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This story is part of Home Tips , CNET's collection of practical advice for getting the most out of your home, inside and out. The pandemic dramatically changed how we work. Logging in at home and spending more time online became the norm; in turn, this made a necessity out of fast, reliable Wi-Fi. Even now, close to three years later, our home internet connections are as important as ever. In fact, a June survey from McKinsey found that 58% of Americans still have the opportunity to work from home at least one day a week. With important team meetings and presentations happening remotely, the last thing anyone wants to have to deal with is a spotty network and a Wi-Fi signal that isn't up to snuff. Shopping for a faster internet speed? We’ll send you the fastest internet options, so you don’t have to find them. Fortunately, you've got options. Even if you don't know much about your router's settings or the best way to change them , there are still some … [Read more...] about Improve Your Home Wi-Fi Speed in 4 Easy Steps

This story is part of Home Tips , CNET's collection of practical advice for getting the most out of your home, inside and out. There are many reasons why your internet could be moving slowly. It might be because of an outdated router or a less-than-ideal router location . You might be able to solve slow speeds with an easy fix, like upgrading to a mesh network (which also has to be set up in the right spot ) or simply restarting your modem and router . But if you've already attempted many of these tried-and-true methods and your internet speeds are still subpar, the issue might be something your internet service provider is intentionally doing: bandwidth throttling. Yes, you read that right. Your ISP could be making your Wi-Fi slower on purpose. Because of a 2019 Supreme Court decision in which the court declined to hear an appeal on net neutrality, ISPs can still legally stifle your internet, limiting your broadband if you're streaming more TV … [Read more...] about Internet Throttling: Your ISP Might Be to Blame for Your Slow Wi-Fi Speeds

Audio player loading… If you’re considering picking up one of the newly-released MacBook Pro M2 models, watch out: it looks like Apple has cut some corners (presumably in the name of keeping manufacturing costs down) when it comes to the SSD found in the entry-level iterations of the new laptop. As spotted by @ZONEofTECH (opens in new tab) on Twitter, the 512GB drive found in the base configuration of the 2023 MacBook Pro is significantly slower than the SSD used in the previous M1-powered model. It’s a fairly major drop; over 400MB/s slower writes and almost 1,400MB/s slower reads. This Tweet was later corroborated by 9To5Mac (opens in new tab) , who ran their own tests and received similar results. Unlike @ZONEofTECH, though, 9To5Mac went one step beyond and cracked open their M2 MacBook Pro to take a closer look at the storage on the motherboard itself. BREAKING: We’ve just discovered that the base 14” M2 Pro MacBook Pro (512GB) is considerably … [Read more...] about Apple, why the heck is my new MacBook’s SSD so slow?

Editor's Note: January 2023 As we head into the new year, we're going to see a lot of new monitors and display technology coming out of CES 2023. From high refresh rates to mini-LED panels and more, there are going to be a lot of exciting monitor tech to come in 2023. If you're not all into that razzle-dazzle though, this is also great news since many of the best monitors, including the best 4K monitors from 2022, are going to get some healthy price cuts as the new models get announced and retailers have to make room for new inventory. - John Loeffler, US Computing Editor Choosing the best monitor for you takes careful planning. You can blow your budget and get the priciest, most kitted-out option, even if it's overkill for your needs, or you can be wise about your choice and go for something that's the best value for you. Finding the ideal monitor for your needs isn't hard, either, despite the plethora of options out there. It's just a matter of considering your … [Read more...] about The best monitors for 2023: top displays for every budget and resolution

Omega-3 fatty acids are a family of short and long chain fatty acids that play an important role in the proper functioning of our bodies. They help to support brain health, reduce inflammation and promote good cardiovascular health. Here, we've dived into the role of omega-3 fatty acids in the body and explained where you can get them from a balanced diet. What are omega-3 fatty acids? According to Rachel Clarkson (opens in new tab) , a registered dietician based in London, England, omega-3 fats are a type of polyunsaturated fat found in nuts, seeds, and oily fish. Polyunsaturated fats are structured as chains of carbon and hydrogen, sometimes connected to other chains of carbon and hydrogen by a connection called a double bond. Some chains contain more than one double bond in their carbon chain, with empty spaces for hydrogen along the chain. This makes them unsaturated. "Omega-3 fats are essential fatty acids, meaning we must get enough of them from food … [Read more...] about What are omega-3 fatty acids?

There are lots of utilities to recover deleted files, but what if you can’t boot up your computer, or the whole drive has been formatted? We’ll show you some tools that will dig deep and recover the most elusive deleted files, or even whole hard drive partitions. We’ve shown you simple ways to recover accidentally deleted files , even a simple method that can be done from an Ubuntu Live CD, but for hard disks that have been heavily corrupted, those methods aren’t going to cut it. In this article, we’ll examine four tools that can recover data from the most messed up hard drives, regardless of whether they were formatted for a Windows, Linux, or Mac computer, or even if the partition table is wiped out entirely. Note: These tools cannot recover data that has been overwritten on a hard disk. Whether a deleted file has been overwritten depends on many factors — the quicker you realize that you want to recover a file, the more likely you will be able to do so. Our … [Read more...] about Recover Data Like a Forensics Expert Using an Ubuntu Live CD

Linux Mint 21.1 brings several interface changes including a cleaner desktop with more vibrant colors. Vera also sees the arrival of more controls in the update, driver, and software managers. New system sounds, ISO tools, and mouse pointers round out this update to the popular Linux distribution. Linux Mint 21.1 “Vera” was released on December 20, 2022, a full 14 days after the beta appeared. The popular Ubuntu-based distribution’s intuitive desktop environments make it especially popular among newcomers to Linux. Let’s see what Mint 21.1 has in store. Table of Contents What Is Linux Mint? Changes and Improvements in Linux Mint 21.1 Vera Cleaner Desktop Vibrant Colors A Modern Mouse Pointer New System Sounds A Liberated Driver Manager Enhanced Update Manager More Control in Software Manager Easy ISO Verification New USB Tools Updated Software Versions Should You Upgrade to Linux Mint 20.1? What Is Linux Mint? Linux Mint … [Read more...] about What’s New in Linux Mint 21.1 ‘Vera’, Available Now

Smart kitchen appliances including ovens , multicookers and fridges are becoming more and more common, but there is still extraordinary innovation happening in the category. 2023 looks to be a big year for integrated smart tools that will help us store groceries, prep ingredients and, of course, cook . Always a leader in smart home tech, LG released an electrifying new fridge with color-changing panels to match your mood, along with a few more practical features, at CES in Las Vegas last week. Not to be outdone, GE Profile dropped a brilliant smart stand mixer with updates to the baker's top companion that have us rethinking KitchenAid's decades-long dominance in the category. Read more: The Biggest Tech Trends From CES 2023 Other smart kitchen tools you can expect to see in 2023? Two connected, smart cutting boards made their first appearance at the early January consumer tech showcase. And Kaltech, a Japanese water and air purification outfit … [Read more...] about The Biggest Kitchen Trends, Gadgets and Smart Tech You’ll See in 2023

If you have a Netbook or Laptop that you would like to use on a Public Wi-Fi hotspot, there are security precautions you need to take. Here we look at keeping your computer secure at public Wi-Fi hotspots. Public Wi-Fi hotspots seem to be available in more locations than ever before. If you move between them a lot or are just getting started, following these security precautions can help keep your machine safe and secure. For this article we look at security steps in Windows 7, but most of these tips and suggestions will work in XP, Vista, and even other operating systems as well. Photo by Daquella Manera Enable Your Firewall Whether you use the Firewall built into Windows or a 3rd-party app like ZoneAlarm, make sure it’s enabled before signing on to a public hotspot. Click on Start then Control Panel, make sure View by large icons is selected then click Windows Firewall. Then select Turn Windows Firewall on or off … Then make sure it’s turned on … [Read more...] about Keep Your Windows Computer Secure on Public Wireless Hotspots

Audio player loading… The latest Bayonetta 3 patch has just dropped, offering a swathe of solid gameplay improvements that should make the playable characters' journey more enjoyable. Patch 1.2.0 for Bayonetta 3 launched with detailed patch notes, showing us the latest round of improvements PlatinumGames has made to the Umbra Witch's latest Nintendo Switch adventure. The full notes can be read over on Nintendo's support website (opens in new tab) . The patch's improvements for Bayonetta 3 are largely gameplay related, primarily focusing on tweaks to secondary character Viola's move set. For example, Platinum has now eased the conditions that allow her to activate Witch Time, a time-slowing ability that makes it easier to unleash combos on enemies. Previously, Viola's Witch Time activation was frustratingly inconsistent and felt a little unnatural, so it's nice to see the developers address this flaw relatively quickly. Changes have also been made to some of … [Read more...] about Bayonetta 3 patch improves gameplay, but the Nintendo Switch still holds it back