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In this guide, I […]]]> https://www.digitalcitizen.life/airplane-mode-android/feed/ 0 https://www.digitalcitizen.life/dark-mode-iphone/ https://www.digitalcitizen.life/dark-mode-iphone/#respond Fri, 13 Dec 2024 10:56:41 +0000 https://www.digitalcitizen.life/dark-mode-iphone/ The Dark Mode on an iPhone is a popular feature that uses a darker color palette for the iOS apps and interface, offering a sleek and visually appealing experience. Furthermore, the iPhone Dark Mode can reduce eye strain, especially in low-light environments, and even help conserve battery life on devices with OLED screens. 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This update introduces numerous features and improvements, including a new setup wizard. Consequently, the procedure for installing Windows 11 has changed, offering different options for partitioning your computer and a new personalization wizard. If you need assistance downloading and installing […]]]> https://www.digitalcitizen.life/install-windows-11/feed/ 0 https://www.digitalcitizen.life/amd-fsr-fidelityfx-super-resolution/ https://www.digitalcitizen.life/amd-fsr-fidelityfx-super-resolution/#comments Tue, 10 Dec 2024 13:42:46 +0000 https://www.digitalcitizen.life/?p=53676 Have you come across the term AMD FSR on the internet or maybe somewhere in your favorite game’s graphics settings? Are you wondering what AMD FSR is? Or maybe you want to enable FSR, but you’re not sure if your graphics card is on the AMD FSR-supported GPU list? 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