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How Does File Compression Work?

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None of the Bee Gees, despite the number of songs they wrote, could read or write sheet music. They’d experiment with arrangements and let assistants write the music down.

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Today's Featured Articles

Six iPhone Features You Won’t Find on Android

Android and iOS are in constant competition for unique features, but more often than not they just end up taking features from the other platform. That said, iOS still has a few tricks up its sleeve.   Read More »


How Does File Compression Work?

Software engineers have always developed new ways of fitting a lot of data into a small space. It was true when our hard drives were tiny, and the advent of the internet has just made it more critical. File compression plays a big part in connecting us, letting us send less data down the line so we can have faster downloads and fit more connections onto busy networks.   Read More »


How to Use and Configure Screen Time on Your iPhone or iPad

Screen Time tracks how much you’ve used your iPhone or iPad. It also lets you schedule times when you shouldn’t be using apps or set maximum amounts of time you’d want to use specific types of apps, like games.   Read More »


How to Keep Your Windows PC and Apps Up to Date

We know, updating your PC is a hassle–but it’s essential. New security flaws are discovered on a regular basis, and most companies are pretty good about issuing fixes for those flaws as they crop up. Plugging those holes, however, depends primarily upon you making sure things are appropriately updated.   Read More »






FYI / Useful Tips and Headlines
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.

Instagram Accounts Are Being Hacked, Lock Yours Down Now
Attackers are compromising Instagram accounts and locking out users, so take a moment to lock down your account.   Read More »


These Android Phones Support Fortnite Right Now (Not Just Samsung!)
Fornite for Android is here, but for now it only works on certain devices. Here’s the list—is your phone on it?   Read More »


Spotify Might Get a “Skip Ad” Button
Spotify’s free version might let you skip ads, the way YouTube sometimes lets you.   Read More »


Disabling Location History Doesn’t Stop Google From Tracking Your Location
Disabling Google’s Location History doesn’t stop Google from tracking your location on Android and iOS devices.   Read More »




Everything Else We Published Today
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The Best Tool Kits for College Students
The Best Ways to Give Your House Guests a Phone Charger
The Best Free TV and Movie Streaming Services
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The Best Credit Card Multitools




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Today's Tech Term

MTU

MTU (short for Maximum Transmission Unit) is the largest frame or packet that a network is capable of transmitting.



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