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Apple Slows Down Old iPhones: How to Check Yours, and Everything Else You Need to Know

Apple has finally confirmed what more and more people are thinking: It is deliberately slowing down the processors of older iPhones. Read on to find out the full story -- and whether you're affected.

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7 Tips on How to Use a VPN Like a Boss

If you're not using a VPN, you should be. And if you know how to use a VPN, chances are you're doing it wrong. Make the most of your VPN with these tips.

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101 Guide To Solid State Drives

Solid State Drives (SSDs) have really taken the mid-range to high end computing world by storm. But what are they?

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5 Reasons to Enable Quality of Service Settings on Your Router

You live in a busy household. Everyone wants the best internet speeds. But your router is slow. You need to enable Quality of Service settings to share the bandwidth around. Here's why!

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7 Places You Can Buy a Dedicated Linux PC or Laptop Online

Installing Linux on your desktop or laptop is easy. But can you just buy a Linux machine, straight off the shelf? Here are seven manufacturers doing just that.

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Amazon's All-New Echo: 10 Things You Need to Know

The Amazon Echo fuses artificial intelligence assistant capabilities with speaker functionality. This allows for a variety of uses, from streaming music to integrating with smart home technology.

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Should I Remove My Laptop Battery To Increase its Life?

Does running your laptop on AC power damage the battery? Should you remove the battery to increase its lifetime? You've probably wondered about this. Find out the answer now!

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Why It's Cheaper to Build a Gaming PC Than Buy the Latest Console

The war between the "PC master race" and console fanatics rages on. A big sticking point is price. But is it still cheaper to build a gaming PC than buy the latest console?

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HP Launches New All-in-One PC With Replaceable Screen

HP has introduced a new all-in-one PC with a replaceable screen. Is it for you, or is it just a gimmick? Let's take a look.

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Can You Actually Speed Up Your Smartphone (Or Is It All Lies?)

A new smartphone usually means a faster or better experience. But what about your old device? Are there magical methods to squeeze performance from an aging handset?

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New Xiaomi Mi A1 Breathes Life Back Into Android One Program

Cheap Android handsets can be very hit and miss -- but the Xiaomi Mi A1 is set to change all of that. Let's find out why.

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The Luddite's Guide to Modern Technology

Modern technology is all encompassing, seeping into every aspect of our lives. For the most part, it is brilliant. But how do we deal with technology when it becomes overbearing?

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Is Your Router Slow? It Might Be Your NAT Table

The NAT table is vital to your internet connection. It is responsible for processing thousands of connections, everyday. But is it up to the challenge? Is it responsible for your ever-slowing router?

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Partition Tables: What Errors Mean and How to Avoid Them

If you're a computer tinkerer, you've probably met this dreaded message: "Invalid partition table." But why does this happen and how can you avoid it in the future?

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Why Are Some Programming Languages Faster Than Others?

There are numerous programming languages out there. They all have individual quirks, used for different things. But what makes one programming language faster than another?

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5 Reasons Your Phone Slows Down Over Time

Is your smartphone suddenly slow? We've got good news: you're not going crazy. That loss of device power hits both Android and iOS users. Devices do slow down over time. Here's why.

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The Power Cycle Mystery: Are Hard Reboots Dangerous?

We've all been there: a crashed or frozen system. The only solution? A hard reboot. But hard reboots don't have to be scary, and we're going to explain why.

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How Much Power Does Your PC Need?

Computers need power. They turn it into heat, noise, and light -- like magic. But how much power does your PC need, exactly? Let's find out where all that power goes...

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How to Buy a Cheap Gaming PC With an Nvidia Graphics Card

Looking to build a cheap gaming PC? Dann Albright built an Nvidia-based gaming machine on-the-cheap. And he's going to show you how it's done for under $600.

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10 Useful Xbox One Settings You Should Know About

Here are the most useful Xbox One settings you should know about to unlock new features and get more from your gaming console.

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