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News
Amazon Prime Day Is Coming Back This July
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For the past few years, Amazon has held a big “Prime Day” sales event in the summer, because there just weren’t enough opportunities to buy stuff. In case there was any doubt, Prime Day is coming back for 2023.
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Cyber Security
DuckDuckGo Web Browser Now Available for Windows PCs
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As far as privacy-focused search engines go, DuckDuckGo is at the top of many people’s lists. DuckDuckGo released a companion web browser for Mac in public beta in 2022, and now there’s a Windows version available.
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Microsoft
Microsoft Edge Will Have a Special Version “Built for Work”
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Microsoft has been rapidly adding new features to its Edge web browser over the past few months, ranging from annoying to potentially useful. Now, there’s a new dedicated Edge browser “built for work” in development.
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Windows
Windows 11 Will Have Its Own Passkey Manager
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Passkeys are the exciting new replacement for passwords, built around the idea of creating secure keys that are stored on your device instead of human-readable passwords. Microsoft is now working on better support for passkeys in Windows 11.
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Tips & Tricks
How to Fix a “DNS Server Is Not Responding” Error on Windows
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DNS servers’ unavailability causes your Windows PC to display a “DNS Server Is Not Responding” error. Various items can cause your DNS servers not to work. Luckily, it’s easy to fix many of those items and resolve your problem. Here’s how to do just that.
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Useful Information
Why Does a Formatted Drive Have Less Space Than Advertised?
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A gallon of milk is a gallon of milk, but a terabyte of hard drive space may not be what it says on the box! The difference between advertised and reported drive capacities is easy to explain.
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5G/Internet/Wi-Fi
Why You Need a New Router, Even on a Slow Internet Connection
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If your home internet is pretty slow, you might think it doesn’t matter if you have a dusty old router without the latest bells and whistles. Here’s why you should give serious consideration to upgrading.
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Why You Should Change Your DNS Server Today
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Are you still using your internet service provider’s DNS server? Unsure of why your choice of DNS server is important? Here’s why you might want to change your DNS server right away.
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Smart Home
The Philips Hue App is Getting New Features
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If you want to get a smart bulb, the Philips Hue lineup is among the best out there, and with good reason. Now, if you happen to own one of the company’s smart lightbulbs, you’ll be glad to know that the app is now getting a massive update adding new features and capabilities.
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FAQ of the Week
Why Even 1080p Blu-rays Are Better Than 4K Streaming Video
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4K is a bigger number than 1080p, but that doesn’t mean it’s better. This is especially true when it comes to 1080p Blu-ray video compared to 4K streaming. There’s more to a video’s quality than resolution, and Blu-rays have it.
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