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News
T-Mobile Can Finally Boost 5G Speeds With its 2.5GHz Spectrum
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Back in 2022, T-Mobile was awarded spectrum during the FCC's Auction 108 that could be used to boost the company's 5G infrastructure across the country. However, T-Mobile couldn't actually use it because of a legal technicality—Congress let the FCC's authority to auction spectrum lapse before the FCC could even give T-Mobile a license to use the spectrum it owned. That was solved some time ago, and now, T-Mobile has actually deployed the spectrum it has sought to deploy for almost two years now.
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Cyber Security
VoltSchemer Attacks Can Melt Your Phone, but How Likely Is It?
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It's like something from a Sci-Fi movie; researchers have discovered a way to overcharge wirelessly charging phones and heat them to 80C/176F. VoltSchemer could cause your phone to explode, but what's the likelihood of that actually happening? Find out.
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The 6 Best DNS Servers for Improved Online Safety
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Changing your DNS provider can dramatically improve your computer's defenses against online threats. If you're not sure which DNS server to go for, check out our top picks to narrow down your options.
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Microsoft
Microsoft Edge Is Cracking Down on Third-Party Cookies, Too
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Google is in the process of removing support for third-party cookies from the Chrome browser, after implementing the “Privacy Sandbox” as a partial replacement. Microsoft has announced that it will also start blocking third-party cookies in its web browser.
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Apple
How to Check if Your Printer Is AirPrint Enabled
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AirPrint lets you wirelessly print from your Apple devices without installing any drivers. However, you need an AirPrint-enabled printer for this convenience. But how do you find out if your printer supports AirPrint in the first place? This guide will help you out.
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Useful Information
Software Updates Can Fix (Almost) Everything Now
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Have you updated your toaster recently? Though this may sound silly and far-fetched, we’re rapidly approaching the stage where everything is connected and able to receive over-the-air updates. Let's talk about it!
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5G/Internet/Wi-Fi
The Best Cable Modems of 2024
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With many Internet Service Providers (ISP) charging monthly fees, you can save money within the first year by investing in your own cable modem and improve your internet speeds at the same time. Here are a few solid options.
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Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Nvidia Says AI Will Kill Coding, but Here Are 5 Reasons It's Wrong
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Nvidia's CEO has stated that we shouldn't teach kids programming because AI will do all the heavy lifting for them. While it's true that AI can be a coder's best friend, people should still learn how to program, no matter how much AI-generated code they end up using—for these five reasons.
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AI Is Coming for Your Social Media Data: Can You Do Anything About It?
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One of the newest ways that social media companies are monetizing user data is through deals with AI companies. But is there anything that ordinary users can do to protect their data and content? Find out.
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Interesting & Random Things
What Is the Dead Internet Theory?
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The Dead Internet Theory started life as an online conspiracy theory that does the rounds from time to time. It suggests that most of what's on the internet isn't made by humans, but is that possible, and does it even matter?
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