Thursday, December 27, 2018

Do You Really Need to Regularly Reinstall Windows?

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Babies have more bones than adults; as they age, several bones (such as the plates in the skull) fuse together to become one single bone. At birth, we have approximately 270 individual bones and by adulthood, the number is approximately 206 as a result of these fusions.

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Today's Featured Articles

20 Keyboard Shortcuts Every iPad Owner Should Know

The iPad is great for watching YouTube or web browsing, but it's increasingly common for people to use it instead of a laptop. Having a keyboard changes the game, and some great keyboard shortcuts can save you time when working.   Read More »


Do You Really Need to Regularly Reinstall Windows?

For many people, Windows seems to slow down over time. Quite a few people fix this by regularly reinstalling Windows. But do you need to reinstall Windows regularly? And, if so, how often do you need to reinstall it?   Read More »


So You Just Got a PlayStation 4. Now What?

Christmas has come and gone, the paper torn off of every box under the tree, and you just scored a brand new PlayStation 4 (or Pro!). Congratulations! It is, at least in this writer’s humble opinion, the best version of the PlayStation that has ever existed—especially the Pro. Let’s make the most of it, shall we?   Read More »


So You Just Got a Google Home. Now What?

So you scored a Google Home for Christmas. That’s awesome because this is a killer little smart speaker that can do a lot of different things—in fact, it can be a little overwhelming. The good news is that we’ve got you covered. Here are some ideas on where to get started with your new Home.   Read More »


So You Just Got an Amazon Fire Tablet. Now What?

Hey, congratulations on your new tablet! The Amazon Fire Tablet series offers, without a doubt, some of the best bang for your buck devices you can get in today’s tablet market. You’re going to love it.   Read More »


Integrated Graphics Are About to Get Way Better

Forget buying a dedicated graphics card, pretty soon you’ll be gaming without one. At least, if you’re part of the 90% of people who still game at 1080p or less. Recent advancements from both Intel and AMD mean their integrated GPUs are about to tear up the low-end graphics card market.   Read More »


REVIEW GEEK

The Best Smart Light Switches for Your Amazon Echo

If you have an Amazon Echo in your home and want to take your voice commands to the next level, installing some in-wall light switches will let you control your lights using your voice. Here are the best options that work with your Echo.   Read More »


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And The 2018 Smartphone Of The Year Is…

Every year, smartphones come and go. Some stand out in the crowd, while others fall to the wayside. Regardless, every year one phone generally stands above the rest. This year is no different.   Read More »






FYI / Useful Tips and Headlines


PSA: Don’t Download the Fake “Setup for Amazon Alexa” iOS App
If you happened to get an Amazon Alexa device for the holidays, be careful when setting it up. There’s a new fake Alexa Setup app in the iOS App Store that is up to no good.   Read More »




Everything Else We Published Today
How to Create Multiple Columns in Google Docs
What Is Focus Stacking?
How to Set Up and Use Siri on an iPhone
How to Return Audible Audiobooks
You Can Still Take Advantage of Some Awesome Amazon Echo and Google Home Deals
The Best Smart Light Switches for Your Amazon Echo
[Update: Dead] Buy an Office 365 Subscription, Get a $50 Amazon Gift Card
And The 2018 Smartphone Of The Year Is…
The Best Mice For Your Gaming PC




Geek Trivia

The USB in “USB Cable” Stands For What?
Universal Serial Bus →
Utility Service Bind →
Uniform Sync Bank →
Uninterrupted Service Bus →


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Today's Tech Term

Fram

Fram (short for Friend Spam) is a slang term that refers to email, information, jokes, social media notifications, etc. that are constantly forwarded to an individual by family members, friends, and/or other people they know personally in high volume amounts.



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