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Tech Matters: The case for keeping "obsolete" electronic devices and physical media
4+ hour, 43+ min ago (352+ words) Do note that Century Link is no longer installing copper-wired landlines and will only activate one if the physical copper drop to your home is already there and fully intact. If you plan on moving, check on the availability of…...
Tech Matters: Why waiting for cheaper tech may backfire
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (435+ words) We've come to expect electronics to get cheaper every year, a premise rooted in Moore's Law. But this year is different, due largely to a memory chip shortage that shows no signs of letting up this year or next, and…...
Tech Matters: How to use NFC on your phone
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (543+ words) Most people have used NFC without knowing the name for it. It is the technology behind tap-to-pay, whether you hold your credit card near the terminal or use your phone instead. NFC stands for near-field communication, which simply means two…...
Hill Air Force Base officials remind public that base, associated properties are off-limits to drone use
3+ mon, 22+ hour ago (254+ words) Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News HILL AIR FORCE BASE " The private drone market has rapidly taken off over the last decade. And with that rise in private drone ownership has come mounting issues with many of those drones ending up in…...
Tech Matters: Could Apple's Neo laptop replace your PC?
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (318+ words) Apple's new Mac Book Neo starts at $599, which puts it right in the range of many standard Windows laptops, a big first for Apple. That alone makes it worth a look for PC users who have been curious about switching…...
Tech Matters: Is this the year of voice?
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (710+ words) standard. net Tech Matters: Is this the year of voice? By Leslie Meredith - Special to the Standard-Examiner | Feb 10, 2026 From the halls of the Consumer Electronics Show to the pages of The New York Times, analysts agree that 2026 may be the…...
Tech Matters: A smart way to get started with a smart home
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (294+ words) Ikea's Home smart app is where you add devices, group them by room and set schedules. You can create simple routines, such as turning lights on at sunset or switching them off automatically at bedtime. Where the app really helps…...
Apple calls on Google to help smarten up Siri and bring other AI features to the i Phone
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (641+ words) Apple will rely on Google to help finish its efforts to smarten up its virtual assistant Siri and bring other artificial intelligence features to the i Phone as the trendsetting company plays catch up in technology's latest craze. The deal…...
Tech Matters: The new guide to shopping for a TV | News, Sports, Jobs - Standard-Examiner
6+ mon, 1+ day ago (242+ words) If you haven't shopped for a TV in a few years, today's models may surprise you. New sets built on mini-LED, Micro RGB and OLED technology are far brighter than older HDTVs and show more detail in both the darkest…...
Tech Matters: How to use your old i Pad to control smart home devices
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (372+ words) Recycling is fine, but when you can put an unused device back into service, that's even better. Maybe you're treating someone, or yourself, to a new i Pad this season. If so, here's a smart way to repurpose your old…...