Recent content by Jessestevens

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    Question Is a VPN really useful when Working from home?

    Yes, when I was doing work-from-home (WFH). I used to connect VPN software before doing any activity on the internet. The main purpose is to avoid data breaches because when you operate from a remote location, you become an easy target for hackers and data snoopers. That’s the reason it’s good...
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    Solved! cannot click nor use window key in my laptop

    I think you should re-install your Windows, and if you're already done with the re-installation process and still facing that problem again then you need to consult with a professional who is good at fixing these kinds of problem.
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    Wifi really slow only on pc

    This kind of thing happened with me, laptop (HP Notebook 15), and I was operating with the default Wi-Fi. I faced internet connecting issues and slow internet speed. Later, I started to use an external Wi-Fi USB device, and my laptop's Wi-Fi started to work fine. After using a few months (HP...
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    Question Who do you think is winning the video 'streaming wars'?

    In 2016, The first time I took a subscription to Netflix and started to spend 2 or 3 hours a day. However, during the pandemic consumption of Netflix increased to almost 12 hours a day. Also, I start to realize that I'm short of some good content. Later I subscribed to Hulu, and Amazon Prime...
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    Solved! Macbook Air V/s Dell: Which Option To Choose?

    Thanks for your response. So far dell is in consideration because of it's most advanced technology.
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    Solved! Macbook Air V/s Dell: Which Option To Choose?

    Yes, I understand that a solid-state drive (SSD) and an 8GB Ram will make an impact on the laptop's performance. However, I'm thinking about a long term plan because I don't know which software in the coming semester other than Zoom I will have to use on my laptop. Also, I just talked about...
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    Solved! Macbook Air V/s Dell: Which Option To Choose?

    Hello everyone, I'm a working professional who is operating in the field of Accounting and Finance. Alongside this, I'm a student who is enrolled in a Masters's program. Since the start of the Pandemic, my office and university is operating remotely, and I'm facing a speed-related problem...
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    Announcement Welcome to the Tom's Guide Community!

    Hello everyone. My name is Jesse Stevens, and the most interesting about me is that I’m a Netflix binge-watcher. Besides that, I’m currently an android user (Samsung Note 8). However, I like to use the iPhone because in the past I've used iPhone (6) latest version but unfortunately, I can’t...