Wednesday, January 9, 2019

Wi-Fi 6: What’s Different, and Why it Matters

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Today's Featured Articles

Wi-Fi 6: What's Different, and Why it Matters

Wi-Fi 6 is the next-generation wireless standard that’s faster than 802.11ac. More than speed, it will provide better performance in congested areas, from stadiums to your own device-packed home. It’s coming in 2019.   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 »


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 »


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 »


Windows 10 Will Soon “Reserve” 7 GB of Your Storage for Updates

Windows Updates need a lot of disk space, which is a problem on devices with small amounts of internal storage. Microsoft is fixing this by “reserving” some disk space for updates in the next version of Windows 10, codenamed 19H1.   Read More »


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Do You Need a Screen Protector for Your Apple Watch?

If you’re worried that you’ll scratch up the screen on your Apple Watch, you can easily buy and install a screen protector for it. But should you be worried about it in the first place?   Read More »


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Don’t Bother With USB-C Headphones (For Now)

The headphone jack is fast disappearing from high-end phones and even bigger devices like the new iPad Pro. So it’s time to head out and get a decent pair of USB-C headphones, right? Not so fast.   Read More »






FYI / Useful Tips and Headlines


Windows 10 Will Soon “Reserve” 7 GB of Your Storage for Updates
Windows Updates need a lot of disk space, which is a problem on devices with small amounts of internal storage. Microsoft is fixing this by “reserving” some disk space for updates in the next version of Windows 10, codenamed 19H1.   Read More »




Everything Else We Published Today
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Don’t Bother With USB-C Headphones (For Now)
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The Best Drawer Organizers For Reclaiming Storage Space
Lenovo Yoga S940 Expands the Yoga Brand to Conventional Laptops
The Best Portable Blacklights To Check For Cat Pee, Bedbugs, And More




Geek Trivia

In 1922, Phone Lines In The U.S. Were Silenced To Observe What?
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Alexander Graham Bell's Funeral →
Dedication of the Lincoln Memorial →
Succession of Pope Benedict XV →


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Today's Tech Term

Geoblocking

Geoblocking refers to the practice of preventing (blocking) users from accessing/viewing websites, online media, downloading applications and files, etc. based on their physical location.



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