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USB4 vs. USB-C: What's the Difference?
Most modern devices won't work without USB cords and chargers, from charging your mobile to connecting your mouse. You have a tangle of USB cords that only work with some devices, but USB-4 and USB-C change that with a universal port. USB4 is the latest generation of connectors. The promise is you can move large files…
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How to Test Your Internet Speed and Boost Your Speeds
Do you know how fast your Internet speed is? While you might not know the exact megabits per second off the top of your head, you probably already know that a slow Internet speed can have a major effect on your productivity—making it a frustrating task to answer emails, download files, or stream a show. If you’re trying to…
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5 Best PC VR Games of 2022
With VR (virtual reality) becoming more ubiquitous and affordable as a commonly used gaming technology due to technological improvements, many PC gamers are becoming interested in VR-equipped devices and PC VR Games. With a compatible headset and appropriately equipped motion controllers, PC gamers can enjoy and interact…
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Microsoft Pluton: The Hack Prevention Chip
As technology innovates, so too do efforts to breach your security and privacy. To protect against increasingly creative attempts by hackers, Microsoft created a new processor in collaboration with chip developers Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm. Pluton, Microsoft's revolutionary new chip, yields better security by storing your…
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How to Buy a Wi-Fi 6 Router
While it is understandable if you are not familiar with the term 802.11ax, you have very likely heard a lot of buzz about the latest and greatest form of Wi-Fi technology on the market known as “Wi-Fi 6”. Although Wi-Fi 5 routers remain some of the most widely used and popular means of providing wireless internet in many…
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How to Use a Smartphone as a Mobile Hotspot
Have you ever surfed the web with your laptop in a busy coffee shop and suddenly your internet connection slows down or outright disconnects? Occurrences like this happen pretty often when you are connected to public Wi-Fi. The more people that share the Wi-Fi the slower or less stable your connection to it will be. For…
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5 Must-Have Tips to Get the Most Out of Windows 11
With the long-awaited release of the latest version of Microsoft’s popular OS (operating system), Windows 11, many people are looking forward to experiencing the new features on offer. Consumers may quickly discover the redesigned Start Menu, a customizable widget panel to improve user experience, and an updated File…
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How to Fix a Slow Desktop or Laptop
If you are lucky enough to have reliable access to a PC with Internet access, you know just how valuable these devices are for their sheer utility in performing complex calculations, improving efficiency, and for general entertainment purposes. No matter how good your computer may be, you might notice your desktop or…
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How to Boost Your Wi-Fi Signal and Increase Internet Speeds
Although you may not be familiar with the form of internet technology known as IEEE 802.11, you are almost certainly familiar with the term "Wi-Fi." Although the common misconception is that "Wi-Fi" is an abbreviated form of "Wireless Fidelity," it was a rather clever piece of marketing terminology that just happened to…
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All-in-One vs. Desktop Computer: Which One is Right for You?
Consumer demands for smaller, leaner, and more portable solutions have driven innovation in many industries. Laptops and smartphones today have the capabilities that only the biggest, most powerful computers had decades ago. There are, however, trade-offs to portability and smaller size. Laptops have mostly replaced…