It's "the coolest code I've ever written," the Microsoft co-founder says. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/bill-gates-has-published-the-original-microsoft-source-code/#ftag=CADf328eec
Using a VPN has a lot of benefits, like protecting your network, but here’s why I don't recommend using it while gaming. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/bad-gaming-performance-got-you-down-the-culprit-might-be-your-vpn/#ftag=CADf328eec
The digital payment service has killed its free app, but many banks still support sending money with Zelle. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/banking/the-zelle-app-has-shut-down-heres-how-you-can-still-send-money-digitally/#ftag=CADf328eec
Chinese manufacturer Topton’s dual-screen laptop has a fold out touchpad and a cover that transforms into a stand.
It's like having a dual-monitor laptop setup everywhere I go
https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/windows-laptops/dual-screen-laptop-multitasking-dual-monitor-setup
Mario fans might have to gather even more coins to buy the next Switch.
https://www.laptopmag.com/gaming/nintendo/nintendo-switch-2-price-hike-before-its-launch-possible
Vaio has contacted us to confirm that they are selling the Vaio SX-R laptop free of tariffs while inventory is available.
Chinese GPU manufacturer Zephyr has launched a single-fan, dual-slot RTX 4070 with a unique CNC-machined aluminum shroud.
Install these five plugins to get the most out of OctoPrint. The good news is that the majority of them are free.
https://www.tomshardware.com/3d-printing/the-best-octoprint-plugins
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https://forums.swift.org/t/pitch-a-vision-for-webassembly-support-in-swift/79060
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This same-day focaccia recipe requires very little hands-on work and effort. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/my-secret-trick-for-making-delicious-focaccia-in-just-a-few-hours/#ftag=CADf328eec
Do you still need to worry about a tax refund delay if you claim the child tax credit? https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/taxes/did-you-claim-the-child-tax-credit-find-out-if-your-refund-will-be-delayed/#ftag=CADf328eec
Temporary protections to help borrowers during the pandemic have ended and lenders can again begin reporting people who are behind on payments. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/loans/brace-for-a-credit-score-drop-if-you-havent-kept-up-on-your-student-loan-payments/#ftag=CADf328eec
Planning a trip? Here's our guide to the best camera, backpacks and accessories for travel photography, as recommended by a pro photographer. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/the-best-camera-gear-you-need-for-pro-level-vacation-travel-photos/#ftag=CADf328eec
In the first episode of Obvious Skill Issue, we run down the biggest questions surrounding the Nintendo Switch 2, share our impressions from the Doom: The Dark Ages preview event and discuss what we experienced at this year's Game Developers Conference. https://www.cnet.com/videos/nintendo-switch-2-doom-previews-and-the-game-developers-conference-obvious-skill-issue-ep-1/#ftag=CADf328eec
An AI-powered health coach would push the company further into health data and wellness. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/apple-ai-health-coach-could-be-coming-in-2026/#ftag=CADf328eec
The iPhone 16E and the iPhone 15 are both capable devices that cost less than a $799 iPhone 16, but each come with different compromises. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/apple-iphone-16e-vs-iphone-15-which-cheaper-iphone-is-best-for-you/#ftag=CADf328eec
Skip the endless scrolling and find your next Netflix favorite fast with these clever browsing tips and secret category codes. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/spring-has-sprung-try-this-netflix-to-get-new-binge-worthy-picks/#ftag=CADf328eec
Google's newest budget phone packs surprises that stack up well against the rest of the nines. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/battery-bump-and-budget-comparing-google-pixel-9a-to-pixel-9-9-pro-and-9pro-xl/#ftag=CADf328eec
The president unleashed a major new wave of import taxes this week, prompting mass alarm and a historic drop in the stock market. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/tariffs-explained-how-it-all-impacts-you-as-trumps-announcement-rattles-world/#ftag=CADf328eec
You might be re-considering dying eggs for Easter this year. We spoke with an economist to figure out why the prices of the refrigerator staple sky rocketed this year. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/easter-is-almost-here-and-eggs-are-still-expensive-heres-why/#ftag=CADf328eec
Looking to lose weight or switch up your exercise routine? Try these three workouts recommended by fitness experts. https://www.cnet.com/health/fitness/weight-loss-expert-recommended-workouts/#ftag=CADf328eec
Anyone can create images with ChatGPT 4o technology after OpenAI opened up the previously paywalled feature. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/chatgpt-image-generation-is-now-free-for-everyone/#ftag=CADf328eec
This keyboard shortcut completely changed the way I use my computer. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/how-ctrl-shift-t-saved-my-sanity-and-my-browser-tabs/#ftag=CADf328eec
It's a crucial match at Villa Park in the race for Champions League qualification. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/premier-league-soccer-stream-aston-villa-vs-nottingham-forest-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec
Don't allow allergy season to make you miserable. Relieve pressure with these expert tips and apps. https://www.cnet.com/health/medical/pollen-season-is-here-allergy-hacks-and-apps-to-stay-healthy/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here are some highly rated series to watch on Max, plus a look at what's coming out in April. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/best-tv-series-on-max-april-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec
Avengers: Doomsday will be the Multiverse Saga's third-to-last Marvel movie.
https://www.techradar.com/streaming/entertainment/marvels-avengers-doomsday-hub
Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.
https://www.techradar.com/computing/websites-apps/quordle-today-answers-clues-6-april-2025
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-6-april-2025
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-6-april-2025
It looks as though the range of affordable Walmart streaming devices is about to get a new addition.
Shop the top deals from Dell's spring sale this weekend.
For this weekend discussion, I want to know if the readers of Windows Central are watching A Minecraft Movie in theaters.
3D Gloop! Is looking for Foundational Supporters
https://www.tomshardware.com/3d-printing/3d-gloop-wants-to-stick-customers-to-the-floor
The HP Omen Transcend 32-inch QD-OLED 4K monitor is available at Newegg for $759 instead of $999.
Jamie Siminoff, who founded Ring and started the company in his garage, is back at Amazon after leaving the company as its CEO in 2023. Siminoff joined Amazon when the e-commerce website acquired Ring in 2018, but he left in 2023 and founded another startup that he sold to lock maker Latch Inc. When he left Amazon two years ago, he said that invention was his true
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Expect to pay more for everything but experts warn against panic-buying if it leads to debt. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/banking/should-you-buy-a-new-iphone-this-weekend-before-tariffs-send-prices-soaring/#ftag=CADf328eec
Yes, there is a "right" way to vacuum. And you're probably not doing it. https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/the-back-and-forth-motion-is-actually-the-wrong-way-to-vacuum-your-home/#ftag=CADf328eec
You can download the latest iPhone update now. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/ios-18-4-brings-new-emoji-additonal-controls-and-more-to-your-iphone/#ftag=CADf328eec
Social Security payments for April en route to recipients. Here's the payment schedule for the month and how you can determine what week your check will arrive. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/april-2025-social-security-checks-heres-when-will-you-get-paid/#ftag=CADf328eec
Striking Spectrum workers started the cooperative in 2017 and it has been fighting for equitable internet access ever since. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/peoples-choice-communications-internet-coop-transforming-internet-connectivity/#ftag=CADf328eec
See the semifinal matchups, TV schedule and the best ways to watch the Final Four games today. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/mens-march-madness-2025-how-to-watch-the-final-four-today/#ftag=CADf328eec
Find out how you can freeze your child's credit reports and why you should. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/i-froze-my-kids-credit-after-a-data-breach-at-their-school-it-was-a-no-brainer/#ftag=CADf328eec
Dual monitors can boost your productivity and your gaming experience. Here's how to set them up on Windows and MacOS. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/how-to-set-up-dual-monitors-on-windows-or-mac/#ftag=CADf328eec
Just how shocking will the 90-minute finale be? https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/get-ready-for-the-white-lotus-season-3-finale-5-burning-questions-and-how-to-watch/#ftag=CADf328eec
These seven easy steps will turn your dishwater-gray shoes bright white again. https://www.cnet.com/culture/fashion/make-your-beat-up-white-sneakers-look-brand-new-with-this-one-routine/#ftag=CADf328eec
If you're overwhelmed by the countless protein bars out there, we asked dietitians to help narrow down which are the best. https://www.cnet.com/health/best-protein-bar-dietitians-ingredients/#ftag=CADf328eec
Los Blancos look to make it four wins in a row as they host Los Ches. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/la-liga-soccer-livestream-how-to-watch-real-madrid-vs-valencia-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec
Report says Meta made an $800 million bid for South Korean startup FuriosaAI - but was turned down.
Users are reporting that Do Not Disturb isn't correctly set through Google Assistant on Android phones.
Record Store Day 2025 promises tons of unmissable music for every kind of music fan –here are my picks.
Social engineering attacks are taking advantage of US tax day.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/look-out-for-tax-themed-scams-this-month-microsoft-warns
Underwhelming graphics and stupidly high game prices mean the Nintendo Switch 2 is dead to me already.
Being a tech editor and reviewer, I’ve dealt with decades worth of devices. That’s all well and good but the result is that I’ve accumulated an awful lot of cables that have ended up in a giant tangled heap. I’m talking about a thicket so dense and entwined it could rival the Amazon rainforest’s most inaccessible parts.
The cables that make up this pile com
Almost every Windows user has encountered the legendary “Blue Screen of Death” (or BSOD for short) at least once. More than anything else, the infamous error screen is characterized by its bright blue color, the sad smi
Find out which screen type is top dog for computer monitors.
Keeping our inboxes organized often feels like an overwhelming task.
If you’re fortunate, yours contains only messages from people you wish to communicate with. Realistically, though, most are cluttered with newsletters, receipts, social media digests, and more. These emails aren’t necessarily spam, but they complicate the process of
The Gunners travel to Merseyside hoping to keep their faint title hopes alive. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/premier-league-soccer-stream-everton-vs-arsenal-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec
You're also probably not washing your sheets often enough. https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/youre-probably-not-machine-washing-your-sheets-and-bedding-the-right-way/#ftag=CADf328eec
Season 4 is officially happening – let’s speculate about who's dying, who's lying, and where we’re flying.
https://www.techradar.com/streaming/hbo-max/the-white-lotus-season-4
HoYoverse has just announced that the once PlayStation-exclusive brawler, Zenless Zone Zero, is coming to Xbox consoles. In addition, there will be an Xbox spotlight event with more details on the Xbox port later in April.
TL;DR: If you want Microsoft Office that works like a
Hey HN!
I just finished building a puzzle game called Corral, and I’d love to share it with you. It’s a logic puzzle played on a rectangular grid, where some of the cells contain numbers. Your goal is to mark which cells are inside a single continuous loop that encloses all the numbers.
For each numbered cell, the number tells you how many cells are visible in the four orthogonal directions (up, down, left, right) until a wall of the loop is hit, plus the cell itself. So a cell with a 2
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Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for April 5. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-mini-crossword-answers-for-saturday-april-5/#ftag=CADf328eec
The week's 7 biggest tech stories from Microsoft, Nintendo, ChatGPT and more for April 5, 2025.
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Hi HN,
I’ve been working on an OCR pipeline specifically optimized for machine learning dataset preparation. It’s designed to process complex academic materials — including math formulas, tables, figures, and multilingual text — and output clean, structured formats like JSON and Markdown.
Some features: • Multi-stage OCR combining DocLayout-YOLO, Google Vision, MathPix, and Gemini Pro Vision • Extracts and understands diagrams, tables, LaTeX-style math, and multilingual text (Japanese/
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https://thoughts-and-things.ghost.io/recreating-daft-punks-something-about-us/
The breakout star of this season of The White Lotus? Aimee Lou Wood—and her distinctive real-life smile. “I mean, I can’t believe the impact my teeth are having,” the English actress told Jonathan Ross last month on Ross’s eponymous British chat show. “I hope that people don’t start, like, filing their teeth so they have gaps.”
Too late.
Unfortunately, Wood may have unintentionally reignited a troubling DIY dentistry trend. On TikTok, users are once again
Fabless chip startup LTSCT, backed by multi-billion Indian company, wants to build a $10bn fab facility in India.
Forget needing hardware power equal to a TI-84 calculator, overkill it with AI.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/who-needs-a-console-when-you-can-play-quake-2-with-ai-instead
Pick it up quick before it's too late!
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/the-best-minecraft-game-is-free-on-amazon-prime
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