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The next time you're wandering through the hardware store looking for your next power tool, you'll see brands like Milwaukee, Ryobi, DeWALT, and several others. It's already overwhelming, but then you'll realize each brand has several iterations. DeWALT fans have likely seen various near-identical 12V or 20V yellow tools on shelves, and here's what you need to know.

I'm approaching the limit of my free Google storage, and Gmail has started prompting me to pay for additional storage to keep using my account. While paying for more storage is a simple solution, it's not the only option.

If you haven't already been charmed by Heated Rivalry's Connor Storrie, chances are you're living under a rock.

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Storrie and his co-star Hudson Williams have been on a massive press run following the show's runaway success, doing everything from presenting at the Golden Globes to making their respective debuts on late night TV. Williams stopped by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Jan. 7, and on Jan. 13, Storrie appeared on Late Night With Seth Meyers.

During the interview, Storrie and Meyers chat about his overnight stardom and the skills he learned for the show. As Russian hockey star Ilya Rozanov, Storrie had to learn several scenes in Russian, as well as perfect a Russian accent, a process that involved taking four hour-long lessons every day for a month and a half.

"I fully just assumed they had found a Russian-speaking actor for this part," Meyers told Storrie.

Apparently, so did some of Heated Rivalry's Russian actors. Storrie recalled shooting a scene with several Russian background actors, one of whom approached him as he reset for a take and began to talk to him in Russian.

"She thought my parents were Russian, and I speak Russian at home with a pseudo-American accent," he said.

Now, Storrie has a prepared response for people who believe he's actually fluent in Russian: "My go-to, I always say in Russian, 'I speak Russian really poorly.'"

However, according to Storrie, learning Russian was nowhere near as tricky as learning how to skate. To hear more about his skating experiences and his breakout fame post-Heated Rivalry, check out the full interview above.

Heated Rivalry is now streaming on HBO Max.

You thought File Explorer was safe from AI? You were wrong.

Windows hacker/leaker @phantomofearth (via Windows Central) recently noticed that Microsoft is testing adding Microsoft's AI assistant, Copilot, to Windows File Explorer.

Discovered in a preview build of Windows 11, an invisible button lodged in the File Explorer will (likely) allow you to "Chat with Copilot."

We don't know how the button will be used, exactly, but it's likely to allow users to get Copilot's help on a document they've selected in File Explorer.

File Explorer already allows users to invoke Copilot through the right click contextual menu. A dedicated button would integrate the AI assistant even deeper with File Explorer.

Phantomofearth also shared a Windows screenshot with two Copilot prompts showing up in the Taskbar.

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While this is likely a bug, users immediately started making fun of Microsoft, calling the new OS "Winslop 11." The fact is, a lot of people simply don't want AI being omnipresent in the software they use every single day, but this probably won't stop Microsoft from adding Copilot to yet another key part of Windows.

SEE ALSO: Give your old PC a fresh start with this Microsoft bundle

Copilot recently made headlines as LG started forcing it onto some of its smart TVs, though the company did ultimately relent, promising it will allow users to delete unwanted Copilot shortcuts.

For almost fifty years, Star Wars has been a staple of pop culture. It is a franchise that has been able to reinvent itself and create new tales that several generations can enjoy. Despite this expansive, fully fleshed out galaxy that has allowed Star Wars to expand into television, however, the franchise has always returned to the three foundational movies that captured audiences throughout the 1970s and 1980s, now known as the original trilogy.

Standard Excel tools can usually get the job done, but they often lack the resilience and flexibility needed for complex data and transformation tasks. Power Query doesn't just perform these tasks faster—it does them better. Here are five actions where you should ditch Excel's ribbon tools for the Power Query Editor.

TL;DR: The Fall 2025 edition of the Pokémon TCG Collector chest is now only $37.10 at Amazon. That's 36% off its $57.99 list price.

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Pokémon TCG’s inflated pricing due to short supply is not going anywhere, so sometimes the best bargains come from collections you wouldn’t expect. In this case, it’s the latest Collector Chest becoming more affordable. As of Jan. 13, you can buy the Pokémon TCG’s Fall 2025 Collector Chest for just $37.10 at Amazon, with $20.89 chopped off its price of $57.99. That brings it to just $2.50 over its current market price on TCGPlayer.

The lowest-price listing on TCGplayer is for $65.15 when shipping is added on, making Amazon's listing a bargain comparatively. 

The Collector Chest contains the following: 

• A mixture of six booster packs — based on the imagery, it looks like three Mega Evolution, two of Journey Together, and one Destined Rivals, but the contents may differ with each chest

• Three foil promo cards of Ralts, Kirlia, and Riolu

• One Mega Lucario Pokémon coin

• Four sticker sheets

• A mini portfolio to store your cards ineaper in the past, but the ever-shrinking quantity from its limited supply has been driving the prices up. That’s especially true of the included Destined Rivals packs — a hit expansion from May 2025 with restocks that have been rarer than the newer Mega Evolution expansion. 

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In a market where you currently need to pay upwards of $50 for a booster bundle containing six packs of in-demand Pokémon trading card expansions, like Phantasmal Flames — $37 for the same amount plus promo cards, a coin, and a mini portfolio and tin to store them all in is an amazing deal by comparison. 

Granted, the six boosters are a mixture of three different expansions rather than one, but if you’re like most Pokémon TCG collectors who are trying to complete multiple sets, this is a must-buy. 

Speaking of Pokémon TCG deals, you can also grab the Lugia ex and Latias ex Premium Collection for $30 off. If it's ETBs you’re seeking, you can also find both Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution Elite Trainer Boxes at around market price at Amazon. 

If you’ve been using Google Messages recently, you’ve likely noticed the blue button with a banana icon showing up on photos. This is the Nano Banana "Remix" button, and it might be the most annoying way Google is trying to force AI into your daily conversations.

Typically, I discourage buying used drives. In fact, I normally extend that advice to "don't buy anything that's not a brand-new drive." You can't be sure of the conditions the drive is in, and unless you're working with completely disposable data, it's not a good idea in the long term.

While most open-source apps rely on donations, some also offer paid tiers with meaningful extra benefits. This makes them ideal for folks who want to support great projects while unlocking powerful features. Here are five open-source apps where going premium is genuinely worth every penny.

SAVE OVER $500: As of Jan. 13, the Dreame L50 Ultra robot vacuum and mop has been marked down to $849.98 at Amazon. This is $550.01 off its list price of $1,399.99.

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Looking for a little cleaning assistance ahead of the spring? Robot vacuums can help, and quite a few are on sale right now. If you've been looking for offers on high-quality models, Amazon has some great discounts, including the Dreame L50 Ultra robot vacuum and mop.

Amazon has dropped the price of the Dreame L50 Ultra from $1,399.99 to $849.98, marking a return to its lowest-ever price at the retailer. The white model is also on sale for just a cent more at $849.99, so you can pick out your favorite between the two models.

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The Dreame L50 Ultra is a powerful pick to keep your floors nice and tidy. It boasts 19,000Pa Vormax Suction to grab any dirt, dust, or debris, and its mopping system helps to scrub up any annoying stains. And for when it comes across hair, the HyperStream Detangling DuoBrush helps to make sure tangles don't slow it down. It also features a smart obstacle detection system that helps avoid any items in its way.

If it sounds like the kind of robot vacuum you've been hoping to grab for your house, now is the time to save on the Dreame L50 Ultra robot vacuum and mop at Amazon. It's currently marked as a limited-time deal, so act fast to grab it for this discounted price.

If you're curious what other robot vacuums are worth checking out, have a look at our roundup of the best robot vacuums.

Can Stephen Colbert get to the heart of who Jimmy Kimmel really is?

In the video above he certainly makes a good go of it, running through his usual quickfire "Questionert" questions on everything from "Favorite Sandwich?" to "Earliest Memory?"

Kimmel's answers are a mixture of amusing and surprisingly deep, and overall far less chaotic than Will Ferrell's.

Ever since Microsoft decided to pull the plug on Windows 10, a lot of people are left with fully functional PCs that don't meet Windows 11 requirements. A lot of these people have been flocking to ZorinOS, so I decided to give it a try. Turns out that popularity is well-earned because, in all my years of daily-driving Linux, I've never seen a better replacement for Windows.

TL;DR: The Amazon-exclusive Star Wars Outlaws - Limited Edition is now only $19.99 on PS5. That's 60% off its $49.95 list price.

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Ubisoft’s Star Wars Outlaws didn’t set the gaming world on fire at its high launch price of $69.99 in 2024, but when on sale, it’s undoubtedly going to sell faster than Kessel-mined Spice. 

As of Jan. 13, you can buy Amazon’s exclusive Star Wars Outlaws - Limited Edition on PS5 for only $19.99 — a huge 60% discount on the retailer’s current list price of $49.95. The Xbox Series X version is still available, but for a much larger $42.49.

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As for what comes with the Limited Edition game, along with the Star Wars Outlaws base game, you’ll also get the Kessel Runner Bonus pack (cosmetic skins for your ship and speeder bike) and the Rogue Infiltrator Character pack — featuring some decent outfits for both Kay and her pet sidekick Nix. 

Despite the fact that the Star Wars game didn’t sell very well compared to expectations (around a million copies in its first month, lower than expected for the franchise), Star Wars Outlaws has finally been growing in players thanks to the combination of various quality-of-life updates and multiple price drops offering great value for money. 

After all, Star Wars Outlaws was always a decent game altogether; even now, it has a favorable review score of 75 on Metacritic. When I played and reviewed it for another site, it was a good time with an actually fun story — it just wasn’t $70-good. 

At the time of writing, Amazon had marked the game’s product page with “deal selling fast”, showing us that this price is more than the sweet spot for fans. This is definitely the lowest price we’ll see for the Limited Edition of Star Wars Outlaws, so be sure to grab it if you’re on the fence. 

If you’re adding more to your backlog, you can also grab the hit 2025 shooter Battlefield 6 for $30 off on Amazon. You can also buy the Silent Hill 2 remake on PS5 for just $27.39 at Amazon.

With everything going on in the world right now – from Trump's recent attack on Venezuela to his threats over Greenland – Jimmy Kimmel has a feeling America isn't too popular.

"You know, I hate to break it to you guys, but we, the shining beacon of democracy, America — we are the bad guys now. Remember the good old days where people from other countries, eh they thought we were annoying because we talk too loud and we wore cut off shorts into museums, and did chest bumps and wore fanny packs into the Vatican? Sometimes we'd go to Paris and say 'You're welcome for the war'? Well now they hate us for real stuff. Our neighbors hate us, Mexico's mad at us, Canada's mad at us...we're that house at the end of the block where the nice old lady used to live, and then her son-in-law moved in and started letting his dogs run wild and biting children. If this was a movie, this country was once the Karate Kid. Now we're Billy Zabka."

Elsewhere, Jon Stewart also painted a fairly grim world picture on the Daily Show.

SAVE OVER $90: As of Jan. 13, the Apple 2024 Mac mini has dropped to $499.99 at Amazon. This is $99.01 off its list price of $599.

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If you're an Apple user who's been on the hunt for a desktop computer, Amazon has knocked nearly $100 off the price of the Apple 2024 Mac mini. As of Jan. 13, it's on sale for $499.99.

The Mac mini is normally listed for $599, so this deal saves you $99.01 in total. Fitted with the M4 chip, it's a device that's well worth looking into, especially while it's on sale. Writer Matt Binder even makes the argument that you should get it over the M4 MacBook Pro, if you aren't needing a portable computer to take on the go.

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Binder explains that this is because the "base model M4 Mac mini has the exact same specs, but comes with a slightly smaller 256GB SSD drive." Given the Mac mini's usual price of $599, this is "one thousand dollars in savings" over the MacBook Pro. Again, if you're not needing a laptop specifically, it's a great stationary pick with a compact design of just five by five inches.

Alongside the M4 chip, 10‑core CPU, 10‑core GPU, and 256GB SSD, it also features Thunderbolt, HDMI, and Gigabit Ethernet ports on the back and, on the front, USB-C ports and a headphone jack.

Don't miss out on the Apple 2024 Mac mini down to $499.99 at Amazon.

TL;DR: The Samsung Odyssey G5 gaming monitor is now only $249.99 at Amazon.

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It turns out, when looking around for sales on some of the best gaming tech brands, you don’t have to wait for Prime Day or Black Friday to get a good deal that won’t break the bank. As of Jan. 13, the 32-inch Samsung Odyssey G5 QHD gaming monitor is now available for $249.99 on Amazon, a 42% discount from its original list price of $429.99.

The 32-inch G5 monitor offers the best value for money without a doubt, but it's worth noting that the 27-inch version is still a solid deal if you’re working with a very limited-sized gaming space.

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Whichever version of the Odyssey G5 you go with, you’re still being treated to the very best from QHD: with a fast IPS panel for clear colors, VESA DisplayHDR 400 for deeper contrast, refresh rates up to 180FPS thanks to AMD Radeon FreeSync, and G-Sync compatibility to reduce screen-lag and image tearing. 

When playing fast-paced shooters like Battlefield 6 or Fortnite, visual perfection is a must, and that's what this monitor provides. The Odyssey G5’s stand is also entirely adjustable — letting you swivel and tilt the monitor until it's set just right for perfection-level comfort. 

Speaking of video games, Battlefield 6 is actually still $30 off both on PS5 and Series X right now. What’s more, the 32-inch Hisense A4 TV is on sale for $99.99, so you can upgrade your living room setup on a budget.

We're almost halfway through the month, and we're nearing the end of the current lunar cycle. It's day 24, which means the moon is slowly disappearing. By the 29th day, there'll be nothing to see at all.

There's still a glimpse to see tonight, however, so dust off any viewing gear and head outside to see what you can spot.

What is today’s Moon phase?

As of Tuesday, Jan. 13, the Moon phase is Waning Crescent. According to NASA's Daily Moon Guide, 24% of the Moon will be lit up tonight.

If you don't have any viewing gear, not to worry, there's still features to be spotted with just your naked eye. These include the Kepler Crater and the Oceanus Procellarum. If you have a pair of binoculars, these will help you to see these plus the Grimaldi Basin and the Mare Humorum. Lucky moon-gazers will a telescope will see all of this and catch extra sightings of the Apollo 12 landing spot and the Schiller Crater.

When is the next Full Moon?

The next Full Moon will be on Feb. 1. The last full moon was on Jan. 3.

What are Moon phases?

According to NASA, the Moon takes about 29.5 days to complete a full orbit, a period known as the lunar cycle. As it moves around Earth, the Moon goes through a series of eight distinct phases. The same side of the Moon always faces our planet, but the sunlight hitting it changes depending on its position in orbit. This is why the Moon can appear fully lit, partially lit, or completely dark at different times. The eight phases that make up the lunar cycle are:

New Moon - The Moon is between Earth and the sun, so the side we see is dark (in other words, it's invisible to the eye).

Waxing Crescent - A small sliver of light appears on the right side (Northern Hemisphere).

First Quarter - Half of the Moon is lit on the right side. It looks like a half-Moon.

Waxing Gibbous - More than half is lit up, but it’s not quite full yet.

Full Moon - The whole face of the Moon is illuminated and fully visible.

Waning Gibbous - The Moon starts losing light on the right side. (Northern Hemisphere)

Third Quarter (or Last Quarter) - Another half-Moon, but now the left side is lit.

Waning Crescent - A thin sliver of light remains on the left side before going dark again.

Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you love Cajun food.

If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for January 13, 2026 Where did Wordle come from?

Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once. 

Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.

What's the best Wordle starting word?

The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.

What happened to the Wordle archive?

The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but it was later taken down, with the website's creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers.

Is Wordle getting harder?

It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn't any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle's Hard Mode if you're after more of a challenge, though.

SEE ALSO: NYT Pips hints, answers for January 13, 2026 Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:

A popular New Orleans dish.

Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?

There are no recurring letters.

Today's Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with...

Today's Wordle starts with the letter G.

SEE ALSO: Wordle-obsessed? These are the best word games to play IRL. The Wordle answer today is...

Get your last guesses in now, because it's your final chance to solve today's Wordle before we reveal the solution.

Drumroll please!

The solution to today's Wordle is...

GUMBO

Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.

Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.

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Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.

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Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to the latest Wordle.

The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult to solve if you love game night.

Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.

If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for today's Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable What is Connections?

The NYT's latest daily word game has become a social media hit. The Times credits associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu with helping to create the new word game and bringing it to the publications' Games section. Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.

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Each puzzle features 16 words and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise of anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there's only one correct answer.

If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake—players get up to four mistakes until the game ends.

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Players can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can share the results with your friends on social media.

SEE ALSO: NYT Pips hints, answers for January 13, 2026 Here's a hint for today's Connections categories

Want a hint about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:

• Yellow: Gifts

• Green: To push

• Blue: Board game character

• Purple: Body parts

Here are today's Connections categories

Need a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories:

• Yellow: Present go-withs

• Green: Jostle

• Blue: Accessories for Mr. Monopoly

• Purple: Parts of the foot plus starting letter

Looking for Wordle today? Here's the answer to today's Wordle.

Ready for the answers? This is your last chance to turn back and solve today's puzzle before we reveal the solutions.

Drumroll, please!

The solution to today's Connections #947 is...

What is the answer to Connections today

• Present go-withs: BOW, CARD, GIFT WRAP, RIBBON

• Jostle: ELBOW, PRESS, SHOULDER, SHOVE

• Accessories for Mr. Monopoly: BOWTIE, CANE, MONEYBAG, TOPHAT

• Parts of the foot plus starting letter: OTOE, PARCH, RANKLE, WHEEL

Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be new Connections for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.

SEE ALSO: NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for January 13, 2026

Are you also playing NYT Strands? Get all the Strands hints you need for today's puzzle.

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Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to today's Connections.