Can you upgrade to multigig Ethernet?

It’s time to upgrade your Ethernet! New multigig Ethernet switches that run at 2.5 Gbps are now much cheaper to buy. So the only question left is: Will your Ethernet cables actually work at multigig speeds? Well, theoretically, if they’re at least Cat 5e, they SHOULD be fine… But alas, not all cables are created equal. Worse yet, popular flat Ethernet cables are super-handy, but some of them look and feel pretty darn cheap. So which ones will ACTUALLY work?? Let’s find out…

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Not your typical 5G study…

5G study is not so simpleA few months ago, a new study of the effects of 5G on rats was released.

At first glance, the study appears to confirm that there’s nothing to see here.

But a more careful read reveals it’s not so simple.

And now, the authors of the study announced that the plot thickens…

Little by little, we’re getting there!

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Why electric vehicles burn so well

Why EVs burn so hotElectric cars, e-bikes, e-scooters: they all use lithium-based batteries, and they all seem to burn very well.

While many agencies and officials claim traditional cars are at higher risk of bursting into flames, we don’t seem to hear so much about them in the news.

Whatever the case, the fact remains that EV battery fires are VERY nasty.

So, question is: Why??

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USB: Which cable should I use?

USB Cable MadnessThere are more flavors of USB than ice cream.

With so many gizmos, different USB cables, and chargers, how do you know which one is best?

Which one gives you the fastest data transfer?

More importantly, how do you charge all your devices as quickly as possible – without carrying around 27 different chargers?

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Are messaging apps REALLY secure?

Are Messaging Apps really secure?Person 1: My messenging app is more secure.
Person 2: No, MINE is!
Person 3: No way, I ONLY use Signal – it’s the most secure!

Okay, y’all are fired.

What if I told you that NONE of the messaging apps you use are really, truly secure?

Sound crazy?

Well, it is. The encryption is as good as you’re gonna get.

The problem is the way it’s used that actually matters…

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