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What's the Difference Between Verizon EDGE and a 2-Year Contract?

When getting a new phone on Verizon, you have two options: you can either activate it on a two-year contract or you can activate it on Verizon's EDGE program. In the near future, Verizon will transition out of two-year contracts and move exclusively to the EDGE plan. For the time being, let's take a look at the difference between the two options so you can figure out what's best for you.

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Using Handoff in iOS and OS X

Tony walks you through how to set up and use Handoff for iOS and OS X. Handoff is a new feature that was released alongside iOS 8 and OS X 10.10 Yosemite. It is the easiest way to transition from accessing content between your Apple devices. With Handoff, you can start drafting an email on one device and immediately pick it up on another. Handoff also works with Maps, Safari and more.

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Apple Release iTunes 12.2.1 to Fix iCloud Music Library and Beats1 Issues

After a series of customer complaints, Apple has finally released an update to iTunes with a few fixes. When Apple Music launched a few weeks ago, many users were complaining that the new iCloud Music Library feature unnecessarily classified iTunes Match songs as Apple Music songs. Apple Music files include a DRM that limits playback to iTunes or the Music app (see our post on the difference between iTunes Match and Apple Music). This means even songs users had purchased or downloaded legally would be converted to a restricted format.

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Apple Releases Public Beta for OS X El Capitan and iOS 9

Previously available for only developers, Apple just released a public beta of OS X 10.11 El Capitan, as well as iOS 9. If you’re interested in trying out the betas, visit Apple’s Beta Software Program page. After signing up with your Apple ID, you’ll be able to register your devices and download the software for them immediately. Simply follow the instructions on the page.

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How to Take Better Selfies with iPhone

The selfie has become an artistic expression in and of its own. Although they are not typically viewed as being great-quality photos, there is no reason why your selfies shouldn't shine like the rest of your photos. Here are some tips to ensure that your selfies are postable, sharable and damn good-looking.

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How to use Olloclip to take Better Photos

If you’re looking to take your mobile photography to the next level, having multiple camera lenses can help. Olloclip’s 4-in-1 lens provides an easy way to change the look of your photos right as they are taken. Let’s take a look at the included lenses and how you can use them to improve your photography.

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Microsoft Releases Office 2016 for Mac

 After a public beta earlier this year, Microsoft has finally released the final version of Office 2016 for Mac for Office 365 Subscribers. Microsoft announced the release Thursday, July 9th on their blog. Office 2016 includes all-new versions of Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and OneNote - all updated with new features and a new design similar to the version for Windows. The new applications support retina devices, multi-touch gestures, full-screen, cloud integration and much more.

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My iPhone Screen Is Frozen, What Now?

Have you ever been using your iPhone when, all of a sudden, the screen freezes up and stops working? If this happens to you, there are several troubleshooting steps you can take in order to get your iPhone working again. 

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Instagram Launches Higher Quality Photo Sharing

Instagram, the world’s most popular mobile photo-sharing network, just announced via their cofounder’s Twitter that it’s rolling out high-quality 1080x1080 uploads on iOS and Android. This is a huge increase from the previous 640 x 640 resolution.

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What are the Functions of a Hard Drive?

"Hard drive" is a common term used in the computer world for the component in computers and electronics that provides long-term storage of information. There are different sizes and kinds of hard drives, but they all essentially do the same thing. 

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