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5 Reasons Why Your Phone Is Charging Slowly

Reading Time: 5 minutesYour smartphone can do a whole lot—but not if the battery’s exhausted. Unfortunately, as your phone gets older, it might take longer to charge. Let’s talk about how mobile device charging works and the different charging methods available for current-generation phones. We’ll also see why older phones might require more time to charge and what you can do about it. Understanding Rechargeable Batteries Every mobile phone has a battery. For the most part, each battery Read more…

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Use Less Power

Will Upgrading Your Old Computer Make It Use Less Power?

Reading Time: 4 minutesMost elements in nature gradually wear down as they age. Computers are no different, what with all the different internal components working together. But our devices don’t just slow down or become more likely to break over time—sometimes they seem to use more power. Is that actually true? Why might this be the case? Here’s everything you need to know. How Much Power Does Your Computer Use? Using a computer for as long as possible Read more…

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Apps to Help You Fight Your Smartphone Addiction

The 5 Best Apps to Help You Fight Your Smartphone Addiction

Reading Time: 4 minutesIf you find yourself reaching for your smartphone more than you’d like, you’re not alone. Many of us, caught up in the whirlwind of technological progress, have found ourselves wasting away countless hours each day on our phones. Although it might be weird to say, the best solution, strangely, may be an app. So, here are five of the best apps to help you fight back against reflective smartphone usage. 1. Your Smartphone’s Built-In Tools Read more…

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How to Make a Chart in Excel

How to Make a Chart in Excel

Reading Time: 6 minutesCharts are wonderful tools to display data visually. And if you’re a Microsoft Excel user, then you have a variety of chart options at your fingertips. Here’s how to make a chart in Excel and customize it, using the most common chart types. If you’ve never created a chart in Microsoft Excel, start here with your first chart. Starting the Chart With each type of chart in Excel, you’ll go through the same initial process to insert Read more…

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How to Use Two Monitors: 3 Steps to a Multiple Monitor Setup

How to Use Two Monitors: 3 Steps to a Multiple Monitor Setup

Reading Time: 6 minutesUsing two monitors is a simple enough concept. You would think that all you’d have to do is just plug any video display into the applicable port on your laptop or PC and you’re good to go. The multiple monitors should just instantly turn on and start working, right? Well, that’s usually not the case. There are many things to consider when you want to use two more more monitors. Does your computer even support Read more…

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4 Mistakes to Avoid When Buying a USB Car Charger

4 Mistakes to Avoid When Buying a USB Car Charger

Reading Time: 4 minutesBuying a USB car charger isn’t easy. Not only can it fail to charge certain phones, but they can also cause a fire—unless you know what to avoid. In short, consumers need to know that the car charger market is undergoing rapid change in technologies, certification standards, and connection types that may make today’s chargers obsolete tomorrow. There are some mistakes to avoid when buying a new USB car charger: Avoid buying a USB car Read more…

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The Essential Microsoft Excel Formulas and Functions Cheat Sheet

The Essential Microsoft Excel Formulas and Functions Cheat Sheet

Reading Time: 4 minutesIf you’re not using Microsoft Excel formulas and functions, you’re doing it all wrong. If you learn some, they can dramatically increase the app’s functionality and speed up your workflow. But who’s got time to study this stuff? Why not take a shortcut and use our Excel formulas cheat sheet instead? In Excel, a formula is an equation put together by the user. A function is a pre-defined calculation built into Excel that makes it Read more…

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How to Stay Safe and Private When Using Smart Home Gadgets

How to Stay Safe and Private When Using Smart Home Gadgets

Reading Time: 5 minutesWhile the Internet of Things can bring a lot of convenience for you, it can also make it easier for hackers to gain access to your devices. As such, it’s vital to ensure the gadgets you bring into your home are secure before they’re even turned on. Let’s look at some ways you can stay safe with smart gadgets. What’s the Problem With Smart Home Gadgets? The main appeal with “smart gadgets” is that they Read more…

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How to Tell If a Site Stores Passwords as Plaintext (And What to Do)

How to Tell If a Site Stores Passwords as Plaintext (And What to Do)

Reading Time: 4 minutesWhenever you register with a site, you’re trusting them with your personal details. They have access to your email address at least, and probably much more—including, of course, your password. But how can you tell if the site is taking proper care of your private information? Why is it a problem when sites store account details in plaintext? And what can you do about it? What Is Plaintext? Why Is It a Problem? Plaintext is Read more…

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The Hassle-Free Way to Unsubscribe From Any Email Newsletter

The Hassle-Free Way to Unsubscribe From Any Email Newsletter

Reading Time: 2 minutesMost people get way too much email. But most of the unwanted junk doesn’t come from friends. Instead, you probably receive dozens of automated newsletters, coupons, and other such nonsense every day. Deleting these all the time is a big chore, so why not cut them off at the source and unsubscribe? Rather than unsubscribing manually (which sometimes only confirms for spammers that your address is in use), you can use a handy tool called Read more…

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