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What to buy the day after Christmas
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Don't let this mobile provider fool you with its bogus 5G logo
There’s been a lot of buzz around the upcoming 5G technology, and for good reason. 5G will be 20 times faster than 4G, and you can download a full HD movie in less than 10 seconds. Exciting, isn’t it?
The new technology is also aimed at delivering virtual-reality experiences and bringing more devices online, from sensors and robots to cars and smart-home devices. The next generation of wireless technology is promising some pretty huge changes. (Psst! Tap or click here to learn everything you need to know about the 5G revolution.)
5 great uses for your old smartphone
Don’t just toss out your old smartphones. If you’re like most people, including me, you’ve got junk drawers full of old digital devices. Luckily, we’ve got several suggestions for getting a lot more value from those old smartphones.
Can you spot the hidden words in these tangled Christmas lights?
What’s the worst thing about Christmas decorating and lights? For most people, it’s the tiresome untangling of the mess of wires these holiday fixtures tend to create for themselves. It’s not fun sorting out the loops and knots for hours on end just to get your home prepped up for the holidays. But do you know what’s fun? Brainteasers! And in the spirit of the season, the jolly ol’ folks at the Solar Centre made this electrifying brainteaser made up of, what else? Tangled Christmas lights!
5 uses for your old iPhone
What do you do with your old smartphone once you finally get that much-needed upgrade? You might think about selling it or just throwing it in a drawer and forgetting about it. But there might be some better use for that old iPhone that you might not think of. These are the 5 best uses for that old device that might shock you.
Your house could be visible from space if you have this many Christmas lights
There are very few man-made structures that can be seen from space, and most likely your house isn’t one of them. Well not yet at least. This time of year, we all decorate our homes with Christmas lights and try and outdo our neighbors. Well, what if you wanted to make your house so bright that it could be seen from space? How many LED lights would you need? I have an answer for you.
Got Microsoft Office? Get this new Windows 10 app for free
More than 1 billion people use Microsoft Office on a regular basis. That means that, love it or hate it, you are probably one of those people. Even with their recent issues, Microsoft Office has come a long way since 1982. Now, it’s taking another step forward with the release of the Office app. The best part is, if you are already a user, it’s completely free.
What makes a smart thermostat smart?
Smart homes are becoming one of the fastest rising areas of tech happening right now. With smart plugs and virtual assistants, it seems like the possibilities are endless. This smart technology can do more than make your life more convenient. Smart thermostats can use data and artificial intelligence to save you more money than you think, and you won’t believe what’s possible.
You better watch out! These fake Amazon order email confirmations are banking Trojans in disguise
You never know who you can trust online, and this latest scam is just another example. Scammers are using the identity of companies we know and trust to trick us into giving up our personal information or opening a particular email that then gives them access to our devices. Amazon is the latest company to be impersonated in this way. Here is what you need to look out for to make sure you don’t get scammed.
Hate videos that play automatically? Here's how to stop them
Have you noticed that recently, on many sites, videos start playing automatically before you even click on them? It can be incredibly annoying, and even worse it can continuously eat up your data and slow down your phone. Well, there is actually a fairly easy way to turn off this feature, and I can show you how.
Elf Yourself for the holidays
Don’t you just love the holiday season? People seem to be in better spirits this time of year. If you’re having trouble getting into the Christmas spirit, this download might help. It’s a relatively new holiday tradition that people all over the globe are doing.