How To Access Your Android Phone's Secret System Update Menu
Android handles many important updates quietly in the background, but a hidden menu gives you a closer look at what's waiting on your phone.
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Anker Vs. Apple 20W Power Adapter: Which One Should You Buy For Your iPhone?
Apple prides itself on sleek and stylish designs for its devices, but the company has serious competition from Anker when it comes to chargers.
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10 Phone Carriers You Might Not Realize Are Owned By Verizon
Verizon is arguably the big kahuna when it comes to U.S.-based wireless carriers, but did you know they actually own all these other sub-brands?
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Which AMD GPU Is Equivalent To The Steam Deck?
It can be hard to make 1:1 comparisons between GPU hardware across platforms, but AMD's custom Steam Deck 8CU GPU does stack up to a couple other AMD cards.
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Thunderbolt 4 Vs. 5: What's The Difference Between These USB-C Interfaces?
In the world of technology, a new generation for electronic hardware can be the difference between running two 4K monitors or three simultaneously.
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Which Music Streaming Service Has The Best Audio Quality?
Paying for high-end headphones won't matter if your app compresses the tracks. Here is which streaming services actually deliver true studio-quality sound.
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This Mini Gadget Makes USB Flash Drives Feel Obsolete
USB drives may be relatively cheap and easy to carry, but they're often slow and don't have much storage. That's where an M.2 stick can come in.
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4 Phone Carriers You Might Not Realize Are Owned By T-Mobile
There are a lot of brands offering wireless service these days, but some of them have the same corporate parent selling service in bulk or for specific needs.
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YouTube Music Vs. Apple Music: Which Music Service Is Best For Sound Quality?
If audio quality is your top priority, compression rates matter. Here is how spatial audio, lossless formats, and bitrates stack up between both apps.
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Amazon Drivers Are Tricking The Air Conditioning In Their Delivery Vans - Here's Why
Amazon delivery drivers driving Rivian vehicles have had to come up with a workaround to a manufacturer software patch that controls their AC.
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What Is Anker's Trickle Charging Mode, And Should You Use It?
Anker's trickle charging mode handles a situation where an ordinary power bank may shut itself off too soon. You won't need it for every device.
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120Hz Doesn't Equal 120FPS: Here's How They're Different
Mixing up refresh rate and frame rate is easy, but they affect your screen differently. Here is what separates monitor hardware from GPU power in plain English.
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How Cellphone Service Prices Have Changed Since The '90s
Remember counting peak minutes and paying for individual texts? Take a look at how monthly mobile bills have shifted since the dial-up era of the '90s.
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5 Disadvantages Of Cheap Android Phones
Android phones at the cheapest end of the market can look tempting, but there are several compromises worth knowing before you decide what to buy.
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5 Major Tech Brands You Might Not Realize Are Owned By Japanese Companies
It's no secret that Japan has often been at the forefront of consumer tech, but here are five brands popular in America that actually hail from the country.
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Why Did Apple Stop Making The iPhone Mini?
Do you miss pocket-sized phones over today's bricks? Find out why Apple pulled the plug on the iPhone mini and why small rival smartphones never caught on.
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The Reason Why Chinese Android Phones Charge So Much Faster Than US And European Models
If you're an Android user yearning for faster charging speeds, you may want to explore Chinese-brand phones — but how do they support faster charging, anyway?
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Sony Stopped Making Phones, But There's A Catch
Not everyone knows that Sony had entered the smartphone market to begin with, but now, it's technically stopped making phones — emphasis on "technically."
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The Motorola Razr Fold Has One Major Advantage Over The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
Motorola's Razr Fold takes on Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 at the same $1,900 price, with one key hardware advantage that could sway potential buyers.
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Why Did Smartphone Brands Stop Making Phones With FM Radio Support?
A consortium of broadcasters convinced carriers to enable FM radio chips on their smartphones in the 2010s, but that functionality has slowly faded away.
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Is Using Your Old Phone For Trade-In Value Actually Worth It?
Selling your old phone usually nets a higher return than trading it in, but manufacturers and carriers often offer better deals on a new phone with a trade-in.
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Are Chargers With Multiple Ports Slower Than Normal Ones?
Chargers with multiple ports allow you to charge more than one device at once, but are they actually slowing you down overall? Here's what you need to know.
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Can You Buy A Decent Android Phone For Under $100 In 2026?
If you want a sub-$100 Android phone that isn't totally useless, there are three specific buckets to pull from. None are ideal, but they might get the job done.
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What Is Chuwi, The Laptop Brand Challenging Apple?
You may not know Chuwi, but the laptop brand aims to challenge Apple. Here's what you should know about Chuwi to help you decide if its products are for you.
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Fairphone's Repairable Android Phones Come To The US For The First Time Ever
Fairphone has finally launched a U.S. website, and it's now selling the modular Fairphone Gen 6+ and its replacement parts to American consumers.
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What Is The 2.5G Ethernet Port On A Router Used For?
You may have noticed an Ethernet port labeled 2.5G on your router and wondered what that means and how to use it at home. Here's what you need to know.
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Why Did LG Stop Making Tablets?
LG killed off the G Pad when it closed its mobile division, but strangely, the company went on to release two more tablets, with its latest launching in 2024.
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