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If you’ve ever felt limited by your car’s infotainment system — especially if you rely on Apple CarPlay or Android Auto — you’re not alone.
While these systems offer solid navigation and music features, they don’t exactly turn your car into a full-on smart device. [Read more…]
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Is your Internet connection really as fast as your ISP claims it is?
In reality, the answer should be yes (or at least fairly close).
Since there are many factors that affect the average speed of a typical high speed Internet connection, it’s unlikely that your actual upload and download speeds to will match your plan’s advertised speeds exactly.
But that being said, there shouldn’t be a whole lot of daylight between the two.
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Do you ever find yourself out and about and in need of a Wi-Fi hotspot, only to be disappointed when you can’t find one?
Does bad weather frequently knock out the Internet service at your house and you have to go without using the Internet for days while waiting for service to be restored?
If you really hate going without Internet service even for a day or two, there’s an easy way to make sure you have a backup Internet service available at a moment’s notice… [Read more…]
In today’s fast-paced digital world, technology is an integral part of our lives. While it offers countless benefits, it can also lead to distractions and, in some cases, addiction.
If you find yourself struggling with excessive screen time or tech-related distractions, it’s essential to recognize the need to get help with addiction treatment and take proactive steps to create a balanced tech environment.
Here are some smart tech tips to help you manage your technology use effectively: [Read more…]
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If you’ve been using the Internet for more than a week you probably recognizes the following scenario…
You sign up for an online contest or to receive some sort of freebie, then before you know it your email inbox is getting stuffed chock full of spam, phishing emails and various other kinds of junk.
Don’t worry, you aren’t alone. It happens to all of us. [Read more…]