How the future of US wireless service hangs on a government auction

How the future of US wireless service hangs on a government auction The name of the game is spectrum, and the carriers are jockeying for rules that could determine the ultimate winners and losers of the wireless wars. The US wireless carriers may not be able to stand in the same room together, but they can agree on one thing: the industry needs more spectrum. Wireless...

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PlayStation 4 to get 1-terabyte treatment in July

PlayStation 4 to get 1-terabyte treatment in July The new console, doubling the storage of the current model, will follow a 1TB version of Microsoft's Xbox One arriving this month. Sony is matching Microsoft by launching a 1TB flavor of its game console.Sony Sony has confirmed that it will offer a 1-terabyte edition of its PlayStation 4. The new 1TB PS4 Ultimate Player...

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Staying safe on public Wi-Fi

Staying safe on public Wi-Fi Free public Wi-Fi is incredibly convenient, but security can be an issue. Here's how to minimize the risk, whether you use a laptop, smartphone, or tablet. Stuck without a data connection on the road? Free public Wi-Fi is one of those little luxuries that can make travelling easier, but you do need to exercise caution in how you use it. Here...

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Smart credit cards are coming. Here's what you need to know

Smart credit cards are coming. Here's what you need to know Smart cards want to replace your wallet full of debit and credit cards with one dynamic smart card. Here's what you need to know. Josh Miller/CNET At least four startups are betting the world isn't ready for mobile payments. Unlike services like Apple Pay and Google Wallet (which use your phone), all-in-one...

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tips to speed up your Mac

Tips to speed up your Mac Boost your Mac's performance and reclaim hard-drive space with this handful of tips. Matt Elliott/CNET The only place I like seeing a beach ball is at a beach or in a stadium during a baseball game or concert. The one place I least like to see a beach ball is on my aging MacBook Pro, where the spinning beach ball has become an altogether too familiar...

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How to get the Windows 10 upgrade icon if it's missing

How to get the Windows 10 upgrade icon if it's missing Run a quick script, get the missing icon. Screenshot by Matt Elliott/CNET We have shown you how to hide or disable the Windows 10 upgrade icon if you have grown tired of seeing it in the system tray. But what if the reverse is true -- the icon is missing and you want to see the icon to reserve your free upgrade...

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Microsoft's Windows 10 finally has a release date: July 29

Microsoft's Windows 10 finally has a release date: July 29 The next iteration of the software maker's operating system is slated to arrive in time for the summer. Nick Statt/CNET Microsoft has set a release date for Windows 10 to arrive in the summer. The software maker announced Monday that it will begin offering its newest software to power PCs andtablets as...

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