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Best Answers

  1. Reader (1/15) (10 points)

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    2. Adept (50 points)

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    3. Acolyte (100 points)

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      Receive 100 Best Answers.
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      Receive 200 Best Answers.
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    7. Emeritus (1K points)

      Earn 600 Best Answers.
    8. Genius (2K points)

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    9. Guardian (3K points)

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    10. Sentinel (4K points)

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    11. Prodigy (5K points)

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    12. Paragon (8K points)

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    13. Lore Keeper (10K points)

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Discourse

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    10. Benefactor (5K points)

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Seniority

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Popularity

  1. Liked (1/13) (5 points)

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    2. Remarkable (50 points)

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    3. Respected (100 points)

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Legacy

  1. Predecessor (1/7) (200 points)

    200 Legacy Best Answers
    1. Precursor (500 points)

      250 Legacy Best Answers
    2. Founder (1K points)

      500 Legacy Best Answers
    3. Ascendant (2K points)

      750 Legacy Best Answers
    4. Forerunner (3K points)

      1,500 Legacy Best Answers
    5. Primogenitor (6K points)

      3,000 Legacy Best Answers
    6. Legacy Grandmaster (10K points)

      5,000 Legacy Best Answers.

Smart Homes

  1. Smart Home Expert (1/3) (50 points)

    You're a smart home expert with 10 Best Answers in the Smart Home Category.
    1. Smart Home Authority (100 points)

      You're considered the authority in smart homes. Congrats on your 50 Best Answers in the Smart Homes category.
    2. Smart Home Master (500 points)

      100 Best Answers in Smart Homes, recognizes your mastery of smart home knowledge.

Laptop Tech Support

  1. Laptop Tech Support Expert (1/3) (50 points)

    You're a Laptop Tech Support Expert with 10 Best Answers in the Laptop Tech Support Category.
    1. Laptop Tech Support Authority (100 points)

      You're considered the authority in laptop tech support. Congrats on your 50 Best Answers in the Laptop Tech Support category.
    2. Laptop Tech Support Master (500 points)

      100 Best Answers in Laptop Tech Support, recognizes your mastery of laptop tech support knowledge.

Streaming Video

  1. Streaming Video Expert (1/3) (50 points)

    You're a Streaming Video Expert with 10 Best Answers in the Streaming Video & TV Category.
    1. Streaming Video Authority (100 points)

      You're considered the authority in streaming video. Congrats on your 50 Best Answers in the Streaming Video & TVs category.
    2. Streaming Video Master (500 points)

      100 Best Answers in Streaming Video & TVs, recognizes your mastery of streaming video knowledge.

Audio

  1. Audio Expert (1/3) (50 points)

    You're a Audio Expert with 10 Best Answers in the Audio Category.
    1. Audio Authority (100 points)

      You're considered the authority in audio. Congrats on your 50 Best Answers in the Audio category.
    2. Audio Master (500 points)

      100 Best Answers in Audio, recognizes your mastery of audio knowledge.

Android

  1. Android Expert (1/3) (50 points)

    You're a Android Expert with 10 Best Answers in the Android Category.
    1. Android Authority (100 points)

      You're considered the authority in Android. Congrats on your 50 Best Answers in the Android category.
    2. Android Master (500 points)

      100 Best Answers in Android, recognizes your mastery of Android knowledge.

iPhone

  1. iPhone Expert (1/3) (50 points)

    You're a iPhone Expert with 10 Best Answers in the iPhone Category.
    1. iPhone Authority (100 points)

      You're considered an authority of the iPhone. Congrats on your 50 Best Answers in the iPhone category.
    2. iPhone Master (500 points)

      100 Best Answers in iPhone, recognizes your mastery of iPhone knowledge.

Macbooks

  1. Macbook Expert (1/3) (50 points)

    You're a Macbook Expert with 10 Best Answers in the Macbook Category.
    1. Macbooks Authority (100 points)

      You're considered the authority of macbooks. Congrats on your 50 Best Answers in the Macbooks category.
    2. Macbook Master (500 points)

      100 Best Answers in Macbooks, recognizes your mastery of macbook knowledge.

iPad

  1. iPad Expert (1/3) (50 points)

    You're a iPad Expert with 10 Best Answers in the iPad Category.
    1. iPad Authority (100 points)

      You're considered the authority in iPad. Congrats on your 50 Best Answers in the iPad category.
    2. iPad Master (500 points)

      100 Best Answers in iPad, recognizes your mastery of iPad knowledge.

Digital Cameras

  1. Digital Camera Expert (1/3) (50 points)

    You're a Digital Camera Expert with 10 Best Answers in the Digital Camera Category.
    1. Digital Camera Authority (100 points)

      You're considered the authority of digital cameras. Congrats on your 50 Best Answers in the Digital Camera category.
    2. Digital Camera Master (500 points)

      100 Best Answers in Digital Cameras, recognizes your mastery of digital camera knowledge.

Windows

  1. Windows Expert (1/3) (50 points)

    You're a Windows expert with 10 Best Answers in the Windows category.
    1. Windows Authority (100 points)

      You're considered the authority in Windows knowledge. Congrats on your 50 Best Answers in the Windows category.
    2. Windows Master (500 points)

      100 Best Answers in Windows , recognizes your mastery of Windows knowledge.

Rooting, Jailbreaking & Unlocking

  1. Rooting and Jailbreak Expert (1/3) (50 points)

    You're a rooting and jailbreak expert with 10 Best Answers in the Rooting, Jailbreaking & Unlocking Category.
    1. Rooting and Jailbreaking Authority (100 points)

      You're considered the authority in rooting and jailbreaking. Congrats on your 50 Best Answers in the Rooting, Jailbreaking & Unlocking category.
    2. Rooting and Jailbreaking Master (500 points)

      100 Best Answers in Rooting, Jailbreaking & Unlocking, recognizes your mastery of rooting and jailbreaking knowledge.

Security

  1. Security Expert (1/3) (50 points)

    You're a Security Expert with 10 Best Answers in the Antivirus / Security / Privacy Category.
    1. Security Authority (100 points)

      You're considered the authority in security. Congrats on your 50 Best Answers in the Security category.
    2. Security Master (500 points)

      100 Best Answers in Security, recognizes your mastery of security knowledge.

TVs

  1. TV Expert (1/3) (50 points)

    You're a TV Expert with 10 Best Answers in the TV Category.
    1. TV Authority (100 points)

      You're considered the authority in TV. Congrats on your 50 Best Answers in the TV category.
    2. TV Master (500 points)

      100 Best Answers in TV, recognizes your mastery of TV knowledge.

Virtual Reality

  1. VR Expert (1/3) (50 points)

    You're a virtual reality expert with 10 Best Answers in the Virtual Reality Category.
    1. VR Authority (100 points)

      You're considered the authority in virtual reality. Congrats on your 50 Best Answers in the Virtual Reality category.
    2. Virtual Reality Master (500 points)

      100 Best Answers in Virtual Reality, recognizes your mastery of virtual reality knowledge.

Social Networking

  1. Social Networking Expert (1/3) (50 points)

    You're a social network expert with 10 Best Answers in the Social Networking Category.
    1. Social Networking Authority (100 points)

      You're considered the authority in social networking. Congrats on your 50 Best Answers in the Social Networking category.
    2. Social Networking Master (500 points)

      100 Best Answers in Social Networking, recognizes your mastery of social networking knowledge.

Smartwatches

  1. Smartwatch Expert (1/3) (50 points)

    You're a Smartwatch Expert with 10 Best Answers in the Smartwatch Category.
    1. Smartwatch Authority (100 points)

      You're considered the authority in smartwatches. Congrats on your 50 Best Answers in the Smartwatch category.
    2. Smartwatch Master (100 points)

      100 Best Answers in Smartwatches, recognizes your mastery of smartwatch knowledge.

Apps

  1. App Expert (1/3) (50 points)

    You're a apps expert with 10 Best Answers in the Apps Category.
    1. App Authority (100 points)

      You're considered the authority in apps. Congrats on your 50 Best Answers in the Apps category.
    2. App Master (500 points)

      100 Best Answers in App General Discussion, recognizes your mastery of App knowledge.

Mobile Gaming

  1. Mobile Gaming Expert (1/3) (50 points)

    You're a mobile gaming expert with 10 Best Answers in the Mobile Gaming category.
    1. Mobile Gaming Authority (100 points)

      You're considered the authority in mobile gaming. Congrats on your 50 Best Answers in the Mobile Gaming category.
    2. Mobile Gaming Master (500 points)

      100 Best Answers in Mobile Gaming, recognizes your mastery of mobile gaming knowledge.

Drones & Robots

  1. Drones & Robots Expert (1/3) (50 points)

    You're a robotic expert with 10 Best Answers in the Drones & Robots Category.
    1. Drones & Robots Authority (100 points)

      You're considered the authority in drones and robots. Congrats on your 50 Best Answers in the Drones & Robots category.
    2. Drones & Robots Master (500 points)

      100 Best Answers in Drones & Robots, recognizes your mastery of drone and robot knowledge.

Wireless Carriers

  1. Wireless Expert (1/3) (10 points)

    You're a wireless expert with 10 Best Answers in the Wireless Category.
    1. Wireless Authority (100 points)

      You're considered the authority of wireless carriers. Congrats on your 50 Best Answers in the Wireless category.
    2. Wireless Master (500 points)

      You're considered the authority in wireless carriers. Congrats on your 50 Best Answers in the Wireless category.