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Tech explained for non-geeks

Tech explained for non-geeks

The cloud, Wi-Fi, passwords, AI: the stuff you use every day without a manual. Dan and Liz explain it in plain words, and every claim is checked against the source.

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Nodding along when someone says “it’s in the cloud”? Not anymore.

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