Archive for September 2016
How to Back Up Your Text Messages to Your Gmail Account (How to Geek)
“Backing up your text messages from your Android phone to your Gmail account is so simple, there’s no reason to not back them up and make them search-friendly in the process. Read on to see how you can turn your Gmail account into an SMS vault.” – How to Geek Read More Source: How to…
Read MoreTerabit fiber optic speeds just came closer to reality (Engadget)
“Sure, researchers have been showing off terabit data speeds in fiber optics for years, but they’ve seldom been practical. That exotic technology may work over long distances, but it can quickly fall apart when you throw typical network loads in the mix. However, it’s about to become much more practical. Nokia Bell Labs, Deutsche Telekom…
Read MoreNetflix Wants the FCC to Get Rid of Data Caps (Gizmodo)
“In a comment to the FCC, Netflix called data caps, such as those imposed by Comcast and other ISPs, as “an unnecessary constraint on advanced telecommunications capability.” The comment also takes swipes at a few other pieces of ISP trickery, including zero rating, which privileges services by offering their content free of data charges. Earlier…
Read MoreHow to Reset Your iOS Device’s Network Settings and Fix Connection Issues (Howto Geek)
“If you’re having Wi-Fi or cellular issues that you just haven’t been able to resolve using other methods, iOS gives you the option to reset all your network settings. This sets just about everything back to the factory default, giving you a chance to start from scratch.” – How-To Geek Read More… Source: How-To Geek
Read MoreHow to Properly Wrap All Your Cables so They Don’t Turn Into a Tangled Mess (Lifehacker)
“Did you know there’s a special way to wrap your cables that not only keeps them neat and tidy, but also makes them perfectly unfurl without tangling when you’re ready to use them? It’s the de facto way to store cables in the video, film, and music industries, and it can also help lengthen the…
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