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Immediately Speed Up Windows 10

Make an instant impact on your Windows 10 PC’s performance with this must do tweak If there’s one thing that I know, and know pretty well, it’s that Windows machines nearly always operate below their...

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Substantiated Rumors for iPhone Tuesday

The following iPhone rumors were confirmed by a leaked, final version of iOS 11… I’m not one for Apple based rumors. Especially since many of them wind up being nothing but hot air. The only ones that...

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Should I Upgrade or Not..? – Part 1

Based on the information at hand, here’s my take on Apple’s announcements from 2017-09-12… Apple announced three new iPhones (six, if you count the different sizes), two new Apple Watches (one with...

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The Difference between Outlook.com and Gmail

I recently had a very good friend of mine ask me the difference between the two. Here’s the skinny… eMail services today aren’t like they used to be. It used to be that you got email because of the...

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Apple Issues Security Update for High Sierra Root User Bug

Apple on Wednesday released a special security update for macOS High Sierra, solving a recently uncovered flaw which would let people gain root access without entering a password…   You can file this...

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Apple to Buy Shazam

There’s an interesting rumor going around that Apple is going to buy Shazam for about $400M…   Apple announced the acquisition of Shazam in a statement to Buzzfeed News, on 2017-12-11. In their...

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Apple Watch can Save your Life

New studies suggest that owning an Apple Watch can identify potentially lethal health trends…   I saw this, and I thought this was pretty cool. I have an Apple Watch and have enjoyed using it for just...

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Disable Fast Startup in Windows 10

This new feature in the Fall Creators Update is taking many by surprise… If you’ve got the Fall Creators Update on your Windows 10 PC, then you’ve probably noticed a new feature that Microsoft is...

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FEATURE REVIEW – Unihertz Jelly Pro

The Jelly Pro takes on the Goliath’s of the Android World with the smallest form factor since 2006 (or so)… Introduction I remember back in the day – and I’m really targeting the 2006 – 2009 time...

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With Apple Watch Series 3, $10 Ain’t $10

If you have an Apple Watch Series 3 with active LTE service, you’re likely in for a nasty surprise. Back when the Apple Watch Series 3 first launched earlier in the Fall of 2017, carriers promised that...

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The Day the Internet Died

In an expected 3-2 party line vote, the FCC has voted to end Net Neutrality… Well, this was disappointing; but not unexpected… Today, the United States Federal Communications Commission voted 3-2 along...

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Check for Windows 10 Updates

Quickly check for Windows 10 system updates with this handy how-to… Sometimes, checking for updates on your Windows 10 PC can be a pain. You either have to swipe open the Action Center and then open...

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It’s Supposed to be Compatible

There’s always a chance that something that’s supposed to work, won’t…   So, many – well most of you, actually – don’t know; but I was in a motor vehicle accident just after Christmas 2017. Someone...

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How to Enable macOS Mojave Continuity Feature on Your Older Mac

One of the biggest and best features of modern versions of macOS is Continuity. This feature allows you to move and share information and functionality of your other Apple devices that are logged in...

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How to Get Mojave Dark Mode on your Mac Now

One of the coolest and newest features in macOS Mojave is a special display mode called Dark Mode. Dark Mode provides a change in the way your applications look that may be easier on your eyes,...

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What You Should Look for When Getting a Refurbished Mac

I think Apple Macintosh computers are some of the best-made hardware you can find. They’re small, well-made and they last a lot longer than most similarly configured Windows PCs. I have family members...

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5 of the Best Docking Stations for Your MacBook Pro

Laptops are great for taking desktop-class computing power on the go. They make life easier, as you get to take what you need, wherever you go. When you’re back at home, the lack of legacy ports on...

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How to Thoroughly Dry Out Your Wet Electronics

It’s summer. You’re out and about with your friends, enjoying the pool, the beach, or just a garden in the back yard, and someone decides it would be a great idea to push you into the pool or soak you...

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How to Restore Edge Favorites After Resetting Windows 10

I remember back in the day of Windows 95 to Windows 7, rebuilding your PC was a multi-day affair. With the implementation of Windows 10, most of this process has become a lot easier. Windows now...

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How to run Windows apps on your Mac with CrossOver

Every now and then, a Mac user is going to say, “Man I wish there was a version of (insert program here) for Mac. I’d buy that in a heartbeat.” It’s happened to me more times that I really wish to...

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