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How Compressed HTML Works and Why You May Need It

If you run a website, you should already know how to use the right image formats and optimize your images for the web. Yet while image compression is a well-known practice, HTML compression tends to get overlooked, which is a shame because the benefits are worthwhile. In this article, we’ll go over the two main… read more »

How to Make Android Faster: What Works, and What Doesn’t

We all wish our phones were just a little faster, right? Whether you’re chugging along with a device from three years ago or rocking a brand new Pixel, it’s the same — more speed is better. Here’s what to try, and what to avoid. What Works: The Basics The default apps and settings on Android… read more »

What Is E-Ink? How It Works & Why Every Ebook Fan Needs It

E-readers like the Amazon Kindle can only do one thing, but they do it very well: they make the reading of digital books as easy on the eyes as the reading of paper books. They have screens that look just like paper, viewable from any angle, viewable even in direct sunlight, and battery life measured in weeks…. read more »

Why OS X Works Better with a Trackpad

Of all major desktop operating systems, OS X is the only one I can honestly say works best using the touch-based input of a trackpad. While Microsoft has focused on bringing touchscreen technology to the desktop, Apple has continued to optimize for the more traditional pointer-based approach. The combination of high quality hardware, a preference among users for laptops, and multi-touch… read more »

Your Smart Home Works for the NSA, and You’re Being Watched

Ever get that feeling you’re being watched? The Internet of Things is making surveillance even simpler for security services, to such an extent that Director of National Intelligence, James Clapper, has declared that smart meters, cameras, and other IoT devices are being co-opted to listen into conversations and generally keep an eye on you. Yes,… read more »

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