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TikTok's Secret Language: Euphemisms Won't Save You from Bans

Fri, 08/22/2025 - 21:00

You may have heard people on social media platforms use terms like "unalive" when they mean "kill" or "Yahtzee" when they mean "Nazi". These are euphemisms for words that are related to sensitive topics, and if you stumble upon one of these videos it can feel like you're hearing another language entirely.

Categories: IT General, Technology

How to Hide App Names on Your iPhone Home Screen for a Clean Look

Fri, 08/22/2025 - 20:00

If you're sick and tired of too much clutter on your iPhone's home screen, you can hide the app names by using a hidden iOS 18 feature that not a lot of users know about. I made the switch several months ago, and I absolutely love how it makes my iPhone's screen look less busy.

Categories: IT General, Technology

What is the Chromebook Tote and Why Should You Use It?

Fri, 08/22/2025 - 19:15

Ever find yourself looking for a recently downloaded file or trying to find that screenshot you just took? It’s not always easy depending on which operating system your device uses.

Categories: IT General, Technology

Do We Need More Performance Sedans? What the Hyundai Elantra N Shows Us

Fri, 08/22/2025 - 19:00

We're still living in a world of individualization, along with a thirst for technology among younger buyers. Sports sedans like the Elantra N slot in nicely to cater to that thirst, and Hyundai has done well to seize that opportunity. The Sports Sedan occupies a ever-shrinking slice of the car market; does it still warrant focus from manufacturers?

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The Open-Source FFmpeg Media Framework Just Got a Big Update

Fri, 08/22/2025 - 18:49

FFmpeg is the powerful open-source media encoder, decoder, and all-purpose framework for media files. Even if you haven’t used it directly, you’ve probably used an app that relies on it. Now, it has received a major update with the release of FFmpeg 8.0.

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Ryan Reynolds Narrates Disney+’s Best Nature Show Yet

Fri, 08/22/2025 - 17:30

I'm pretty sure Ryan Reynolds could make a root canal fun and entertaining. And if you needed more proof beyond the actor's sassy, foul-mouthed antics as Marvel's Merc with a Mouth, Deadpool, then do yourself a favor and check out Underdogs.

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Debate: Release Order vs Timeline Order for Movie Franchises

Thu, 08/21/2025 - 23:00

As some movie franchises evolve, the creators behind them decide to fill out the story in a nonlinear way. Newer movies might be prequels, and sometimes you get movies like Rogue One which isn't meant to be a mainline Star Wars film, but slots neatly into the continuity anyway.

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