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How to Add Different Page Numbers to Different Sections in Microsoft Word

Fri, 04/04/2025 - 17:00

Whether you want to use page numbers to distinguish between a novel's preface and main body, a dissertation's introduction and chapters, or a textbook's content and index, using Microsoft Word's Section Breaks tool is the way to go.

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AI Has a New Obstacle: April Fools’ Day

Fri, 04/04/2025 - 16:50

AI is only as "smart" as the information it's given, and we've seen the downsides of the majority of that information being crawled from the internet. But what happens when AI comes across articles that are intentionally fake? Well, more of the same.

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Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 Have Dropped to $179

Fri, 04/04/2025 - 16:05

If you're an Android user looking for premium earbuds that rival the AirPods, you'll want to check out the Google Pixel Buds Pro 2. Google's second-gen earbuds pack a big punch and fancy features, and right now, they're down to an all-time low price.

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9 Tasks You Can Automate on Your Android Phone

Fri, 04/04/2025 - 16:00

Not everything on your Android phone has to be turned on or off manually. You can automate many tasks on your phone, letting it do useful things on its own. Here are some useful automations to use on your device.

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Ford Is Offering Discounts on Nearly All of Its Vehicles

Fri, 04/04/2025 - 15:55

Following the announcement of significant tariffs on imported vehicles this week, you might expect prices to rise across the board. However, that’s not the case. Ford has just revealed that it is offering discounts on nearly every vehicle in its lineup.

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This is The Best Laser Cutter/Welder for a Hobby Shop That I’ve Ever Seen

Fri, 04/04/2025 - 15:30

Metal cutting is something that's never been an easy feat. It's typically expensive, difficult, and requires a lot of skill to do. Well, the xTool MetalFab aims to change that, and I think it's truly the best laser cutter/welder I've ever seen.

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Here's Everything New in Ubuntu 25.04 'Plucky Puffin'

Fri, 04/04/2025 - 15:00

Ubuntu 25.04, nicknamed "Plucky Puffin" is arriving this month. The release takes major steps forward to help prepare for the next long-term support (LTS) release next year.

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NHTSA Launches Investigation into 2.2 Million Honda and Acura Vehicles

Fri, 04/04/2025 - 14:49

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently announced it has launched an investigation into 2,209,466 Honda and Acura vans, trucks, and SUVs. The affected models include popular ones like the Honda Pilot and Acura MDX.

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It's Okay to Use More Than One Browser (Here's Why I Do)

Fri, 04/04/2025 - 14:31

It’s easy to let work bleed into other aspects of your life if you work from home, especially if you use your own personal computer like I do. Juggling multiple log-ins, extensions, and tabs for two separate purposes can get messy. Simply using two different browsers has been a game-changer for me.

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The Switch 2 LCD Is a Big Upgrade Over the OLED Switch

Fri, 04/04/2025 - 14:00

With the official reveal of the Nintendo Switch 2, we now know that the launch model comes with an LCD and not an OLED as the last Switch model did. This seems to have upset quite a few prospective Switch buyers, but is it really a downgrade?

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Experience These Gaming Greats, Revamped, With G2A.COM

Fri, 04/04/2025 - 14:00

You can't beat a classic. But you can relive it, particularly when it's been respawned with better graphics and gameplay mechanics. And judging by the recent trend of videogame reboots and remasters, these reformed and repackaged classics are in high demand.

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Why I Don't Use Linux on My Desktop PC

Fri, 04/04/2025 - 13:00

Linux is a great operating system, but I just can't use it as my main desktop. I've tried in the past, and there are a few things that hold me back from switching over. I would if I could, but I just simply can't.

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5 Ways to Make Your Word Document Easy to Navigate

Fri, 04/04/2025 - 00:00

A Word document that is difficult to navigate is pretty much useless, even if it's full of amazing content. That's why you should take some time to ensure people (including you!) can easily find their way around your work without losing patience. Here's how you can do just this.

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How to Power Almost Any Smart Home Device With Power-Over-Ethernet

Thu, 04/03/2025 - 23:30

While Power over Ethernet (PoE) is nothing new to home networking, I recently found some unique ways to use PoE in my smart home. Utilizing some simple PoE splitters, I'm easily able to run both my Hue Hub V2 and Raspberry Pi 3B using my network. Here's how I do it.

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NVIDIA Reveals More Nintendo Switch 2 Technical Details

Thu, 04/03/2025 - 22:40

The Nintendo Switch 2 is finally here, and it represents an improvement over its predecessor in almost every single way. One of the improvements touted by Nintendo was support for up to 1080p games at 120 frames per second (with an improved 120Hz display) as well as up to 4K at 60 frames per second when docked. Thanks to NVIDIA, we now know this is partly thanks to a party trick your gaming PC also uses.

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JRPGs are Having a Moment, Here's Where to Start

Thu, 04/03/2025 - 22:30

Japanese roleplaying games, or JRPGs for short, are experiencing a second golden age. It's the perfect time to give this storied genre a try, especially if you haven't dipped your toes in before. If you don’t know which quest to take on first, I have you covered with this nifty guide.

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Your LG TV Could Lose This Smart Feature

Thu, 04/03/2025 - 21:30

If you have a fancy LG Smart TV we have some potentially bad news. Select owners of LG OLED TVs have started receiving notifications that the Google Assistant is about to be removed. Yes, one of the most helpful smart features will disappear from your smart TV.

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Intel Is Giving Up on Its Phone Sync Tool

Thu, 04/03/2025 - 21:26

Intel is shutting down its Unison app, which allowed Windows PCs to connect with PCs for sharing files, synchronizing photos, and other data. Thankfully, there are several potential alternatives.

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This Third-Party File Manager Is So Impressive That I Replaced Windows File Explorer With It

Thu, 04/03/2025 - 21:16

OneCommander, Directory Opus, Q-Dir—there are plenty of File Explorer alternatives available for Windows 11. While each one has its own set of pros and cons, for me, File Pilot is so amazing that I’ve permanently replaced Windows File Explorer with it.

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Microsoft is Finally Fixing Another Taskbar Problem in Windows 11

Thu, 04/03/2025 - 20:53

The basics of your Windows taskbar design have remained mostly the same ever since Windows 7 was released 16 years ago—a thick taskbar with big icons for each open app, as well as for pinned apps. You had the option to tweak this in previous operating systems, but the Windows 11 taskbar is famously inflexible. Now, this is finally improving if you want to.

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