Huawei P40 Pro and P40 Pro+ : All the features of Huawei’s most anticipated terminals

Huawei P40 Pro

Huawei has had its long-awaited presentation in March, which has served to introduce us to its new flagships of the P40 series and also to its new sports smartwatch, the Huawei Watch GT 2e. This time we want to delve into the new Huawei P40 Pro and P40 Pro+, since they are living proof of this company’s perseverance in the face of adversity and its capacity for innovation.Continue reading →

Tenda Nova MW3: The Economic and Complete WiFi Mesh system

Tenda Nova MW3

There are several devices on the market to increase the coverage of the WiFi signal, but those equipped with WiFi Mesh technology certainly have an edge. Tenda Nova MW3 is a dual band WiFi system, equipped with three satellites capable of guaranteeing signal coverage of up to 300 m2. The installation of the device is very simple and allows to have a single SSID with a stable and constant connection throughout the house, avoiding the interruption points from one transmitter to another. Read our review to find out all about Nova MW3 Tent.Continue reading →

Logitech MX Keys: The essential keyboard

Logitech MX Keys

Do you remember Logitech Craft?  It is a keyboard launched a couple of years ago, which has the peculiarity of having a programmable wheel on top of the keyboard itself, which you can associate with various functions depending on the program used. So take this keyboard, deprive it to change the color a bit, and you will have MX Keys, a new model launched a few months ago, which is not exactly “new”.Continue reading →

Tempered glass: Does it really protect your mobile screen?

Tempered glass

We will all agree that the mobile screen is the most delicate component of our devices with a progressive increase in the size of smartphones and their screens. The risk and the fragility of them have also increased. In the development of the new models, the balance leans in favor of design and lightness to the detriment of its hardness and strength.

Most manufacturers incorporate a layer against fractures and scratches in their touch devices. In this field, the reference is Gorilla Glass, of the Corning Company and whose version number 5 doubles in resistance to its previous generation. However, this protection can be effective against scratches, but neither protects against bumps nor does every smartphone carry it.

The screens are not only very prone to breakage and scratches. They are also probably the element of the mobile whose repair is the most expensive. This makes ensuring your phone is increasingly necessary.

So what options do I have to protect my mobile screen?

The first solutions were a plastic sheet. It is an option increasingly discarded by users due to its low durability and low protection against breakage. Some opt for gel protectors of greater protection than plastic sheets. They lose in texture due to their rubbery touch.

It seems to be the ideal solution for the high protection it offers to the screen. Even in direct accidents on the material, such as bumps or falls.

In addition, there are durability and ease of assembly, which allows it to be removed and repositioned without losing adhesion. On the other hand, the option of the plastic sheet requires changing it very frequently and the bubbles make the assembly not so clean.

The sensitivity is one of the most demanding factors by the user. The tempered glass allows you to slide your fingers across the screen while maintaining the same feeling of softness as the naked touch screen.

The tempered glass also stands out for its light transmission capacity and for reducing reflections to the maximum. Some protectors include as an extra functionality an oleo phobic layer to greatly reduce fingerprints on the screen. Most smartphones already include this functionality.

As for the disadvantages of tempered glass, the main drawback is the thickness of the material. It ranges between 0.3 and 0.5 mm. A difference is evident when using the mobile without a case or when you want to press the Home button, which is slightly sunk. Keep reading how to remove screen protector.

Tempered glass installation

If you finally dare to incorporate a tempered glass protector to your iPhone or smartphone, keep in mind the obvious that cheap can be expensive. On the internet, you can find many tempered glass models that they do not meet the estimated durability or fit your phone, despite being indicated for your specific model.

In this regard, during the installation of the tempered glass, we recommend you pay attention to the sensors. Although the design of the protectors already takes into account speakers and front cameras, these are precisely the least delicate. The one that is essential to be discovered is the proximity sensor to avoid problems on the screen.

It is also essential to pay attention to the limits of the crystal. In models with edges, it is important that the protector does not cover them to prevent it from rising. It would be the case of the Samsung Galaxy S6 or iPhone 6 models, among others.

Bose 700, ANC wireless headphones with augmented reality

Bose 700

It has been some time since the American firm Bose taught the world the second version of its successful wireless headphones with noise cancellation Bose QuietComfort 35 II. And it is now that a new model is finally called to take its place: The Bose 700. Apart from doing everything that is expected of them in principle, they also do things that you would never have imagined were possible. And these “smart headphones” allow us to easily access voice assistants, while answering calls thanks to a powerful and innovative microphone equipment. And if that was not enough, it includes the Bose AR augmented reality platform, which brings new and incredible experiences.Continue reading →

3 Best Multifunction Samsung Printer

Samsung Printer

Multifunction Samsung printer has various connectivity options, it is impossible not to mention the presence of Bluetooth, NFC and Google Cloud Printing, a choice that makes it extremely easy and quick to launch prints directly from your smartphone.

A couple of shortcomings, one related to the impossibility of making double-sided scans, the other of being able to print on sheets with a weight greater than 163 grams.Continue reading →

How to change the computer’s RAM

computer's RAM

If you are not really PC expert, you need to know that RAM memory is one of the fundamental components of your computer. Therefore, if this should be damaged, it must be replaced with a new one. And this is where you will certainly ask yourself: how to change the computer’s RAM? Apparently, it might seem like a pretty complicated operation. Certainly not recommended for completely inexperienced hands. However, we will try to explain to you in a simple way to perform RAM replacement in just a few steps. Keep in mind that if you don’t replace a damaged RAM, your PC won’t even turn on! What we will show you first is how to locate the RAM in your PC and how to remove it.

How to change your computer’s RAM: Easy driving

The first step is to open the outer casing of the PC. Consider RAM as a kind of engine. Thus, as in any machine, it is located inside the device.

Visually, the RAM memory looks like a series of rectangular slats that have several chips in relief. In the case of newer devices, the RAM could be covered with a casing that is used as a heat conductor.

However, there are no other similar components in the PC. Therefore, it should not be difficult to identify it.

Before proceeding, please note that …

  • The computer must not be connected to the mains while you are doing this;
  • Be careful not to drop any liquid inside the PC;
  • Perform all the steps with NON thermo-conductive gloves.

Given this and once the RAM has been identified, you have to push down the two teeth that are on the two short sides of the component.

In this way, the RAM will be raised and you can easily proceed to the extraction.

Replacement RAM: Which to buy?

If you decide to proceed personally to the replacement of your computer’s RAM, you will first need to purchase a new one. But which one to choose?

By extracting the old RAM, you will notice that on the top of the component the brand and type of product is shown. You can therefore purchase an identical one, providing the retailer with the data collected.

If the same RAM is no longer available on the market, you will need to ask your trusted dealer for a product with similar features and compatible with your device.

At this point, you will need to insert the new RAM memory stick into your PC.

Basically, you will have to pay attention only to the direction of the housing. On each cue are indicated two points, defined as “slot separator” that make you understand how the RAM should be positioned.

Remember to insert the new RAM gently and without forcing, to avoid any kind of damage. Proceeding, you will realize that it is a much simpler operation to do than to say!

OnePlus 7T Pro: The absence of novelty is the novelty itself

OnePlus 7T Pro

We very much appreciate how OnePlus has renewed the graphics of its packaging, making it at least unique compared to the competition. A pleasant foresight for users who still buy smartphones at very substantial prices. Inside the package, we find a 30W Warp Charge 30T power supply for fast charging, a USB / USB-C cable and a transparent silicone cover to protect the smartphone. It is not the most beautiful cover you could have, in fact, but it is still a welcome gift.

Construction and Ergonomics

OnePlus 7T Pro is an exceptionally well-built smartphone and we have been able to see this from the first second of use, as nothing changes compared to the previous model. It is still a smartphone with an excellent opaque back glass cover. It keeps the fingerprints a bit, but you can still use it easily and the finish gives the smartphone an excellent sense of quality. The blue color is slightly lighter than the previous model and the shade from the darker blue is also found on the metal profile that runs all around the smartphone. This profile is very thin on the sides where the curved front screen visually joins the curved back cover. In his hand the grip is good, but the smartphone is still large and heavy with his 206 grams.

Hardware

The hardware of this Pro variant of OnePlus 7T has been refined but don’t expect big differences. The real novelty is the new Snapdragon 855+ octa core processor with 2.96 GHz with Adreno 640 GPU. A little more power but in everyday use it is really difficult to recognize. Otherwise there are no differences or they are marginal. We have 8 GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 256 GB of UFS 3.0 internal memory (very fast). For the first time, cutting memory becomes unique, a simplification not just for those who have to choose. LTE connectivity is guaranteed up to 1200 Mbps , we have dual band Wi-Fi ac , Bluetooth 5.0 and also dual band GPS, also accompanied by GLONASS, Galileo and Beidou. Lastly, not even the NFC. Among the absent we mention “the usual”: the slot for the microSD, the audio jack and the FM radio.

Good stereo sound guaranteed by this smartphone: as always it is not perfectly symmetrical but still helps in the use of multimedia content, especially using the smartphone horizontally. The optical fingerprint reader below the display works well and is one of the fastest in the category, although it may happen that you have to make a second attempt if you don’t rest your finger on the screen with extreme precision. It is also possible to unlock with the face, achieved through the non-instantaneous appearance of the pop-up camera. Always good, the USB-C 3.1 port introduced with the previous generation and always excellent the vibration motor that guarantees feedback precise and never annoying during all operations. And how not to mention the physical switch for the ringtone?

Camera

There are no real changes in the OnePlus 7T Pro photographic industry, except for some software adjustments. The main camera is a 48-megapixel 1.6 / 1.6 optically stabilized that, taking advantage of the binning pixel technique, produces quality 12 megapixel photos with good detail. Images are taken quickly and autofocus works well, thanks to the support of laser autofocus. In excellent light conditions the photos are often at the level of the most famous top of the range. We then have a wide-angle sensor16 megapixel ƒ / 2.2 fun and comfortable in many situations. Finally, we close with the 8 megapixel camera that acts as a 3x zoom. It has a 2.4 / 2.4 aperture and is optically stabilized.

The quality of these shots is sufficient, but not much more. The photos sometimes appear too sharp and contrasted and with less light the sensor stops being usable. It is normal, of course, but use cases are rapidly reduced. It is a good triptych of cameras, whose performance in low light conditions, however, cannot yet compete with Huawei, Samsung or Google. This also applies to shots with intermediate light conditions, where often the “battle” for the perfect shot is even more heated. This is made even more true by the fact that for night shots (especially landscapes) there is still a sufficient Nightscape mode (now also on the wide-angle camera) and “save” the final result. Always discreet selfies with the camera from 16 megapixels 2.0 / 2.0.

Speaking of video, the results are discreet, but there is undoubtedly still work to be done. Videos can be recorded, relying only on optical stabilization even in 4K at 60 fps. Going down in quality, electronic stabilization also comes into play, which helps a lot. It is a pity that with the new super stable mode there is an unpleasant wave effect in the central part of the video and that the stabilization is not however at the end of the corresponding functions of the competition. On the PC then the videos appear with boring tint (which is not there if viewed from phone or with professional software like Adobe Premiere).

Display

The display is undoubtedly the strong point of this smartphone. We have the same excellent 6.67-inch panel with QHD + resolution (1440 x 3120 pixels). It is made with Fluid AMOLED technology, which is an AMOLED screen with a 90 Hz refresh rate. This implementation, still quite rare on today’s smartphones, guarantees a perceived fluidity of the system really above average, which is added in this specific case to the real fluidity of Oxygen OS. The screen is bright, faithful to your liking (you will choose how “garish” you want it from the settings) and full of interesting features, such as support for HDR10 + and DC dimming to ensure a comfortable display even at very low brightness.

In addition, always speaking of comfort, reading mode is available which with the black and white screen guarantees excellent readability by resting the eyes. There is no always-on mode but you can turn the screen back on by lifting the smartphone or displaying new notifications for a while even when the screen is locked. To make the screen even more enjoyable, at least to life, there is also the presence of the sloping side edges and the absence of notches and interruptions in the upper part, which comes very close to the body.

Software

Even before the OnePlus smartphones became for many the first choice also in terms of design and display, the reason to buy one of the Chinese company’s smartphones was certainly the software. Clean, fast and constantly updated. OnePlus needs to be acknowledged as having improved on other fields and has never neglected its OxygenOS, which came in version 10 in conjunction with the arrival of Android 10, already pre-installed on this device.

The software, however, is not only fluid, taken and updated, but it is also rich in interesting features, such as parental control, rapid response to messages when the smartphone is held horizontally or convenient navigation gestures (even if someone regrets those of Android 9). Still on the subject of health and conscious use of the smartphone, we greatly appreciated the presence of Zen Mode, which allows you to detox from your smartphone for a minimum of 20 minutes. We would like all operating systems to implement a similar function. Finally, if you want you can assign a long press to the power button to start Google Assistant.

Autonomy

The battery on this smartphone is a full-bodied 4085 mAh, barely larger than that of 7 Pro. The results are good for an “average” use, even keeping the refresh rate active at 90 Hz, which in any case has a considerable impact on autonomy. By deactivating this mode and returning to the classic 60 Hz, you can still gain some autonomy, which for someone could be more than enough to reach the end of the day even with intense use. Overall, the real strength of the smartphone is the 30W Warp Charge 30T that is 23% faster than the 7 Pro charge, exceeding 70% charge with just half an hour of charging. Truly impressive. All without going to request “work” from the smartphone that will always remain fluid and “cold” even during charging.

Price

We have updated the review before publication and therefore we can tell you the price: £699. We are ahead of the usual good OnePlus product, even better in some ways to other similar devices with prices up to 50% higher. However, it is no longer the tattered figure to which the various OnePlus fans have become accustomed over the past few years.