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  1. Top 5 HP Laptops for Engineering Students

    Top 5 HP Laptops for Engineering Students

    When you’re choosing a laptop to accompany your engineering education, you need to consider specifications that go beyond what you’d need if you were using it for entertainment or lighter uses. Engineering often requires PCs to have some extra computing power and the ability to quickly jump from one program to another.

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  2. WiFi Tethering - How to Use Your Phone as a Mobile Hotspot

    WiFi Tethering - How to Use Your Phone as a Mobile Hotspot
    We’ve all been there. You need reliable WiFi to finish a work assignment, play Fortnite with your friends, or stream a new movie, but you can't get a good connection. Did you know that your phone has a powerful feature called WiFi tethering that makes it possible for you to connect to an online network?

    In this guide, we outline how you can use WiFi tethering to connect to your phone's cellular network, how the mobile hotspot function works and what kind of data plan you should have to use it.

    Picking the right data plan for a mobile hotspot device

    Before you begin connecting to a hotspot, you should be familiar with your existing data plan and whether you have enough bandwidth to support your planned activity. You should also keep in mind that the data plan you have for your cell phone can directly impact your download and upload speeds.

    KNOW YOUR DATA CAP

    Some cellular plans have data caps. Even if you have “unlimited” data, you may
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  3. HP Spectre x360 Review

    HP Spectre x360 Review

    The HP Spectre x360 line of convertible laptops offer exceptional performance, reliability, stability, and durability within a thin, light, and portable frame. They’re also sleekly designed as well as reasonably priced, so they're ideal for the consumer and professional alike. If you’re looking to boost your creativity and functionality with a laptop offering unparalleled performance and true craftsmanship, then the HP Spectre x360 is the one for you. To learn more about the features and available models, read on for our HP Spectre x360 review.

    First, we'll look at some of the features that round out the series, and then we'll visit some of the actual models.

    HP Spectre x360 laptops: Stand-out features

    OFFERING FOUR CONFIGURATION MODES, BUILT FOR RESILIENCE

    The HP Spectre x360 laptop is built for repeated, durable use with a strong, adjustable 360-degree hinge that protects the display and keyboard across four modes that include:

    • Laptop – traditional working/playing/creating/gaming mode with an angled display and flat keyboard
    • Tablet – display is folded against the back of the keyboard to give you the freedom of movement and to use with (or without) a stylus like the HP Tilt Pen
    • Stand – keyboard is folded back under the display so that you can more easily collaborate, stream, watch, or binge: hands-free
    • Tent – flip and rotate the screen to hide the keyboard, emphasizing the display for touchscreen use

    TWO SIZES FOR DIFFERENT WORKFLOWS

    The HP Spectre x360 laptop is available in two sizes, 13.3-inch and 15.6-inch displays, to accommodate the ability to work the way that you want or need:

    • HP Spectre x360 13.3-inch: Incredibly lightweight,
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  4. The State of Printer Security

    state of printer security

    There are almost 30 million printers and multifunction devices in the U.S. and Western Europe that are connected to a network. Any device that’s connected to the internet is potentially vulnerable to cyber theft.

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  5. How to Recycle Printer Ink Cartridges, Paper, and Other Office Supplies

    How to Recycle Printer Ink Cartridges, Paper, and Other Office Supplies

    Reusing and recycling office supplies extends the useful life of materials and prevents the need for further resource use and company expense. A company's environmentalism is also increasingly becoming a branding commodity and a point of corporate praise. Studies have shown that employee satisfaction is increased when they feel that their employer supports environmental initiatives. And bringing green policies to a business is an opportunity for eco-friendly education to influence workers' behaviors well beyond the walls of the office.

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  6. HP OMEN 16 Gaming Laptop: A Complete Review

    hp omen 16 gaming laptop a complete review

    The HP OMEN 16 gaming laptop features a 16.1-inch diagonal display and many of the same processing, graphics, and memory components as its desktop PC counterparts. Other notable features include an advanced cooling system, finely tuned speakers, and a full keyboard, all of which were designed to meet the unique needs of professional and hobbyist gamers alike.

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  7. Laptop vs Notebook: What is the Difference?

    Laptop vs Notebook

    Modern computing and technology introduce consumers to a number of new and inventive names for the thousands of new and inventive products released every year. Just a couple of decades ago, words like laptop and iPad were nonsense words, not high-powered machinery capable of connecting billions of people across the world. With the evolution of our everyday tech happening more rapidly than ever before, it can be difficult to keep up with terminology.

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  8. HP ENVY Laptops: A Complete Review

    HP ENVY Laptops: A Complete Review

    HP® developed the forward-thinking, style-meets-substance family of HP ENVY laptops. And if you’re considering an HP ENVY and want to know more about what makes them so revered, our complete review can guide you to the exact model and specifications to meet your computing needs.

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  9. CPU Cores: How Many Do I Need?

    cpu cores how many do i need

    These components can directly determine the type of software you can run and how many programs your PC can handle at once. Planning ahead for your computing needs can save you time, frustration, and expense down the road. However, knowing exactly how many cores are necessary for your optimal functionality can be tricky.

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  10. The Differences Between Printer Toner vs Ink

    The Differences Between Printer Toner vs Ink

    There are many differences between toner and ink, from the printing process to the type of cartridge you’ll use in your device. While ink is standard in most conventional inkjet home printers, laser printers depend on toner and lasers for their output. Given that they’re based on their own unique technology, you’ll find that they also have their own unique advantages and disadvantages.

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