Find your router's best spot up off the floor and avoid interference from metal objects like an HVAC unit. Check software settings to optimize bandwidth and make sure your software is up-to-date. An older router may struggle to keep up with multiple devices connecting at once. Consider a faster router...

5 reasons why your Wi-Fi might be slow

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Midrange phones are more competitive than ever, and their performance and battery life make us wonder why we spend $1,000+ on flagship devices. Phones under $500 used to include drab displays, awful build quality, and hardly any software support. But recently, even budget devices have featured OLED displays and years of software support. With so many high-quality options close in price, even a small discount can make a big difference.

Samsung drops one of its latest phones to just $300 for Prime Day

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

A virtual private network bolsters your privacy by hiding your public IP address, which contains information about your general geographical location and your internet service provider. Using a VPN, you can make apps and websites think you’re in a different area -- another city, state or even country -- while keeping your web browsing activity hidden from your ISP.

Mobile VPN: What Is It and How Does It Work?

Upgrading to the latest and greatest flagships can be really convenient, especially when you're snagging a top-of-the-line model like the Galaxy S24 Ultra with all the bells and whistles. Premium phones come with price tags to match. Finding a deal to cut some of the cost of a new phone is pretty essential, and right now Amazon is offering a 26% discount on the S24 Ultra, netting you $335 in savings and dropping the cost from $1,300 to just $965. That's the lowest price we've ever seen.

Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra Drops to a New Low Price

July's Supplemental Security Income payment was the typical monthly payment that recipients expect, but August and September will be a bit different. We'll explain why below. Also, if you didn't know, you might be getting a boost to your checks later this year. SSI benefits are managed by the Social...

SSI Beneficiaries Are Getting Two Payments in August. Here's Why

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

If you're a Samsung phone user, the company is making a change you'll need to pay attention to. For the past two years, Samsung has been phasing out its Samsung Messages app in favor of Google Messages. Samsung's messaging app has continued to be available -- since the Galaxy S22 -- but Google's app was the default option.

Samsung Messages is getting bumped for Google's app. Here's how to prepare

Does your Gmail inbox contain thousands of unread emails? Have you burned through the 15GB of free storage that comes with your account?. Maybe you've been meaning to clean out your Gmail inbox, but the thought of sifting through countless old messages feels daunting. Fortunately, there's an easy way to free up storage in your Google account while keeping all your old email.

Gmail Storage Full? Use the Nuclear Option for Automatic Inbox Zero

Your Android phone's web browser picks up a lot of files, images and data from the websites that you visit, and a lot of that does not need to be on your phone. Whether you're using Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox or Samsung Internet, this data stored in your cookies and cache can be helpful in some cases. It's what lets you quickly load websites you frequently access and keeps you logged into accounts you have. That's nice, but there's plenty of information in the cookies and cache of your browser that isn't necessary and could even be a privacy risk.

Your Android Phone's Web Browser Has Junk Files You Can Delete Now

Whether you're currently receiving Social Security benefits or just signed up to receive them, you may be curious to find a way to keep track or get an estimate of your benefits. Luckily, signing up for a My Social Security account will help you achieve just this. This online resource...

Estimate Your Current or Expected Social Security Benefits With This Free Online Tool

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In 2024, a new product category popped up among wireless internet providers: Reduced-capacity plans at lower prices than their standard home or traveling internet plans — targeting home and business users who want a backup option in case their primary broadband service fails. First up was T-Mobile Home Internet Backup, a 5G cellular service that offers 130GB of transfer per month at a monthly fee of $20 to $40 depending on if you use autopay or are a T-Mobile voice customer. With the hardware included for free, that's not a bad deal for some extra peace of mind. And now, one of T-Mobile's biggest competitors in wireless broadband, Elon Musk's satellite-based internet service provider, Starlink, has introduced the smaller Starlink Mini hardware and a related $50, 50GB Mini Roam plan.

Starlink Mini Is Mobile Satellite Internet Cheap Enough To Be Your Outage Backup Plan

We're in the middle of a massive summer heatwave -- Monday, July 22 was the hottest day in recorded history, and Tuesday almost beat that record. All that summer heat leads to more air conditioning -- and higher electricity bills. If you're trying to save money on your utility bills...

Want to Cut Your Energy Bills by 10 Percent? Set Your Thermostat to These Temperatures

Every internet-connected device has an IP address containing information about your general geographic location and internet service provider. Often, you don't have to think about an IP address — they're automatically assigned to internet-connected devices. But sometimes you’ll have to get a new IP address. There are several...

How to Change Your IP Address With and Without a VPN

There is no shortage of streaming services for you to choose from these days, but Curiosity Stream is the go-to for people who want to enjoy a documentary of an evening. Streaming educational content can provide a different entertainment option for children, teens and families alike. Deals such as this 60% discount on Curiosity Stream lifetime subscription are a wonderful way to enjoy documentaries but keep in mind that this price is only going to stick around for another few days before it's gone.

Time's Running Out to Save 60% Off a Curiosity Stream Lifetime Subscription

Offering phone and home broadband services, this internet service provider is fairly fresh on the scene and somewhat of a coin toss. One side (its fiber internet plans) is good, shiny and new, but on the flip side (if you only have access to its copper DSL network) is a proverbial bad penny of older technology and inconsistent speeds. Whether you have access to DSL or fiber, Brightspeed still has much to offer. Let's take a closer look.

Brightspeed Internet Review: Plans, Pricing, Speed and Availability

Skygazers have a treat coming to them at the end of July, as the firmament will feature not one, but two -- and maybe even three -- meteor showers. As Earth's orbit crosses the paths of two comets, meteor showers associated with those events are set to peak at around the same time, from July 29 to 31. And the prolific meteor shower known as the Perseids might actually overlap with the other two.

How to Watch the Upcoming Double -- Maybe Triple -- Meteor Shower

Over the years, many companies have ventured into the smartphone industry, though only a small fraction became successful enough to continue producing mobile devices. Back in 2014, Amazon tried to develop its own spin on Android devices, and despite its immense potential, the Fire Phone was plagued by a multitude of issues, leading to Amazon ceasing its production in 2015. With today marking the tenth anniversary of the Fire Phone, it’s time to recount the chain of events that caused the device to crash and burn a year after its release.

10 years ago today, Amazon launched the Fire Phone (and within weeks, it went up in smoke)

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The Mobile Speed Test app, launched Tuesday, is intended to help the commission create a more precise broadband coverage map by crowdsourcing information.

FCC launches app tests your provider's broadband speed; consumers 'deserve to know'

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CALIFORNIA – Plaintiffs, in a case against Wells Fargo alleging that the bank knowingly took part in a marketing scam, asked the court, July 8, not to grant a motion for summary judgment.

Class action lawsuit says Wells Fargo customers lost over $160 Million

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Eero Pro 6E Mesh Router Review: A Great Pick for Gigabit Internet

While the Pro 6E is no longer the latest and greatest router in Eero's arsenal -- that honor now goes to the Eero Max 7 --...

Eero Pro 6E Mesh Router Review: A Great Pick for Gigabit Internet

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