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 NYT Strands hints and answers for Friday, April 11 (game #404)

Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/websites-apps/nyt-strands-today-answers-hints-11-april-2025

 NYT Connections hints and answers for Friday, April 11 (game #670)

Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.

https://www.techradar.com/gaming/nyt-connections-today-answers-hints-11-april-2025

 Thanks to Sabrina Carpenter, for the first time in my life — I want to play Fortnite

Fortnite has added Sabrina Carpenter skins and emotes to the game and it's causing wholesome interactions on the battlefield as players bond and dance to Espresso

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/thanks-to-sabrina-carpenter-for-the-first-time-in-my-life-i-want-to-play-fortnite

 Black Mirror's creator was so addicted to Balatro last year it's made it into the Netflix show

In an unexpected crossover between indie gaming and television, Balatro, the breakout indie game of 2024, makes a surprise cameo in Netflix’s Black Mirror.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/black-mirrors-creator-was-so-addicted-to-balatro-last-year-its-made-it-into-the-netflix-show

 Microsoft may cut more jobs, and middle managers are in the crosshairs

A new report suggests Microsoft could announce more job cuts soon, targeting middle managers to streamline teams and prioritize coding talent.

https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/microsoft-may-cut-more-jobs-and-middle-managers-are-in-the-crosshairs

 Atomfall finally fixes the audio bug that almost made me quit

Atomfall's launch was marred by a critical audio bug on Xbox which frustrated me and many players, but it's now been fixed.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/atomfall-finally-fixes-the-audio-bug-that-almost-made-me-quit

Why I prefer this lo-fi password manager over swanky modern ones
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This superb Ryzen 9 laptop with RTX 4070 is $470 off right now
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“Massive” Tablo DVR update makes the Roku app unusable for some (including me)
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Aqara has a clever solution for a vexing Matter problem
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This Core i9 mini PC with 32GB RAM got slashed to its best-ever price
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Time to stock up! This super-fast USB-C cable is dirt cheap right now
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Need to surf the web anonymously? These 4 tools can help
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A Steam Deck prototype allegedly sold on eBay for $2,000
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 Onkyo Creator Series GX-10DB, GX-30ARC speakers review: Pretty connectivity

Onkyo's Creator Series speakers deliver capable audio in a mostly premium-looking package, with nearly every connectivity option you can think of, plus a built-in phono preamp, included (plastic) speaker stands, and ARC (HDMI) support on the GX-30ARC.

https://www.tomshardware.com/speakers/onkyo-creator-series-gx-10db-gx-30arc-speakers-review

 Windows Update drops empty 'intepub' folder in system, leaves users scratching heads after April update

Computer security researchers have been left scratching their heads after applying Microsoft’s latest raft of Patch Tuesday updates - as an 'inetpub' folder has been left behind.

https://www.tomshardware.com/software/windows/windows-update-drops-empty-intepub-folder-in-system-leaves-users-scratching-heads-after-april-update

OpenAI files countersuit against Elon Musk's 'bad faith' attacks

OpenAI has filed a countersuit against Elon Musk, accusing him of staging press attacks and malicious campaigns on "the social media platform he controls," as well as of making "harassing legal claims" and a "sham bid for OpenAI's assets." In its filing, courtesy of TechCrunch, the ChatGPT-maker said Musk could not tolerate se

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Apple TV+ deal: Get three months of access for only $9

Apple TV+ has a ton of popular originals like Ted Lasso, Severance,

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Google Pixel 9a review: Basic in just the right way

The push for the latest, greatest and most feature-packed gadgets often results in so much pressure that buying anything else can feel like self-betrayal. And while the Pixel 9a is technically a new device, its chip is six months old. The same goes for its design, which is nearly a carbon copy of its

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France to ban students from keeping smartphones in schools

The last decade or so has seen schools and governments alike working on a substantial question: To what degree should students be allowed access to their phones? France has been among those leading the charge, requiring smartphones to be turned off during school hours since 2018. Now, the country is taking things a step further, insisting that students leave their phone in lockers o

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What the ‘Bhagavad Gita’ can teach us about AI

One recent rainy afternoon, I found myself in an unexpected role—philosophy teacher to a machine. I was explaining the story of the Bhagavad Gita to a leading large language model, curious to see if it could grasp the lessons at the heart of one of the world’s most profound philosophical texts. The LLM’s responses were impressively structured and fluent. They even sounded reflective at times, giving a sense that the

Tailwind’s @apply Feature is Better Than it Sounds

Most of the time, people showcase Tailwind's @apply feature with one of Tailwind's single-property utilities (which changes a single CSS declaration). When showcased this way, @apply doesn't sound promising at all. So obviously, nobody wants to use it. Personally, I think Tailwind's @apply feature is better than described.


Tailwind’s @apply Fea

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5 Hidden Health Benefits of Spring Cleaning, According to Experts

If you've been putting off spring cleaning, learning about these mental and physical health benefits will be all the motivation you need. https://www.cnet.com/health/motivating-health-benefits-spring-cleaning-according-experts/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Extending the Trump Tax Cuts? Here's Who Might and Might Not Benefit

Republicans in Congress have a plan ready to extend the 2017 Trump tax cuts but are already facing major opposition from Democrats. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/taxes/extending-the-trump-tax-cuts-heres-who-might-and-might-not-benefit/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Can Renters Install Smart Thermostats? Here's How — and Why to Do It Now

Learning thermostats can make a difference in tenant energy bills but you'll probably have to get permission first. Here's why it's worth it. https://www.cnet.com/home/smart-home/can-renters-install-smart-thermostats-heres-how-and-why-to-do-it-now/#ftag=CADf328eec

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How to Extend Your Wi-Fi Range Outside for Spring

It's never too early to start thinking about your next cookout or outdoor movie night. CNET examines how to extend Wi-Fi outdoors. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/how-to-extend-your-wifi-range-outside-for-spring/#ftag=CADf328eec

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 Independent audit confirms IPVanish never logs your data

In a boost of transparency, IPVanish unveils successful no-log audit and new Trust Center resource. Here's all you need to know.

https://www.techradar.com/vpn/vpn-services/independent-audit-confirms-ipvanish-never-logs-your-data

 Trump's tariffs may be paused, but that won't stop GPUs being overpriced and expensive

It's not going to end the issues of inflated GPU prices, but Trump's 90-day pause on tariffs could settle fears of further price hikes for the time being.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/gpu/trumps-tariffs-may-be-paused-but-that-wont-stop-gpus-being-overpriced-and-expensive

 A mysterious new folder appeared in my C drive after this Windows 11 update, should I be worried?

A recent Windows 11 update has left behind a strange "inetpub" folder on users' computers — here's what it is and what it isn't.

https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/windows-laptops/what-is-inetpub-folder-windows-11

 Is the Minecraft Chicken Jockey meme finally dead? Jimmy Fallon may have just saved us

Why are kids shouting 'Chicken Jockey' in cinemas? Why are theaters banning rowdy Minecraft fans? And has Jimmy Fallon finally put an end to the madness as the meme hits mainstream TV?

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/is-the-minecraft-chicken-jockey-meme-finally-dead-jimmy-fallon-may-have-just-saved-us

IPVanish rolls out new Trust Center and successful independent audit
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Shutterstock licenses its video library to AI corporate video company

It's 2025, so it should be no surprise that another organization has sold its soul (entered into a licensing deal with an AI company) for an undisclosed sum. A new partnership allows UK-based Synthesia to access Shutterstock's content library for training its latest AI model, EXPRESS-2. This deal isn't the first of its kind for Shutterstock, which previously

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How Camb.ai is breaking language barriers with AI

Camb.ai is on a mission to disrupt the dominance of English in global media. Founded in 2022, the AI-powered platform specializes in real-time translation that retains a speaker’s emotional resonance—processing content up to 20 times faster than traditional dubbing services.

Major League Soccer now uses Camb.ai’s technology for live broadcasts. But the company has also found unexpected demand in markets like video advertising and the localization of interactive smart toys.

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How video games became peak IP

The Minecraft movie is crass, dumb, and barely coherent. It also just made almost $163 million at the domestic box office over its opening weekend. 

Video game adaptations have been on a hot streak in recent years. In 2023, The Super Mario Bros. Movie crossed the billion-dollar mark, nearly unseating Barbie as the year’s top-grossing film. Amazon’s Fallout shattered records with 2.5 billion viewing minutes in its debut week. And now, A Minecr

 What are edge native applications for cloud computing?

Edge-native apps bring faster, smarter computing by processing data closer to users for real-time efficiency.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/what-are-edge-native-applications-for-cloud-computing

 Microsoft shelves another $1bn data center project as tariff fears rise

Worried about the impacts of global trade tariffs, Microsoft has paused plans to build three US data center campuses.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/microsoft-shelves-another-usd1bn-data-center-project-as-tariff-fears-rise