6 Mistakes To Avoid When Upgrading Or Repairing Your PC
Upgrading or repairing a PC is inevitable if you want your PC at peak performance, but it can be incredibly stressful. Here are some common mistakes to avoid.
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The Secret Fix To Wi-Fi Outages You Probably Didn't Know Your AT&T Fiber Box Could Do
AT&T has announced a new feature for AT&T Fiber so customers will never have to worry about internet outages again. Here’s how to set it up.
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Swollen Batteries: Will They Explode, And How Should You Dispose Of Them?
Are swollen batteries dangerous, and what should you do to make sure that they are properly recycled? Let's take a look at this phenomenon in closer detail.
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What Does HP Stand For? The History Behind The Computing Brand
HP is one of the most recognizable and respected brands in the home computer market, but it has been years since the company went by its full name.
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Everything You Need To Know About The $7 Raspberry Pi Pico 2 W
Raspberry's microcontroller line, the Pi Pico, has been upgraded with new features that just might make your DIY tech projects a lot easier.
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What Is MSI Afterburner, And Is It Safe To Use When Overclocking Your GPU?
Overclocking your GPU can improve the performance of your video card, but is MSI Afterburner a safe tool to use? We break down the truth.
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What Is Amazon Haul? The New $20 And Under Store, Explained
Amazon recently introduced Amazon Haul in its mobile app. Here is everything we know about the new discount store from Amazon and why it was launched.
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What Happened To The Honeyfund App From Shark Tank Season 6?
Honeyfund was a Shark Tank pitch that allowed newlyweds to crowdfund their dream honeymoon, but has the app managed to stay afloat since its episode aired?
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These Failed Formats Tried To Be The Next Audio CD, But Never Made It
DVD Audio and Sony's SACD were poised to be the next big thing for audiophiles, but both formats failed spectacularly once they hit the market.
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The Apple + HP iPod Partnership Everyone Forgot About
Apple plus HP -- sounds like a marriage made in tech heaven. Or maybe not. The iPod+HP turned out to be just a blip in both companies' history.
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How To Cast Streaming Services From Mac To Chromecast
Chromecast is one of the easiest ways to get streaming content from one device to another. Here is how to cast any streaming service from a Mac.
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4 Things You Need To Know Before Buying Used Electronics So You Don't Get Burned
The used products on sites like Amazon, eBay and Walmart may sound like great deals. But you need to be aware of some fine points before you buy.
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What Happened To LavaBox From Shark Tank Season 14?
Lavabox is an all-in-one solution that you can take camping and light a safe campfire. Here's what happened when the company appeared on Shark Tank.
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Used CDs: How A Controversial Product Disrupted The Music Industry
While the CD market may seem like a blip in audio history, it created quite a stir in the market in the 1990s.
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What Happened To The Fixed App From Shark Tank Season 7?
In a 2016 episode of "Shark Tank," creator David Hegarty introduced viewers to Fixed, an app that could contest parking tickets. What happened after the show?
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How To Calibrate Your Samsung Washing Machine (And When You Should)
Your washer is more high-tech than ever, but that means it may occasionally need some routine maintenance. Here's how to calibrate a Samsung washing machine.
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6 Of The Lightest Windows Laptop Alternatives To The MacBook Air
If you're in the market for a new laptop but you're on the go, it doesn't get much better than these lightweight Windows alternatives to the MacBook Air.
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6 Chrome Extensions For Better Screenshots And Screen Recordings
While mobile devices have a lot of variety in their screenshotting tools, desktop PCs are still old school -- unless you pick up one of these Chrome extensions.
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Sonos Arc Ultra Soundbar Promises Double The Bass, But Is It Wasted On Movies?
Sonos developed its new soundbar alongside audio specialists from both music and movie industries, but we have to wonder which the tuning will benefit more.
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What Happened To Phonesoap From Shark Tank Season 6?
Phonesoap became an ubiquitous part of cell phone ownership in the mid-'00s, and Shark Tank helped boost its profile. Here's what happened next.
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How To Set Up And Use The New Home Panel On Your Chromecast
You can use Google’s new home panel on your Chromecast to control all your smart devices on-screen, making your smart home even more integrated.
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6 Of The Most Expensive Old Electronics Ever Sold At Auction
It's amazing what collectors will pay to get their hands on old electronics that helped shape today's tech. Here are six of the most expensive sold at auction.
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7 Discontinued Home Video Formats That Were Commercial Failures
Advances in home entertainment may improve your experience and impress your guests, but sometimes they just don't have what it takes to last.
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Major US Electronics Retailer Is Closing Even More Stores: Which States Are Impacted?
Online sales continue to impact brick-and-mortar stores causing one major electronics retailer to close even more stores in the United States.
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How To Stop Your Samsung TV From Turning On Your Xbox
If you've got a Samsung TV and are having trouble with your Xbox powering up on its own, there's a hidden feature you should check out to fix it.
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6 Discontinued Sony Formats (And Why They Failed)
Sony has been a consumer technology innovator for decades, and, its had some massive hits and more than a few flops. Here are a few formats that didn't make it.
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6 Chromebooks With Ultra-Long Battery Life
Chromebooks were created to be cheap and cheerful machines for surfing the web. But that doesn't mean you can't get impressive specs and all-day power.
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