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USB flash drives can work as extra RAM — here's how it works
As time goes on, even the best PCs begin to slow down and lag. Before long, completing tasks becomes a time-sapping frustration and you're starting...
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I changed these 5 settings on my iPhone and I finally feel secure
iPhones have long been known for their strong privacy and security controls. However, as Apple's tightly guarded ecosystem has gradually opened up,...
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How using a private network address on iPhone works (and why you should)
Apple tends to keep most of its convenient features, like AirDrop, locked to its own hardware, but this is also what allows its products to offer s...
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I sped up my Windows 11 PC with these 5 easy changes
I use my Windows 11 PC every day for both work and gaming, so I can usually tell right away when something feels off. Performance issues can pop up...
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This one Wi-Fi setting did wonders to fix my network
I've talked a surprising amount about improving your Wi-Fi experience here at Pocket-lint. What that means can vary considerably, of course. Some p...
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Here's what 'HDMI-CEC' means (and if you should turn it on)
Home entertainment systems are absolutely loaded with features in this day and age. Some features are meant to make your movies and TV shows look b...
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Your PS5 keeps blacking out mid-game: Here's the real fix
Mid-boss fight, your screen cuts to blackouts. Controller still vibrating, audio still pumping, but you’re staring at nothing. Welcome to HDMI hand...
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It’s time you stopped using USB flash drives - I use these instead
Many eons ago, USB flash drives were immensely useful. You have to remember that for a long time, many people didn't have Wi-Fi, let alone a gigabi...
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Your PC's hardware might not age badly, but the default settings can
When it comes to PC hardware, we often treat our rigs like evolving organisms. We swap GPUs, add more storage, and upgrade CPUs in a quest for cutt...
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13 Things iPads Can Do That Most People Don't Know About
I have owned more than five iPads, and yet I'm still learning small but useful features and gestures that are easy to miss on such a capable device...
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You can turn on your iPhone's flashlight without touching it - here's how
Although only iPhone Pro owners can change its brightness, the flashlight on iPhones is a very handy feature. You can set it up to be accessed in a...
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How do you tell what type of USB ports you have?
Probably among the most widely used hardware interfaces seen in consumer electronics these days is the USB. Short for Universal Serial Bus, the USB...
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