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You may have heard the term "daemon" concerning Linux. What are they? Are they something to be scared of? These little helper programs are an important part of Linux and will help take care of your systems and run essential services.

Are you wondering if your Chromebook runs Photoshop? Well, to your surprise, it actually does! ChromeOS doesn’t support the desktop version of Photoshop, but Photoshop for Web works great.

In one of the strangest corporate pivots in recent memory, data analytics company Astronomer has enlisted Oscar-winning actress and Goop founder Gwyneth Paltrow as a "very temporary" spokesperson, following the viral fallout from a scandal involving its now-former CEO and Chief People Officer.

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The bizarre saga began when CEO Andy Byron and HR executive Kristin Cabot were caught kissing on the kiss cam at a Coldplay concert outside Boston. Their panicked attempt to avoid the big screen only fueled speculation and set social media ablaze. The two were later confirmed to be having an affair, leading to both resigning from the company.

Even Coldplay frontman Chris Martin — Paltrow’s ex-husband — couldn’t help but weigh in, joking during the show, "Either they’re having an affair, or they’re just very shy."

In the aftermath, Astronomer released a tongue-in-cheek social media video featuring Paltrow addressing the scandal in the most absurdly indirect way possible. "Astronomer has gotten a lot of questions over the last few days, and they wanted me to answer the most common ones," she says in the video, as on-screen text begins to spell out: "OMG! What the actual f—."

Before the question finishes, the video cuts to Paltrow calmly saying, "Yes, Astronomer is the best place to run Apache Airflow. We’ve been thrilled so many people have a newfound interest in data automation."

The move is as self-aware as it is surreal, and some have called it a masterclass in crisis PR. One user on X put it best: "This belongs in the crisis management hall of fame."

I used to love watching movie trailers. Long before we had the internet at home, some of the magazines I bought had a cover disc that included some movie trailers. I watched the trailer for Tomorrow Never Dies over and over again on my PC back in the day, until I finally got to see the movie.

Flat-panel displays have come a long way since they first started to seriously replace CRTs, but those old tube TVs still have serious advantages over the typical flat panels most people own.

Whether you're a Windows convert new to macOS or are curious about life on the “other side,” here are the key file system differences between the PC and the Mac that you need to know to seamlessly transfer files and data between the two systems.

If you need another reason to reconsider using an AI chatbot as your therapist, take it from OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.

In a recent appearance on This Past Weekend with Theo Von, Altman admitted to the comedian that the AI industry hasn’t yet solved the issue of user privacy when it comes to sensitive conversations. Unlike a licensed professional, an AI doesn’t offer doctor-patient confidentiality, and legally, your most personal chats aren’t protected.

SEE ALSO: How many people use ChatGPT? Hint: OpenAI sees more than 1 billion prompts per day.

"People talk about the most personal shit in their lives to ChatGPT," Altman said. "Young people especially use it as a therapist, a life coach, asking about relationship problems and what to do."

But there’s a major difference: "Right now, if you talk to a therapist or a lawyer or a doctor about those problems, there’s legal privilege for it... We haven’t figured that out yet for when you talk to ChatGPT."

Without confidentiality protections, anything said in an AI therapy session could be accessed or even subpoenaed in court. The AI industry currently operates in a legal gray area, as the Trump administration continues to navigate the clash between federal and state authority over AI regulation.

While a few federal laws targeting deepfakes exist, how user data from AI chats can be used still depends heavily on state laws. This patchwork of regulations creates uncertainty — especially around privacy — which could hinder broader user adoption. Adding to the concern, AI models already rely heavily on online data for training and, in some cases, are now being asked to produce user chat data in legal proceedings.

In the case of ChatGPT specifically, OpenAI is currently required to retain records of all user conversations — even those users have deleted — due to its ongoing legal battle with The New York Times. The company is challenging the court’s ruling and is actively seeking to have it overturned.

"No one had to think about that even a year ago," Altman said, calling the situation "very screwed up."

Disclosure: Ziff Davis, Mashable’s parent company, in April filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging it infringed Ziff Davis copyrights in training and operating its AI systems.

Back in the day, messing up in a game didn't just set you back—it completely ended your run. While many modern games are difficult, they’re rarely punishing. This can completely kill the stakes, and it's why I want real punishment to make a comeback.

Connections: Sports Edition is a new version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans.

Like the original Connections, 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 the latest 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 Sports Edition?

The NYT's latest daily word game has launched in association with The Athletic, the New York Times property that provides the publication's sports coverage. 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 Mini crossword answers, hints for July 26, 2025 Here's a hint for today's Connections Sports Edition categories

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

• Yellow: Skateboard

• Green: How a horse moves

• Blue: Track stars

• Purple: Rookie shot callers

Featured Video For You Connections: How to play and how to win Here are today's Connections Sports Edition categories

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

• Yellow: Parts of a Skateboard

• Green: Gaits of a Horse

• Blue: First Names of U.S Track and Field Stars

• Purple: First-year NFL Head Coaches

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 Sports Edition #306 is...

What is the answer to Connections Sports Edition today

• Parts of a Skateboard - GDECK, GRIP TAPE, TRUCK, WHEELS

• Gaits of a Horse - CANTER, GALLOP, TROT, WALK

• First Names of U.S Track and Field Stars - GABBY, NOAH, SHA'CARRI, SYDNEY

• First-year NFL Head Coaches - COEN, GLENN, MOORE, SCHOTTENHEIMER

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.

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

If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.

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

Are you avoiding Linux because you've heard NVIDIA support is a nightmare? Or do you want to buy a new NVIDIA GPU for your current Linux PC and are wondering about potential issues? Well, here are five distros with native NVIDIA graphics support that should work perfectly from day one.

Compared to most other forms of entertainment, video games haven't been around for long. Despite this, almost every gaming genre has dramatically changed since its inception, which makes it easy to forget where they all began.

NBA superstar LeBron James has become one of the first major celebrities to push back against the unauthorized use of his likeness in AI-generated content. James' legal team recently issued a cease-and-desist letter to FlickUp, the company behind the AI image-generation tool Interlink AI.

According to a report from 404 Media, FlickUp disclosed the legal action to members of its Discord community in late June. The Interlink AI tool, hosted on the server, allowed users to create AI-generated videos of high-profile NBA players, including James, Stephen Curry, Nikola Jokić, and others. While many of the videos were harmless, some crossed the line into disturbing territory, like a prominent image of the Los Angeles Laker embracing his pregnant belly.

SEE ALSO: AI actors and deepfakes aren't coming to YouTube ads. They're already here.

One of the most widely viewed videos created with Interlink AI depicted an AI-generated Sean "Diddy" Combs sexually assaulting Curry in a prison setting, while James appears standing passively in the background. That video alone reportedly amassed over 6.2 million views on Instagram.

404 Media confirmed with FlickUp founder Jason Stacks that James' legal team was behind the cease-and-desist letter. Within 30 minutes of receiving it, Stacks said he decided to "remove all realistic people from Interlink AI’s software." Stacks also posted a video addressing the situation, captioned simply: "I’m so f**ked."

LeBron James is among a growing list of celebrities whose likenesses have been used without consent in disturbing AI-generated content. Pop star Taylor Swift has been repeatedly targeted with deepfake pornography, while Scarlett Johansson and Steve Harvey have both publicly condemned the misuse of their images and voiced support for legislation to curb it. However, James stands out as one of the first to take formal legal action against a company enabling this type of content through its AI tools.

Several bills are currently making their way through Congress to address the rise of nonconsensual AI-generated content. The recently passed Take It Down Act criminalizes the publication or threat to publish intimate imagery without consent, including deepfakes and AI-generated pornography. Two additional proposals — the NO FAKES Act of 2025 and the Content Origin Protection and Integrity from Edited and Deepfaked Media Act of 2025 — have also been introduced.

The NO FAKES Act focuses on preventing unauthorized AI replication of a person’s voice, while the latter seeks to safeguard original works and enforce transparency around AI-generated media.

Honda is giving its best-selling SUV a rugged twist for 2026, and it’s more than just a styling update. With the Trailsport trim, this SUV gains real off-road upgrades, like all-terrain tires, improved ground clearance, and revised suspension tuning.

Do you ever wish you had a way to message people long-distance without the need for cell networks or a Wi-Fi connection, or even satellites? You're going to want to hear about a tiny, cheap radio I bought and connected to my smartphone.

Are you still installing apps on your NAS from your manufacturer’s app store? It’s time to stop. I only trust Docker for installing apps on my NAS, instead of using a native app store. Why? Well, there are several reasons, and almost all of it centers around security.

There isn’t much I love more than a good crime thriller, and these days, they’re all over the place. With their gritty narratives and intense character performances, we can’t get enough of them. They’re fascinating little mysteries, and when they’re based on or inspired by actual events, they’re even better.

Another week in the Android world is behind us, and this one was just as eventful as any other. One of the sneakily great features in Google Messages is getting better, we're seeing even more of the Pixel 10 in leaks, Home Assistant is getting a nice update, and more!

The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.

With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.

So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections — we have you covered.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable

Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Saturday, July 26, 2025:

AcrossDe bugs?

• The answer is Insects.

Make funnier, as jokes

• The answer is Punch up.

"Life is like a box of chocolates," for example

• The answer is Analogy.

Dot on a domino

• The answer is Pip.

In an upbeat mood

• The answer is Chipper.

Important topic in sex education

• The answer is Consent.

Leaves the Union

• The answer is Secedes.

DownHoppy order at a happy hour

• The answer is IPA.

Convent member

• The answer is Nun.

Tech company with a bright yellow color scheme and ghost logo

• The answer is Snap Inc.

Sun block?

• The answer is Eclipse.

Like many ingredients in a Cobb salad

• The answer is Chopped.

Pull sharply

• The answer is Tug.

One with a secret identity

• The answer is Spy.

Syringe amts.

• The answer is CCs.

Garden tool with a long handle

• The answer is Hoe.

Opposite of WSW

• The answer is Ene.

Certain football linemen: Abbr.

• The answer is RTs.

If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.

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

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

Whether you're nostalgic for a bygone era or want to experience a period of gaming that's older than you are, playing retro games on modern hardware is easier than ever. Best of all, there's a platform to suit every taste, budget, and form factor.

There was a time when phones had buttons for more than just volume. It might be ancient history now, but navigating an Android phone used to be a very different experience. The journey from physical clicks to fluid swipes has been a long one—let's take a look back.