What Is Internet Bandwidth And How To Know How Much You Need
One of the terms you'll come across when shopping for an Internet service is Bandwidth, but what it is and how it impacts your speed may not be obvious.
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Is Your Roku Lagging? This Might Be Why
Streaming devices tend to develop lag every once in a while, and the Roku is no different. Don't panic, there are some steps you can take to sort it out.
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What Can A Smart Monitor Do & Is It Worth Buying Over A Regular One?
A standard monitor doesn't have a lot of use once you turn off your computer, but a smart monitor can let you use several features on just the monitor.
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How To Tell Which Country Your iPhone Or iPad Came From (And Why You Might Want To)
Want to know where your iPhone or iPad was made? Here’s how to find its country of origin and why it could matter for features or support.
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Phone Won't Charge In Your Car? This May Be Why (And Fixes To Try)
Most cars produced in the last several years come with lots of USB ports, but if you find one that can't charge your phone, we have some suggestions to try.
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Why Do Turn Signals Make That Clicking Sound?
Many of the sounds your car makes are there to warn you of mechanical issues or danger, but the clicking turn signal noise has a different purpose and origin.
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Can A TV Be Transported Laying Down? This Is The Safest Way To Move It
Wondering if it’s safe to lay a TV flat during transport? Learn the risks and the safest way to move your television without damaging it.
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How To Stop Game Sharing With Someone On PS5
You can use game sharing to easily let your friends play your digital PlayStation 5 games, but you will need to know how to stop Game Sharing, too.
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Running Low On Storage Space On Your Samsung TV? Here's How To Free It Up
You probably don't think much about the storage space on your Samsung TV until you run into problems installing apps, but freeing up space is very easy.
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Is Your Swiss Army Knife Real Or Fake? Here's How To Tell
Counterfeit knives are no match for a genuine Swiss Army Knife. And there are several ways to determine if it's real or fake.
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Does Always-On Display Drain Your Phone's Battery?
Smartphone displays will use up your battery faster than any other component, but if you need to have it on at all times, the are ways to reduce the drain.
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Why Do LED Bulbs Glow When Turned Off?
LED bulbs are more efficient than older incandescent or fluorescent bulbs, and can save you significant money. But why do they sometimes glow when turned off?
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Want To Control Your Samsung TV Without A Remote? Here Are Your Options
If you lost the remote for your Samsung TV or just don't have new batteries for it, don't worry. There's multiple ways to keep controlling your TV.
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USB Ports Not Working In Your Car? These Are The Fixes We'd Try First
Many cars these days have USB ports to allow integration with and charging of mobile devices, but what do you do when your car's USB ports don't work?
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Watts Vs. Watt-Hours: Why These Two Power Station Specs Mean Very Different Things
Confused between watts and watt-hours? Learn the key difference between these two power station specs and why it matters for your energy needs.
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How To Clean Tinted Car Windows (Inside And Out)
While cleaning standard automobile windows is fairly straightforward, tinting can add a new layer to things, especially if it's aftermarket tint.
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Why Objects In Your Car's Side Mirror Are Closer Than They Appear
Ever wonder why objects in your car’s side mirror appear farther away? Learn the science behind this warning and how convex mirrors affect perception.
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What Is A USB To Serial Adapter Used For & Do You Need A Driver For One?
Learn what a USB to Serial adapter is used for, when you might need one, and whether installing a driver is required for it to work properly.
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AirTag Giving The Wrong Location? Why This Happens And How You Can Fix It
Is your AirTag showing the wrong location? Find out why this happens and what steps you can take to get accurate tracking again.
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What Is An E-Passport? (And How To Know If You Have One)
E-passports are major improvements over original passports in a few key ways. We break down what makes them different from their predecessors.
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How To Tell If Your Power Strip Is A Surge Protector
If you've got your smart TV, soundbar and other gadgets plugged into a power strip, you may feel you're all set. But is that power strip also a surge protector?
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What A Blinking Red Light On Your Hisense TV Means
If you own a Hisense TV and there is a blinking red light, you may think something is wrong. However, there are several reasons this could be happening.
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What Does 'Eligibility Determined' Mean For TSA PreCheck?
Going through the process for TSA PreCheck can be a bit confusing, including the part where it notes "Eligibility Determined." What does that mean?
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Can You Plug A TV Into An Extension Cord?
You may need that extra bit of range for your TV if you want to place it high on a wall or away from an outlet, but is it safe to use an extension cord?
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3 Ways To Use Your Car's USB Ports
If you have a fairly modern car, you likely have more than a few USB ports throughout your vehicle. Here's a few ways they can be useful to you.
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Apple Doesn't Make Black AirPods, But You Can Buy Them Here (And They're Not Cheap)
Apple's iconic AirPods are regarded as some of the best earbuds in the industry, but fans will have to take an extra step to get them in a different color.
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Why Some iPhone Calls Have A Decline Option, And Others Don't
Noticed the Decline button missing on some iPhone calls? Here’s why it happens and what it means for your incoming calls.
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