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5 Things to Consider Before Buying a Computer. A checklist for shoppers.

A Guide for Buying a New Computer

Even though smartphones and tablet sales continue to grow, most people still want to have either a computer at home or a laptop they can take wherever they go. If it’s time to replace your old computer or get a new one for a family member, it’s a good idea to brush up on what…

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Clear your computer browsing history for privacy.

Clear Your Browsing History: It Keeps Your Searches Private

Every time you visit a website, your internet browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, etc.), saves a copy of every page that you visit. This list of web pages – and associated data like title page as well as time and date of visit – forms your Web Browsing History. The web browser software does this…

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What is Browser History?

Every time you go online from your computer, your browser saves a copy of every page that you visit. That’s right: Your computer and Internet browser—whether you use Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, or something else—keep track of where you’ve been and a history of what pages you’ve seen. That’s not something they’re hiding from you…

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What is a Broadband Internet Connection?

What You Should Know About Broadband Internet and Its Benefits

Broadband internet service is the most used form of internet access because of its high access speeds.  Broadband comes in four different forms:  These are simply different ways the internet is delivered to your home. The old dial-up connection (which does still exist) is the only non-broadband internet service available. While it is cheaper, most…

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Bypass content restrictions, streaming service blocks, and government censorship with a VPN.

Bypass content restrictions, Netflix blocks and government censorship with a VPN. What a VPN is and how it works A Virtual Private Network (VPN) is an online service that can help bypass internet restrictions, allowing you to view the content you want. First, a VPN takes the Internet connection you’re on—whether your home connection or…

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