn-a-windows-laptop-into-a-desktop-pc/
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The Article Was Written/Published By: Ian Paul

How to Tell If an Image Has Been Manipulated or Photoshopped

January 5, 2021 /
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You can’t believe everything you read—or see. Social media is rife with manipulated or “Photoshopped” images. Here are some telltale signs you’re looking at an altered image.

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Source: https://www.howtogeek.com/697821/how-to-tell-if-an-image-has-been-manipulated-or-photoshopped/
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The Article Was Written/Published By: Tim Brookes

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