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FCC says your phone carrier can block robocalls by default - here's what that means
The U.S. government stepped up and made it easier for your carrier to block robocalls. What does that mean for you? We’ll explain the FCC’s new rule, and how it might reduce (but not eliminate) annoying telemarketing calls.
Analyze and diagnose your PC's hardware issues
With a world of intertwined parts housed in ever-smaller housing, it’s easy to be oblivious about what’s going on ‘ under the hood’ of a PC. Unfortunately, with daily wear and tear, it is anticipated a desktop will become sluggish, overheat or require a replacement part during its lifespan. While performance and other issues occur with any form of technology, determining the root of the problem can be quite a challenge.
How to turn off autocorrect on your Android
Autocorrect is everyone’s best friend and worst enemy. When you’re texting a big message, you’re bound to misspell a word, especially when using the small buttons on a smartphone. However, it’s also probable you are typing some words correctly and autocorrect doesn’t interpret your idea properly. It can be very frustrating. Luckily, Android has simple solutions to help fix the small bugs of autocorrect.
Do you power down your home network when you're not using it? Should you? Here's why and how.
We all get a little better about turning off lights and electronics when we leave the house once we start paying our own power bills. But what about electronic systems that have to be powered constantly, like your home internet network? Should you keep that on when you’re out of the house? Read this article and we’ll tell you why it’s a good idea to power down along with the easiest ways to do it.
Look, up in the sky! It's my package. Amazon to start drone delivery 'within months'
In 2013, Amazon announced radical new plans for its next-generation delivery system: unmanned, autonomous aerial drones that deliver packages in record time. These miniature robots would be able to ship cargo from warehouse to doorstep faster than mail carriers can. For the first time in history, a major company will be working to standardize robot delivery on a massive scale — and Americans will be among the first to see it in action. Though it sounds futuristic, it’s coming sooner than you think.
Why autocorrect makes so many mistakes on iPhone and iPad and how to correct it
Autocorrect is everyone’s best friend and worst enemy. Yet, it can be frustrating, especially when it misses things it should have caught and when it corrects things it shouldn’t — we’ve all experienced that. Apple has simple solutions to help fix the small bugs of autocorrect.
Alert! Smart beds and apps collecting your data and selling it
The ability to track your sleep and potentially improve your health has been a popular tech feature for years. Now, sleep-tracking is getting even more advanced with smart beds and mattress covers that can collect extremely sensitive data. And it can be collected and sold, just like your other information.
How to digitally sign a PDF
If you’re starting a new job or receiving documents to sign for projects, there may be a number of pages that require your signature. One big problem could be you don’t have access to a printer to print the documents and you don’t have a scanner to upload them once you sign. So what do you do? Luckily, there’s a simple solution to get your documents from point A to point B. We’ll show you how to solve this annoying problem in a quick and easy way.
Does your car have a recall? 5 ways to find out
Recalls of vehicles happen all the time. A manufacturer might find that a certain part on a specific model wears out faster than expected and decides to replace it for everyone. Sometimes, the problem can be something more urgent and dangerous, like the exploding tire recalls of the ’90s.
Make your own AirPods for $4, how to do it
Today, AirPods are highly coveted Apple products — but instead of shelling out big bucks, one 15-year-old Reddit user decided to take matters into his own hands and create a pair of his own out of spare parts. These incredible homemade earphones may look like a hodge-podge, but they actually work! You won’t believe how he did it.