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  Getting yourself a suitable laptop (Windows) within $1,000 can be a little tough. However, the laptops within the range of $500-$700 are getting better and faster with every passing year. Most of the latest laptops of this range have a USB-C port. Although, most of them can be used as a USB-C hub, and they charge at a real fast speed. All thanks to highly efficient processors, performance, and the battery. I won’t give up on my beloved laptop anytime soon, it just works nicely for my writing and editing style. While for low-intense gaming, podcasting, and just browsing on the couch, the Lenovo Flex 5 has amazed me by just how efficient it is as an overall Chromebook. Price and Availability Lenovo launched its new flagship, the Flex 5 (14″), in 2020 with both Intel and AMD models. The 11th Generation Intel editions began near $700 for the i3, while the AMD editions began at around $400 for the Ryzen 3 with 4GB RAM. Both the models were available on Best Buy and the official w...

  VPN is imperative for privacy and security. Amidst the talk around cybersecurity and the need for OT security solutions, don’t let anything distract you from the fact that VPN is still pretty much a crucial facet in your tech armory.  Sebastian Schaub, who is the founder of the VPN-based company hide.me, has recently given an interview to Techradar. In the interview, he elucidated about the service that he has initiated and also the importance of VPN in the cyber world.  Only in the pandemic did we realize the importance of VPN. Several companies utilized the technology to protect the data as employees worked from home, disguising themselves behind proxy servers. In geographical locations where strict internet regulations have been imposed, VPN services have played a paramount role in recent months.  Even while sitting in the US, you can watch geographically restricted shows from anywhere in the world. In philosophical terms, VPNs are nothing short of magic.  ...

  Apple has released its iOS 14.7 betas two updates recently. However, it arrives with a deal-breaking bug. iPhone users should avoid this update. Here’s why Recently, the tech giant has rolled out the iOS 14.7 beta two update, especially for its developers. But unfortunately, this recent update is plagued with a bug. Unfortunately, Apple is yet to find and announce a fix for this issue, so users are advised to avoid installing the latest software update. Before announcing a new build of iOS, Apple needs to test its beta versions with software developers. Testing beta versions allows developers and Apple to make sure that everything is going correctly and as intended. In addition, it ensures the compatibility of the apps with the latest updates. Plus, it unearthed the possibilities of any issues or bugs. These betas are basically to be used and meant for developers. But many iPhone and technology enthusiasts often try to download them to keep themselves at the bleeding edge. Bugs a...

Collecting your data is a major part of income for big companies. You can take your data back as long as you know the settings. Amazon is tracking you in several ways. However, you can change this by some changes in the settings. You can change your privacy status in multiple ways. Some of the way with detailed info is available below Amazon browsing history Amazon keeps a history of the items you browse on your smartphone or desktop. Scroll through the Amazon app or website, and you will see different kinds of things you’ve browsed before. You can remove suggestions by clearing your browsing history. This will stop Amazon from tracking your activity. It is also helpful if multiple people use your device. Steps to clear your browsing history: Log into your account. Click on Account & Lists at the top of your screen. Click on view or edit your browsing history. Click Remove from view beneath the product. You can clear the entire list by clicking remove all items from view. Alexa Rec...

  Twitter has ventured up its speed of procurement   lately following quite a while of lazy arrangement making, a change that mirrors the informal organization’s more grounded monetary standing and a restored exertion to accelerate the expansion of new features. A week ago, Twitter reported the procurement   of information per user administration Scroll fully intent on adding the item to a possible membership offering for its interpersonal organization. The deal was Twitter’s 6th reported so far this year and the seventh since December. While a large number of Twitter’s transactions have been little and driven by a craving to rapidly add more workers or specialized expertise, Twitter’s action this year is extraordinarily unique in relation to 2017 and 2018, when the organization finished only one public procurement in two years. Twitter, which a couple of years prior was itself a buyout target, is likewise taking greater swings and has been essential for the discussion ar...

  Twitter has ventured up its speed of procurement   lately following quite a while of lazy arrangement making, a change that mirrors the informal organization’s more grounded monetary standing and a restored exertion to accelerate the expansion of new features. A week ago, Twitter reported the procurement   of information per user administration Scroll fully intent on adding the item to a possible membership offering for its interpersonal organization. The deal was Twitter’s 6th reported so far this year and the seventh since December. While a large number of Twitter’s transactions have been little and driven by a craving to rapidly add more workers or specialized expertise, Twitter’s action this year is extraordinarily unique in relation to 2017 and 2018, when the organization finished only one public procurement in two years. Twitter, which a couple of years prior was itself a buyout target, is likewise taking greater swings and has been essential for the discussion ar...

  With the introduction of iOS 15, Apple got a major update in features that makes the apps work smarter. iOS 15 will carry out to iPhone 6s and later gadgets in the fall of this year. At Apple’s developer conference today, the organization announced its next mobile platform, iOS 15. Software engineering chief Craig Federighi announced a large number of new features and enhancements coming to things like FaceTime, Messages, Photos, Maps, and notification.  Major updates after the introduction of iOS 15 New facetime feature:  There is a major update in features like spatial sound will be coming to FaceTime to make the video calling application sound more practical. Your companions’ sound streams will seem as though they’re coming from the side of the screen, they’re on. Noise reduction can likewise make you sound clearer by quieting diverting sounds like leafblowers or vacuum cleaners behind the scenes. On the off chance that you need your guest to hear everything around y...