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Fast internet can be elusive at times

I love to stream movies on my laptop but at times, the experience isn't always the best. It had never occurred to me that interference could occur as a result of a narrow frequency range! I guess it all starts with getting a good network sniffer.
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Have the regulation authorities failed, if at all they exist?

Look at it this way, if the security researcher hadn't shared these findings, the location data of the app users would still be accessible. Is there anything that can be done about such rogue companies? It is no longer safe to be online anymore.
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How to format a hard drive

I once lost a huge amount of data just because I didn't follow the right steps when formatting. From then on, I learned how to rightly format as well as back up important data/information.
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Netflix hacks that can come in handy

Using a VPN to get access to cool shows outside of your jurisdiction is the obvious choice for most people but who knew there are many more ways of improving your experience? I love the Netflix Enhancer extension since I prefer to watch a movie/show based on external reviews.
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Most companies care less in as far as privacy and security are concerned

This has to be the biggest lie ever told because most of these companies have been known to use personal data for their own gain. I doubt if this would ever change, especially with target advertising being a major source of revenue.
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I don't have any of these apps on my smartphone

The article talks about apps that every iOS and Android user will want to have on their device yet I can only pick out Pocket Casts and Fabulous as useful apps, from the list. There are many more out there that will appeal to different people, probably based on their age and/or gender.
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The concept might be declining but it is not dead

At times, experts get their predictions wrong and this probably applies to the uptake of IoT. I wouldn't want a situation where all my devices and appliances were connected to the internet or had smart features. The 'smart home' concept still appeals to a lot of consumers, but not to the extent... See more
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Suspicious links are on the rise

Any shortened is always a no-no for me because why would anyone want to conceal the true identity of their website? Malware distributors are always improving their tactics.
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Which is your best pick?

It is possible that the purchase decision (for wearables) is mainly guided by the outward appearance of these devices. I would go for the Withings Move ECG because the Apple Watch 4 is still not within my reach.
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Are electric cars becoming more reputable?

I have never really seriously thought about electric cars but they seem to be the cars for the future. Are there any popular companies out there apart from Tesla?
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Clearing your browser cache

I have always made it a habit to constantly clear the cache as this could easily take up a lot of hard drive space. If I am not mistaken, failing to delete your browser's cache could potentially slow down the PC.
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Protection of people's privacy

It would be expensive for Google (and any other tech company) to store user's data for a long time. All the same, the issue of invasion of privacy is going to be a hot topic in the months to come. Do you trust Congress to get to the bottom of this matter?