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Tips on Smart TVs That Make the Most of Your Gig Service

Ready for a new TV? The latest smart TVs take advantage of the high-quality streaming provided by gig internet service, so you can watch your favorite show with stunning picture quality. Screen options this year include a dizzying array of technologies such as 4K, 8K and Mini-LED. New TVs

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Should You Sign On to a New App Using Your Facebook Sign In?

You’ve probably paused when a new site asks you if you want to use your Facebook login information. It feels convenient, but is it secure? Sure, you don’t have to create another account or remember a new password. Still, there are some risks and trade-offs involved. Let’s have a

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What’s New and What’s Coming in Wearable Tech

There are few things as futuristic as wearable technology. Smartphones are just attractive, portable computers. A smart ring that tracks your sleep and a smart bikini that tells you when you’ve had too much sun? That’s something much cooler.Here's some of the most exciting new wearable tech that’s available

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The New Amazon Sidewalk Network, Your Privacy and Your Wi-Fi

Amazon has been making headlines recently with the launch of Sidewalk, a new feature for Echo devices and Ring security cameras. There has been a lot of confusion over what Sidewalk does, how it works and what it means for your privacy—and your internet connection.But don’t worry, Sidewalk is

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Pick a Cool Tech Gadget To Give Yourself

If you’re into cool tech, things can be pretty overwhelming. Every year, thousands of awesome (or at least awesome-sounding) new gadgets are unveiled. It’s almost impossible to keep track of what’s great, what’s awful and what you might even want. How about some help? This is a list of

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Identity Theft 101

You can’t miss the stories, and you probably know at least one person with an identity theft nightmare tale. So what are you doing to protect yourself from this kind of fraud when using the internet? While there are a few different ways for hackers and scammers to try

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Top Apps for Guilt-Free Screen Time for Kids

How does it make you feel to hand over your phone or tablet to your kids to keep them occupied? Guilty? Sometimes you just have to do it. But every day there are more apps and streaming services launching new great programming—exciting and thoughtfully designed—to appeal to kids, get

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Finally! Organize All Those Photos and Videos Online

Between mobile devices, hard drives, the cloud and old scrapbooks, there are a lot of places to store photos and videos. But storing doesn’t mean they're in any kind of order. And it can be almost impossible to find those just-right photos for a wedding, an anniversary, a reunion

Find Great Home Workouts On Your Streaming Service

The pandemic hasn’t simply taken working from home to a new level—it’s also sparked a working out from home renaissance. If you’ve taken up powerlifting in your garage or Zumba-ed in your living room, you’re not alone. Sales of home fitness gear skyrocketed during the past year, and according

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Make Online Learning Fun With These Tools

Right now you probably have digital learning going on every day in your house. Your children’s teachers and schools are going above and beyond, but families still have a lot of non-school hours at home to fill.There are lots of resources online for independent learning. Kids of all ages