Personal streaming server

How To Set Up and Program Your Own Personal Streaming Server

Is your favorite movie on Netflix? What about Prime Video or Hulu+? And is that show your partner loves on HBO, Disney+ or Apple TV+? Do you even subscribe to where it's available? The streaming service situation has gotten a bit ridiculous over the last few years, and there

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How Do You Keep All Your Tech Gadgets Clean?

Our tech gadgets get dirty, just like our clothes and our dishes. And you can’t throw them in the washer or a sink full of suds, so you’re probably unsure of how to get them clean. Or worse, you’re afraid of ruining your expensive technology with the wrong cleaning product.

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Why Virtual Reality Needs Fiber Optic Internet

Virtual reality (VR) could change the world. Imagine being able to watch a baseball game live from the pitcher’s mound, or have a telehealth appointment where your doctor can show you what will be happening in your upcoming surgery?VR has the potential to do all these things, but it

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Tips on Smart TVs That Make the Most of Your Gig Service

Ready for a new TV? The latest smart TVs take advantage of the high-quality streaming provided by gig internet service, so you can watch your favorite show with stunning picture quality.Screen options this year include a dizzying array of technologies such as 4K, 8K and Mini-LED. New TVs offer

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Should You Sign On to a New App Using Your Facebook Sign In?

You’ve probably paused when a new site asks you if you want to use your Facebook login information. It feels convenient, but is it secure? Sure, you don’t have to create another account or remember a new password. Still, there are some risks and trade-offs involved. Let’s have a

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What’s New and What’s Coming in Wearable Tech

There are few things as futuristic as wearable technology. Smartphones are just attractive, portable computers. A smart ring that tracks your sleep and a smart bikini that tells you when you’ve had too much sun? That’s something much cooler.Here's some of the most exciting new wearable tech that’s available

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The New Amazon Sidewalk Network, Your Privacy and Your Wi-Fi

Amazon has been making headlines recently with the launch of Sidewalk, a new feature for Echo devices and Ring security cameras. There has been a lot of confusion over what Sidewalk does, how it works and what it means for your privacy—and your internet connection.But don’t worry, Sidewalk is

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Pick a Cool Tech Gadget To Give Yourself

If you’re into cool tech, things can be pretty overwhelming. Every year, thousands of awesome (or at least awesome-sounding) new gadgets are unveiled. It’s almost impossible to keep track of what’s great, what’s awful and what you might even want. How about some help?This is a list of some

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Identity Theft 101

You can’t miss the stories, and you probably know at least one person with an identity theft nightmare tale. So what are you doing to protect yourself from this kind of fraud when using the internet? While there are a few different ways for hackers and scammers to try

Top Apps for Guilt-Free Screen Time for Kids

How does it make you feel to hand over your phone or tablet to your kids to keep them occupied? Guilty? Sometimes you just have to do it. But every day there are more apps and streaming services launching new great programming—exciting and thoughtfully designed—to appeal to kids, get