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This week, we dive into security with ethical hacker Mike Danseglio. Among our topics: Windo
Hey, everyone! Today I’m going to show you how to set apps to not load on startup in Windows.
App developers usually program their apps to load and open by default when you boot into Windows, which puts them front and center. But in my experience, they often just get in the way and block the view of my desktop.
Having a bunch of apps load on start
Hardly any text is perfect in its first version. Whether you’re drafting an email, report, or article, revising is inevitable. You’ll need to rephrase sentences, trim wordy sections, and smooth out those transitions. Instead of using Ctrl+C and Ctrl+V to cut and paste each part individually, Microsoft Word offers a lesser-known feature called Spike.
Easily one of the world’s best gaming monitors, the 49-inch Odyssey OLED G9 is on sale for a fantastically low price: $1,050! That’s a massive discount — 45%, in fact — considering you can usually get this one for $1,900.
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With Gasket Mount, small dampers made of materials such as silicone or foam are inserted between the plate and the housing. These dampers—called gaskets—act like shock absorbers, reducing pressure with every keystroke and creating a springy, pleasant typing sensation.
Compared to many rigid keyboards, typing on the Gasket Mount is smoother and more flexible
When HBO Max launched its ad-supported plan in 2021, it promised no more than four minutes of ads per hour. Now, it’s quietly backtracked.
A support page for Max’s Basic with Ads plan says to expect six minutes of ads per hour, a 50 percent jump.