Five Ways to Protect Your Privacy When Using Smart Home Technology
We may not be living in a Jetsons -like future with robot maids and flying cars, but we do have the technology to transform our […]
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The New MacBook Air M4 Is $150 Off Right Now
The new 2025 line of M4 MacBook Air laptops hit record low prices last week, but today the prices are even lower. The 13-inch MacBook […]
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What’s New on Prime Video in May 2025
Amazon hasn’t yet released a full list of what’s coming to Prime Video in May, but there are several originals ranging from documentaries to dark […]
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Twitch Streamers Love the Elgato Stream Deck, but I Use It for Productivity
The Elgato Stream Deck sits on your favorite Twitch and YouTube streamers’ desk, next to the camera. It’s there, believe me. I know because using […]
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My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: Sonos Ace Headphones
You’ve probably heard of Sonos smart speakers and soundbars , which offer some of the best sound quality on the market. However, what you may […]
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This Tool Will Tell You How Much Energy Your AI Chatbot Is Using
Thanking your AI chatbot when it responds to a query may not require a lot of energy in itself, but the cost of your interactions […]
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Your Google Pixel Can Now Create New Emoji for You
For the past five years, Google’s Emoji Kitchen has offered users the ability to create unique emojis from existing icons. This feature allows you to […]
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The Out-of-Touch Adults’ Guide to Children’s Culture: the End of Slang
Youth culture is developing quickly. New slang is created and discarded in a matter of days, entire communities organize around a blurry photo, jokes become […]
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The Best AI Video Generators (and How They Compare to Each Other)
AI video generators are quickly improving and becoming more accessible: Google’s Veo 2 is now built into the Gemini app for anyone who pays for […]
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ChatGPT Finally Has a Free (but Limited) Deep Research Tool
Months after enabling Deep Research in its pricey $200 ChatGPT Pro plan , OpenAI is now making the feature available to all users. Now everyone […]
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This Magic Mouse 2 Is Now $50
If you’re locked into the Apple ecosystem and want to upgrade your mouse or optimize your desktop setup, Woot is offering the refurbished Apple Magic […]
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The Easiest Ways to Free up Photo Storage on ICloud and IPhone
I keep looking for ways to free up space on my iPhone and iCloud. I’m a data hoarder and hate deleting data, but when I […]
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How to Withdraw Money From Your Retirement Accounts Without Penalty (and When You Should Do It)
Saving for retirement requires decades of planning (and sometimes sacrifice), not to mention a steady income that will allow you to save that money. Not […]
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The 31 Best Thrillers on Netflix Right Now
You’d think we all have enough stress in our lives already, but for some reason we still love those heart-pounding thrillers – be they quiet, […]
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Here’s a Comparison of the Switch 2’s Specs With the Original
Pre-orders are currently being accepted for the Nintendo Switch 2 (if you can find a store with inventory ). As we get closer to the […]
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Reverse Frying Is Faster in the Deep Fryer
After years of pan-frying steaks to the charming tune of Brooklyn smoke detectors, I was glad when I finally learned about reverse searing , a […]
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How to Get Minesweeper and Seven Other Classic Games Back on Windows 11
Spider, Minesweeper, and Hearts—those longtime Windows staples (as well as other familiar titles from Solitaire to Freecell) have disappeared since Windows 8 launched in 2012. […]
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This Cyberattack Targets Microsoft 365 Accounts
A new cyberattack is targeting Microsoft 365 users via Signal and WhatsApp messages. Hackers pose as government officials to gain access to accounts. According to […]
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Oura AI Chatbot Really Makes You Think About You
These days, many apps get built-in AI features, and they often disappoint. They summarize (sometimes incorrectly) the same data that is already available in charts […]
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Original Google Pixel Watch Sells for $80
There hasn’t been a better opportunity for Android users to purchase a Google Pixel Watch, as long as they don’t mind being a little behind […]
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Seven Accessories to Consider for Your Peloton Bike
Peloton bikes are expensive—there’s no doubt about it. The base bike costs $1,445 , the Bike+ costs $2,495 , and the All-Access membership costs $44 […]
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How to Track When Nintendo Switch 2 Pre-Orders Go Back on Sale
After a delay caused by tariffs , retailers officially began pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 on Thursday . I can tell you that pre-orders […]
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My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: the Newest MacBook Air M4
Apple’s MacBook Air laptops have offered incredible value since the M1 dropped in price in 2024, and that hasn’t changed with the latest generation of […]
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Netflix Is Finally Adding Dialogue-Only Subtitles
I thought it was just me, the non-native English speaker who liked to watch everything with subtitles. But obviously this is not the case. According […]
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Threads Is Completely Dedicated to Advertising.
In a move that shouldn’t surprise anyone, Meta – the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and Threads – wants to monetize its websites. Threads, launched […]
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I Use This Sizzling Butter Sauce and It Will Transform Any Main Dish.
A good main dish can be prepared with an additional finishing sauce. It might look like a little espagnole sauce , a buttery pan sauce […]
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You Can Get a Lifetime License for Microsoft Visio 2021 Pro for Just $20 Right Now
If you’ve ever sat in a meeting with a whiteboard full of scribbles and arrows, you probably understand the need for a good diagramming tool. […]
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Use Perplexity Ai Voice Assistant If You’re Tired of Siri
Siri is struggling. He has difficulty answering simple questions or creating simple calendar events. And there’s still no end in sight, as Apple has largely […]
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Google’s Latest Nonsensical Survey Results Illustrate Another Problem With AI
You may not be familiar with the phrase “peanut butter platform heels,” but it apparently originated from a scientific experiment in which peanut butter was […]
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This PS5 Headset Is on Sale for $90 Right Now
If you’ve been eyeing a headset that straddles the line between exciting technology and affordability, the Razer Kaira Pro for PlayStation is currently down to […]
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This Medical Data Breach Put the Information of 5.5 Million Patients at Risk
Data breaches targeting healthcare and compromising patient information seem to be coming fast and furious, the latest of which occurred at Yale New Haven Health […]
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Why a New GameCube Controller for Switch 2 Might Not Be Such a Good Idea
If you’re a gamer born in the 80s or 90s, you may have a strong nostalgia for the Nintendo GameCube. These opinions aren’t just fueled […]
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Three Ways People With Student Loan Debt Can Protect Their Credit Score
Federal Student Aid (FSA) will resume collections on delinquent student loans starting May 5, the Department of Education announced Monday. Even before the news, millions […]
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You Can (Once Again) Use Classic PlayStation Themes on Your PS5
Back in December , Sony introduced themes for the first time on PS5 . While the selection was far from the variety offered by other […]
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How I Reduced My Salt Intake Using Soy Sauce and MSG
I recently had lunch with a couple of friends and their seven year old and we ordered a giant soft pretzel with beer cheese. As […]
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How to Use Lighting to Increase the Selling Price of Your Home
When you’re selling your home, many factors can affect whether it sits on the market for weeks or receives multiple offers right away. Everything from […]
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You Can Run IPhone Apps on Your Mac (but You Probably Shouldn’t)
Many, but not all, mobile-only apps are available in the Mac App Store for Macs with Apple silicon. Such Macs can hypothetically run any iPhone […]
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What’s New on Paramount+ and Showtime in May 2025
Several popular Paramount+ shows will return with new seasons in May. The seventh installment of The Chi , Lena Waithe’s drama about life on the […]
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My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: Google Pixel 9
Pixel 9 is the latest in Google’s Pixel line of phones . They were released late last summer along with the 9 Pro and Pro […]
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Google Will Replace Your Pixel 7a Battery for Free
Following battery issues with the Pixel 4a and promises of a possible reduction in the Pixel 9a’s battery capacity , Google is now proactively addressing […]
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