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May 30, 2020

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5 inexpensive products to make your photos and videos look just right Your phone's camera may be powerful, but it's not a perfect system. Luckily, these affordable accessories can augment your camera and make every shot count. You won't believe what your phone is actually capable of. Tap or click here to see how you can make your pics look pro. →	What is the Dark Web? How to access it and what you’ll find The Dark Web is one of the most mysterious and talked-about parts of the internet, but its true contents are hidden from view. You need a special browser to access it, and even if you can, is the Dark Web worth browsing? Tap or click here to see what's on the other side. →

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How an accident sparked a quantum computer breakthrough

Quantum computers are the future of modern-day computing. They allow us to take a processor the size of a dime and make it the size of a single atom. Well, it turns out this big leap may have only been possible due to a series of accidents.

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Millions will get HBO Max for free – find out if you qualify

There are already a ton of streaming services available, do we really need to add more? HBO seems to think so. The much anticipated HBO Max goes live Wednesday, May 27. But, is it worth the cost? We'll break down what you'll get with the new service and tell you just how much it'll cost.

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Kim answers your questions

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Satellite internet and eero

Q: Will eero work on a satellite connection to increase my slow Wi-Fi connection? I am using Century Link as my ISP and Direct TV for my flat-screen TV.

A: Yes! eero has been tested for compatibility with most major internet service providers, and to date, no U.S. or Canadian ISP has been confirmed incompatible with eero. As long as you can connect your gateway eero to a modem or upstream device with an Ethernet cord, you should be able to set up and use eero.

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How much storage do I need?

Q: I'm sick of trying to remember to back up my devices all the time. I'm going to take your advice and sign up for IDrive, but I don't know how much storage I need.

A: Data backup is so important, so I'm glad you took that step. Let’s assume you're signing up for the first time using the deal I negotiated for you: 5 terabytes of cloud backup for less than $7 for the first year. Here's how much data ONE terabyte is equal to: 86,899,345 pages of Word documents, 500 hours worth of movies, 310,000 photos. Unless you have a crazy amount of data, 5 terabytes will work just fine.

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Finding the right equipment for my business

Q: I own my own business, and things have picked up for me during the pandemic. I'm grateful for that, but I'm not sure how to scale when it comes to the tech side. Can you help find the right equipment for me and my team?

A: You need the small business pros. Dell Technologies Advisors can guide you in finding out what you really need to run your business, help you with financing and even assist you in getting everything set up correctly. We use Dell workstations and servers at Komando headquarters, and I can't recommend them enough.

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Did you know the first french fries weren't actually cooked in France?

They were cooked in Greece.

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