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How to Fix a PC Stuck on "Don't Turn Off" During Windows Updates

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The proverbial soap box, as in “Get off your soapbox.” or “Don’t mind him, he’s on his soapbox.”, was once quite literal. In the late 1800s and early 1900s, public speakers would stand on large and sturdy crates used to ship soap or other dry goods to grocers in order to elevate themselves above the crowd.

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What Is An ISO File (And How Do I Use Them)?

An ISO file (often called an ISO image), is an archive file that contains an identical copy (or image) of data found on an optical disc, like a CD or DVD. They are often used for backing up optical discs, or for distributing large file sets that are intended to burned to an optical disc.   Read More »


How to Fix a PC Stuck on “Don’t Turn Off” During Windows Updates

The “Getting Windows ready, Don’t turn off your computer” message appears while Windows is installing updates. Windows will normally finish the installation process if you give it time—but, if it’s been hours, you may just need to restart your PC.   Read More »


How to Archive Your Data (Virtually) Forever

You may very well be the king of backing up your data regularly, but archiving your data is a completely different ball game. Here’s how you can archive your digital files and keep them around for generations to come.   Read More »


8 Things You Might Not Know About Chromebooks

Chromebooks have come a long way since the original Cr-48 back in 2010, and are now more powerful (and mainstream) than ever. If you’re curious about Google’s web-centric operating system, here are some things you may not know.   Read More »


14 Apple TV Remote Tips and Tricks You Should Know

The Apple TV remote is a simple piece of gadgetry, but it packs a punch considering that each button can do multiple things. Here are some Apple TV remote tips and tricks that you should know in order to take your Apple TV game to the next level.   Read More »


Android Messages for Web: What It Is and How to Use It

Android users have long been able to send texts from their computers with third-party tools like Pushbullet or MightyText. But Google is taking this function native with a new feature called Messages for Web. Here’s what it’s all about.   Read More »






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This new section contains our commentary on what we're reading from around the web. It's like a daily digest of the things we found interesting in the world of technology.

No Commercial Interruptions: Why The World Cup Feels More Modern Than the NFL in the Netflix Age
Soccer isn’t a technologically advanced game, but in one way it feels more modern than the four major sports in North America: you’re not being constantly being interrupted by commercials.   Read More »


Edge Will Aggressively Block Ads on Android and iPhone
Microsoft is adding an adblocker to the mobile version of Edge, meaning anyone who wants to block ads will simply need to toggle a setting.   Read More »




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Daniel Stern, Best Known For The Role Of Marv In “Home Alone”, Was Also The Narrator Of?
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Today's Tech Term

Outbound Call Center

An Outbound Call Center is a type of business call center that is set up to make a high volume of outgoing calls/requests to customers via telephone for the purpose of sales, subscription offers, account upgrades, telemarketing, etc.



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