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Sony WF-C510 Review: Budget Earbuds That Provide Good Sound but Cut Corners

Thu, 10/24/2024 - 11:00

Sony makes some of the most popular and acclaimed high-end consumer headphones, but less attention is directed toward its budget lines. This is a shame, as the Sony WF-C510the companys entry-level earbudshave great sound for their price, even if corners were cut to get there.

Categories: IT General, Technology

Today's NYT Connections Hints and Answer for October 24 (#501)

Thu, 10/24/2024 - 10:10

Connections is a game from the New York Times that challenges you to find the association between words. It sounds easy, but it isn'tConnections categories can be almost anything, and they're usually quite specific. If you need a hand getting the answers, we've got you covered.

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9 Tips to Get Perfect Excel Printouts

Wed, 10/23/2024 - 22:15

Printing an Excel spreadsheet perfectly can sometimes be more difficult than creating it. Data could get cut off or move to a different page, which wastes your time and incurs extra costs for reprinting. If you frequently encounter this issue, here are some tips to ensure you get it right the first time.

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How to Capture Your Screen in Linux with OBS Studio

Wed, 10/23/2024 - 22:00

If youre on a Linux machine and want to capture your screen, there arent as many options as Windows or Mac users have. What we do have, though, is one of the most powerful and also free screen capture programs out there. In this article, I show you how to get started with OBS Studio on Linux.

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Dont Be Shocked if Apple Intelligence Is Limited

Wed, 10/23/2024 - 21:55

Apple's long-awaited and highly-anticipated Apple Intelligence feature is slated to arrive on iPhones, iPads, and Macs next week. However, not all of the features promised at its debut during Apple's Glowtime event in August will ship with the initial release.

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Your Amazon Prime Now Includes Gas Savings

Wed, 10/23/2024 - 18:06

Amazon announced that Prime members will now be able to save $0.10 per gallon when filling up their vehicles. This will be available at approximately 7,000 bp, Amoco, and ampm gas stations across the United States.

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AR Glasses Have AI Now, But What Does That Mean?

Wed, 10/23/2024 - 17:30

Augmented Reality (AR) glasses are becoming affordable and compact enough to be desirable wearable gadgets. At the same time, AI technology has advanced to the point where the things these glasses can do is supercharged almost beyond imagination. With AI technology integrated with AR glasses, what does this mean for you, and for all of us as a whole?

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I Took My iPhone Lock Screen to the Next Level With These Shortcuts

Wed, 10/23/2024 - 17:00

There are so many things that you can do to make your iPhone's lock screen and home screen truly yours. Swapping out the default Camera and Flashlight shortcuts with something else is just one of them.

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Qualcomms Legal Woes Threaten the Windows on ARM Rollout

Wed, 10/23/2024 - 16:47

Arm Holdings is terminating Qualcomm's license to utilize ARM intellectual property. This action, which will be finalized in 60 days, could scrub Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon X Elite desktop chipsets from the market and derail the company's upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite platform.

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Microsoft Is Making Office Files Less Confusing on Mobile

Wed, 10/23/2024 - 16:43

Microsoft is changing how Excel, PowerPoint, and Word files open on phones and tablets. The change should help eliminate confusion over documents opening in different apps across iPhone and Android.

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How Useful Are Smart Speakers in the Kitchen? We Found Out

Wed, 10/23/2024 - 16:30

Smart speakers have a lot of uses, but have you thought about using one in your kitchen? I've had a smart speaker in my kitchen for years, and I honestly couldn't live without it. Here are some of the ways I use my kitchen speaker every day.

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iPhone 16 Plus Review: Underestimated

Wed, 10/23/2024 - 16:29

This is the iPhone 16 Plus, the larger variant of Apple's base models, and what I've spent the last two years calling the perfect work horse. Sure, I spend my time making video reviews today, but I'm not sure if you've noticed that my content mostly focuses on just how useful a product is.

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Google Messages Is Getting Safer

Wed, 10/23/2024 - 16:06

Google Messages is releasing many new security features to protect users from scams and unwanted content. The current filter is already blocking over two billion suspicious messages a month, but the new feature should increase security.

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Top Tech Deals: 2024 Moto Razr, JBL Headphones, Portable Chargers, and More!

Wed, 10/23/2024 - 15:59

While tech deals may be limited until Black Friday, that doesn't mean you can't find steep discounts if you look hard enough. Thankfully, we found huge savings on the 2024 Moto Razr folding phone, gaming headphones, TVs, and so much more.

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15 Games Every Horror Fan Should Be Playing This Halloween

Sun, 10/20/2024 - 15:00

Spooky season is upon us, and what better way to mark the occasion than by scaring yourself silly with some of the best horror titles around? Whether you're looking to get stuck into a classic remake or want something new to sink your teeth into, there are plenty of scares to be had this Halloween.

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How to Turn Off SafeSearch on Google, Bing, Yahoo, and DuckDuckGo

Sun, 10/20/2024 - 14:15

When SafeSearch is enabled, your search engines block what they consider to be mature content in your search results. In case you'd like to include those results in your searches, you will have to turn off SafeSearch first. Here's how.

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PSA: You Can Control How Links Open Apps on Android

Sun, 10/20/2024 - 13:30

When you open a file or link, Android often asks you which app you want to "open it with." While this can be handy most of the time, it can also easily become annoying. Allow me to show how to take back control for easier navigation.

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Why Is No One Talking About Amazon Music Unlimited?

Sun, 10/20/2024 - 13:00

There are some music streaming services out there that simply do not get the spotlight that they deserve. One of them is Amazon Music Unlimited, which could be the service that you may be missing out on.

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I Daily Drive Both Windows and Linux, Here's Why

Sun, 10/20/2024 - 12:00

I've spent a fair amount of time with Linux and Windows and concluded that I can't live without either. So, I finally overcame the conflict of "which to use" and decided to keep both. Here's why it was a great decision.

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Acefast Z4 PD218W GaN Charging Hub Review: 4 Ports But No Cords

Sun, 10/20/2024 - 11:00

This modern approach of the Acefast Z4 PD218W desktop charging hub includes a digital display and multiple ports for all your charging needs But youll need to bring the USB cords.

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