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What Exactly Happens When You Turn On Your Computer?

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Today's Featured Articles

What Exactly Happens When You Turn On Your Computer?

When you power on a computer, it goes through a “boot up” process– a term that comes from the word “bootstrap.” Here’s what’s happening in the background—whether you’re using a Windows PC, Mac, or Linux system.   Read More »


How to Clean the Dust Out of Your Laptop

If you’ve had your laptop for a year or two, it may be full of dust. Dust clogs fans, vents, and heat sinks, preventing your PC from cooling down properly. You can remove a good amount of this dust, even if you can’t open your laptop.   Read More »


How To Thoroughly Clean Your Dirty Desktop Computer

Just like your car, your house, and even your body, your computer needs a good cleaning every once and a while to prevent dust build up and overheating.  Cleaning a PC is easy to do and only takes about 20 minutes, so today we're going to cover how to effectively clean the inside of your desktop computer.   Read More »


How to Take Photos of Fireworks

There's nothing like a loud bang and a bright flash of light to really make an occasion feel special. New Year's Eve, Halloween, and of course, the Fourth of July are all celebrated with fireworks. They're a pretty tricky subject to photograph, though, so let's break down what you need to know.   Read More »


Lock Down Your Tech in 2019 With These Resolutions

If you’re a human person who occasionally engages in commerce, hackers are probably targeting you. This year, resolve to do something about it.   Read More »


How To Thoroughly Clean Your Dirty Desktop Computer

Just like your car, your house, and even your body, your computer needs a good cleaning every once and a while to prevent dust build up and overheating.  Cleaning a PC is easy to do and only takes about 20 minutes, so today we're going to cover how to effectively clean the inside of your desktop computer.   Read More »


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The Best Premium Leather iPad Cases

No matter what iPad you use, you’ll want a case to protect it. But if you’re feeling fancy, or you’re looking for a gift for an iPad user who would appreciate something more premium, you can’t beat leather.   Read More »


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The Best In-Wall Smart Outlets

Smart plugs are a convenient way to add smarts to just about any appliance, but if you want a more permanent and cleaner solution, in-wall smart outlets are the way to go. Here are the best ones that are worth purchasing.   Read More »






FYI / Useful Tips and Headlines


The Roku Channel is Coming to Android and iOS, Premium Add-Ons in Tow
For years, Roku has been known for its streaming boxes and sticks, but that’s slowly changing as the company invests more in streaming services. It started with The Roku Channel, and now that’s growing into something more.   Read More »


Upcoming Chrome OS Feature Secures USB Ports When The Device Is Locked
Chromebooks are inherently secure machines—they’re essentially impervious to viruses and similar threats found on other machines. The one primary weakness is a physical one, but Google is making moves to fix that, too.   Read More »




Everything Else We Published Today
How to Use Google Assistant With Your Roku
How to Set Up Haptic Touch on an iPhone XR
Exposure Values Give You a Better Understanding of How Your Camera Works
The Best Premium Leather iPad Cases
The Best In-Wall Smart Outlets




Geek Trivia

The Introduction Of What Led To A Significant Rise In U.S. IQ Levels?
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Fluoridated Water →
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Today's Tech Term

Failure Horizon

Failure Horizon is a term that is used to refer to a future time when a failure (hardware, etc.) is expected or predicted to occur. A well-known example is Y2K.



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