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What are some popular styles of T-Mobile 4G Android phones?

T-Mobile offers 31 styles of 4G Android phones as of October 2015. Features of each phone vary widely. For example, both the Samsung Galaxy Note and the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge offer 5.7-inch screens and 16-megapixel cameras and 5-megapixel front-facing cameras, while the LG G4 has a 5.5-inch screen and 16-megapixel camera. The Samsung Galaxy Light has a 4-inch screen and a 5-megapixel camera.

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How do you defrag Windows 8.1?

By default, the Optimize Drives program runs automatically on a weekly schedule, but users can change this in the Defragment and Optimize Your Drives setting menu. To turn off the scheduled optimization, clear the Run on a Schedule check box. To change the frequency of the scheduled optimization, click the drop-down list next to Frequency and select either daily, weekly or monthly optimization. To choose which drives to include in the scheduled optimization, click Choose next to Drives, and select the desired drives.\nThe disk defragmenting tool in Windows 8.1 is different from that in previou..

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When did short text messages become so popular?

The original SMS protocol is a relatively simple text message system that is suited for use on systems with limited bandwidth, making it ideal for use on early cellphones. Though SMS has been supplemented with later technologies, such as Multimedia Messaging Service, that permit transmission of data such as pictures and emojis, the brevity of SMS messages has endured since the use of text messaging became popular.

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Where are converter box codes located?

Some universal remote controls have code search buttons that navigate through the lists of common codes for the installed converter boxes. For converter boxes without functional remotes, switch on the television, and hold the power button to get it into programming mode. Use the Up and Down arrow buttons to scan through the list of codes.

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What is the different between broadband and DSL?

Because broadband is a catch-all term, no specific type of Internet connection is broadband. Rather, many different connections that meet the bandwidth criteria for broadband are considered as such. Cable, satellite, DSL, fiber-optic and wireless Internet can all be broadband connections. By contrast, dial-up Internet of the 1990s would not be considered a broadband connection.DSL, being a specific type of broadband connection, has the potential to delivery a variety of speeds. Typically, DSL speeds range from 256 kilobits per second to 24 megabits per second. DSL speeds are contingent on dist..

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What are some common problems with Windows 8?

A missing start menu in Windows 8 is caused by its inbuilt interface, which requires rebooting from the desktop to restore the start features. A bug in the operating system, installed software or hardware driver causes Explore.exe crashes. There is a repeated "Windows Explorer has stopped working" message after every few minutes. Backing up new files that have not changed also fills the backup drive with redundant files.\nConsumption of processor cycles by svchost.exe causes slow processor performance. The problem is also caused by malware that disguises itself using svchost.exe. When the Wind..

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Where is the start icon located on Windows 8?

Right clicking on the Start icon displays power options, the Device Manager, the Control Panel and the Task Manager.\nThe Start screen in Windows 8 replaces the functionality of the previous Start menu. The same programs that previously were accessible by pressing the Start menu now are apps on the main Start screen.

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How do you access Verizon voice mail?

Verizon FiOS Digital Voice customers may access their voice mail by calling 888-234-6786. Verizon landline customers who are not FiOS Digital Voice customers may access voice mail by calling the voice mail system access number provided to them by Verizon. Customers who have not received or who have lost or forgotten their access numbers may look them up online through Verizon's website.\nVerizon wireless customers may also access voice mail service by calling their 10-digit mobile phone numbers from any touch tone phone, tapping the # key to interrupt the greetings, then entering their pa..

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What are some common problems with Smart TVs?

As smart TVs use computer chips, memory and processors, crashes and lagging are often reported with some apps. Crashes may also occur during upgrades, causing televisions to switch themselves off. As Tom's Guide notes, however, this common problem is typically solved by turning the set off and on again.Many of Samsung's customers have reported display and sound issues with the manufacturer's smart TVs. As reported to Consumer Affairs, these problems have included unresponsive screens displaying nothing but the Samsung logo, poor sound quality characterized by static and dark pat..

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What is the fastest DVD burning software?

DVD Cloner combines ease of use with power. The DVD burning wizard walks users through all the steps of ripping, copying or burning a DVD. It also includes a variety of options for compression and allows the user to configure whether they want to include special features as well as the main movie. The expert mode offers increased customization and burning options for more advanced users. Manufacturer OpenCloner Inc. also provides technical support.

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