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Security experts caution against restarting your computer in cases of malware infection

A group of security experts has stated that if your computer has been infected with malware, it’s best to avoid restarting it. Instead, users should turn off their Wi-Fi, power off the computer, and begin looking for IT help. A recent survey of 1,180 U.S. adults shows that 30 percent restarted their computer to deal with […]

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Wi-Fi 6 protocol launches, offering faster data rates, increased capacity, other new features

Stick around and the networking protocols will get faster. The Wi-Fi 6 protocol launched on Monday. Based on the 802.11ax standard, the new protocol offers the following nifty bells and whistles: Higher data rates Increased capacity Performance in environments with many connected devices Improved power efficiency The new standard is supported by the iPhone 11, […]

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Intel unveils 10th-gen Core processors, looks to place chips in thin, light notebooks this holiday season

Intel on Thursday unveiled its first 10th-generation Core processors, codenamed “Ice Lake.” The processors, which were built using a 10-nanometer production process, are designed for thin-and-light notebooks, and could potentially power future entry-level 13-inch MacBook Pro and MacBook Air notebooks. Intel says the Ice Lake chips have increased board integration, allowing manufacturers like Apple to […]

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Netflix Smart Downloads feature arrives for iOS

It arrived on Netflix’s Android build last summer, and has now come to the iOS build. Netflix’s Smart Downloads feature is now available for your iOS device and enables users to finish watching a downloaded episode it will be deleted and the next episode will automatically download. This feature, in turn, only works on Wi-Fi […]

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Some users cite Wi-Fi issues following iOS 12.1.3 release

This is turning into a fairly significant mess. Following the release of iOS 12.1.3, a number of users cited difficulty in accessing their cellular data, a bug which had also happened following the rollout of iOS 12.1.2. The situation was so bad, wireless provider Sprint put out a warning. This had emerged after iOS 12.1.1 […]