Many of us use Wi-Fi literally every day, however even at a time where we’re becoming increasingly concerned with our privacy and security, many people still don’t understand the different Wi-Fi security algorithms and what they mean.
That’s why you read tech blogs though, right? We’ve put together an explanation of the most used Wi-Fi security algorithms, WEP, WPA, and WPA2 so you can stay informed on ensuring your connection is as secure as...
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If you’ve ever used a computer for any extended length of time, you’re familiar with how frustrating they get. They start slowing down, feeling sluggish, and might even do some strange things. There’s plenty of all-in-one software out there that offers to tune-up your PC and get it back into like-new condition, but those promises are empty. All-in-one software might help for a little while, but you’ll inevitably end up back where you started.
When...
Have you ever wanted to seamlessly share files between your Mac, iPhone, or iPad without having to deal with cloud services like Dropbox or hardware like USB sticks? Well, you can with a neat little feature called AirDrop! We’re going to show you just how to use it to send those files from your Mac to your iPhone without a hitch.
Some Requirements
Before we get started, there are a few requirements you should be aware of first. For your Mac, you’ll...
Sick of your cable company. It’s well and truly a great time to cut the cord and get rid of cable for good. There are a ton of great video streaming services out there, including the much-loved Netflix, many of which offer the same TV shows available on network or cable TV channels.
But which video streaming service is right for you? Well, first of all, let’s not think that you can only go with one! Still, you may not want to go with all three of...
DuckDuckGo and Google are two very similar search engines, but if you’re trying to keep privacy in mind, DuckDuckGo might just be the better option. That’s what we looked over when we last compared DuckDuckGo and Google, but this time around, we’re adding Bing into the mix to see how all they all compare. Is there one search engine that’s better than the rest? Many might say Google, but at the same time, you might be surprised.
GOOGLE
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If you use a computer all day for work and/or play, you’re aware of how easy it is to get eyestrain after looking at the computer for a substantial amount of time. It’s easily solved by getting up and taking a break for awhile, but sometimes that’s just not possible, especially if a project is due or even late.
Eyestrain can make it very difficult work, play, watch movies and so on. Not only that, but it’s extremely bad for your eyes and overall...
Whether you’re on Windows or Mac, your PC can slow down to a crawl. A common misconception is that Mac’s aren’t privy to the common sluggishness that day-to-day usage brings, but they are. We talked about how you can fix most of that through a neat little program called CCleaner, but another thing you can do is use Activity Monitor to help you speed up your Mac.
Speeding Up Your Mac With Activity Monitor
To open the Mac...