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The Best Sites for Sharing Videos (Publicly or Privately)

There used to be a time when sharing a video online was a tough job. These days, the problem has morphed into having too many options. Whether you want to share a video with the world, or only show it to your friends and fami...

Improve Your Smarthome Automation with Yonomi

IFTTT is easy to set up, but full of limitations. And while Stringify allows for complexity, it can be daunting with its flows, chains, and modes. Yonomi is a great alternative, allowing for more complexity with easy to cre...

8K TV Has Arrived. Here’s What You Need to Know

We’ve barely started the switch to 4K, and now 8K TVs are already on the market. Are they worth it? Should you care? Here’s everything you need to know.

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The Future of Windows: What Are Polaris and Windows Core OS?

Microsoft is working on a secretive “Windows Core OS” project that will unify Windows across all devices and a “Polaris” desktop to go along with it. Here’s what we know about it....

Everyone Complains About Thinner iPhones, but They’re Actually Getting Thicker

Thinner and thinner smartphones seem to be the trend lately, and one that many people complain about. But iPhones have actually gotten thicker over the last few years, mostly thanks to beefier hardware and added technology....

Unfollow People on Facebook for a Happier Life

Facebook is a great place to keep in touch with friends and family—especially those for whom you’d like to do so at a distance. Unfortunately, your friends list is probably filled with people you can’t unfri...

HTTPS Is Almost Everywhere. So Why Isn’t the Internet Secure Now?

Most web traffic online is now sent over an HTTPS connection, making it “secure.” In fact, Google now warns that unencrypted HTTP sites are “Not Secure.” So why is there still so much malware, phishing...

How to Check When Your Windows 10 Build is Expiring

Insider Preview builds of Windows 10 have a built-in “time bomb.” Each comes with an expiration date, and Windows will eventually refuse to boot entirely after that date. Here’s how to check when that will h...

Why You Shouldn’t Trust Free VPNs

Free VPNs are too good to be true. You can download a variety of free VPN apps from Google Play or Apple’s App Store, but you shouldn’t. These apps aren’t worthy of your trust.

What Was the Windows Briefcase Used For, Anyway?

The Windows Briefcase was introduced in Windows 95 and was the Dropbox of its day. It’s still part of Windows 7, but was deprecated in Windows 8 and is no longer part of Windows 10.

What Exactly Happens When You Shut Down or Sign Out of Windows?

Windows does a lot of work in the background when you shut down, restart, or sign out of your PC. The process ensures all your work and application data is saved before the hardware powers off.

ZigBee vs. Z-Wave: Choosing Between Two Big Smarthome Standards

ZigBee and Z-Wave are two of the main wireless protocols used in smarthome products. But they don’t connect together and for all their similarities, they have key differences, advantages, and disadvantages. Knowing what...

The Best Places to Buy a Domain Name

Unless you’ve got a connection at ICANN, the organization responsible for managing the creation of domain names, you’ll be buying your domain name from a “Domain Name Registrar,” a company accredited ...

The Best Note-Taking Apps for iPhone and iPad

People say that the best camera is the one you have with you, and we think the same thing goes for note apps. If you always have an iPhone or iPad with you, either is great for taking notes. But which app should you use?...

The Best Sites for Online Coupons and Deals

Yuvraj Wadhwani Nov 22nd, 2018

Apple’s $0.99 iCloud Storage Tier Is Insulting

Apple’s iPhone XS costs $999, but that’s not the end of it. You’ll soon start seeing warnings that your iCloud storage is almost full. Apple wants $0.99 per month so you can back up your phone and photos....

Everything Online Is Getting Bigger Except Your ISP’s Data Cap

Fallout 76‘s latest patch is over 47 GB in size. From video games to 4K streaming video, everything online keeps getting bigger. But Comcast’s 1 TB data cap isn’t changing, and some smaller Internet service ...

What Wi-Fi Security Cameras Let You Record Locally?

Josh Hendrickson Nov 19th, 2018

The Problem With AI: Machines Are Learning Things, But Can’t Understand Them

Everyone’s talking about “AI” these days. But, whether you’re looking at Siri, Alexa, or just the autocorrect features found in your smartphone keyboard, we aren’t creating general purpose artifi...

How I Used Technology to Get in the Best Shape of My Life and Save My Son

In 2013, I weighed 210 pounds. In October of 2017, I weighed 136 pounds and donated a kidney to my youngest son, Ax. This is our story.

Make Your iPhone Easier to Use With These Hidden Accessibility Features

Your iPhone or iPad is packed with features that can make it easier to use, whether you want larger text or help swiping. You can also use your AirPods as hearing aids or turn your iPhone into a magnifying glass....

Fix: My Microphone Doesn’t Work on Windows 10

Windows 10 may not hear your microphone’s audio for several reasons. All the usual PC microphone troubleshooting steps are still important, but Windows 10 contains a new system-wide option that completely disables micro...

You’re Probably Swiping on Your iPhone X Wrong, Here’s How to Do It Right

Craig Lloyd Nov 14th, 2018

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Windows 10’s Next Release Includes a Light Theme

Chris Hoffman Nov 14th, 2018