Monday, December 17, 2018

What's the Difference Between 5G and 5GHz Wi-Fi?

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Despite the stereotype of body builders and boxers slugging back raw eggs to build muscle, it’s actually a very ineffective way to consume an egg. The body can only absorb around 50 percent of the protein in a raw egg compared to around 91 percent of the protein in a cooked egg (and with less risk of salmonella, to boot).

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Today's Featured Articles

No, You Don’t Need to Disable Password Recovery Questions on Windows 10

Recently a group of researchers described a scenario wherein password recovery questions were used to break into Windows 10 PCs. This has led to some suggesting disabling the feature. But you don’t need to do this if you’re a home computer user.   Read More »


What’s the Difference Between 5G and 5GHz Wi-Fi?

5G and 5 GHz Wi-Fi are both used for wireless connectivity, but they don’t have anything else in common. Anyone referring to “5G Wi-Fi” actually means 5 GHz Wi-Fi, which is different from the 5G cellular standard.   Read More »


How Dark Mode Can Extend Battery Life on OLED Phones

Did you know your phone might last longer if you use apps with darker interfaces? It’s true! Well, sometimes—it’s complicated. It depends on the technology in your screen, and whether or not your phone’s software takes advantage of it.    Read More »


Best Sites for Finding Song Lyrics

Have you ever discovered that you've been singing one of your favorite songs incorrectly all along? Instead of being embarrassed in front of your friends, it's easier to use one of the lyrics searching website discussed below and find the actual lyrics of the song.   Read More »


No, You Don't Need Antivirus on a Chromebook

Recently, Malwarebytes announced an antivirus for Chromebooks (through its Android app). But here's the thing: that's complete bullshit. You don't need an antivirus on Chrome OS; I don't care how they try to sell it.   Read More »


How Dark Mode Can Extend Battery Life on OLED Phones

Did you know your phone might last longer if you use apps with darker interfaces? It’s true! Well, sometimes—it’s complicated. It depends on the technology in your screen, and whether or not your phone’s software takes advantage of it.    Read More »


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20 Great Gifts For The Tea Lover In Your Life

Tea drinkers can be a picky bunch sometimes, but there’s nothing like giving a great gift to somebody that you care for, especially when they’re surprised that you managed to find them something that they like. Here’s our top picks.   Read More »


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The Best Card And Board Games For Impatient Players

Not everyone loves tabletop games (especially long evening-consuming ones). That’s where these perfect bite-sized games shine with their quick setup and quick play.   Read More »






FYI / Useful Tips and Headlines


Fitbit OS Reaches Version 3.0, Here’s What’s New
Over the last couple of years, Fitbit has graduated from a company that makes fitness trackers to a full smartwatch manufacturer. And today’s update for the Ionic and Versa is a big one for Fitbit watch owners.   Read More »




Everything Else We Published Today
How to Make Vertical Tear-Off Pages in Microsoft Word
How To Redeem a Gift Card or Promo Code in the Mac App Store
What Is Exposure Compensation in Photography?
How to Add Images to a Header or Footer in Microsoft Word
20 Great Gifts For The Tea Lover In Your Life
The Best Card And Board Games For Impatient Players




Geek Trivia

Which First Lady Started The White House Tradition Of Themed Christmas Trees?
Lady Bird Johnson →
Jacqueline Kennedy →
Dolly Madison →
Edith Wilson →


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Today's Tech Term

E-Athlete

An E-Athlete (short for Electronic Athlete, also spelled as eAthlete) is an individual who plays video/electronic games at a competitive/sporting level.



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