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Question from Nina: I have what’s probably a really basic question about networking.
I just bought a new router that has 1 Gb wired Ethernet ports on it. My kids and I have three desktop PCs that were all wired to an older (and much slower) router.
Do I need to buy new Ethernet cables and network adapters for the PCs in order to take advantage of the much faster speed supported by the new router? [Read more…]
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You probably know that you can share the music you’re listening to on your iPhone with others by pairing your phone with a Bluetooth speaker, but what if not everyone in the room wants to hear it?
Well, there’s a simple solution that will let other iPhone users listen to your music right along with you on their own phones. It’s a free iOS app called Audibly, and works quite well. [Read more…]
A while back I wrote a post featuring several tips for searching Google like a pro, and since that post went live I’ve received several requests for a similar post featuring tips for searching X (formerly Twitter).
Just as with Google, there are several ways to use the X search box to quickly find the exact information you’re looking for. Here are several of the most useful ones: [Read more…]
Question from Carl: Back when the government started talking about banning incandescent bulbs I bought up a bunch of them in various wattages and stored them in my basement.
I figured I’d have enough bulbs to last for a long, long time. Well, it turns out that I was wrong.
Unfortunately, most of my precious stash of incandescent bulbs ended up getting broken so I’m having to switch to LED bulbs a lot sooner than I had planned to.
What do I need to be concerned about when I go shopping for LED light bulbs. I know they’re more expensive than regular bulbs and I don’t want to waste a lot of money buying the wrong ones. [Read more…]
Have you ever received a Christmas gift that was the wrong size, didn’t match the decor of your home, or you simply didn’t like?
Virtually all of us have, and in some cases we ended up trying to return it.
Whatever the reason, returning a Christmas gift can sometimes be a hassle, especially if the gift is of the tech variety.
Here are a few tips that can help ensure that you can return unwanted tech gifts with the least amount of hassle possible: [Read more…]