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What Is Background App Refresh on iPhone and Android?

What does background app refresh mean and what is this feature for? Here's how it works on iPhone and Android.

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7 Reasons Why Wi-Fi Internet Is Slow on Your Phone

Why is Wi-Fi so slow on your phone? Here are seven ways to speed up slow internet on your Android phone or iPhone.

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What Is 5G? Here's How It'll Make Mobile Internet Faster and Better

Feel your mobile internet is too slow? 5G is the latest generation of mobile internet, and will make mobile data faster than ever.

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6 Potential Fixes for an iPhone Showing "SOS Only" in the Status Bar

Can't connect to a cellular network on your iPhone? Do you see "SOS Only" in the status bar? Here's what you need to do to resolve this issue.

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How to Connect Mobile Internet to Your PC via Tethering

It's easy to connect your mobile internet data to your computer with an Android phone. Here's how to get started with tethering.

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GSM vs. Bluetooth Modules: Which One Is Best for Your Project?

Want wireless connectivity for your project without the need for a Wi-Fi network? It's worth considering GSM or Bluetooth, but which is best?

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Google DNS vs. Cloudflare DNS: What's the Fastest DNS?

You don't have to stick with your ISP's DNS, you know. Switching to Google or Cloudflare could be faster, but which is best?

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What Is Airplane Mode? How Does Airplane Mode Work?

What is airplane mode? What does airplane mode actually do? Here's what you need to know about this important phone feature.

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Connect Your Raspberry Pi to a Cell Network

The ability to connect your Raspberry Pi to a mobile cellular network means you can take it online wherever you are. Here’s how to do it.

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How Does Car Wi-Fi Work and Is It Worth the Money?

Before you invest in a brand new car Wi-Fi system, it's important to know how it works, how fast the technology is, and what features to expect.

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iCloud Private Relay Not Available on Your iPhone? Here's Why

You might have heard that T-Mobile disabled Apple's iCloud Private Relay feature, but that isn't the whole truth.

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iPhone Cellular Data Not Working? 10 Fixes

If you can't get online using your iPhone's cellular network, try these solutions to make your mobile data connection work again.

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Is Satellite Internet Dangerous? How Safe Is Satellite Internet?

Starlink is filling the skies with internet-ready satellites, but are they safe?

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3G Shutdown: Is Your Car About to Become Obsolete?

3G networks are beginning to close down. Little did you know, your car might go offline with them.

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5G? 5G+? How to Tell Which Version of 5G Your Phone Is Connected To

5G symbols vary between carriers and even worse, mean different things.

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How to Get Online While You're on the Road

If you're travelling on the road, it's not always easy to find service to get online. Here, we'll take a look at some ways to get online on the road.

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How Good Is 5G in Your State? The 5 Fastest Connections Revealed

Thinking about switching to 5G? Check out how fast 5G is in your state, first.

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5 Ways 4G Changed the World Forever

5G is all the rage, but let's not forget how we got here.

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Why Are US Mobile Internet Speeds So Slow Compared to Other Countries?

The US leads the world in tech, right? So why, then, are mobile internet speeds unbearably slow?

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