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Today's NYT Connections Hints and Answer for October 20 (#497)

Sun, 10/20/2024 - 10:20

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.

Categories: IT General, Technology

Why Linux Is the Best Place to Learn Coding

Wed, 10/16/2024 - 21:30

If you've dreamed of learning to code, you may wonder how to start. Linux might be the best OS to start your programming journey in. You'll be in good company for learning how to program how professionals do. Here are several reasons why what's good for them is good for you as a new programmer.

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The Best Google Pixel 8 Pro Cases of 2024

Wed, 10/16/2024 - 20:15

The Pixel 8 Pro was not a cheap phone at launch, and it's still expensive now. Pick up a case to protect your pricey tech before you regret it!

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Firefox Is Now More Than 75X Faster Running WebAssembly

Wed, 10/16/2024 - 19:47

Mozilla is rolling out more performance improvements to Firefox, this time focused on the browsers WebAssembly runtime. Some processing tasks are now more than 75 times faster in Firefox.

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Analogue3D Can Play Any Original N64 Game

Wed, 10/16/2024 - 18:57

Analogue, the company behind several modern recreations of classic game consoles, has revealed the Analogue3D. It claims to be 100% compatible with all the Nintendo 64 games ever released.

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Google Flights Will Finally Give You The Cheapest Options

Wed, 10/16/2024 - 18:42

Google Flights has introduced a new Cheapest tab. This new tab will make it much easier for you to find the lowest airfare prices.

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How to Send RCS Messages From an iPad

Wed, 10/16/2024 - 18:30

Sending and receiving text messages on an iPad isnt particularly difficult, but theres more than one kind of message format. If you want to send RCS messages from Apples tablet, you can do so as long as you set everything up correctly. Here's how.

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Are You Killing Your Batteries With Bad Charging Habits?

Wed, 10/16/2024 - 18:01

Batteries are essential in today's world. These fun little spicy pillows power pretty much every digital device in your life. And advancements in lithium battery tech over the past couple of decades have enabled everything from tiny smartwatches that can still last a full day.... right up to electric vehicles with range in the hundreds of miles.

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There's a Safer Way to Back Up and Sync Samsung Galaxy Phones

Wed, 10/16/2024 - 12:00

Any smartphone you buy these days will prompt you to back up your calls, texts, and other data to the cloud. Apple and Google offer to back up this data privatelyit turns out that Samsung can, too. Here's the feature you need to enable on Galaxy phones and tablets to securely back up certain apps and other personal data to a Samsung account.

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Skullcandy Push ANC Active Review: Great Sound, but Glitchy

Wed, 10/16/2024 - 11:00

The Skullcandy Push ANC Active True Wireless Earbuds had me looking forward to great sound, ANC, transparency mode, and other features to meet my active lifestyle and keep me listening while working out. Sadly, these earbuds didn't quite hit the mark. While they delivered good sound and many customization options, some annoying glitches overshadowed anything they did well.

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Today's NYT Connections Hints and Answer for October 16 (#493)

Wed, 10/16/2024 - 10:00

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.

Categories: IT General, Technology

How to View All User Accounts on Windows 11

Tue, 10/15/2024 - 23:00

Do you want to find out all the user accounts that exist on your Windows 11 PC? If so, you have both graphical and command-line methods to list existing accounts. Ill show you the various ways to do that.

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Razer's Kishi Ultra Controller Just Got Better

Tue, 10/15/2024 - 22:40

Razer has rolled out a new firmware update for its Kishi Ultra mobile gaming controller, bringing a host of new features, faster performance and better responsiveness.

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JLab Just Released $30 Earbuds With ANC

Tue, 10/15/2024 - 22:30

When you see active noise cancelling in the spec sheet for earbuds, you probably think of earbuds that are north of $100 and often over $200 as well. That doesn't necessarily need to be the case. Case in point, JLab just launched ANC earbuds at a $30 price point.

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AI Web Crawlers Are Ruining the Internet

Tue, 10/15/2024 - 22:30

AI web crawlers seem like a great idea on paper. Who doesn't want a web crawler that can automatically index things and dynamically adjust its SEO rules? While this seems like a dream, the overhead is killing web pages and frustrating system admins.

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7 Common Online Scams to Watch Out for and How to Stay Safe

Tue, 10/15/2024 - 22:00

Scammers take advantage of not just the vulnerable, but also the average internet user. Scams often create a sense of urgency, and scammers utilize many resources to make them appear as believable as possible. Read on to find out the most common types of scams and what to look out for.

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Stardock's ChatGPT Windows App Now Supports Custom Templates

Tue, 10/15/2024 - 21:40

Stardock's ChatGPT client, called DesktopGPT, now allows you to build and reuse custom prompts through a template editor. No more re-engineering prompts from scratch, just select whatever template you need before starting your conversation with ChatGPT.

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What Is a Wi-Fi Guest Network, and Should You Use It?

Tue, 10/15/2024 - 21:00

To keep your network safe, you should only allow trusted and secure devices to connect to it. However, when you have guests over or if youre trying to get a less secure device online, giving them access to your main Wi-Fi might seem like the only option. Thats where guest Wi-Fi comes in. It lets you sandbox guest devices before they connect to the internet.

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4 Reasons You Shouldn't Switch to an MVNO

Tue, 10/15/2024 - 20:00

MVNOs are cell carriers that borrow network space from a big name like Verizon or AT&T and then sell that network capacity to customers at a lower price. These cell carriers are affordable, but they aren't entirely without disadvantages. If you're considering a switch, you may want to consider them.

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YouTube Is Getting a Resizable Miniplayer, Badges, Sleep Timer, and More

Tue, 10/15/2024 - 19:29

Google has announced a slew of updates rolling out to YouTube on desktop, mobile, and TVs, including a redesigned mini-player. There are also some changes coming to YouTube Music.

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