The Likely Reason Why Apple Stopped Making Wi-Fi Routers
Why did Apple suddenly exit a product category it helped pioneer? Uncover the subtle industry shift that made AirPort routers a dead end for the company.
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Which Cloud Subscription Service Offers The Best Value?
Not all cloud storage plans are created equal. Discover which cloud provider offers the best balance of cheap storage, productivity tools, and family sharing.
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Kaleidescape's New 246 TB Server Holds The Equivalent Of 4,000 4K Movies
Kaleidescape has unveiled a movie server with more storage than most home theaters will ever need. The catch is that it's only one piece of the setup.
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9 Changes Meta Has To Make To Facebook And Instagram After The Billion-Dollar Settlement
A costly settlement is forcing Meta to rethink how Facebook and Instagram treat younger users. There are quite a few changes on the way already.
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Is An iPhone Actually More Powerful Than The Nintendo Switch 2?
The iPhone and Nintendo Switch 2 take very different approaches to gaming, but comparing their performance reveals some interesting differences.
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The Cheapest Way To Make Your iPhone 17 A Better Work Device
Using the iPhone 17's wide-ranging suite of built-in features, you can turn your device into a work productivity powerhouse at no cost but a little time.
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SuperStation One Review: The Endgame Retro Machine
Retro enthusiasts who want to collate their collection of games to one, console-like experience may find the SuperStation One to be their perfect hub device.
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You Can Use Your Old Mac Mini As A Home Server — Here's How
Something like the 2018 Mac Mini would be a perfect media server. You don't absolutely have to install Linux on it, but it's an ideal setup if you can.
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Which AirPods Are The Best For Phone Calls?
Block out harsh wind and ambient street noise. We break down which AirPods model delivers the crispest, most reliable microphone performance on phone calls.
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6 Unique Gaming Consoles Released Only In China
China's unusual gaming history includes a console built into a controller, a computer hidden inside a keyboard, and some very familiar motion controls.
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Toy Story Is The First CGI Movie, But This CGI Show Came Out First
A fully computer-animated kids' show reached television before "Toy Story" made CGI history in theaters. Its story behind the scenes was nearly as wild.
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3 Perks Of Switching To An Nvidia GPU, According To Owners
Considering a graphics card upgrade? Don't let the online noise sway you. Discover the standout reasons actual Nvidia owners say the brand is tough to beat.
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4 Powerful Tablets That Can Replace Your Work Laptop
Replacing a work laptop with a tablet is possible, but the keyboard, programs, and ports matter as much as raw performance. These options cover those bases.
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Which AMD GPU Is Equivalent To The PlayStation 5 Pro?
Sony's PS5 Pro gaming console runs on AMD graphics hardware, but does AMD sell a standalone GPU that measures up to the system, and if so, which is it?
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This Dying Programming Language Powers Global Infrastructure — And It's A Problem
A 66-year-old programming language still handles most ATM and in-store card transactions, but few engineers know how to keep the code on these systems running.
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Not Huawei, Not Xiaomi: This Is The Best-Selling Smartphone In China In 2026
The latest smartphone market share data is in, and surprisingly, three out of China's top five phone models aren't from a Chinese company at all.
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Why Is Lenovo Not Banned In The USA, But Other Chinese Tech Brands Are?
The U.S. government has raised concerns about Lenovo for decades, yet the Chinese company still sells computers here and continues to land federal contracts.
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5 Tech Brands You Might Not Realize Are Owned By Lenovo
Lenovo's lesser-known brands make far more than computers. Their products include televisions, phones, household goods, and classroom software.
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Apple's First Computer In The '70s Made One Clever Design Choice
Steve Jobs gets all the credit when it comes to putting Apple on the map, but really it was Steve Wozniak who devised a popular design for Apple's computers.
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2 International Laptop Brands That Can Compete With Dell
Dell alternatives aren't hard to find until you need warranty service. These international laptop brands combine hefty lineups with established support.
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Your Nvidia Shield Can Be A Retro Gaming Enthusiast's Dream - Here's How
The Nvidia Shield is arguably the best streaming device on the market, but did you know you can use it to play thousands of retro games? Here's how.
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Making A Spreadsheet With '80s Tech Looked Totally Different Than Today
Forget modern templates and automated formulas. Here is what working with data-crunching software was like back in the early days of personal computing.
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Which Nvidia GPU Is Equivalent To The Steam Machine?
Valve's Steam Machine doesn't match Nvidia's newest graphics cards. Game benchmarks place its custom GPU beside a much older and more modest model.
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Raspberry Pi's New Programming Jig Lets You DIY Your Own Computer Factory
Raspberry Pi has released a tool for turning a stack of Compute Modules into production-ready hardware. You place each board on top and let the jig flash it.
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5 Companies You Might Not Realize Are Owned By Nvidia
Most tend to associate the name Nvidia with making GPUs, but the tech giant has its hands in many other sectors, including owning these other companies.
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5 Early Programming Languages That Still Power The Internet Today
Much of the internet still depends on programming languages created decades ago. Their age hasn't stopped them from running sites and services people use daily.
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Star Wars' Death Star Vs. Star Trek's Borg Cube - Which Is More Powerful?
There's nothing quite like pitting vehicles from two separate franchises against each other, especially something as prolific as Star Wars and Star Trek.
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