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Intel Core i3-8130U: here are the specifications of the new notebook CPU

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Intel Core i3-8130UAfter the first details emerged a few weeks ago, we now have the definitive technical specifications of the new Core i3-8130U, a low-power processor designed for notebooks and compact mid-range laptops.

According to information leaked on laptopmedia.com, the features of the Core i3-8310U are not very far from its predecessor Core i7-7310U; the new Intel chip maintains the dual-core approach with Hyper-Threading support (4 logical threads), integrated HD 620 graphics and an LL cache that passes from 3 to 4MB.

Intel Core i3-8130UThe chip’s maximum TDP remains 15W as with the Kaby Lake 7000 series, however with the Kaby Lake-R architecture Intel manages to push this chip at a turbo frequency of 3.4 GHz (i3-7310U stops at 2.7 GHz).

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Canon G9 X MK II Review, the best compact camera in 2018

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Pros

  • WiFi and NFC chip
  • Efficient 1-inch sensor
  • New generation of Digic 7 processor
  • Very good image quality
  • Very nice retro look

Cons

  • Video capture limited to HD and FHD
  • Its battery autonomy is not great

Introducing the Canon G9 X MK II, the comprehensive, classy, and compact camera

Despite the very strong competition between the major players in the compact camera market, Canon’s Mark II is the clear winner. The original G9 X, released in 2015, already represented an audacious response to the growing popularity of smartphones. With the G9 X, Canon continues to silence those skeptics who consider that compact cameras, in the era of the iPhone X and the new Galaxy, are doomed to extinction. The compact camera industry still has a few tricks left up its sleeve!

the Canon G9 X MK IIRetailing for under 500€, this camera has the best quality to price ratio of all the devices appearing in the complete comparison that I wrote at the end of 2017.

Design and ergonomics

The Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II differs very slightly from its predecessors. One thing is certain, this camera is very compact and can easily be carried around in a pocket.

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The 7 Best Compact Cameras 2018 – Complete comparison

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After evaluating the most modern devices, I concluded that the Canon G9 X MK II was the best compact camera of 2017! To learn more about it, check out the second part of this comparison dealing with mid-range models.

Don’t forget to read the buyer’s guide at the end of this comparison for more information!

The best compact cameras retailing for under 200$

The entry-level segment of the compact camera market has been struggling lately. These days, smartphones are poised to overtake compact cameras since, on the whole, they retail for less and often have better image quality.

For a camera to be competitive in this segment of the market, it needs, at the very least, to be as practical as a smartphone. It must have good connectivity and an accompanying app that makes it easy to share photos. And, what about image quality? This is usually not something that entry-level cameras excel at, especially compact cameras…

That having been said, I tried hard to find the three compact cameras that had good enough quality to supersede most smartphones.

Canon PowerShot ELPH 190: the compact camera tailored to capturing memories

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Pros

  • Ultra-compact
  • NFC chip
  • WiFi connectivity
Cons

  • Decent image quality

The Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 was released in 2017. Much effort was put into to making this camera as thin as possible; as such, it is Canon’s most compact camera. But what did Canon have to sacrifice in order to achieve this degree of compactness? Because it is lightweight and easy to hold, the ELPH 190 should be able please a wide audience; however, anyone expecting very good image quality from this compact camera is likely to be disappointed – in spite of its 20-megapixel sensor…

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How to convert a PDF to Word?

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On more than one occasion you’ve needed to turn a PDF document into a Word file, into DOC or DOCX format, so you can modify it. However, not really being an expert in IT or technology in general, you’ve never really understood how to do it. Being well aware that you can’t keep putting this off you’ve decided to do some research and find out what tools to use and how to convert your files from one format to another. Searching on the Web you’ve found my tutorial dedicated to how to convert PDF to Word and now you would like to know if I’m actually able to help.

I’ll quickly reassure you … the answer is yes! If you allow me a few minutes of your precious time I can in fact illustrate, step by step, how to do it and that you don’t have to download and install anything on your computer, your smartphone or on your tablet (at least it’s not necessary though I’ll still tell you about some useful resources). You just need to use the right Web services and it’s done. Which ones do you use? Well, read the next lines and you’ll find out straight away. In general, they’re very simple resources to use, even for those who, like you, don’t really consider themselves a “geek”. Not only that, they’re all free (at least in their basic form) and perfectly compatible with any web browser.

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Bitdefender Free Edition Reveiw: How it works

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I already told you. Your antivirus is a sieve. It lets all kinds of malware through. You didn’t believe me and now you’ve got a nice virus. Serves you right! Yes, it’s true, no antivirus is infallible, but protecting yourself with the wrong software doesn’t help! My advice? Install Bitdefender Free Edition.

Bitdefender Free Edition is the free version of Bitdefender Antivirus, one of the best antivirus programs on the market (as testified by the comparative tests carried out by AV Comparatives). It allows you to check all the files on your PC for viruses and, more importantly, provides real-time protection against all major types of malicious software without slowing down your system.

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Best Android Apps 2018

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Although it’s pretty well equipped from the point of view of hardware and also pretty good to look at, a smartphone does little if it doesn’t have the right apps. That’s why today I want to offer you a list with the best Android apps that shouldn’t be missed for anything in the world.

Lower your eyes a few inches and you’ll find dozens of apps dedicated to the Internet, communication, multimedia, and productivity that are just waiting but being downloaded. Try them all out and I assure you that you won’t regret it. Most of them are free, apart from some small “gems” for a fee that I think are worth considering … because the work of developers should be supported and you want more functional, good looking apps!

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Dell Chromebook 13 Review

Pros

  • Sober and elegant design
  • Superb IPS display panel
  • Very comfortable keyboard
  • High-performance characteristics
  • Very long battery life

Cons

  • Lack of USB type C ports
  • Stifled sound on some surfaces
  • Small amount of memory

What is the Dell Chromebook 13?

Sober and elegant, the Dell 13 is a mid-range computer geared towards advanced users who are looking for better performance than that offered by basic Chromebooks.

Dell Chromebook 13Conceived for professionals, this portable computer is much less expensive than its mid-range counterparts. So, does the additional quality and performance of this computer justify its extra cost? Read the rest of this article to find out.

Design

The Dell Chromebook 13’s design is one of its strongest suits; it has streamlined edges and a durable case. The underside of its case is equipped with grips to keep it in place, even on an inclined surface.

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Best VPN for Gaming 2018

What is the best VPN for gamer? Online players are among the most demanding in terms of Internet connection, you must therefore use a VPN provider that offers an impeccable VPN service, optimized for online games.

The advantages of Using a VPN for Gamer.

Improving the Ping

https://ulite.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Ping.pngThe connection speed is a subject of concern for many VPN users, in particular for games, streaming and other intensive activities in bandwidth. There are several factors that affect the speed of the connection. Among some internet providers, you can encounter problems with points of congestion which may considerably lengthen the ping. In some cases, the use of VPN, not using these saturated networks allow you to improve considerably the time of latency. In other cases, the impact is virtually zero. Finally, it can happen that the ping is worse, especially if you select a distant server. The logical thing to do is to choose a VPN server as close as possible to your own location or the game server’s geolocation to which you are connected.

Changing your geolocation

https://ulite.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/location.pngOne of the great advantages of the VPN is the modification of the IP address and therefore the IP geolocation. By using this tool, you can for example access American games servers or Asian ones who usually, refuse European players. With a VPN, you are free to bypass all geographical restrictions in a very simple way. A VPN service will give you access to blocked servers in your region and of course the ability to endlessly switch to connect to another server in another region very easily. You take the IP geolocation of the server by which passes your connection.

Playing anonymously

https://ulite.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/anonymously.pngA VPN makes you anonymous when you are online. With each visit on the server your identity is concealed and this assures you that the server will not know where you are connected since it is no longer your actual IP address which is visible by Servers and other players. Your actual IP address is hidden, without the possibility of tracing your geographical position. Most of the major VPN providers have at their disposal thousands and even tens of thousands of different IP addresses that you can use and change at will.

Preventing DDoS attacks

https://ulite.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/DDoS.pngBy using a VPN server equipped with an anti-DDoS, you can freely play online video games without fearing this type of attacks which are recurrent and which make the Internet connection unusable and unplayable. Install a VPN to secure your connection as well as your data. Thus, all exchanges between your machine and your server will be secure.

What VPN protocol to choose?

When you use a VPN to play online games or for any other activity, all data that you send and receive on the Internet are secured by the VPN tunnel. To create this VPN tunnel connecting the machine of the surfer to the server that hosts the VPN service, the connection calls out to VPN protocols.

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Best Free Antivirus 2018 for Windows 10, Windows 7 and 8

As the Internet usage increases, so do the threats that try to get into our PC. Cyberwars and cyberattacks, new tricks, botnet battles and attacks with ransomware like WannaCry have caused chaos during 2017.

Ransomware, which are programs that extort you, were one of the most feared threats for many people during this year: ransomware encrypted the data of thousands of PCs and demanded their owners for a ransom in order to recover them. A profitable business for criminals.

Therefore, prevention is very important, although antivirus software already defend you against these blackmailing programs and even have certain specific protection modes. Now, if the worst has already happened and the data has been encrypted, there is no antivirus that can help you until a ‘cure’ is found. This is why the best advice is to back up your data and keep it safe.

Microsoft is aware that Windows is the first line of defense, so it offers a free antivirus and a basic firewall to stop the most dangerous threats: spyware, phishing, Trojans, etc. With the Windows 10 Creators Update, the brand has improved the security, putting it in the new Windows Defender Security Center where you can manage the antivirus, the firewall, the SmartScreen filter against phishing, and the parental control.

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Best Laptops for College Students 2018

I have been intrigued by computers since a very young age. At middle school I tried to configure a startup for Windows XP and Ubuntu, but I messed up, I broke the Windows installer and was left without an Operating System. After three days thanks to the mercy of How-To Geek and Super User, I was finally able to fix it. The same was I was scared about breaking the home computer I enjoyed fixing it and continue tweaking it.

I studied at a Computer Technology vocational High School, were I took classes in Computer Reparation in order to obtain a certificate from CompTIA A+ and also some classes in Network Management Systems CCENT from Cisco. Unfortunately for me, our school was unable to participate in those exams and was never able to obtain the certificates. I worked as a Computer Technician for the school’s Department of Technology during my last year. I started my own business from home, fixing computers in order to collect some money to be able to pay the University. The best choice was a portable computer (Laptop), for University it was easier since I already knew more about the specifications, to think that “bigger numbers” means a better computer. I bought myself a new Lenovo 11s Yoga for $800, and it was as good as the recommended computers by the MIT service, and it was half the price. My portable computer worked very well until this year when it started to burn pixels, leaving ghost pictures on my screen. This would happen when leaving an image on the screen for a long time. The warranty I had bought for my Laptop was about to expire so I took it to the Geek Squad beginning of July. They game an estimated time for a fix of about two weeks.

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Five weeks later I received a call from them telling me that a part needed for the reparation was no longer on sale. To my luck they gave me a store credit to buy a new portable computer. Now I’m writing from my new Lenovo Yoga 2, that it’s twice better than my old Laptop and was only $100 more than the credit given to me by the store. I have received many questions from the parents at MIT about which laptop are good for their kids. I have complied the best advices that I have given my friends and customers when buying a computer. I hope it helps you make a more informed decision.

Warranties

The majority, if not all portable computers come with a Manufacturer Warranty that state that they will fix your computer if any part its defective. But the Manufacturer Warranty doesn’t cover falls, spills or theft. Make sure you pick one of the insurances that the many stores offer to your convenience. Ask for one that covers spills just in case, also covering falls and theft, even more if they plan on taking their computer to the university campus. There are some stores like Best Buy that will even return you money in the form of store credit when they are not able to fix your old computer.

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