iOS 14 is full of hidden gems; you just have to know where to look. Óscar Gutiérrez/CNET Apple continues to improve the iPhone and iPad experience by releasing major updates to iOS 14 and iPadOS, the operating system for its phone and tablet lineup. For example, the current beta of iOS 14.5 includes a ...
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Can you really buy a month’s worth of quality web hosting for less than the price of a Starbucks Grande cappuccino? Indeed you can, as we discovered when researching the web hosting services in this buyer’s guide. The average advertised monthly price for the 10 hosting providers we looked at ...
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As working from home is now quickly becoming entrenched in the workforce, a reliable internet connection is a must. Bandwidth is now demanded by not only our PCs, but also our mobile devices, Internet of Things (IoT) products, smart TVs, gaming consoles, and streaming services. With so many of us ...
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