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TP-Link Deco X4300 Pro Wi-Fi 6 Mesh Router Review: Impressive But Imperfect

It aced our speed tests and comes with multi-gig Ethernet jacks on each device -- but this appealing Wi-Fi 6 mesh router comes with a few compromises. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/tp-link-deco-x4300-pro-wi-fi-6-mesh-router-review/#ftag=CADf328eec

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45 Best Wellness Gifts for the Health Gurus Who Have It All

Whether you're shopping for a holistic health connoisseur or a fitness enthusiast or, our editors' favorite picks have you covered for the holidays. https://www.cnet.com/health/45-best-wellness-gifts-for-the-health-gurus-that-have-it-all/#ftag=CADf328eec

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 Three easy ways to crop images on Windows 11 — no extra tools needed

On Windows 11, if you want to remove a part of an image, you can use the cropping tool available in the Snipping Tool, Photos, and even in the Microsoft Paint app, and in this guide, I will show you how.

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/windows-11/3-easy-ways-to-crop-images-on-windows-11-no-extra-tool-needed

 Microsoft launches free tier for GitHub Copilot — over 150 million developers can now access Claude 3.5 Sonnet or GPT-4o

Microsoft recently introduced a new free tier for the service dubbed GitHub Copilot Free with access to 2000 completions/month, 50 messages/month, Copilot Chat in GitHub, and Block suggestions matching public code.

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/microsoft-launches-free-tier-for-github-copilot

Annoyed by Windows PC notifications? Here’s how to turn them off
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How long does an SSD last? It’s a tricky question to answer
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This RTX 4060 Acer laptop can be yours for just $800 right now
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Samsung’s massive 8TB portable SSD just dropped to its best price
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 Asus ROG Strix Z890-A Gaming WiFi motherboard review: Snazzy snow owl

The Asus ROG Strix Z890-A Gaming WiFi is a solid motherboard option in the upper-midrange space. It offers several other AI and DIY-friendly features and an impressive list of specifications.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/asus-rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi-motherboard-review

DJI evades US ban but has one year to prove its products aren't a national security threat

The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) spending bill has just been release and it grants DJI a year's grace before it's potentially banned in the US, The Verge reported. It was expected that DJI and rival Autel could be banned by the end of 2024 because of the Countering CCP Drones Act provision. However, the bill gives DJI an extra year to prove to an "appropriate nat

1mo | Engadget
Star Trek: Lower Decks ends on a new beginning

Spoilers for “The New Next Generation.”

When Starfleet said it had dispatched the Enterprise to help the Cerritos close the rift, I was worried. Lower Decks has spent the last four years stepping out the shadow of its more famous predecessor. Its grand finale didn’t need a focus-pulling cameo from any of

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Google accused of using novices to fact-check Gemini's AI answers

There's no arguing that AI still has quite a few unreliable moments, but one would hope that at least its evaluations would be accurate. However, last week Google allegedly instructed contract workers evaluating Gemini not to skip any prompts, regardless of their expertise,

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The 10th-gen iPad is back on sale for $250

It's been available for over two years, but Apple's 10th-generation iPad is still the newest model available for the base iPads. Our choice for best budget iPad is a great option for some last-minute present shopping. That's especially the case, right now, as the

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AI 20: Evolution and equity

As decision-makers chart their course to meaningful efficiencies through AI, many still need clarification about the best strategies for achieving transparency, profit, and collaboration through this emerging and often complex tech.

At this virtual event, leading AI experts weighed in on the latest developments in generative AI beyond text and image generation, ethical AI consider

If You Receive SSI, Do You Need to File a Tax Return in 2025? What You Should Know

Supplement Security Income recipients may want to file a tax return for this year. We'll tell you why you might want to and the benefits you could get from it. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/taxes/if-you-receive-ssi-do-you-need-to-file-a-tax-return-in-2025-what-you-should-know/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Best AR and VR Devices of 2024 video

2024 was a wild year for AR and VR devices starting with the Apple Vision Pro. Let's take a look at our favorites of this year! https://www.cnet.com/videos/best-ar-and-vr-devices-of-2024/#ftag=CADf328eec

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3 Changes That Would Make Samsung's Galaxy Ring So Much Better

Commentary: The Galaxy Ring is a good start. But Samsung could add more features and gestures to truly make its smart ring stand out. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/3-changes-that-would-make-samsungs-galaxy-ring-so-much-better/#ftag=CADf328eec

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How to Use an AI Voice Changer, and What It Offers Content Creators

Yet another artificial intelligence voiceover and text-to-speech tool, Artlist could be a nice addition for content creators specifically. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-use-an-ai-voice-changer-and-what-it-offers-content-creators/#ftag=CADf328eec

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 CRM vs. CDP: what’s the difference?

Data-driven success: CRM or CDP? Learn their differences and choose the right tool

https://www.techradar.com/pro/crm-vs-cdp-whats-the-difference

 The EU could force Apple to put AirDrop and AirPlay on Android phones

The latest round of EU proposals under the Digital Markets Act means Apple may be compelled to avail AirDrop, AirPlay, and other exclusive APIs to Android phone makers, a move the company says would leave user privacy at risk.

https://www.techradar.com/phones/iphone/the-eu-could-force-apple-to-put-airdrop-and-airplay-on-android-phones

How to configure a multi-monitor PC setup like a pro
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I’m switching to a long-lasting laptop. Here’s why I want Intel inside
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Fed up with YouTube TV’s next price hike? Try this
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Honda is unveiling two Series 0 EV prototypes at CES 2025

Honda is officially introducing two Series 0 electric vehicle prototypes at CES next year, and the company says they'll be available for purchase around the world sometime in 2026. The vehicles will be based on the futuristic-looking concepts the company

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The Morning After: US Supreme Court agrees to hear TikTok’s ban appeal

The US Supreme Court has agreed to hear TikTok owner ByteDance’s appeal of a law that could ban the app. The Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act is set to go into effect on January 19, the day before President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration. ByteDance claimed the law violates free speech rights, a position the ACLU ha

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‘It pivoted into oblivion’: BuzzFeed sold off the company behind ‘Hot Ones’ to pay down its debt

A decade ago, BuzzFeed was redefining what news and entertainment on the web meant. The website’s mix of hard-hitting news, in-depth features, and viral listicles offered a vision of the future for journalism that many sought to follow. (I should know: I was a regular freelancer for the company.)

In 2014, BuzzFeed closed a $50 million round of investment from Andreessen Horowitz that valued the

What’s going to happen to the FTC’s ‘junk fees’ rule once Trump takes office?

President Joe Biden and his administration have spent years tackling what they call “junk fees,” which are mandatory fees that are not transparently disclosed to consumers.

The Federal Trade Commission issued a “junk fees” rule under Biden on Tuesday, expected to go into play in April just as the Trump administration is ramping up its plans for the next four year

How OpenAI’s Jerry Tworek found a new way forward for large language models

The impressive intelligence gains in OpenAI’s models over time have mainly come from training them with progressively more training data, for longer amounts of time, and with massive computing power. But in 2024 new training data has become scarce and it’s become very expensive to further scale up computing power, so AI labs have sought new ways to continue pushing models toward

Obrazoborecké fresky v odlehlém kostele Ag. Kyriaki na Naxu, 8. až 9. století

V naxijských horách až za Apeiranthem se potká leccos. Třeba i kompletně stojící kostel z 8. nebo 9. století, o samotě v krásném okolí, se zvláštními freskami. Nejsou na nich lidské postavy, neboť respektují požadavky ikonoklastů, tedy obrazoborců. Kdo chce dát o Vánocích přednost stylizovaným kohoutům s vlajícími šálami před dojemnými postavami, má šanci. http://www.osel.cz/13829-obrazoborecke-fresky-v-odlehlem-kostele-ag-kyriaki-na-naxu-8-az-9-stoleti.html

1mo | osel.cz