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Cyber Security
Do You Really Need to Have Your VPN On All the Time?
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If VPN marketing material is to be believed, the only way to stay safe while online is to keep your VPN on at all times. Is that really necessary, though? What are the positives about always having your VPN on, and are there any negatives?
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Windows
Windows 11 vs. Windows 10: Should You Upgrade to Windows 11?
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Microsoft released Windows 11 back in October 2021. Unlike the big Windows 10 upgrade offer that felt impossible to avoid, Microsoft has been much more selective about which PCs get Windows 11 this time around. So is Windows 11 any good, and is the upgrade worth it?
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Windows 10’s Bad Upgrade Prompts Are Back for Windows 11
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In the early days of Windows 10, Microsoft sent irritating full-screen popups and alerts to PCs running earlier versions, asking them to upgrade to the newest version. Now, Microsoft is (allegedly) bringing back that strategy for Windows 11.
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What Is “Shell Infrastructure Host” and Why Is It Running on My PC?
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Peek at the running processes in Task Manager on Windows and you’ll likely see the Shell Infrastructure Host process. If you’re curious what sihost.exe is, what it does, and perhaps why it sometimes uses a lot of CPU resources, here’s what you need to know.
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Tips & Tricks
How to Factory Reset an Android Phone or Tablet
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Part of owning a smartphone is dealing with occasional bugs, and Android is no exception. One of the easiest fixes for nagging problems is a factory reset. We’ll show you how to factory reset Android in a few different scenarios.
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Useful Information
It’s Time to Stop Using Desktop Icons
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Modern computers carry a lot of baggage from the past, and desktop icons are perhaps one of the most unsightly remnants of the earliest days of Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs). If you’re still living with them, it’s time to quit.
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5G/Internet/Wi-Fi
9 Dangerous Things You Should Never Do on Your Router
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When you get under the hood, there are a lot of router settings and options. Here’s a crash course on what to avoid doing to keep your Wi-Fi router and home network as secure as possible.
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What Is Bridge Mode on a Router, and Why Should You Use It?
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There’s a feature hidden away in many routers that perform a crucial function when using your own Wi-Fi router with your internet service provider’s hardware. Here’s what you need to know about bridge mode.
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What Is Wi-Fi 6? (802.11ax)
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Wi-Fi 6 is the current-generation wireless standard that’s faster than 802.11ac. More than speed, it provides better performance in congested areas, from stadiums to your own device-packed home. Wi-Fi 6 officially arrived in late 2019, and Wi-Fi 6-enabled hardware is now the norm. It’s also known by the name 802.11ax.
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FAQ of the Week
Thunderbolt vs. USB-C: What’s the Difference?
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There are many different types of connectors that you might run into when it comes to PC components. Thunderbolt is one of the relatively newer ones, and it shares some things with USB-C. Thunderbolt 4, in particular, has a lot in common with USB4—but it’s not the same thing.
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