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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…
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5 Free Windows Apps to Uplevel Your PC Performance
If you’ve noticed your computer slowing down over time, it isn’t your imagination. Most hard drives only last three to five years. You can expect the average desktop PC to last a minimum of three years and a maximum of eight. The longer you’ve owned and used your computer, the more likely it is to fall prey to a host of…
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SSD vs HDD: Which Should You Choose
Before you click the button to purchase a brand new or gently used PC, you should always consider which type of hard drive will best suit your everyday computing needs. There are two primary types of hard drives are used in both external and internal applications, namely the hard disc drive (HDD) and the solid-state drive…
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Best VR Headsets to Buy in 2022
Virtual reality has come a very long way from the realm of science fiction to a world where VR headsets exist for all manner of budgets. From full immersion into the fast-paced world of a first-person shooter game, adding new dimensions to in-person party games, using crafting apps to build your own perfect world, or…
