2020 January e-Bytes
How to Add Emergency Info to Your Phone's Lock Screen
Don't wait for another Equifax data breach. Your password could already be on the dark web
Ready to Ditch Cable? 5 Tips for Cutting the Cord
The PC was supposed to die a decade ago. Instead, this happened
The Why Axis: The Best Wireless Plans for iPhone Users
Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Opera or Safari: Which Browser Is Best?
6 rules for buying tech gifts that you should never break
Which CPU Should You Buy? Intel Core i5 vs. i7
How to Add Emergency Info to Your Phone's Lock Screen
This one tech trick could save your life. Here's how to make sure you and your family have emergency medical information and contact numbers readily available.
https://www.pcmag.com/article/336713/how-to-add-an-emergency-contact-to-your-phones-lock-screen
Don't wait for another Equifax data breach. Your password could already be on the dark web
By the time a company tells you your data's been stolen as part of a breach, your login credentials may already be on the dark web. Here's how to keep pace with the hackers.
Ready to Ditch Cable? 5 Tips for Cutting the Cord
Fed up with the costs and limitations of cable? Consider subscribing to a video-streaming service instead, and make the move seamless by following our cord-cutting tips.
https://www.pcmag.com/news/371975/ready-to-ditch-cable-5-tips-for-cutting-the-cord
The PC was supposed to die a decade ago. Instead, this happened
Back on January 27, 2010, a very Big Thinker declared the PC dead. A decade later, the PC is very much alive, although a time traveler from 2010 might not recognize it. Here's how this endangered species evolved and survived.
https://www.zdnet.com/article/the-pc-was-supposed-to-die-a-decade-ago-instead-this-happened
The Why Axis: The Best Wireless Plans for iPhone Users
Here's how you can figure out whether you should buy or finance and who's offering the best deal.
https://www.pcmag.com/news/370897/which-cell-phone-carrier-should-iphone-users-choose
Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Opera or Safari: Which Browser Is Best?
You probably take your web browser for granted, but you have real options: Performance, feature sets, and privacy tools vary wildly among internet-surfing apps.
https://www.pcmag.com/feature/371915/chrome-edge-firefox-opera-or-safari-which-browser-is-best
6 rules for buying tech gifts that you should never break
If you're not careful, your gift could do more harm than good.
https://www.cnet.com/how-to/dont-buy-anyone-a-last-minute-phone-or-gadget-without-reading-this-first
Which CPU Should You Buy? Intel Core i5 vs. i7
When on the hunt for a new PC, one of the biggest considerations is the type of processor the system should have. Two of the CPU families most often in contention in mainstream systems are the Intel Core i5 and the Intel Core i7.
https://www.pcmag.com/article/298124/which-cpu-should-you-buy-intel-core-i5-vs-i7
Links - News, Tips, & Downloads
Here's what will happen to your Windows 7 PC on January 15, 2020 - Microsoft is ready to push a full-screen warning to Windows 7 users who are still running the OS after January 14. The nag-screen payload is part of the December 10 Patch Tuesday monthly rollup.
https://www.zdnet.com/article/heres-what-will-happen-to-your-windows-7-pc-on-january-15-2020
The Best Tech Products of 2019 - Across 15 categories, among 2,000+ reviews, we present our annual collection of the finest products to pass through our lab doors this year. Just your luck: Our list of the best tech doubles as the ultimate holiday shopping list.
https://www.pcmag.com/feature/372048/the-best-tech-products-of-2019
Facebook was the most-downloaded app of the decade - Social media dominated the 2010s' most-downloaded apps list.
https://www.cnet.com/news/10-most-downloaded-apps-of-the-decade-facebook-dominated-2010-2019
15 Android Apps Actually Worth Paying For - Free apps are cool, but a few bucks can get you so much more. If you are looking to buy in the Google Play store, here are the best paid Android apps to put on your phone.
https://www.pcmag.com/feature/331205/15-android-apps-actually-worth-paying-for
Fill Your New Android With These Top Apps - The Google Play store's staggering 2.7 million apps aren't all worth downloading. Our picks of the best Android apps in 14 top categories, on the other hand, deserve a place on your phone.
https://www.pcmag.com/article/362295/the-100-best-android-apps
Best iPhone apps of 2019 - The best iPhone apps of the year changed the way we communicate, watch TV and play games.
https://www.cnet.com/news/best-iphone-apps-of-2019
Wi-Fi Range Extender vs. Mesh Network: What's the Difference? - Looking to increase the power of your current wireless connection? Learn the difference between a Wi-Fi extender and a mesh system to make a better decision.
https://www.pcmag.com/news/363527/whats-the-difference-between-a-wi-fi-extender-and-mesh-syst
The best Wi-Fi routers in 2019 - Your router is the unsung hero holding your smart home together. From mesh to gaming to Wi-Fi 6, here are the best we've tested, for every budget.
https://www.cnet.com/news/best-wi-fi-routers-in-2019
10 Ways to Set Up Your Wi-Fi for Guests - Can you survive the holidays without Wi-Fi? No you cannot. Here's how to prepare your network for guests and safely share your password with them.
https://www.pcmag.com/feature/371658/10-ways-to-set-up-your-wi-fi-for-guests
This is what happens to your phone battery when you use a fast charger - We asked experts what fast chargers do to our phone's battery over time and how to extend its life. Here's what we learned.
PCMag's Best Products of the Year - From PCs, peripherals, and smart home tech to apps, games, and well beyond, in 16 top categories, these are the very best products we've tested all year. It's the ultimate holiday gift guide for the most deserving tech lovers on your list.
https://www.pcmag.com/features/best-products-of-the-year
Netflix alternatives: 10 best for streaming free movies - There are tons of movies (and TV shows) you can watch without spending a penny.
https://www.cnet.com/how-to/netflix-alternatives-10-best-free-movie-streaming-services
10 Ways to Boost Your Wi-Fi Signal - Check out these quick tips to boost your wireless signal from your router, extend and optimize your Wi-Fi coverage, and speed up your surfing.
https://www.pcmag.com/article/257032/10-ways-to-boost-your-wi-fi-signal
SSD vs. HDD: What's the Difference? - Do you like your storage cheap and plentiful, or fast and safe? Here's how to choose between a traditional hard drive and a solid-state drive in your next PC.
https://www.pcmag.com/article/297758/ssd-vs-hdd-whats-the-difference
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