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Razer's Latest Mechanical Keyboards Are Ultra-Thin

Fri, 08/15/2025 - 00:01

If you want a mechanical keyboard, you don't have to go for the ones with full-size switches and keycaps. There are tons of low-profile options that are just as clacky, even as they might have a tad less travel. Now, Razer's latest keyboards are here, and they're as thin as they get.

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90s Movies: A Pivotal Era of Film Innovation and Nostalgia

Thu, 08/14/2025 - 23:00

I'm a 90s kid, which meant I spent the bulk of my childhood watching the films of the 90s (and older obviously), which admittedly makes me pretty biased when I say that 90s films were pretty special.

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How to Use the Function Keys in Microsoft Excel

Thu, 08/14/2025 - 22:45

Most people overlook the row of function keys at the top of their keyboard. They often ignore, misunderstand, or underuse them. If you work with Excel spreadsheets regularly, those F-keys can be your secret weapon for working faster, smarter, and with far less frustration.

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5 Things That Make A Laptop Overheat

Thu, 08/14/2025 - 22:30

Is your laptop producing excessive heat even when performing normal tasks? This isn't one of those issues you can ignore, as overheating can cause serious problems to your laptop in the long run, such as thermal throttling. But why exactly does your laptop overheat, and what can you do to prevent it?

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Linux Gaming: Close But No Cigar Yet

Thu, 08/14/2025 - 22:15

Linux gaming is better than ever, and I finally feel that it's actually viable as a gaming platform beyond just a few hardcore Linux fans. However, while Linux gaming is on the up-and-up, it's far from reaching the end of the road.

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Google Photos Adds New Create Tab Full of Fancy Features

Thu, 08/14/2025 - 21:47

After a big Google Photos revamp in May that cleaned up the user interface and simplified the bottom bar buttons, Google just added a new "Create" tab to Photos packed with a ton of helpful AI features. If you've ever wanted to turn a photo into a video or easily create animations, now you can.

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