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Samsung is repairing smartphones free of charge for first responders

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Samsung is repairing smartphones free of charge for first responders

Samsung is stepping up to do its part to take care of those who take care of us. In this unprecedented time of a global pandemic, Samsung has setup a brand new program to repair its smartphones for doctors, nurses, EMTs, medical staff, hospital staff, nursing home staff, pharmacists, law enforcement and firefighters, including volunteer firefighters. I commend Samsung for keeping our hero’s devices … Continue Reading >

5 techie items that make your home more earth and wallet friendly

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5 techie items that make your home more earth and wallet friendly

It’s Earth Day’s 50th anniversary today, and what a strange time this is. No matter what’s going on, we must all make a commitment to leave the Earth in a better place than how we inherited it. We’ve generally gotten better over the years, but we could always do more. While there’s admirable and awesome things you can do like commit to zero waste, … Continue Reading >

Got WiFi? A quick and easy fix and optimize guide for your home network

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Got WiFi? A quick and easy fix and optimize guide for your home network

Have you been working from home lately? Or do have your children learning from home? If so, I bet you’ve noticed how bad your home’s WiFi network can be. A poor performing home network can be extremely frustrating. Freezing or blurry videos, spotty audio over Zoom, and stuck browser searches are incredibly annoying and only get worse with more people on the network. It … Continue Reading >

High-tech food: Do something good for Earth Day and swap your beef for Beyond Meat’s incredible plant based burger

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High-tech food: Do something good for Earth Day and swap your beef for Beyond Meat’s incredible plant based burger

What the heck is food doing on a tech website? I could recommend you do something good for Earth Day and recycle your old smartphone. I could also recommend you swap out your old school watering meter with a high-tech one from b hyve that will help cut back on water usage and save you money at the same time. There are hundreds of … Continue Reading >

Amazon quietly launches a new program that allows you to try on clothing without being charged

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Amazon quietly launches a new program that allows you to try on clothing without being charged

As malls close their doors around the country, Amazon continues to add value where others are failing. An Amazon Prime membership has just gotten more valuable. Beyond free music, books, TV shows, oh and free two-day shipping, Amazon is now offering a new program to select customers called Prime Wardrobe.  Prime Wardrobe is Amazon’s way of selling more clothes and shoes to you without … Continue Reading >

iOS 11.3 brings major updates to the iPhone and iPad

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iOS 11.3 brings major updates to the iPhone and iPad

Apple’s latest iOS update brings major upgrades to the iPhone and iPad. Beyond typical bug fixes and security patches, iOS 11.3 adds new features that users will want halfway through its life cycle. Here’s why you will want to update your iPhone and/or iPad. Keep in mind you will want to be on WiFi to download the large file and also connect your device … Continue Reading >

Solo offers up three new 17″ laptop backpacks that look as cool as they are functional

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Solo offers up three new 17″ laptop backpacks that look as cool as they are functional

Very few companies make laptop backpacks that support those of us who need more power. Whether it be for gaming, video editing, designing, or other activities that require more power, some of us need the portability of a laptop with the power of a desktop. 17″ laptops are the solution for those who need more power. I know first hand that finding backpacks that … Continue Reading >

How to convert your notes to a PDF on your iPhone (tutorial)

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How to convert your notes to a PDF on your iPhone (tutorial)

Apple Notes is a lot more powerful than you think. Under the hood of its unassuming simple design, there are a ton of features that make it viable as a note-taking app. It might not have as many features as something like OneNote, but if you have an iPad, MacBook, or iPhone, it is more than capable of taking notes for your classes. One … Continue Reading >

Huawei drops the price of the Mate 10 Pro and Mate SE at major retailers

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Huawei drops the price of the Mate 10 Pro and Mate SE at major retailers

Despite the Trump administration’s best efforts to keep Huawei out of the US market, it’s digging its heels into US soil. It’s going to continue to sell its smartphones, tablets, computers, and accessories with or without Verizon and AT&T. Starting April 1, Huawei is dropping the price of its flagship, the Mate 10 Pro, to $649.99, or $150 off MSRP. It’s also dropping the … Continue Reading >

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