How To Set Up A Mesh Wi-Fi System For Townhomes With Multiple Floors
A mesh Wi-Fi system can help you maximize your internet service coverage, even if you live in a townhome with multiple floors. Here's how to set it up.
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Where The Famous 'Nokia Tune' Ringtone Actually Comes From
If you owned a cellphone in the late ’90s, you know exactly how the Nokia Tune sounds, and the origin story of one of the most iconic ringtones is surprising.
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You Can Build An Ad Blocker With A Raspberry Pi For All Your Devices
People are starting to push back against big tech surveillance and invasive advertising. Some people use ad blockers on their devices, but you can go further.
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Owners Say Galaxy S26 Users Need A Key Accessory
Years ago, tech companies stopped including chargers in the box with our phones. Now, in the age of quick chargers, that's leaving some people behind.
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How Long Will Your Samsung Smart TV Get Software Updates?
Samsung has been promising software support for its devices over the past couple years, generally guaranteeing a set period of security and app updates.
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This Tech Used In Your Phone Is Busting Farmers For Spreading Manure Illegally - Here's How
If farmers keep livestock indoors, waste piles up, which makes it tempting to spread it across the farmland as a natural fertilizer, but it can be dangerous.
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How Long Will Your Phone Really Last? Support Policies Compared
Apple, Google, and Samsung offer roughly similar extended service subscriptions, including options for cracked screens, bad batteries, and theft.
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5 Reasons To Buy A USB Microphone Instead Of Another Gaming Headset
Gaming headsets are convenient, but they don't deliver the best voice experience. Here are five reasons to buy a USB microphone instead of a gaming headset.
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Rocket Lab's New Solar Cells Could Solve A Big Bottleneck For Spacecraft
Rocket Lab (one of SpaceX's competitors) has designed a new solar cell that matches the efficiency of existing cells while removing a key bottleneck.
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Budget Android Phones Have A Storage Problem That You Might Not Have Noticed
Cheap Android phones look like a great deal on paper, particularly when they offer features that appear comparable to flagships. But the details tell more.
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How Long Do Waze Map Updates Take To Appear?
Some users have had varying experiences with the Waze Map updates, leaving them with unexpected results.
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These Android Phones Have Built-In Spam Call Protection That Actually Works
Spam calls keep getting harder to dodge, but some Android phones fight back on their own, and they can actually keep scammers from reaching you.
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5 Quick Settings Every Galaxy Tablet Owner Should Be Using
The Galaxy tablet is a handy piece of tech right out of the box, but you can make it even better. Every Galaxy owner should be using these five quick settings.
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Starlink Vs. 5G Home Internet: The Cheaper One Might Actually Be Faster
The Elon Musk-owned Starlink satellite internet service claims it offers the fastest speeds around, but real world tests don't necessarily bear that out.
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Here's How Much A Computer Cost In 1986 Vs. 2026
You might be surprised to learn how computer pricing has ebbed and flowed over the last four decades.
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What Was The First Internet Chat Room?
Social media has come a long way in creating online communities, but before these apps and networks was one chat room that started it all.
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The First-Ever Cloud Service Gave You Less Storage Than Most Floppy Disks
Cloud storage has come a long way since the advent of the internet, but you might be surprised to learn about its roots.
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These New 'AI Worms' Could Eventually Infect Your Smart Home Devices
AI is quickly becoming a top concern of cybersecurity. The threats are very real, and could affect our in-home gadgets like bulbs, switches, and TVs.
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4 Things Siri Can Do With Your Calendar
Got lots of events to manage on your calendar? If you have an iPhone, the recently advanced Siri AI assistant can make coordinating things a snap.
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This Tiny Pocket Gadget Can Help Diagnose Problems With Your Wi-Fi
Troubleshooting with your internet connection can be tricky, but this tiny pocket gadget can help anyone diagnose Wi-Fi problems. There's a catch, though.
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How Long Did It Take To Download 100 MB On A 56K Modem?
If you remember the screech of a dial-up modem, you know downloads could take forever, but are you aware how long did a 100MB file really take back in the day?
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Why Floorstanding Speakers Might Still Need A Subwoofer
Even with a solid set of floorstanding speakers, your audio system might still benefit from a subwoofer if you're dedicated to perfecting the sound experience.
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This Android Phone Lets You Use 3 Different SIMs At The Same Time, But Good Luck Buying One
While dual-SIM phones have become quite popular over the past decade or so, a smartphone OEM has now launched a device that can run 3 SIM cards simultaneously.
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5 Useful Electronics You Should Buy Refurbished
Tech prices keep climbing, but paying full price isn’t the only option. Some gadgets are smart buys refurbished, as long as you know what to look for.
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4 Magnetic Gadgets You Can Stick On Your Fridge
Your refrigerator doors might be a barren wasteland, but these four magnetic gadgets you can stick to your fridge can turn that space into useful real estate.
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What's The Point In Buying A Webcam If Your Laptop Already Has A Camera?
Your laptop computer probably came with a camera and microphone built-in, so why do you need to buy a separate webcam? It turns out there are several reasons.
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2 Cool New Features Coming To Next-Gen Blink Security Cameras
Blink has unveiled its wave of next-gen security cameras, and they're introducing some exciting new options for video quality and range.
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