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Bryan Clark

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About Bryan Clark

Bryan is a US-born expat currently living on the sunny Baja Peninsula in Mexico. He enjoys science, tech, gadgets, and quoting Will Ferrel movies.

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10 Popular Smartphone Myths That Aren't True

Do you believe these widespread misunderstandings about your phone? Let's get to the truth.

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10 Common Computer Myths You Need To Stop Believing

Let's set the record straight on ten of the most prevalent computer myths still in existence.

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8 Common Misconceptions About Mobile Device Batteries You Need to Know

Let's strap in and clear the air about some of these commonly-held mobile battery myths.

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All You Need to Know about Video Codecs, Containers, and Compression

Explaining the difference between codecs and containers is relatively simple, but hard part is attempting to understand each format.

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Find Yourself With The Best iPhone GPS Apps

Most of us prefer Google Maps on our iPhones, but you might be surprised to find that there are some other truly worthy contenders in the GPS space.

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Make the Most of Your Body Language for Powerful Benefits

Body language is a non verbal communication we should all master for personal development. It can lead to better relationships and effective leadership.

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Why Are iOS Apps Still Better Than Android Apps?

I feel I can safely make the claim that iOS apps are just better. Put down the pitchforks for a moment, and hear me out.

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The 7 Best Apps to Sign, Annotate, and Edit PDFs on an iPad

If you find yourself dealing with a lot of PDF files on your iPad, you'll want a good PDF editor before long. Here are your best options.

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The MegaNet: How an Internet Without IP Addresses Would Work

The proposed MegaNet is everything the Internet was meant to be, but is it even feasible or is it all baseless hype?

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5 Myths About RFID Chips and Why You Shouldn't Worry

RFID chips are often equated with myths of global tracking and apocalyptic end-of-the-world scenarios, but the truth is far more mundane than you might think.

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8 Tips for Buying Your First Mechanical Keyboard

Thinking of buying a mechanical keyboard? Here's what you should know before you commit to a purchase.

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What Is Patent Trolling and How Does It Affect You?

The term gets thrown around a lot, but what exactly is a "patent troll"? And how exactly do they affect consumers like you? In more ways than you think.

How to Play Retro Games on Your Android Device

Playing retro games on your Android device is fun, simple, and a great way to kill a few hours. Here's how to do it.

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IPv4 Addresses Have Run Out: Here's How It Affects You

We're out of IPv4 addresses yet we aren't adopting IPv6. What's the problem? How can we speed everything along? But most importantly, why does it even matter?

How to Auto-Save "Liked Tracks" from Pandora to Spotify

If you use Pandora for music discovery but Spotify for playback, here's how to automatically add "liked tracks" from Pandora into Spotify.

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3 Effective Ways to Extend Your Wireless Network at Home

Learn how to extend your wireless network and kill those dead zones once and for all with bridges, extenders, or powerline adapters.

How to Build Effective Goals in 4 Easy Steps

Vague goals are the death of personal growth. Here's how to use actionable steps to help you define goals that will actually stimulate progress.

The 10-Second Fix for Sluggish Start Menus in Windows 10

Windows 10 is faster on most machines, but if you feel like the Start Menu is sluggish, then you might want to disable this one feature.

Save on Data Fees by Disabling This Instagram Feature

Instagram has features to make your life easier when you're browsing the app, but these same features could end up costing you data fees.

How to Quiet Your Twitter Feed Without Deleting Anyone

Twitter can be noisy, but there's a way to make it more bearable without blocking all of your annoying friends.

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