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ELECTRONICS 
February 17, 2020 Should I repair or replace electronics?
When an important piece of equipment stops functioning normally, it is an annoying problem that can be potentially costly if a replacement is necessary. At the same time, nobody wants to waste time, energy, and money trying to repair electronics that are unfixable. Knowing when a repair will work or if a replacement is necessary […]
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January 13, 2020 GCHQ warns not to use Windows 7 computers for banking or email after Tuesday
GCHQ has warned people not to do internet banking or use emails from computers with Windows 7 from Tuesday, when Microsoft will end support for the software. The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), the public-facing arm of the cyber spy agency, said that devices still using the operating system after next week will become increasingly […]
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COMPUTERS 
October 7, 2018 Mobile apps may or may not be collecting your child’s data—but here’s why you should assume they are
This week two democratic senators are calling on federal regulators to investigate if children’s apps are tracking their data. Senators Edward Markey of Massachusetts and Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut sent a letter on Wednesday to the Federal Trade Commission, writing they are concerned that numerous apps are potentially violating the law. Without explicit parental consent, it […]
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ELECTRONICS 
August 25, 2017 How to Reset or Hard Reboot an iPhone or iPad
HIGHLIGHTS Don’t force restart unless your iPhone or iPad is not responding The button combination is different for iPhone 7/ iPhone 7 Plus Hold down the buttons until you see the Apple logo Despite all of Apple’s engineering efforts, there are some times when your iPhone or iPad stops responding to your touch and you need to reset iPhone. And no […]
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August 1, 2017 Go up a size? Or wear clothes that are too tight? (Be honest.)
The other day I asked my Facebook friends if (clothing) size matters. I asked them because I had just had an awful incident involving a skirt. It was full and floral. A little bit retro, too. And just the thing I needed in my wardrobe. And while the store didn’t carry the skirt in my regular missy […]
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CLOTHING 
June 27, 2017 Wash or wear? Contact 6 tests clothing for chemicals
MILWAUKEE — You just bought a brand new outfit. So, do you wear it right away or wait until you’ve washed it? Turns out, there could be chemicals inside your clothes that will make you want to really think about it. Contact 6’s Jenna Sachs shops for clothing to test. FOX6’s Contact 6 went shopping […]
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ALL DEALS 
May 4, 2017 We reveal where to find the best value all-inclusive deals for £300pp or less this summer
GOING on holiday is all about over-indulging in sun, snacks and sangria, which often leaves us with a gaping hole in the bank account. But all-inclusive vacations don’t have to be expensive – there is a way to have a week’s holiday for less than £300 per person this summer. ALAMY Popular Eastern Med resorts […]
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HOME & GARDEN 
April 24, 2017 After Knee or Hip Replacement, No Place Like Home
Growing numbers of Americans are outliving their joints. More than a million operations are done annually to replace worn-out knees and hips, and that number is expected to skyrocket in the coming decades as the population ages. Joint replacements typically restore lost mobility, making it possible for people to get health-enhancing exercise and enjoy countless […]
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COMPUTERS 
February 2, 2017 Apple Lets You Trade In Your iPhone, iPad or MAC
If your business has iPhones, iPads, MACs or other Apple devices lying around the office in good working order but no longer used, take note. Those devices could be turned into credit for newer Apple electronics. And the company has just expanded the program to allow trade-ins of old iPhones at it’s retail locations for […]
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ALL DEALS 
January 18, 2017 Taking Cybersecurity Seriously Could Save Your Business – or Even a Life! (Watch)
St. Jude Pacemakers Updated After Flaw Made Them Vulnerable To Hackers Volkswagen Pleads Guilty To Criminal Charges In Emissions Scandal 200 Dogs And Puppies Rescued From Dog Meat Farm In South Korea Scientists Upgrading Very Large Telescope To Search For Exoplanets If your business uses technology of almost any kind, you could be vulnerable to […]
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ALL DEALS 
January 10, 2017 What is ROI, or Return on Investment?
We bandy acronyms about so much that sometimes we assume everyone knows what they mean. Take the acronym ROI. While experienced business people may have an idea of what that means, I’ve had new entrepreneurs and non-native English speakers sheepishly ask me, “What is ROI?” ROI stands for “return on investment.” Often you see “return […]
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January 1, 2017 Finney: Computer store hell, or why I prefer hardware stores
(Photo: Ingram Publishing, Getty Images/Ingram Publishing) The tiny light on my personal computer’s power cord failed to turn on when I plugged it into the wall. The light is supposed to be orange when it is charging the laptop’s battery, and green when the battery is fully charged. But it was black as a burned […]
