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Annoyed by Windows PC notifications? Here’s how to turn them off
How long does an SSD last? It’s a tricky question to answer
This RTX 4060 Acer laptop can be yours for just $800 right now
Samsung’s massive 8TB portable SSD just dropped to its best price
 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

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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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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
I’m switching to a long-lasting laptop. Here’s why I want Intel inside
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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 firms recognise the gender gap, but not all have plans to fix it

Businesses aren’t doing enough to support women in tech, but here’s what they could be doing to contribute.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/it-firms-recognise-the-gender-gap-but-not-all-have-plans-to-fix-it

New in Twig 3.15 (part 2)

In the first part of this blog post we introduced exciting new Twig features like inline comments, PHP enums support, improved operator precedence, the guard tag, and enhanced deprecation handling. This second part highlights other nice recent additions to… https://symfony.com/blog/new-in-twig-3-15-part-2?utm_source=Symfony%20Blog%20Feed&utm_medium=feed

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Three days left to get $90 off a lifetime license for Microsoft Office 2024
The best Chromebook you can buy in 2025

You might be tempted to get a Chromebook as your next laptop and we wouldn’t blame you. Chrome OS has come a long way: Chromebooks today have a good combination of build quality, battery life and power while also supporting years of software updates that will take you years into the future. If you primarily browse the web, or don’t need a ton of extra software on a regular basis, a Chromebook can be a powerful daily driver.

While Google did make things simpler last fall by introducing

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