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With various tools available at your disposal, you no longer have to manually copy text from the images on your computer. You can use Windows 11s built-in or free third-party tools to extract and copy text from pictures. Ill show you how to use those tools.

Windows Security, built into Windows 11, eliminates the need for a third-party security app. While the default Windows Securitysettings are sufficient for most situations, Ive made these five changes to the Windows Security settings for optimal security.

Like millions of other people, you now own a 4K television. With at least four times the pixels of your old non-4K set, I bet it all looks great, but are you actually getting the most out of those pixels? I think there are a few things every person should check on their 4K sets to make sure you're getting the experience you've paid for.

If you're interested in getting a Surface device, the two main options to pick from are the Surface Laptop and the Surface Pro. Despite being similarly powerful, you should be aware of a slew of differences setting apart the two lines if you're in the market for one or the other.

I have loved my time with handheld Windows gaming computers a lot, but there's no doubt that the whole experience feels a little slapped together. The main problem is, of course, Windows itself, but assuming that Bill and his crew can get it together, your current handheld might get a lot better overnight.

Apples 11-inch iPad Air is here, and with it comes an impressive selection of case options to keep it safe. These are our handpicked iPad Air cases for pretty much every use case.

For the 90s and 2000s kids who had an unhealthy attachment to FurReal Friends or Tomagotchis, this extremely cute pet robot wants to be the answer to your adult stress — If you have a couple hundred dollars lying around.

The latest of AI pet companions, Moflin is a fuzzy and featureless robot pet advertised not as a toy, but as a mental health companion. The ball of fluff — a lot like a limbless guinea pig or show-stealing Ghibli creature — wriggles around and makes noises just like common life-like pet toys already in stores. But its AI brain is designed to shift its mood depending on the situation, and even recognize and form attachments to its human "caregivers."

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It will also run its prospective adopters￥59,400, or $398. Plus an optional $44 annual repair service called Club Moflin.

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The AI-powered plushie first debuted at CES in 2021, billed by its developer Vanguard Industries as a pet robot with emotional capabilities, able to intuitively learn from its handlers to offer companionship. Now in partnership with the tech manufacturing giant Casio, the fuzzy pet has finally gone to market.

Moflin owners have to access an app to see their pet's emotional state, which reflects and responds to the human's own mood and care. Each robot also has its own distinct personality, according to the company, but all of them enjoy "snuggling." They even recharge in their own little bed. A quick YouTube search for Moflin shows owners dressing them up in tiny clothes, driving them around in baskets, and tucking them in under fuzzy blankets.

Moflin is currently up as a preorder and will be available for purchase on Nov. 7 for customers in Japan. Casio has yet to announce a wider release.

Unsurprisingly, the rental market is a mess these days, but there's some hope for those looking for affordable apartments. Thanks to the miracle of technology, several apps can help you land an affordable place to stay and give you the heads-up on apartments before you sign on the dotted line.

3G technology was the backbone of cellular networks in the 2000s and early 2010s, coinciding with the rise of smartphones. Apple even named their second iPhone after 3G to highlight its support for the technology. Fast-forward to today and 3G has mostly disappeared... or has it?

You may already know that checking a project's status before you clone it with git is a good idea, but did you know there's a convenient and attractive way of showing those stats right in your terminal? Meet Onefetch.

Samara Weaving stans, the time has come. Ready or Not 2 is officially a go.

The 2019 horror film's star and creative heads are set to return for a follow-up with Searchlight pictures after years of rumors (and fan pleading), according to the Hollywood Reporter. The filmmakers didn't unveil any details on how the next film will revisit Weaving's iconic bloody bride, however.

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The first Ready or Not — featuring a killer cult-like family hunting Weaving's gun-wielding newlywed character across their eerie estate — was a surprising hit, making more than $57 million worldwide. The now series is helmed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett of production company Radio Silence, also behind the rebooted Scream sequels and this year's vampire ballerina flick Abigail.

"I’m all in," Weaving told ComicBook.com about the team's eagerness for the follow-up film. "I don’t know if we’ve had our blood handshake, but pretty much. We’ve done the spit handshake, but we haven’t cut each other’s hands and rubbed our blood together."

Production and principal photography dates haven't yet been announced.

If your friend group is on Discord, you likely share the occasional TikTok, Instagram, or X (Twitter) video. Your friends have to click on the link to watch it, which adds an unnecessary step. The good news is that there's a way to watch these videos directly without having to exit Discord.

AI is everywhere and there is seemingly no getting away from it - especially when it comes to our phones. Should you be interested in this new technology and its proliferation, do you actually need to upgrade your device to take advantage? And should you actually care? That's what we discuss in today's video.

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When buying a new smartphone or tablet, its essential it is protected from day one. Guard your Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra against drops, bumps, and scratches with a reliable protective case that may even improve the tablets aesthetics.

SpaceX's fifth Starship test launch — the reusable transportation key to Elon Musk's space goals — has made a successful journey up to orbit and back. Most impressive: It was the first use of the company's futuristic "mechazilla" tech to get its massive vehicle back on the landing pad.

The rocket system took off from the private South Texas launchpad around 8:25 a.m. ET and its booster, known as Super Heavy, was falling gracefully back to Earth only a few minutes later. As SpaceX's metal arms encircled the 33-engine booster, Kate Tice, quality systems engineering senior manager and broadcast host, exclaimed: “This is absolutely insane!”

The structure, referred to as "chopsticks" by the space company, acts like a giant pincer to safely catch the booster in its return, rather than previously-tested water landings.

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"By continuing to push our hardware in a flight environment, and doing so as safely and frequently as possible," SpaceX wrote on X, "we’ll rapidly bring Starship online and revolutionize humanity’s ability to access space."

The return also featured deafening sonic booms, hot pink plasma, and live views of space via Starlink internet satellites.

By 9:30 a.m. ET, the Starship practiced its "bellyflop" landing maneuver, which involves a horizontal free fall and a quick vertical reorientation to control its descent. A few minutes later it was back earth-side, making a dramatic planned splashdown in the Indian Ocean — the company is not likely to recover the ship from the water.

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SpaceX's success today comes amid a history of failed attempts and larger criticism of its "move fast, break things" ethos. Following a less showy third flight that saw the ship destroyed in its journey back to Earth, June's fourth Starship test launch experimented with a more controlled, soft booster landing in the water and more practice of the "bellyflopping" descent, which Musk likens to "skydiving."

NASA plans to utilize the Starship rocket system to ferry astronauts on its Artemis III and IV missions, under a $4.2 billion contract with the Musk company.

Sublimation has long been touted as one of the best ways to get into making t-shirts and other personalized goods at home. While it's a great technology, there are a lot of limitations. Recently, DTF (direct to film) printing has been picking up in popularity for hobbyists. Which tech should you have in your craft room?

The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.

With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.

So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections — we have you covered.

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Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Sunday, October 13, 2024:

AcrossBesties

• The answer is Pals.

Payment option that might prompt a PIN

• The answer is Debit.

Hacienda brick material

• The answer is Adobe.

Daughter of los abuelos, sister of los tios

• The answer is Madre.

"Look before you ___"

• The answer is Leap.

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• Apple iPad 10.2" 64GB Wi-Fi Tablet (2021 Release) — $224.00 (List Price $329.00)

• TP-Link Tapo C120 2K QHD Security Camera — $24.99 (List Price $39.99)

• 65" Hisense U6 Series 4K Mini-LED ULED Smart TV (2024 Model) — $597.99 (List Price $799.99)

• Bose QuietComfort Ultra Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds (Black) — $229.00 (List Price $299.00)

• Geekom A8 Ryzen 9 2TB SSD 32GB RAM Mini Desktop — $721.00 (List Price $849.00)

• Fire TV Stick 4K Max Streaming Player With Remote (2023 Model) — $59.99

DownWhat it's harder to do on an exercise bike when you increase the resistance

• The answer is Pedal.

"Humble" home

• The answer is Abode.

Astrological sign of October

• The answer is Libra.

Precipitous

• The answer is Steep.

Beaver's big project

• The answer is Dam.

If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.

Featured Video For You The Wordle Strategy used by the New York Times' Head of Games

Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.

Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to the latest Mini Crossword.

Difficulty settings in video games aren't always perfect, and many games still struggle to provide options that aren't too easy or too difficult. While some games like Elden Ring and Monster Hunter Rise forgo this choice altogether, there's a better approach to difficulty settings that too many developers are ignoring.

Apple recently released macOS 15 and we expect Microsoft to announce Windows 12 anytime now! So, whats the next big Linux release? Come to think of it, whats the current version of Linux? Google tells me Linux is on version 6.x! But Ubuntu is on version 24.04! What does that even mean?