Tuesday, January 8, 2019

How Fast is 5G? Here's Everything You Need to Know

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The scientific term for your fifth, and typically smallest, digit on both your feet and hands is “minimus”.

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Today's Featured Articles

Why You (Probably) Don't Want a 5G Router

CES is underway, and D-Link has already announced a new 5G router. But while 5G might sound great, you probably don't have it in your area right now. So, you shouldn't plan to jump on this router just yet.   Read More »


What Is 5G, and How Fast Will It Be?

You couldn’t escape the 5G hype at CES 2018 and the same is holding true for 2019. Everyone—from Samsung and Intel to cellular carriers and smartphone companies—wants you to know how amazing 5G will be. Samsung called it “wireless fiber”, promising super-fast low latency internet everywhere. 5G is supposed to be faster than a typical home cable internet connection today…and it’s wireless, too.   Read More »


5G E Isn’t Real 5G. Here’s What You Need to Know

AT&T is about to brand much of its existing cellular network as “5G Evolution” or “5G E.” Your phone’s “4G” logo may transform to a “5G E” logo after an update, but nothing has actually changed.   Read More »


Github is Now Free and That’s Great

Microsoft announced a change in GitHub pricing today, and it’s great for anyone learning to code. In the past, GitHub charged $7 a month for a private repository. But now those are free if you have three collaborators or fewer.   Read More »


Windows 10 Is Only Making Windows Fragmentation Worse

With Windows 10, Microsoft wanted to get every Windows user on the same platform. Now, the opposite is happening. Just 6.6% of Windows 10 PCs have the October 2018 Update over three months after its release.   Read More »


REVIEW GEEK

Edifier R1280T Review: A Simple, Excellent Desktop Speaker Upgrade

Laptops and desktops often get the short end of the stick when it comes to audio: the former because of space constraints, the latter because pack-in accessories tend to be of low quality. If you want an upgrade for either, these Edifier speakers will do nicely.   Read More »






FYI / Useful Tips and Headlines


Get Ready for Wi-Fi 6: Certification Launches in Q3 2019
The Wi-Fi Alliance already announced Wi-Fi 6 back in October. Today, it’s announcing the details of the Wi-Fi 6 certification process, which will launch in the third quarter of 2019. Expect many new Wi-Fi 6 devices later this year.   Read More »


Cable Companies are Fighting Over Free Channels
It’s no secret that the cable industry has been slowly crawling toward death. The convoluted cable packages, which are somehow becoming more expensive than ever, are losing a war with streaming services.   Read More »


Github is Now Free and That’s Great
Microsoft announced a change in GitHub pricing today, and it’s great for anyone learning to code. In the past, GitHub charged $7 a month for a private repository. But now those are free if you have three collaborators or fewer.   Read More »




Everything Else We Published Today
What is Apple True Tone and How Do I Use It?
How to Use a Balanced Composition for Stronger Photos
How to Remove Old Configuration Files from Your iPhone or iPad
Edifier R1280T Review: A Simple, Excellent Desktop Speaker Upgrade
Lenovo’s Latest ThinkPad X1 Carbon and X1 Yoga Slim Down and Style Up
Lenovo Introduces Two 43-inch Ultrawide Monitors: One for the Gamer, One for the Office
Arlo Unveils New Security System That Integrates with Existing Cameras
Belkin Shows Off Refreshed WeMo Light Switch with HomeKit Built In
Ring Rings In the New Year with a New Camera and Smart Lighting
Best Pushup Tools For Your Home Gym
Linksys MR8300 Router Review: Mesh Wi-Fi for Advanced Users
Withings Announces Move Hybrid Watch with ECG Tracking, Plus A Bluetooth Blood Pressure Cuff
Acer’s New Chromebook is Cheap, Big, And One of the First to Run an AMD Processor




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Today's Tech Term

Gantt Chart

A Gantt Chart is a [floating] bar chart used to display schedules, project activities, project tasks, events, and/or resources over the course of a time period in project management activities.



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