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February 3, 2023

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10 tech company customer service phone numbers plus a secret way to know wait times

10 tech company customer service phone numbers plus a secret way to know wait times

Do you need to contact a Big Tech company but just can't find its customer service number? You're not alone. Tech companies have made it clear for years that they really don't want to speak to customers. But don't give up. We've gathered a list of customer service numbers for the top tech companies.

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Quick tip of the day

Ever wonder how much of your internet bandwidth certain processes take? Here’s how to see what’s eating up your connection.

  • On a Windows PC: Open the Task Manager by hitting Ctrl + Shift + Esc. Click on the Network column to sort by network usage.

  • On a Mac: Type "Activity Monitor" into Spotlight. Click the Network tab.

A big download or a resource-hogging program can slow your productivity, but so can someone stealing your internet connection. Here’s how to see if someone is mooching your internet.

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Pro tip: How to securely share passwords

Pro tip: How to securely share passwords

Kim always says never to share your passwords. That's true most of the time. However, there are a few occasions when you need to share passwords with people you trust. Here's why you may sometimes need to share passwords and how to do it safely.

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Which apps are worth your location data?

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5 common mistakes that are slowing down your Wi-Fi

Is your Wi-Fi running frustratingly slow? Your router might not be the culprit. Not exactly. It could be some common mistakes people make that are slowing your network down. Here are five things to check to get your network running quickly again.

Your TV is spying on you, but you can stop it

Here's the reality: Just about everything connected to the internet tracks you. That includes your TV. Sure, that's why today's TV sets are so cheap, but it also means a lot less privacy for you. Here's what you can do about it.

 

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Why subtitles are so important nowadays

Why subtitles are so important nowadays

Have you noticed that lately, while watching movies or TV shows, it's difficult to understand what's being said? The dialogue may seem mumbled or the sound is unclear, leading you to turn on subtitles. This phenomenon isn't by chance, and the reasons behind it are quite intricate. Professional audio editors have their reasons for making it so.

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