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Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line, or ADSL, is a communication technology that offers faster connection speeds over traditional telephone lines than dial-up internet provides. It powers many internet connections worldwide and enabled the broadband internet speeds that drove Web 2.0 and beyond. Although it has been supplanted in many well-connected areas by fiber internet connections, ADSL is still an important technology. Understanding what ADSL is can be an important step in choosing the right connection for your home or business....

Welcome to Pureinfotech: Tech Recap edition. Each weekend I will bring you a compilation of articles of the week, including how-to guides, features, tech news, and more. This is simply a list with a brief description of pieces you might have missed or you might just want to read again. Watch This: Windows Blue build 9364 overview videos: Have a first look to what is coming in the upcoming Microsoft major update for its operating system....

This week on Pureinfotech: During Microsoft’s Build 2016 developer conference, the company made a number of announcements of software updates coming later this year. For starters, the software giant revealed that it’s naming “Anniversary Update” the next release of Windows 10 and it will be available later this summer — presumably sometime in July, as we know that this will be Windows 10 version 1607 –. The company is also planning to make the update available for free to all Windows 10 customers....

If the incessant Christmas music played in your favorite brick-and-mortar stores didn’t tip you off, Christmas is right around the corner. If you need some last minute gifts for the tech enthusiasts in your life, we have some good news. You don’t have to shell out a small fortune to do so. If you need inexpensive gadgets to help you fill out the stockings hung over the chimney, or you need something for your office’s Secret Santa, look no further....

Looking for a quick way to spruce up the inside of your home? A new paint job can do the trick. Instead of going after paint samples and color cards, these paint color apps let you test paint colors on your own walls, doors, or anywhere else that could use some TLC. Paint My Wall: The Simplest Color Picker App Paint My Wall is simplistic and easy to use. The app allows you to use their image to explore color options or upload your own image to test....

Let’s be real here. When it comes to virus threats, Linux is the last thing on a hacker’s mind. However, that doesn’t excuse it from all attack vectors. Though Linux benefits from “security by obscurity,” you still have to worry in some ways. For example, just because Linux can’t run Windows programs (without Wine) doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be cautious. These viruses can still be spread, especially if you have a Samba server (Windows file share on Linux) or external devices that regularly interact with both Linux and Windows....

You’ve decided to buy an iPad, but which model? 4G? Wi-Fi? What’s the difference? It may sound difficult if you aren’t familiar with the lingo, but once you understand the difference between the “Wi-Fi” model and the “Wi-Fi With Cellular” model, the decision becomes easier. The Key Differences Between a Wi-Fi iPad and an iPad With 4G/Cellular 4G Network. The iPad with Cellular data allows you to hook up to the data network on your provider (AT&T, Verizon, Sprint and T-Mobile)....

Aligning with previous report of Microsoft merging Windows Phone OS with Windows RT, a new rumor from Mary Jo Foley at ZDNet strongly suggests that a single merged version of the operating system could arrive as part of the Threshold wave of updates in early 2015 that will run on Windows Phone headsets as well as on tablets based on ARM processors like Surface 2. According to the report, Windows Threshold preview for mobile devices will be available sometime in January or February of 2015....

Here are ten tips for those trying to get from low scores to high ones in Nintendo’s Wii U game Splatoon. Don’t Worry About Walls The only parts of the map that are scored by the game are the parts you see in an overhead view, so a straight vertical wall with paint on it is ignored during scoring. The only reason to paint a wall is that you want to swim up it....

Totobay LED Wake-Up Light (2nd Generation) Budget-friendly Easy, basic interface Multiple brightness settings for interface and light Supports backup batteries and USB recharge Poor sound quality Interface is hard to see at night Despite minor flaws, the Totobay Wake-Up Light (2nd Generation) is one of the best light therapy alarms you can get for such a low price. Design Setup Process The Alarm Price Competition Final Verdict Specs We purchased the Totobay LED Wake-Up Light (2nd Generation) so our expert reviewer could thoroughly test and assess it....

NACON and Cyanide have finally announced that Tour de France 2020 is now available on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. In addition, the PC system requirements of the game has been also unveiled. The official game of the Tour de France 2020 allows you to immerse yourself in the Grande Boucle with the official uniforms of the most important teams. Many other teams will be available, such as Circus-Wanty Gobert and Bingoal-Wallonie Brussels....

Tower of Fantasy is the latest MMORPG catching the attention of the gaming community. In the quest for powerful energy called Omnium from the comet Mara, mankind built the Omnium Tower. However, the consequences of this action have been drastic. While exploring the world of Aida, you will be collecting multiple items and resources. And alongside items, your weapons and gears are absolutely handy in your exploration through Aida. As you complete missions and progress, you will want your weapons to be more powerful....

Twitch is suing two users who allegedly instigated “hate raids” on the platform in recent months. According to Wired, the new lawsuit results from users “Cruzzcontrol” and “CreatineOverdose,” targeting Twitch streamers in the Black, LGBTQIA+, and transgender communities by using racist, homophobic, sexist, and transphobic content last month. Twitch said the harassment is a violation of its terms of service. The lawsuit alleges the two users constantly created multiple new accounts after being banned to continue their “hate raids,” when groups of malicious users use bot accounts to fill a streamer’s chat with abuse....

Microsoft recently rebranded its cloud storage service to OneDrive and to encourage customers to use the service (and Bing), the company is offering 100GB of OneDrive storage for one year to all those who sign up for the Bing Rewards program and earn 100 points. According to Microsoft is this a $50 dollar value and anyone who sign up for the rewards program and simply use Bing, set search engine as the homepage, and various other related Bing tasks on Windows, Windows Phone, Xbox, Skype, or on any platform you can use the search engine can earn points....

There’s so much to do in this Norse survival game that players are looking for ways to progress faster. The Valheim console commands for PC will help you just that and if you are playing solo, it is okay to use them. When you are in a multiplayer environment though, using cheats is generally frowned upon because you will get features like God Mode, Kill nearby enemies, Tame all nearby tameable creatures and more....

If you are familiar with the popular Azureus, then Vuze will not be hostile to you. Vuze is in fact a revamp (and rename) of the Azureus bit-torrent client. Plenty of great features are included in this revamped version, including the support of HD content and a social networking component. While the backbone is still a bit-torrent client, the whole approach to sharing/downloading media from the Web has changed. If you have discarded Azureus for a better bit-torrent client in the past, you may want to try out Vuze and reconsider your decision....

Game Boy is a line of handheld video game systems with interchangeable cartridges produced by Nintendo, one of the most prominent names in electronic games. From its first launch in 1989, the Game Boy family of products has maintained the top spot as the most successful in portable gaming, many models now considered a retro collectible. This was achieved through the high-quality titles and content created for the system, so good that many of its technological advances set trends that have become staples in the gaming world....

The technology world is crazy about the blockchain these days. It makes it difficult if you have no idea what a blockchain is and why people would want one. With a discussion about making a blockchain operating system, it only things more complicated for those out of the loop! This article will explain what a blockchain is and why an operating system need to be built around one. What Is a Blockchain?...

The Lightning connector is a small connection cable used with Apple’s mobile devices (and even some accessories) that charges and connects the devices to computers and charging bricks. What Is a Lightning Connector? The Lightning connector was introduced in 2012 with the arrival of the iPhone 5 and, shortly thereafter, the iPad 4. It remains the standard way to both charge them and connect them to other devices such as a laptop, although some devices, such as the 2018 iPad Pro, might use USB-C instead of Lightning as its standard connector....

Loopy has created a unique mobile device case featuring a rubber loop you insert your finger through when holding your phone. Many people live in fear of dropping those expensive devices, and Loopy is a great option to keep yours firmly in hand. From selfies to one-handed browsing, here’s how Loopy cases keep your phone from escaping your grip. What is a Loopy Phone Case? Loopy cases for your mobile device consist of a hard case with a rubber loop pulled through two holes in the back....