Cutting the internet connection cord

Open/download audioCord cutting started with people getting rid of their landline telephones and then moved on to cutting cable in favor os streaming services. Now, cord cutters are ready to make another big move. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim looks at how people are cutting the cord across a variety of services to save some money.

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Secrets to charge your Android phone faster

We’ve all experienced those dreaded moments when the batteries on our Android phones are threatening to give out. We hunt around for an outlet to resurrect our phones. There’s a sense of relief when you plug it in, knowing your phone won’t be out of commission. But then you have to wait. These are the moments when you want to be able to charge your smartphone as fast as possible.

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Secrets to charge your iPhone faster

While iPhones are truly a modern day marvel of technology, we can only take them as far as their batteries will last. All that screen time spent browsing the internet, answering emails, playing games, and snapping selfies can really eat into the battery reserves. The last thing you want is to sit around twiddling your thumbs while your iPhone takes forever to charge back up.

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Roku vs Amazon Fire TV vs Apple TV vs Chromecast vs the other TV streamer boxes

More people than ever are getting rid of overpriced plans and are turning to leaner and cheaper online streaming TV services. But, of course, if you want to stream online TV content on an actual TV, you will need a streaming device of some sort. Be it a Roku, an Apple TV, a Chromecast or an Amazon Fire, this will simplify your transition from a cable TV service to a streaming one.

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Komando On Demand Podcast: DNA Detectives

There is a serial killer on the loose and he is rampaging across the globe. With a kill count numbering in the millions, this killer isn’t like other serial killers. But, a group of scientists think they can stop the killing or at the very least they can see where this beast is going to strike next, and they’re doing it all with DNA. Once you hear the killer’s name you will be shocked.

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How to solve 5 common computer problems

It happens to everyone at some point. You’re doing something on your computer, whether it’s an important project, some aimless browsing, or trying to beat your high score on Solitaire, and without warning, you get a spinning wheel or your screen goes black. So, what do you do next?

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5 free Windows 10 downloads you can't miss!

If you’ve been using a PC for a while, you probably know that you can add software, like photo editors, graphics programs, productivity apps and much more. What you might not know is that Microsoft also has tons of free software programs. Here, I’ve rounded up five of my favorites.

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Deepfake videos have new tech you need to know about

Fake news is one of the scourges of our increasingly connected world. With billions having instant access to social media sites and the web, misinformation can spread quickly like wildfire.

To discern what’s bogus from real, we typically rely on concrete proof, like a video, for example, to prove that something was actually said or done.

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Apple XR: Is the new low-cost iPhone worth the money?

Since the launch of the iPhone X and iPhone XS, everyone’s been talking about their great features and thinking about getting one. But spending a grand on a new phone might not be in your budget. That’s why Apple designed a low-cost iPhone XR to give us another option for a brand new phone. But does it have all the bells and whistles you’re expecting?

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Decorate your computer for Halloween with fun, free wallpapers

You know those images that are displayed on the background of your smartphones, desktop computers, laptops, and tablets.  If you are like most people, you spend quite some time on these gadgets and staring at one image for long periods of time could become so boring.

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