2023 November eBytes
The Best 5G Phones for 2023
Report: Windows 11 Now Has 400 Million Users
6 ways to spend less on TV streaming without losing the shows you love
Passkeys: What They Are and Why You Need Them ASAP
This mini PC is packed with ports and power, and now you can get it for under $150
Android 14 Is Here: 5 Features We're Excited to Try
Keep Your Kids Safe Online Without Paying a Penny
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The Best 5G Phones for 2023
If you're looking for a phone that can connect to the newest cellular networks, here's what you need to know, along with the top-rated 5G phones based on our testing.
https://www.pcmag.com/picks/the-best-5g-phones
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Report: Windows 11 Now Has 400 Million Users
Although the adoption rate isn't as fast as Windows 10, it's still exceeding Microsoft's expectations.
https://www.extremetech.com/computing/report-windows-11-in-use-by-400-million-users
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6 ways to spend less on TV streaming without losing the shows you love
I cut my video streaming bill in half, and so can you, with these six tips.
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Passkeys: What They Are and Why You Need Them ASAP
We tell you what passkeys are, how you can get them, and where you can use them to log in securely without exposing your email address or creating a password.
https://www.pcmag.com/explainers/passwordless-authentication-what-it-is-and-why-you-need-it-asap
No More Passwords: How to Set Up Apple's Passkeys for Easy Sign-ins - Introduced in iOS 16, passkeys eliminate passwords for supported apps and websites, instead letting you sign in with Face ID or Touch ID.
https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/no-more-passwords-how-to-set-up-apples-passkeys-for-easy-sign-ins
How to Set Up Passkeys for Your Google Account - Passkeys are easier to use and more secure than passwords, but getting started with them isn't simple. We tell you how to set up and use passkeys for Google on all your devices.
https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/set-up-passkeys-for-google-account
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This mini PC is packed with ports and power, and now you can get it for under $150
Need a powerful Windows 11 PC that's not much bigger than a hockey puck and won't cost you much? Then the Blackview MP80 is the mini PC for you.
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Android 14 Is Here: 5 Features We're Excited to Try
Here are the AI-driven Android customizations coming to Google's mobile operating system.
https://www.pcmag.com/news/best-android-14-features-were-excited-to-try
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Keep Your Kids Safe Online Without Paying a Penny
Apple, Google, and Microsoft offer robust solutions that balance kids' freedom with parents' ability to monitor them online. We help you find the right parental control app to keep your kids safe online, for free.
https://www.pcmag.com/picks/apple-vs-google-vs-microsoft-who-has-the-best-free-parental-controls
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Links - News, Tips, & Downloads
The best TV antennas for free live news, sports, and more - The best TV antennas give you access to local programming so you can save on cable or streaming costs (and watch NFL games). Our top picks have great signal ranges and an easy setup.
https://www.zdnet.com/home-and-office/home-entertainment/best-tv-antenna/
The best Linux laptops you can buy - ZDNET found the best Linux laptops based on performance, design, cost, and more to help programmers find the right Windows or MacOS alternative.
https://www.zdnet.com/article/best-linux-laptop/
Removing spyware from your phone can be tricky. These options are your best bet - iPhone and Android users alike are facing more sophisticated surveillance threats than ever before. Suspect you're being tracked? Here's what to do right now.
https://www.zdnet.com/article/how-to-find-and-remove-spyware-from-your-phone/
85 Hidden iPhone Tricks Most People Don't Know About - Think you know Apple's iOS inside out? There's plenty more to uncover with these expert tips and tweaks to help unlock your iPhone's full potential.
https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/iphone-tips-tricks-ios-secret-expert
How to screen record in Windows 10 or Windows 11 - Windows 10 and 11 both offer a screen-recording tool that's geared for gameplay, but it can record just about any screen activity. And Windows 11 has another option, too.
https://www.zdnet.com/article/how-to-screen-record-in-windows-10-or-windows-11/
Best Wi-Fi 6 Router of 2023 - You'll need a Wi-Fi 6 router for your smart home to take advantage of the fastest speeds and newest features. Here are the best ones.
https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/best-wi-fi-6-routers/
What to Do When Your Printer Won't Print: Try These 10 Troubleshooting Tips - Whether it's a software or hardware issue, here's how to troubleshoot your finicky printer.
https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/what-to-do-when-your-printer-wont-print
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Ask a Question - Send any Tips & Downloads, Ask a Question, For Sale, or articles to: TheMiningPCC@gmail.com
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Q. From a PCC Member - Is there still a Company Store in the building where the PC Club meets?
A. From Tom Kreuzer, a PCC Board member. The only 3M Store is building 222 basement, below the cafe in the quad. It is only open on Wednesdays from 10-2 and has limited stock. The old 3M online store was replaced with a Staples employee discount.
https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/company-us/retirees/
FYI... On Wed Nov 8 the PCC board members will be outside the store handing out flyers to try to get new members.
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Q. From a PCC Member - Have you done any modeling to use ChatGPT 4, for identifying investment opportunities? If not you, do you know anyone who has?
A. From Tom Kreuzer, a PCC Board member. No and I do not recommend anyone try. This is a reply from ChatGPT - I can't provide personalized investment advice or make specific stock recommendations because individual investment decisions depend on various factors, including your financial goals, risk tolerance, investment horizon, and current financial situation. Additionally, my knowledge is based on information available up until September 2021, and I do not have access to real-time data or market conditions. To determine whether you should buy Microsoft stock or any other stock, consider the following steps...
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