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Cyber Security
10 Ways You’re Making Your Wi-Fi Network Vulnerable to Attack
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Securing your Wi-Fi network isn’t super hard, but you do have to take a moment or two to do it. Here are some common mistakes people make so you can avoid them, secure your network, and get back to enjoying the internet stress-free.
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How to Hide Your IP Address: The 5 Best Ways
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Your IP address is like your public ID on the internet. Any time you do anything on the internet, your IP address lets servers know where to send back information you’ve requested. Many sites log these addresses, effectively spying on you, usually to deliver you more personalized ads to get you to spend more money. For some people, this is a significant issue, and there are ways to hide your IP address.
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Windows
Everything You Need to Know About the Blue Screen of Death
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The blue screen of death—or BSOD—is always an unwelcome sight. BSODs appear when Microsoft Windows encounters a critical error from which it can’t recover. Here are some common causes, and how you can start to troubleshoot a BSOD.
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Windows 11 Will Make Window Snapping Less Confusing
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Microsoft’s desktop operating system has supported window snapping since the days of Windows 7, but it received some improvements in later updates. There are even more changes on the way in Windows 11.
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Windows 11 Is Adding Seconds to the Taskbar Clock
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Windows 11 still doesn’t let you see seconds in the taskbar clock, unlike Windows 10. Thankfully, Microsoft is bringing the functionality back in Windows 11.
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Apple
How to Use a Security Key With Your iPhone or iPad (and Why)
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Did you know you can secure your Apple ID and other services on your iPhone or iPad with a physical security key? These keys bolster security and simplify two-factor login. Here’s how it works, and some recommendations for getting started.
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Useful Information
Are Yahoo, Hotmail, and Gmail Email Addresses Unprofessional?
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When crafting a resume or building a personal website, you may wonder if your Yahoo, Hotmail, AOL, or Gmail address doesn’t look professional enough. Depending on who you are and what you’re doing, it may in fact be time for an email upgrade.
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5G/Internet/Wi-Fi
T-Mobile Is Shutting Down Its 2G Network in 2024
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Most carriers in the United States shut down their 3G networks in 2022, and 2G a few years before that, but T-Mobile has been an exception. The carrier has kept 2G functioning all this time, but it won’t for much longer.
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How to Find the Fastest ISP in Your Area
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If you’re one of the lucky ones, you can choose between different Internet service providers in your area. Don’t just trust the advertised speeds—look at the data to find the fastest internet near you.
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FAQ of the Week
Why Mechanical Drives Fail (and What You Can Do About It)
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Nothing lasts forever, and that’s especially true for mechanical hard drives. Some might run faithfully for more than a decade, while others will meet their end far too soon. So how do failures happen, and is there anything you can do to prevent them?
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