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Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and NFC: The Wireless Technologies Inside Your Gadgets
Devices & Gadgets

Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and NFC: The Wireless Technologies Inside Your Gadgets

Three wireless standards, three different jobs. Learn how Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and NFC each work and when each one is used.

By Technology Editorial Team · Dec 12, 2023 · 5 min read

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Charging Speeds Unpacked: Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, and PassThrough
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Charging Speeds Unpacked: Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, and PassThrough

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Common Gadget Setup Errors That Cause Headaches Down the Line
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Common Gadget Setup Errors That Cause Headaches Down the Line

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Consumer Electronics Glossary: 40 Terms Explained in Plain English
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Consumer Electronics Glossary: 40 Terms Explained in Plain English

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Keeping Your Devices Longer: Habits That Extend Hardware Life
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Keeping Your Devices Longer: Habits That Extend Hardware Life

Technology Editorial Team · Jul 14, 2023 · 6 min read
Screen Resolution Numbers, Demystified
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Screen Resolution Numbers, Demystified

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Setting Up a New Smartphone Without Losing Your Old Data
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Setting Up a New Smartphone Without Losing Your Old Data

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Smart Home Devices Decoded: What a 'Hub' Actually Does
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Smart Home Devices Decoded: What a 'Hub' Actually Does

Technology Editorial Team · Apr 22, 2026 · 7 min read
Tablets and Laptops Aren't Interchangeable — Here's Why
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Tablets and Laptops Aren't Interchangeable — Here's Why

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The Language of Storage: RAM, ROM, SSD, and the Cloud Compared
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The Language of Storage: RAM, ROM, SSD, and the Cloud Compared

Technology Editorial Team · Dec 20, 2025 · 5 min read
The Myths Around 'Killing' Your Phone Apps to Save Battery
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The Myths Around 'Killing' Your Phone Apps to Save Battery

Technology Editorial Team · May 2, 2025 · 6 min read
The Privacy Settings Worth Checking on Any New Device
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The Privacy Settings Worth Checking on Any New Device

Technology Editorial Team · Dec 15, 2025 · 5 min read
What 'GHz' and 'Cores' Actually Mean for Your Everyday Device
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What 'GHz' and 'Cores' Actually Mean for Your Everyday Device

Technology Editorial Team · Mar 4, 2025 · 8 min read
What Firmware Is, and Why Device Updates Are Worth Running
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What Firmware Is, and Why Device Updates Are Worth Running

Technology Editorial Team · Mar 28, 2025 · 7 min read
Why Your Phone Battery Degrades — and What You Can Do About It
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Why Your Phone Battery Degrades — and What You Can Do About It

Technology Editorial Team · May 24, 2023 · 8 min read
Wired vs. Wireless Earbuds: What Changes Beyond the Cable
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Wired vs. Wireless Earbuds: What Changes Beyond the Cable

Technology Editorial Team · Mar 18, 2026 · 6 min read
2.4 GHz vs. 5 GHz Wi-Fi: Choosing the Right Band for Each Room
Internet & Connectivity

2.4 GHz vs. 5 GHz Wi-Fi: Choosing the Right Band for Each Room

Technology Editorial Team · May 19, 2024 · 5 min read
Common Wi-Fi Myths That Are Quietly Slowing Down Your Connection
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Common Wi-Fi Myths That Are Quietly Slowing Down Your Connection

Technology Editorial Team · Feb 9, 2024 · 6 min read
Everything Beginners Should Know About Home Internet
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Everything Beginners Should Know About Home Internet

Technology Editorial Team · Jan 9, 2024 · 7 min read
Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Satellite: How Each Internet Technology Delivers Data to Your Home
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Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Satellite: How Each Internet Technology Delivers Data to Your Home

Technology Editorial Team · Feb 26, 2025 · 6 min read
Home Network Glossary: 30 Terms Explained in Plain English
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Home Network Glossary: 30 Terms Explained in Plain English

Technology Editorial Team · Jan 12, 2023 · 7 min read
How to Run a Meaningful Internet Speed Test
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How to Run a Meaningful Internet Speed Test

Technology Editorial Team · Apr 25, 2026 · 6 min read
Keeping Your Home Network Secure: Habits That Actually Help
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Keeping Your Home Network Secure: Habits That Actually Help

Technology Editorial Team · Aug 26, 2024 · 5 min read
Mbps, Gbps, and Upload vs. Download: Making Sense of Internet Speed Numbers
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Mbps, Gbps, and Upload vs. Download: Making Sense of Internet Speed Numbers

Technology Editorial Team · Jul 6, 2023 · 8 min read
Mesh Networks vs. Traditional Routers: What the Difference Means for a Multi-Room Home
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Mesh Networks vs. Traditional Routers: What the Difference Means for a Multi-Room Home

Technology Editorial Team · Jul 17, 2023 · 6 min read
Signals, Channels, and Interference: Why Your Wi-Fi Slows Down When Neighbors Are Online
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Signals, Channels, and Interference: Why Your Wi-Fi Slows Down When Neighbors Are Online

Technology Editorial Team · Mar 28, 2023 · 7 min read
Troubleshooting a Slow or Dropping Internet Connection
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Troubleshooting a Slow or Dropping Internet Connection

Technology Editorial Team · Jul 8, 2023 · 6 min read
Understanding IP Addresses: Public, Private, Static, and Dynamic
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Understanding IP Addresses: Public, Private, Static, and Dynamic

Technology Editorial Team · Oct 10, 2023 · 7 min read
What Actually Happens When You Type a Web Address Into Your Browser
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What Actually Happens When You Type a Web Address Into Your Browser

Technology Editorial Team · Jul 1, 2023 · 8 min read
What a VPN Actually Does—and What It Doesn't
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What a VPN Actually Does—and What It Doesn't

Technology Editorial Team · Apr 15, 2023 · 6 min read
Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and Cellular: Which Connection Type Does What
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Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and Cellular: Which Connection Type Does What

Technology Editorial Team · Mar 25, 2026 · 6 min read
Your Router Is Probably in the Wrong Spot
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Your Router Is Probably in the Wrong Spot

Technology Editorial Team · Apr 21, 2024 · 5 min read
App Store vs. Sideloading: What It Means to Install Software Outside Official Channels
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App Store vs. Sideloading: What It Means to Install Software Outside Official Channels

Technology Editorial Team · Feb 12, 2023 · 6 min read
Cloud Storage, Cloud Apps, and Cloud Computing: Sorting Out the Confusion
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Cloud Storage, Cloud Apps, and Cloud Computing: Sorting Out the Confusion

Technology Editorial Team · Dec 20, 2025 · 6 min read
Cookies, Cache, and Local Storage: Three Browser Concepts Worth Knowing
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Cookies, Cache, and Local Storage: Three Browser Concepts Worth Knowing

Technology Editorial Team · Jun 12, 2025 · 6 min read
Getting Started With Password Managers: A First-Timer's Walkthrough
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Getting Started With Password Managers: A First-Timer's Walkthrough

Technology Editorial Team · Jan 1, 2023 · 7 min read
Keeping Your Apps Organized and Useful Over Time
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Keeping Your Apps Organized and Useful Over Time

Technology Editorial Team · Jul 17, 2024 · 6 min read
Native App, Web App, or Progressive Web App: What's the Difference?
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Native App, Web App, or Progressive Web App: What's the Difference?

Technology Editorial Team · Apr 13, 2024 · 6 min read
Open Source vs. Proprietary Software: A Plain-Language Breakdown
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Open Source vs. Proprietary Software: A Plain-Language Breakdown

Technology Editorial Team · Mar 22, 2026 · 6 min read
Signs Your Device Is Slowing Down Because of Software, Not Age
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Signs Your Device Is Slowing Down Because of Software, Not Age

Technology Editorial Team · Sep 3, 2025 · 5 min read
Subscription Software: What You're Really Paying For Each Month
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Subscription Software: What You're Really Paying For Each Month

Technology Editorial Team · Feb 5, 2024 · 5 min read
The Permission Screen You Always Tap Through — And Why It Matters
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The Permission Screen You Always Tap Through — And Why It Matters

Technology Editorial Team · May 15, 2025 · 8 min read
The Truth About 'Free' Apps: How No-Cost Software Actually Makes Money
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The Truth About 'Free' Apps: How No-Cost Software Actually Makes Money

Technology Editorial Team · Apr 1, 2024 · 6 min read
Understanding Software Versioning: What Those Numbers Actually Mean
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Understanding Software Versioning: What Those Numbers Actually Mean

Technology Editorial Team · Oct 28, 2025 · 7 min read
What 'End of Life' Means for Software — and Why It's Worth Paying Attention
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What 'End of Life' Means for Software — and Why It's Worth Paying Attention

Technology Editorial Team · Feb 3, 2023 · 8 min read
What Happens When You Click 'Install': The Life of a Software Application
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What Happens When You Click 'Install': The Life of a Software Application

Technology Editorial Team · Apr 21, 2026 · 7 min read
Why Software Updates Exist (And What Skipping Them Actually Risks)
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Why Software Updates Exist (And What Skipping Them Actually Risks)

Technology Editorial Team · Jun 17, 2024 · 7 min read
Why the Same App Looks Different on iPhone and Android
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Why the Same App Looks Different on iPhone and Android

Technology Editorial Team · Jun 26, 2026 · 7 min read

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