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How to carry an Internet connection around in your pocket

Posted on August 2, 2025

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Do you ever find yourself out and about and in need of a Wi-Fi hotspot, only to be disappointed when you can’t find one?

Does bad weather frequently knock out the Internet service at your house and you have to go without using the Internet for days while waiting for service to be restored?

If you really hate going without Internet service even for a day or two, there’s an easy way to make sure you have a backup Internet service available at a moment’s notice… [Read more…]

Mindful Tech Use: Strategies to prevent distraction and addiction

Posted on August 2, 2025

In today’s fast-paced digital world, technology is an integral part of our lives. While it offers countless benefits, it can also lead to distractions and, in some cases, addiction.

If you find yourself struggling with excessive screen time or tech-related distractions, it’s essential to recognize the need to get help with addiction treatment and take proactive steps to create a balanced tech environment.

Here are some smart tech tips to help you manage your technology use effectively: [Read more…]

Here’s a simple way to avoid spam emails

Posted on July 26, 2025

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If you’ve been using the Internet for more than a week you probably recognizes the following scenario…

You sign up for an online contest or to receive some sort of freebie, then before you know it your email inbox is getting stuffed chock full of spam, phishing emails and various other kinds of junk.

Don’t worry, you aren’t alone. It happens to all of us. [Read more…]

How to close a frozen browser tab without closing the other open tabs

Posted on July 26, 2025

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Have you ever had a browser tab freeze up on you?

If so, you know how frustrating it is when you have to close the entire browser including all the other open tabs just to get the PC running normally again.

Well, I have a bit of good news for you: You can usually close just the one browser tab that isn’t responding without having to close any of the other open tabs!

The next time a web page freezes up on you, give this a try: [Read more…]

NoSQL Databases Explained: What they are, how they work, & why they matter for everyday tech users

Posted on July 26, 2025

Apps and websites are expected to work instantly nowadays, respond to user behavior in real time, and handle everything from videos to social connections to shopping carts.

As of February 2025, it is estimated that 5.56 billion individuals worldwide are internet users, which amounts to 67.9% of the global population. Of this total, 63.9% of the world’s population is a social media user.

This is leading to an enormous amount of available data that can be used by companies and traditional databases, while reliable, they often struggle to meet these expectations at scale. That’s where NoSQL databases come in. [Read more…]