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Windows 11 review

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 Windows 11 review For the past six years, Windows users have watched on the sidelines as the tech landscape changed at a breakneck pace. All the while, Windows 10 remained largely unchanged. When Microsoft's sporadic "feature updates" did arrive, they were often plagued with bugs, some so damaging the updates were suspended. And yet, despite its rocky path, Windows 10 will go down as a success, a stopgap to the mess its predecessors left behind. It brought back the traditional desktop interface, gave PC owners reliable performance, and popularized touchscreen displays and hybrid 2-in-1 laptops.  But Windows 10 has struggled to stay fresh. Tired interfaces and ancient software plague the operating system used by more than a billion people. This is where Windows 11 comes in. I've been using some version of the OS for the last month or so and spent the past few days with the final product.  Overall, Windows 11 is a step in the right direction. While it won't revolut

Acer Chromebook 317 review

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  Acer Chromebook 317 review The Acer Chromebook 317 is the world’s first-ever 17.3-inch Chrome OS laptop. When I first heard this, I thought, “Why?” Is there a target audience of Chromebook lovers who’ve been beseeching the gods for an unwieldy, clunky laptop? Don’t most Chromebook owners want a mobile, easy-to-carry, travel-friendly device? However, after spending some time with this laptop, there is a method to Acer’s madness. There is an audience for the Chromebook 317, and it’s targeted at large-handed folks who are tired of feeling as if they’re typing with thick, meaty sausage links. This laptop is for consumers who live by the “go big or go home” maxim. However, in this case, you’ll have to do both: go big and go home. The Chromebook 317 isn’t particularly travel-friendly, so you’d be better off leaving the laptop stationed in your home office. No, the Chromebook 317 doesn’t have the brightest display, the most powerful processor, nor the longest battery life, but it’s adequate

iPhone SE 2022: Price, release date, features and more

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 iPhone SE 2022: Price, release date, features, and more Apple’s annual flagship iPhone launch keeps the rumor mill churning all year round, with the latest iPhone 13 lineup making waves due to a list of small but favorable tweaks. But what about Apple’s other iPhone? The low-budget iPhone SE may not get a yearly update, but that’s what makes the rumored 2022 model all the more exciting. The iPhone SE excels at being the Cupertino tech giant’s powerful, yet affordable smartphone option, even more so than the last-of-its-kind iPhone 13 mini. With a low price, the same A13 Bionic that powers the iPhone 11 Pro Max, and a nostalgic form factor that features the sorely-missed Touch ID, the latest iPhone SE (2020) is Apple’s secret weapon. The iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 have now set the stage for the iPhone SE 2022, hinting at the processor upgrade, 5G connectivity and other modern features found on Apple’s latest flagship phones. However, rumors indicate we may see a new kind of iPhone SE next

How to unlock your iPhone with Apple Watch

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 How to unlock your iPhone with Apple Watch Masks have made Face ID unlock for iPhone difficult, but fortunately, there is another option if you have an Apple Watch. Here's how to unlock your iPhone with Apple Watch. Apple introduced this feature with iOS 14.5 and watchOS 7.4 earlier this year and it's a fantastic option for anyone with an iPhone and Apple Watch. Using it keeps you secure while eliminating the hassle of punching in your passcode whenever Face ID doesn't work. You don't need the latest iPhone 13 or Apple Watch 7 for this feature, but due to the iOS 14.5 and watchOS 7.4 software requirements, you must have an iPhone 6s or newer and an Apple Watch 3 or newer. As long as you check those boxes this feature is quick and easy to set up and use so let's get to it.  How to unlock your iPhone with Apple Watch Open Settings Select Face ID & Passcode Enter your passcode when the prompt appears Scroll down to Unlock with Apple Watch and tap on the toggle to

Best wireless headphones in 2021

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 Best wireless headphones in 2021 The best wireless headphones package great sound, special features, and lengthy battery life into a convenient, cord-free design. On top of being the perfect companion for mobile devices like smartphones and tablets, they also work well for laptop users, especially business travelers, remote workers, students, and anyone who loves using their portable PC as their main audio source. Laptops were designed to be taken anywhere and can be excellent productivity tools or entertainment consoles when hitting the road. Pairing your machine with some high-quality wireless headphones only enhances the listening experience. Sure, you can spend money on an elite gaming mouse. Maybe even a portable charger that’s powerful enough to juice up the laptop when an outlet isn’t available. But wireless headphones remain the wiser and more practical investment. The market is flooded with options and styles, from noise-cancellers to truly wireless buds. To make the decision

Jio, Airtel's 4G footprint to strengthen after the telcos spend big on spectrum

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 Jio, Airtel's 4G footprint to strengthen after the telcos spend big on the spectrum The auction of telecom airwaves that concluded in just two days on Tuesday was perhaps the shortest in the past decade. Reliance Jio, the country’s largest telecom company, spent big and bagged almost half of the spectrum that was sold, while at the other end Vodafone Idea, which has been losing customers, spent the least.  How the telecom companies went about in the auction was hardly surprising. Jio spent the most, to acquire new spectrum as well as renew existing spectrum, in 16 circles. In total, Jio paid Rs 57,123 crore to buy 488 megahertz of the spectrum of the 855.6 megahertz that was sold.  The company now has the largest spectrum holding in the sub-GHz band (800 MHz). It renewed a higher spectrum in most metro and A circles (Delhi, Mumbai, Maharashtra, Kerala, Karnataka, Kolkata, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal), according to analysts at Motilal Oswal Financial Services. Jio said it has achie

Reliance Jio chairman announces plans for 5G rollout in latter half of 2021

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 Reliance Jio chairman announces plans for 5G rollout in the latter half of 2021 Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani announced on Tuesday that India's largest telco, Reliance Jio, has plans to roll out commercial 5G networks during the latter half of 2021.   "I assure you that Jio will pioneer the 5G revolution in India in the second half of 2021," said Ambani, during his keynote at India Mobile Congress 2020.  "It will be powered by the indigenous-developed network, hardware, and technology components." During the keynote, Ambani also said that he believes 5G will enable India to lead the world in progressing the so-called fourth industrial revolution. "We are creating compelling home-grown solutions in education, healthcare, agriculture, infrastructure, financial services, and new commerce. Each of these solutions, once proven in India, will be offered to the rest of the world to address global challenges.  The announcement comes despite India not