The internet industry has a price-increase problem -- it's positively addicted to jacking up your rates. More than half of the internet service providers in CNET's database had price hikes on some plans after just one year. That's a big reason why the industry as a whole ranks at the...

Many Internet Providers Double Your Price After a Year. Here's How to Fight Back

Back in November 2022, T-Mobile rolled out its Ultra Capacity 5G SA network. During the time of its launch, only flagship devices from Samsung could support the feature. The Un-carrier also promised they would expand 5G SA service to iPhone devices in March 2023 with its iOS 16.4 release. But...

Here’s How to Connect to T-Mobile’s 5G SA Network on Your iPhone Device

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T-Mobile's new T Life app is prompting some ad blockers to work overtime, reportedly blocking over 50k ads in 24 hours. It's believed that blocking ads causes the app to continually try to load the ads despite the severed connection, potentially impacting battery life. T-Mobile moved its beloved T-Mobile Tuesdays...

T-Mobile's new T Life app isn't playing nicely with ad blockers

It was a lopsided victory for one of the firms. A new study compares the three major US carriers in terms of user experience. The study found that T-Mobile earns the top spot in most categories. The difference between AT&T and Verizon is much closer. You may have your own...

Here's who the true king of US mobile in 2024 is, according to report

Sometimes, even the best routers can experience slowdowns. Bad internet speeds are common from time to time, but there might be a hidden culprit lurking in the background as the root cause — your VPN. There are a lot of great VPN providers out there, but they sometimes have the consequence of impacting your internet speed. Here are a few ways you can detect and fix the problem.

How to improve your internet speed while using a VPN

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

If you have a mobile data plan, you can share your internet connection using your smartphone's hotspot feature or the USB tethering option. Alternatively, you can use public Wi-Fi, buy a dedicated mobile hotspot device, or visit a nearby co-working space. If your neighbor uses a different ISP, you can...

How I Keep My Devices Online During an Internet Outage

As Amazon Prime Day draws closer, other outlets, like Best Buy, are throwing competitive deals out there so Amazon won't hog the spotlight. Right now, Best Buy is offering a TCL 55-inch 4K TV for only $230, $220 less than its normal $450 price. It's a steal for anyone who wants a decently large quality QLED 4K smart TV and has been waiting for a significant price drop. This deal is part of Best Buy's Black Friday in July sale, which runs through July 17, so you don't have long to get in on the savings.

Best Buy's Anti-Prime Day Sale Takes Almost 50% Off This 55-Inch TCL 4K TV

We're headed into the third week of Social Security Disability Insurance payments for the month of July. If you're expecting a payment this week or aren't sure what week you should expect a check, we'll break it down below for you. If you still haven't received your June SSDI check, here's what you can do.

SSDI July 2024: Here's When You Can Expect Your Check

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Even if you don't use AT&T, you've more than likely heard of the company's variety of unlimited data plans. These plans have taken many different forms over the years, with many going on to be discontinued to make way for new and improved plans. More recently, AT&T retired some of its longtime unlimited plans such as AT&T Unlimited Extra, AT&T Unlimited Starter, and AT&T Unlimited Premium. While you aren't required to switch if you're already on an unlimited plan that's been retired, keeping it won't help if you're trying to save on your AT&T bill.

You Might Want To Ditch Your Old AT&T Unlimited Plan, Here's Why

With just a few days to go until its official start, we’ve already found some of the best Early Prime Day deals for under a hundred bucks, from earbuds and Fire Sticks to smart plugs and SSDs. If you’ve been looking to get some new tech, but have been...

Best Early Amazon Prime Day Electronics Deals Under $100

Amazon Prime Day 2024 is set for July 16 and 17, which means we'll see thousands of deals kicking off starting tomorrow. However, Apple deals are starting to pop up all over the online retailer's site and they include discounts on premier devices such as the M2 iPad Air. Right...

Ahead of Prime Day, Apple's M2 iPad Air Models Hit New Amazon Lows With Up to $105 Off

Amazon's Prime Day is the e-commerce giant's biggest shopping event of the year. This year, it will be held on July 16 and 17. Prime Day offers discounts on a range of categories, including tech, home appliances, clothing, garden products, and more -- with discounts on top Samsung products expected.

The 14 best early Prime Day Samsung deals

D-Link Aquila Pro AI AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 Smart Mesh Extender (E30) Specs. The D-Link Aquila Pro AI AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 Smart Mesh Extender (E30) is a plug-in extender that uses Wi-Fi 6 technology to bring wireless connectivity to parts of your home that your router can't reach. The dual-band extender is easy to set up and manage, and it can be used as a node in a mesh network when paired with a compatible router. The Aquila Pro ($99.99) is a capable choice, but you'll get better performance from our Editors' Choice pick in the category, the TP-Link RE715X.

D-Link Aquila Pro AI AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 Smart Mesh Extender (E30)

We have two days remaining until Amazon Prime Day officially begins, but we already have deals coming in throughout the week. A lot of brands have been giving major discounts on Amazon this week, including Roku. If you've been looking for a new way to stream, you may be able to get a deal.

Best Prime Day Roku Deals: Snag Huge Savings on Streaming Devices and TVs

Never quite sure what you should set your thermostat to? Don't leave it on whatever your partner or your family suggests. Stay smart and track the temperatures outside, and set your temperatures accordingly. You can keep cool in the summer heat without spending an arm and a leg – or battling for control of thermostat with your family.

Cut Your Energy Bills in Half Using This Thermostat Setting

To get the fastest speeds, devices should use a wired Ethernet connection for internet access whenever possible. Computers, consoles, and even some smart home devices can tap into Ethernet for the best performance. However, it's impossible to understate the importance of Wi-Fi in 2024. There are plenty of devices that need it, from the best smartphones to internet-connected appliances and lights. If your Wi-Fi speeds are feeling slow, it's easy to immediately call up an internet service provider (ISP) to upgrade to a more expensive plan with faster speeds and higher data limits.

4 reasons you should upgrade your router before your internet plan

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It’s time to check your iPhone settings and make a few changes if your phone is so slow it’s driving you up a wall. Your iPhone is equipped to handle your everyday tasks, including downloading apps, launching apps and updating their content in a spee...

Check Your iPhone Settings! Tech Experts Say Having These 4 Turned On May Be Making Your Phone So Much Slower: 5G Setting & More

It's hard to recommend the paid version of ChatGPT when ChatGPT Free offers a near equivalent experience for most people. Both use the latest GPT-4o model, which is fast, comprehensive and largely accurate. The main difference is that ChatGPT Free will revert back to the GPT-3.5 model if you've been asking it too many questions or if traffic is high. And ChatGPT Free doesn't have access to the Dall-E 3 image generator. But for most people, is it really that big of a deal? Probably not.

ChatGPT Free vs. ChatGPT Plus: Worth the $20 Upgrade?

Amazon Prime Day is coming up tomorrow, but the savings have already started. Other retailers like Best Buy and Walmart are also getting in on the action, and some are even offering deeper discounts than Amazon. Best Buy's sale includes a discount of up to $250 on our favorite TV in 2024. The TCL QM8, which takes the top spot due to its picture quality and relative value, has dropped to an even more affordable price than usual, with the 75-inch model falling to $1,500. That's $200 off the list price. You can also save $250 on the massive 98-inch version. It's our top pick of the best TVs on the market, and the discount makes this the perfect time to get this TV. Act fast if you want to take advantage of this deal, though, as we don't know how long it will last.

Our Favorite TV of 2024 Is on Sale for Up to $250 Off at Best Buy With This Anti-Prime Day Deal

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An Early Adopter’s Hands-On Experience With T-Mobile Home Internet: How It Matched Up to Cable Broadband

Editors' note, July 2024: This article was written in early 2021 when T-Mobile first unveiled its 5G home internet product and updated six weeks later with...

An Early Adopter’s Hands-On Experience With T-Mobile Home Internet: How It Matched Up to Cable Broadband

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