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There's nothing worse than bad Wi-Fi. Searching top to bottom in your place to locate the strongest signal is not a chore that we should be doing in 2024, so thankfully there is a solution. That would be a Wi-Fi extender. While there are many different devices out there to choose from, the TP-Link AC750 has become a firm favorite of ours. Not only for expanding internet coverage by up to 1,200 square feet, but because it's a great budget option. And today, it's cheaper than ever before at $13 with a 56% discount and an additional $2 coupon that can be applied.

Our Top Recommended Budget Wi-Fi Extender Is Now Cheaper Than Ever at Amazon

USB debugging in Android isn't just for developers - it can be used to recover data and control your phone from a computer. Remember to keep USB debugging enabled to access files or control your phone even if the screen is broken. Be cautious - enabling USB debugging can allow...

Why You Should Keep USB Debugging Enabled on Your Android Phone

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The internet acts like a kingdom that houses all the knowledge of the world, and routers are like the keys used to enter it. Depending on your budget and needs, there are several major wireless routers brands that you can choose from, such as TP-Link, ASUS, Netgear, or Linksys. But, regardless of what router brand you own, there's always a possibility that it will have some problems.

How Often Should You Replace Your Wi-Fi Router?

When turned on, airplane mode will turn off your phone's cellular service, but what about its location? Here's how it works and what you need to know.

Does Airplane Mode Turn Off Your Phone's Location? Here's How It Works

These ten easy-to-follow tips should keep your device in good shape for years. Big smartphone brands like Samsung, Apple, and Google are now promising at least four years of updates at a minimum. It’s prudent to do so — not only do consumers care about sustainability, but they also don’t want to feel like their new $1,000 handset has built-in redundancy. But such promises won’t mean much if your device gives up the ghost after a couple of years. We have loads of tips to make your phone last longer and we’ve laid out ten of our favorites here.

Here's how to make your phone last longer

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 Charging your phone might now seem like a simple and automatic part of your daily routine, but there’s more going on under the hood than you think.After all, one of the few drawbacks to our connected modern existence is we’re almost always monitoring the battery life of our phones – to make sure they don’t run out, and charging habits play a huge part in this. Here are some common mistakes you might be making…Modern phones almost exclusively use rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, and while these batteries have proven to be really size-efficient and adaptable, they still have some limitations....

The common mistakes we are all making when charging our phones

Your Android phone is about to get an AI-powered anti-theft upgrade that can keep your personal information safe. In May of this year, Google teased a new Theft Detection Lock tool for Android phones. Expected to debut with Android 15, the feature would sense a device's motion -- such as someone snatching a phone and then running, biking, or driving away -- and immediately lock the screen, Google said.

Your Android phone is getting an anti-theft upgrade, thanks to AI. How it works

Your iPhone is already filled with amazing and useful features that help you in your everyday life, and Apple is constantly adding new features with every major software update. One of these new features is coming to the Phone app. When iOS 18 arrives, you’ll be able to record phone...

You Should Know How to Record a Phone Call on Your iPhone

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ANOTHER batch of Samsung smartphones will start to receive an important free upgrade today in the latest fix for Android. The South Korean tech giant routinely issues new software to address any recently discovered flaws or stability problems. So don't expect any new apps or features to appear. This latest...

Popular Samsung smartphones receive important free upgrade today after Google finds ‘critical’ Android threat

Which of these two Android phones is the best? The Galaxy S23 Ultra competes with the Google Pixel 8 Pro in this battle of the beasts!

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra vs. Google Pixel 8 Pro: The BEST of the BEST

The Aqara U100 smart lock is discounted this Labor Day for $150. The Aqara U100 smart lock is typically available for $190, but is currently discounted to $150. This smart lock is the most versatile I've tested. It offers a variety of unlocking options, a user-friendly app, and easy integration with Apple Home.

I've tried many smart locks, but the one I keep on my door is $150 this Labor Day

MacPaw's CleanMy®Phone is available from the Apple App Store and the Setapp store. It is the quickest, easiest, and safest way to wipe the detritus from your iPhone or iPad, and it even comes with a three-day trial. It still demands that you keep an eye on what's deleted,...

I decluttered my iPhone and freed up gigs of space. Here's how

The category pins within Google Maps have had a little makeover.

Google Maps gets another neat design update and we like it

Just like with any account, you need to keep Netflix secure. It offers various tools to help you do this, and there are also some best practices you can follow. Here's what you need to know. 1 Sign Out of Shared Devices. Whenever you sign in to Netflix on a...

Use These 6 Tips to Protect Your Netflix Account

Android 15 is still in its beta testing phase, but it's inching closer to a final release, and we're getting excited about all the changes that will bring. From a distance, Android 15 may not appear to bring that many changes, but we've found a lot of small improvements to look forward to.

15 Little Improvements Coming With Android 15

Tom's Guide

We explore whether using a VPN browser is right for you

Should I use a VPN browser?

Wireless carriers often tout their speedy nationwide 5G networks, but sometimes you're somewhere without any cellular service. AT&T's hours-long outage this week (following prior outages in June and February this year) was widespread enough that phones without Wi-Fi calling turned on were stuck in SOS mode. Wi-Fi calling, which can fill in for a weak or nonexistent cellular connection, is available across all of the major carriers, including AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile.

Wi-Fi Calling: How to Use It When Your Phone Gets Stuck in SOS Mode

Vivaldi Technologies, the company behind the popular web browser Vivaldi, has announced the release of Vivaldi 6.9. This latest update brings new features to boost productivity, and adds official support for ARM Windows. One of the standout features in Vivaldi 6.9 is the ability to rename tabs and tab stacks....

You Can Now Rename And Stack Tabs In Vivaldi 6.9

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  Credit card issues have been compounding nationwide. Not only are 20% of cardholders currently maxed out, but credit card delinquencies are rising, too. But perhaps even more troubling is that credit card charge-offs are also climbing, according to data from the Federal Reserve, with charge-offs increasing from 4.16% in Q1 of this year to 4.38% in Q2 — a 12.5-year high. A charge-off occurs when a creditor determines that a debt is unlikely to be collected on and writes...

How to get rid of a credit card charge-off on your credit report

The Google Pixel 7a on Android 14 is the only phone you need to buy in 2023. Let’s talk about that in this review of the Google Pixel 7a running Android 14.

The Pixel 7a on Android 14 Is the Only Phone You Need: Long-Term Review

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Here's Why It's Worth Sometimes Turning Off Your Computer's Wi-Fi

Some of us recall a time when the internet was a place you visited. When you sat down at your computer, you were offline, and going...

Here's Why It's Worth Sometimes Turning Off Your Computer's Wi-Fi

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