| The first commercial modem for computers, the Bell 101, released in 1959, had a transmission rate of only 0.010 kB/s (roughly five million times slower than a modern 50 MB/s broadband connection).  | |
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 There may not be a whole lot of reasons to take screenshots of the login screen on your Chromebook. If you ever need to, however, it’s a needlessly lengthy process. Here’s how to do it. Read More »
|  You've probably heard the terms "post-production," "post-processing," or simply "post" about movies but they also apply—and are equally important—to photography. Let's break down what they mean. Read More »
|  If you’ve ever built a computer and purchased a Windows license, you probably don’t want to buy another license for your next one. With the slmgr command, it’s possible to deactivate your old PC and then activate a new one. Read More »
|  Hubs are often the backbone of the smarthome, and you can pick from an extensive list of hub manufacturers. But not all smarthomes are made equal, and not all are worth your consideration. Here’s a few to skip. Read More »
|  Console controllers don’t always work as soon as you plug them into a Windows PC or Mac. We’ve compiled a list of guides so you can learn how to make your favorite controller work with your computer. Read More »
|  Logical functions are some of the most popular and useful in Excel. They can test values in other cells and perform actions dependent upon the result of the test. This helps us to automate tasks in our spreadsheets. Read More »
| REVIEW GEEK  Want to watch your favorite movies and media without wires? Whether you want multi-room video or just want to avoid running wires across your living room, a wireless HDMI transmitter can help. Read More »
| REVIEW GEEK  Ever wanted to browse a different country’s supply of Netflix shows? Or more seriously, found yourself in a country with a high level of internet censorship? In both cases, using a VPN service helps you get around such issues. With dozens of different VPN companies out here, we’ve taken a look at three of the best for your situation. Read More »
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| | DEAL OF THE DAY  If you missed out on some Valentine’s Day deals earlier this month, now’s your chance to snag a new iPad (the latest-generation models, at that) at a fairly decent discount. Read More »
| DEAL OF THE DAY  There are a lot of tablets on the market, but the Kindle Paperwhite is still the king of e-readers. Luckily, Paperwhites are pretty inexpensive, and Woot has refurbished units at a discount. Read More »
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