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How to improve your router's security in 10 minutes - Engadget (opens the original)
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Sometimes all it takes is to tweak some default settings. You might not have thought much about configuring your router beyond the initial setup, as long as your Wi-Fi isn't too slow and works properly. But since the router is the gatekeeper between traffic on your network and the entire internet, it's important to keep it as secure as possible. Some default settings aren't the best, and you might have missed tools that strengthen your setup. It's not difficult to log into your router and tweak
Improve your Windows 11 experience by changing these settings - Engadget (opens the original)
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Power options, taskbar tweaks and extended clipboards can all make a difference. Windows 11 is usable out of the box, but you'll have a much better time after customizing some settings. Spending some time in the menus disabling annoying behaviors, automating tedious aspects of PC management and enabling practical features is well worth the investment. Some important Windows 11 toggles are buried under layers of menus, while others live in spots you might not think to check otherwise. The OS chan
Sleep mode vs. shutdown: Which is better to use daily for your MacBook? - Engadget (opens the original)
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Your Mac can take a nap in between sessions. macOS offers two main options when you're done using your Mac or MacBook: sleep and shutdown. At a high level, these are self-explanatory, but you might wonder when to use each mode and what exactly is going on during both of them. As with most computing matters, the right option to use depends on the circumstances. Using the "wrong" mode will almost never cause a problem, but it's best to be as efficient as you can. Shutting down your Mac is like tur
What does background app refresh on iPhone actually do? - Engadget (opens the original)
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Apps updating in the background is convenient, but they don’t all need to do that. When you're trying to improve battery life on your iPhone or use less data, one of the first settings you'll probably check is Background App Refresh. It's much easier to know what your active app is doing compared to dozens of apps working in the background, which is why this control exists. But what does this feature actually control, and when should you turn it off? As with many phone features, the answer is ab
How to block time-wasting apps on iPhone using Screen Time - Engadget (opens the original)
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If you want to stop using your phone so much, Screen Time can help. Everyone knows how easy it is to get sucked into spending time on your phone when you don't intend to. Maybe you're trying to spend less time on a specific app or want to avoid using your phone entirely during certain periods. Either way, a built-in feature of your iPhone called Screen Time can help you regain control of when and how often you use your phone. And even if you don't struggle with your own phone usage, Screen Time'
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