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News
Matter Is Finally Here to Fix Your Smart Home Woes
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For over two years, an alliance of tech companies has been working on Matter, a unified standard for connecting smart home devices that aims to fix all the complexities of current products. Now the standard is ready for prime time.
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Samsung Has a Plan to End the Chip Shortage
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The ongoing shortage of semiconductors has caused ripple effects throughout the technology world, affecting the availability of phones, tablets, cars, and many other electronics. The situation has improved slightly in recent months, and Samsung has announced plans to expand chip manufacturing.
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Windows
How to Use Windows 11 With a Local Account
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Windows 11 is notoriously picky about how it is installed. Among other things, Windows 11 requires that you use a Microsoft account when you install it. Here’s how you can avoid using a Microsoft account while installing Windows 11 or convert an existing Microsoft account into a local one.
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Windows 11 Opens the Floodgates for Third-Party Widgets
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Windows 11 introduced a new panel for widgets, providing easy access to information like weather, upcoming calendar events, and traffic data. Only Microsoft could make widgets, but that has now changed.
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Tips & Tricks
Why Is My Printer Offline? (and How to Get It Online)
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There are several possible reasons your printer is displayed as Offline. In most cases, the problem is easy to fix, as long as you know where to look. Here’s why your printer is offline, and how to get it online and printing again.
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Useful Information
Why a Laptop Stand Is the Next Desk Accessory You Need
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A laptop stand might not seem like a particularly exciting purchase, but the right stand can greatly improve your experience when using your computer at a desk. Here’s what makes them great, and how to pick the right one for you.
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8 Signs Your Computer’s PSU Is Failing
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It’s never a great feeling when you suspect a PC component is failing, and it’s a particularly bad feeling if you suspect it’s the PSU. Here are some telltale signs your PSU is not long for this world.
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What’s Going On With the EU’s Common Charger Rules? (Updated)
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The 27 countries in the European Union have been considering a law for years that would force phones, tablets, laptops, and other mobile devices to use a single connector: USB Type-C. Now the EU is one step closer to pulling it off.
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What Is an LED?
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You can’t go anywhere these days without hearing about LEDs, whether in TV sets, light bulbs, smartphones, or otherwise. But what are they, and how are they different from other light sources? We’ll explain.
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FAQ of the Week
How to Connect a Laptop to a TV
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A simple connection stands between you and enjoying your favorite movie on the big screen or using a spare TV as a secondary monitor for work. Here are some tips for connecting your laptop to a TV using a cable or a wireless connection.
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