In Windows 10, whenever you open File Explorer, the Quick Access section will be shown, instead of This PC. It will show your frequently-used files and folder, but it takes an extra step if you need to access other drives in the system. Fortunately, there is a simple fix in the settings to alter that.
Procedures
The advanced settings of the File Explorer is hidden underneath several pages.
Open the File Explorer first.
Click the “View” tab on the top left corner.
Click “Options” on the far right.
There should be a scroll-able section, named “Open File Explorer to:”, under the General tab. Select “This PC” to allow it to show This PC, not Quick Access. Remember to click OK, after that.
That’s it. The File Explorer in your Windows 10 machine will now open itself to This PC every time, saving time and annoyance.
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Sometimes, applications in Windows are defaulted to run at startup automatically after installation. It may not be a huge problem at first, but they will drastically increase your boot-up time and reduce system responsiveness, when more programs are consuming the available resources. In fact, there is a simple way to stop all this, without digging through the apps’ settings.
Procedures
First, you have to open Task Manager by right-clicking on the taskbar or press Ctrl-Shift-Esc. Then, click “More details” to expand it.
Locate the “Startup” tab on the top to show the list of startup applications, as well as its status and expected resources consumption level.
Right-clicking the desired programs and select “Disable” will stop them from automatically run the next time you restart the computer. You can observe the “Last BIOS time” to see if there is a significant improvement in boot-up time.
Most applications should work fine with this method, but some may behave slightly differently and require you to the shortcut inside the startup folder. You can locate it by typing “shell:startup” and “shell: common startup” in the Run dialog box (Windows+R).
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First debuted with the A500 (its review here) in CES 2020, the H150i RGB PRO XT is the latest high-performance All-in-One liquid CPU cooler from Corsair. The massive 360 mm radiator and three ML series fans are here to cool even the most powerful and hottest processors. Let’s see how it fares in our benchmarks.
Unboxing
The H150i RGB PRO XT cooler is packaged in a large cardboard box in the usual Corsair’s yellow and black colors. Most useful information, like the hardware specifications and features, is located in the bottom, translated into eight different languages.
The “SUPER CHILLED” motto for Corsair’s cooling products is clearly printed on one side, while there is a list of compatible CPU sockets on the other.
Similar to most AIO liquid coolers, the H150i RGB PRO XT and its accessories are put inside a recyclable cardboard tray. The extra plastic bags and the piece of thin styrofoam on top should provide some additional protections.
There are three ML series cooling fans for the 360 mm radiator. The mounting brackets and screws support almost all recent CPU sockets. You can use the cooler on Intel’s latest LGA 1200 and LGA 2066 platforms, as well as AMD’s AM4 and sTR4. It is nice for Corsair to include a total of 24 fan screws, which is perfect for installing six fans for push-pull configuration.
A special Micro USB to 8-pin USB 2.0 cable can also be found inside, which is used to connect the CPU cooler to your computer for the iCUE software integration.
Corsair H150i RGB PRO XT AIO CPU Cooler
The H150i RGB PRO XT has a very compact and slick-looking CPU block, which houses the CoolIT-designed water pump inside. The pump motor spins up to 2650 RPM in our benchmarks. The surface is constructed from black glossy plastic with the “CORSAIR” logo in the center. LED rings are placed on both the top and the sides (360 degrees). The dedicated micro USB port is used to allow the iCUE software to control the pump, fans and RGB lighting.
The cooler uses a non-nickel-plated, but polished copper CPU contact base. Corsair does not specify how tiny their micro-channels, which are designed to increase the surface area for more efficient heat transfer. It has pre-applied thermal paste, which we will have replaced it with Noctua NT-H1 for benchmark consistency.
The H150i RGB PRO XT has a 360 mm thin radiator with aluminium fins and enclosure. It is 397 mm long, 120 mm wide and 27 mm thick. There are a total of 12 rows of cooling fins, which the fin density sits at roughly 19 to 20 fins per inch (FPI).
The cooler is fitted with around 390 mm of braided EPDM (ethylene propylene diene monomer) rubber tubing, which has enough length and flexibility to install on different positions.
Corsair has matched the H150i RGB PRO XT with the same ML series fans from the A500 air cooler. The ML120 fan (31-005165) is equipped with a magnetic levitation bearing for lower friction and longer lifespan. It can spin from 400 RPM to 2400 RPM, which can create up to 75 CFM of airflow and 4.2 mmH2O of air pressure. There is no anti-vibration pad on the corners.
Coming out from the CPU block are a 3-pin pump connector, three 4-pin PWM fan splitters and a SATA power connector for additional power.
Review
We have updated our CPU cooler tests to more reflect real-world cooling performance of coolers.
Testing Methodology
To find out how the cooler performs, a total of three benchmarks are included. AIDA64 is used to run a CPU stress test. CPU, FPU and system cache are all stressed to create as much heat output as possible. Also, Cinebench R15 and Cinebench R20 are used to simulate real-world CPU load (like video-editing or rendering). It will be run continuously for three times. The highest CPU package temperatures are recorded. Ambient temperature is around 24°C.
Results will be taken at a 50% fan speed and 100% speed, controlled via the motherboard CPU PWM fan header. Both single-fan and dual-fan configuration of the cooler will be tested.
At idle, the CPU package temperature sat at around 30°C. The H150i RGB PRO XT managed to keep the temp under 60°C with the ML120 fans running at full speed in the AIDA64 stress test. Lower the RPM to around 1300 lead to a 5°C increase.
The temperature both stayed at 60°C in Cinebench R15 and R20, when ramping up the fan to 100%. The highest recorded temp was at 66°C in Cinebench R20, which is 3°C greater than in R15.
The H150i RGB PRO XT can be customized via the iCUE software. The RGB LEDs can be adjusted with pre-defined lighting effects, such as Rainbow, Wave and Marquee. They can be stored into the onboard memory, if you do not want to left the software to run in the background. The Notification section allows the software to perform actions, once certain parameters are met. For example, the LED will show different colors based on the CPU temperature. Or even safely shutting down the computer, if high temp is detected.
You can change the water pump and fans’ speeds into four settings: Quiet, Balanced, Extreme and Zero RPM. They will determine aggressiveness of the fan curves and noise levels.
There are 16 individually-addressable RGB lighting zones on the CPU block. Light is bright and vivid, which is diffused beautifully through the translucent plastic. Effects’ transitions are smooth.
Conclusion
The Corsair H150i RGB PRO XT is an upgrade to the older PRO version, which has a different water pump and faster ML series fans. The build quality is great for both the CPU block and radiator. Cooling performance is decent, which was better than the all-copper Turbo Right 360 C. The iCUE software is comprehensive and heavily-customizable, but is required to continuously run in the background.
The ML120 fans create a generous amount of airflow through the radiator. The overall noise level remains reasonable, unless pushing the fan speed above 70%.
The H150i RGB PRO XT is priced $159.99 USD (MSRP), along with a 5-year warranty. It is not an affordable CPU cooler by all means, and probably overkill for an average consumer. For comparison, the NZXT Kraken X73 and Fractal Design Celsius+ S36 Primsa cost $179.99 USD and $199 USD respectively. If you want plenty of cooling potential for an overclocked processor, I think you definitely need to consider the H150i RGB PRO XT.
There are the 240 mm and 280 mm versions, named H100i and H115i RGB Pro XT, which are $40 USD and $20 USD cheaper.
You can purchase the cooler from your local/online resellers or the links below from Amazon and Newegg.
Thanks Corsair for providing us the cooler for review. (Review Sample)
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The QP60 is one of the latest power banks from Silicon Power. Despite the large battery capacity and multiple fast-charging standards support, it remains extremely affordable. Let’s check it out.
Unboxing
The QP60 is shipped inside a standard cardboard box, colored in pale orange. Power and capacity, the two most important specifications of a power bank, are clearly printed at the front. The four smart safety features are highlighted with contact information for the tech support.
The bottom of the box has a detailed list of the capacity, input/output and physical dimensions.
Apart from the usual user manual and a short USB Type-A to USB Type-C cable, Silicon Power has included a carrying pouch for the QP60 power bank.
Silicon Power QP60 10000mAh Power Bank
The enclosure of the QP60 is made out of aluminium with a matte black anodized finish. Three other colors are available, such as grey, green and blue. The overall design and shape is minimal with just a “SP” logo on one side, while all the hardware information and certifications on the other.
There are chamfered edges on both the top and bottom, to create a more luxury look.
The QP60 is equipped with four total ports, including a USB Type-C, a Micro USB and two full-sized USB Type-A. The Micro USB port can only be used to charge the power bank, while USB Type-A ports are also restricted to output power to other devices.
A power button is located on the left. The four LEDs shows the remaining battery capacity on the power bank, which each one represents approximately 25%.
Review
Portability
The QP60 has physical dimensions of 137 mm in length, 67 mm in width and 13.7 mm in thickness. It is similarly-sized as a normal smartphone, which is slightly smaller than a Samsung Galaxy Note 10+. It weighs in at around 225 grams (~231 grams in our scale).
With the included pouch, you should be able to carry the QP60 for travelling relatively easy, without taking too much space in your bag or pocket.
Capacity
The QP60 is fitted with an internal lithium-polymer battery, and has a capacity of 10000 mAh (37 wh). This is a decent amount of battery capacity without compromising the form factor of the power bank. For comparison, an average smartphone nowadays has a 3000 to 4000 mAh battery. A fully-charged QP60 can top up your phone two to three times, or tablet one time.
Power
Both the USB Type-A and Type-C ports can output at up to 18 watts of power (5V/2.5A, 9V/2A or 12V/1.5A), and support Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 and USB Power Delivery (USB-PD) respectively. If all three ports are in use, the power bank will limit to 15 watts in total. The QP60 is able to automatically adjust the charging speed and power to ensure better efficiency and safety, with the smartSENSE, smartBOOST and smartFOCUS technologies.
In my testing, it took the QP60 around the same time as the default 18-watt charger to charge the Pixel 2 XL to full.
You can re-charge the power bank’s 10000 mAh battery in about 3 to 3.5 hours, if a compatible USB-PD power adapter and the USB Type-C port are used.
Safety
According to Silicon Power, the smartSHIELD technology on the QP60 offers a 12-point safety guard for the power bank and the connected devices. This includes voltage and current protection, short circuit protection and overcharge protection, etc.
Conclusion
The Silicon Power QP60 power bank strikes a rather great balance between battery capacity and portability. 10000 mAh is enough to charge your smartphone two to three times. The selection of input/output ports are great, especially the increasingly widespread USB Type-C port. The metal construction of the enclosure is solid, and adds a premium feel to the product.
The QP60 is priced at $24.99 USD (MSRP) with a 13-month warranty. At the time of this review, it is on sale for $19.99 USD at Silicon Power’s own online store. For comparison, the Anker PowerCore 10000 costs $22.99 USD, but only sports a single USB Type-A port for output.
Thanks Silicon power for providing us the power bank for review. (Review Sample)
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