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Idealist nerds have a long history of giving horribly confusing names to potentially revolutionary technologies. The same goes for Fediverse, a combination of “Federation” and […]
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Tomorrow marks the first frost of the season here in the Pacific Northwest, and while I’m never ready to say goodbye to summer, I’m looking […]
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Floodlight cameras are a double whammy for criminals because they have a camera and a bright light. There is a wide variety of these cameras […]
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When Sony introduced the WH-1000XM5 headphones , it updated its already proud line of active noise-canceling over-ear headphones that offered some of the best noise-canceling […]
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Wood floors can last for decades if properly cared for. Hardwood is a durable material that can add value to your home through its visual […]
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Broccoli Rapina is a two-faced asshole. Perhaps you ate it at a restaurant and fell in love with the tannins and texture of the broccoli […]
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There are a lot of terrible self-improvement trends on TikTok, but while everyone is making fun of the Winter Arc, I actually think it’s a […]
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Finally, in iOS 18, you can customize the Fitness app summary to your liking. Previously, when you opened the app, it would show a summary […]
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One of my favorite new features in iOS 18 is the customizable Home screen . I like the subtlety of the new tinted icons option, […]
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watchOS 11 adds the ability to change your Apple Watch ringtone, as well as set different ringtones for different types of alerts. Although I usually […]
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There’s been a lot of discussion on X/Twitter lately about the idea that very old films can’t compete with modern ones. Older films lack color, […]
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True crime has been an obsession with audiences long before podcasts and shows about Jeffrey Dahmer and the Menendez brothers captured our collective attention. In […]
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If you’ve always wanted to offload some of your tedious computer work to artificial intelligence, then that future is now a little closer: the updated […]
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If you’re looking for gaming headphones and don’t mind a refurbishment, the Anker Soundcore VR P10 Wireless Gaming Headphones are currently $53.19 (down from the […]
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Buying a home can be an exciting and rewarding journey , but it can also be overwhelming, especially if you’re not familiar with the lingo […]
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Ubiquitous online video game Roblox is adding new content moderation tools designed to give parents more control over how their children use the game. In […]
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I approach the ritual of installing holiday garlands with curiosity and admiration. I am endlessly baffled by the amount of time and energy people spend, […]
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Max’s November release takes viewers into the Dune universe with the six-part HBO drama Dune: The Prophecy (November 17). The series, inspired by Brian Herbert’s […]
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A VPN (or “virtual private network”) is essential for people who want to bypass online geo-blocking, prevent their ISP from selling browsing data to advertisers, […]
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If you’ve been thinking about investing in VPN (virtual private network) software to protect your online privacy, several reputable services are offering special deals right […]
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I never realized how quickly window treatment costs can add up until I bought my first house (turns out it has too many windows). And […]
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In a few days, the pumpkins you saved as porch decor will become a craft on your kitchen table. There’s something less than delicate about […]
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I was first introduced to the phrase “boo bin” in September when I saw women I knew sharing posts on their Instagram stories complaining, “I […]
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I’ve struggled to find uses for AI. It’s not that I’m not motivated – my job is to try out new technologies and point out […]
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Goldfish Crackers have officially been renamed Chilean Sea Bass Crackers. Is this some kind of twisted joke? Twisted Halloween Snack Scam? How dare they! Don’t […]
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I’m a fan of independent Mac utilities, especially multi-purpose ones that can solve a bunch of small problems in one fell swoop. Meet Supercharge , […]
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Significant changes to pension rules are due to take effect in 2025, primarily affecting higher-income workers. These updates, part of the SECURE Act 2.0 passed […]
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You can get this refurbished iPad Air 4th generation on sale for $349.99 right now with free shipping (Reg. $599). The 2020 model comes in […]
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I don’t know if teachers still do this, but when I was little, having a gold star sticker next to your name was an accomplishment […]
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Sonos had a great year. Back in May, the company announced the release of a new app . Then the app they released took away […]
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The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold currently lays claim to being the best foldable phone on the planet, while also being arguably the best phone […]
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If you’re like me and are worried about seeing your battery drain while you’re out and about, it might be worth checking out the Anker […]
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Since the beginning of this year, Google has been rolling out Workspace extensions for Gemini , allowing you to scan your emails (via Gmail) and […]
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The IRS has released its inflation adjustments for tax year 2025 , applicable to returns filed in 2026, which affect both your tax bracket and […]
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So you inherited some jewelry from a relative or got a potential deal on a few pieces at a flea market or estate sale. How […]
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The Pee-Pee-Poo-Poo Man is coming. You may have already known about this, but I just learned about the upcoming limited release of this docu-comedy about […]
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Time zones are the bane of existence as a remote worker, especially if your team is international. You can try to keep track of who […]
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If you’re not a runner but would like to become one, a classic way to get started is with the Couch to 5K program (available […]
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At the first opportunity (of course, I’ll give you a few minutes to finish reading this article) you should quickly clean out the trash in […]
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Amazon owns the Ring and Blink security cameras , but of the two, the Ring cameras are more premium and don’t go on sale as […]
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