What Was The Turbo Button On Old '90s PC For & Why Don't We Have It Anymore?
In the 80s and 90s, some desktop PCs included a "Turbo" button, but what it actually did was a little unclear. What was it for and why don't PCs have them now?
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Why A 10Gb Ethernet Router Won't Make Your Internet Any Faster (But You Might Want One Anyway)
10 Gb Ethernet is incredibly fast internet compared to anything the common consumer has at home. Even if you have it, though, your internet won't be faster.
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8K Gaming Monitors Are Coming, But Are Our Computers Ready For Them?
Gaming monitors are expanding again with the rise of 8K monitors, but can your computer even handle gaming at an 8K resolution or is it too soon?
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What Nvidia's DLSS Feature Actually Means For Nintendo Switch 2 Users
The console's upgraded hardware comes at an increased price compared to its predecessor, but it offers some huge improvements in graphics and performance.
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These High-Tech Batteries Could Theoretically Last For Thousands Of Years
Most of us can barely get a day's use from our phone batteries, but researchers from the U.K. have developed batteries that could last thousands of years.
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This Tiny Mazda Fit In A Suitcase, And Looked Like Something From Mario Kart
Mazda has made some quirky vehicles over the years, but this suitcase-sized creation from the early 1990s surely takes the cake as its weirdest one ever.
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This Discontinued USB Gadget From The 2000s Did Absolutely Nothing, But People Still Loved It
Nerd toy store ThinkGeek was known for its April Fool's jokes, but one of the website's earliest pranks proved to also be one of its most endearing.
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Do Custom PCs Have Serial Numbers? (And What To Do If You Need One)
Finding a product's serial number is pretty easy, but what about custom-built PCs? Do they have a serial number, and where would you even find it?
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T-Mobile Is Bringing Back A Power User Favorite Feature - Here's How (And When) You Can Use It
T-Mobile's self-service SIM managing tool is back in the T-Life app. Here's how to get it set up and transfer your own SIM cards and eSIMs on your own.
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Here's How Many Of The World's Microchips Are Made In America
These days, just about everything has a microchip in it, so you may be wondering how many of those are made in the U.S. You might be surprised.
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What Happened To T-Mobile Sidekick? A Look Back At The Discontinued Hit Of The 2000s
T-Mobile's Sidekick was all the rage in the 2000s, but the internet-connected slide phone disappeared once the 2010s came around. Here's what happened.
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Is It Normal For USB Ports To Get Hot? (And Why It May Happen)
Are your USB ports warm to the touch? It could actually be a sign of a greater issue with your computer's components. Here's what you should know.
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Why Traffic Lights In Japan Are Blue Instead Of Green
Japanese traffic lights are blue instead of the green Americans know, but the reasoning involves some complex linguistic background and history.
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Where Did The Name 'Phishing' Come From?
You've likely heard of the online scam attack known as Phishing, but you may not know that it's unique name is a nod to another form of hacking.
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What Is A Meltric Plug And How Does It Differ From A Standard One?
Meltric plugs are different from standard plugs in two key ways. Here's where and why these industrial plugs are in use and what benefits they bring.
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Here's What Those Little Triangles On Your Honda Windshield Are For
If you've ever driven a Honda automobile, you may have noticed two small triangles on either said of the windshield. Here's what those are for.
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This Redditor Made A Mini Bike Using Just Harbor Freight Tools
One Redditor proves all you need is a vision, dedication, and a little elbow grease; using only Harbor Freight tools to create a custom mini bike.
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Don't Throw Out Plastic Bread Tags – Use Them As Cable Ties Instead
We've all got more USB cables than we know what to do with connected to our devices, but you can make some sense of the mess with just a few plastic bread tags.
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This Is The Most Expensive Junk Car Ever Sold At Auction
Rudi Klein's junkyard auction brought in some huge interest and plenty of dollars spent, yielding impressive auction results and several rare car sales.
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No Smart Home Hub? You Can Use Your TV Instead
If you don't have a dedicated smart home hub device, your smart TV might be able to help, assuming it's one of the out-of-the-box compatible devices.
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What Is A Woodworking Jointer & What Does It Do?
Employing a good jointer for your woodworking project is going to help you nail down, shape, and smooth out your materials to prepare for building.
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Here's What The Ultra-Rare RDI Halcyon Is Worth Today
Games like Dragon's Lair were once supposedly headed for home console gaming, but the RDI Halcyon's high asking price led it to a premature failure.
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