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Best Web Hosting for Beginners

A roundup of the industry’s easiest-to-use web hosts, based on our hands-on testing. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/best-web-hosting-for-beginners/#ftag=CADf328eec

19d | cnet.com
How to Delete Instagram or at Least Deactivate It

Whether you just need a break or want to walk away for good, we'll show you how to deactivate or delete your Instagram account. https://www.cnet.com/news/social-media/how-to-delete-instagram-or-at-least-deactivate-it/#ftag=CADf328eec

19d | cnet.com
The ACP Is Over. You Can Save on Your Monthly Internet Bill With Lifeline.

The Lifeline program can shave a few dollars off your internet bill each month. Here's how to figure out if you qualify and how to apply. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/acp-is-over-save-on-your-monthly-internet-bill-with-lifeline/#ftag=CADf328eec

19d | cnet.com
Apple Should Steal This Tech video

Could the gadgets from CES influence future Apple products? CNET's Bridget Carey highlights some interesting tech she saw at the big tech show and how it could level up current Apple products. https://www.cnet.com/videos/apple-should-steal-this-tech/#ftag=CADf328eec

19d | cnet.com
How to Use Sora to Create an AI Video

Sora, a tool attached to ChatGPT, was created to "revolutionize the video creation process." https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-use-sora-to-create-an-ai-video/#ftag=CADf328eec

19d | cnet.com
 Monster Hunter Wilds will see one of the 'rockiest' wyverns make an explosive comeback from the series' earlier titles

IGN has revealed that Gravios, an old-school monster that's been a part of the Monster Hunter series since its inception, will be returning in Monster Hunter Wilds.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/monster-hunter-wilds-wyverns-make-an-explosive-comeback

Nintendo Switch 2 vs Steam Deck (is a dumb argument)
19d | pcworld.com
How healthy is your PC? Check with these 8 free apps
19d | pcworld.com
In the future, humans will exclusively create content for AI

Intelligent machines were meant to enhance human creativity, but in time, human creativity will exist only to sustain them.

19d | UX Design
Ask HN: How can I realistically change careers?

I’ve spent almost two decades in digital-focused roles, specialising in strategy, user research, and creating frameworks for better customer experiences (ostensibly UX I suppose).

While I’ve found the work rewarding, I feel it’s time for a significant career change—potentially outside of this domain entirely.

I’m seeking advice from others who have made mid-career transitions:

• How did you pinpoint new directions that matched your skills and interests?

• What were the most effective

19d | Hacker news
Show HN: I built a credit-based system API

Hey HN! I'm a solo developer who's been building web apps for the past two years. I kept seeing other devs struggle with clunky credit systems for usage-based pricing.

So, I decided to build Creduse: a robust API that makes integrating usage-based pricing into your web app very easy. It records every credit-related action as an immutable transaction in a ledger (nope, no blockchain involved), so you don't have to worry about data integrity or complex accounting.

Is this something you'd f

19d | Hacker news
 Standing strong against hyper-volumetric DDoS attacks

As digital innovation accelerates, so does the scale and sophistication of cyber threats, particularly Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/standing-strong-against-hyper-volumetric-ddos-attacks

 No more fake news - Apple Intelligence Notification summaries temporarily disabled for news apps in iOS 18.3

iOS 18.3 addresses Apple Intelligence Notification summaries complaints, removing them for News and Entertainment apps altogether.

https://www.techradar.com/phones/apple-quietly-fixes-a-major-apple-intelligence-bug

 More job seekers are using AI to boost their CVs

Hiring managers are increasingly accepting of AI in your CV, but their expectations have also gone up.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/more-job-seekers-are-using-ai-to-boost-their-cvs

Best Internet Providers in Wake Forest, North Carolina

Fiber is available to many in Wake Forest, North Carolina, but cable internet from Spectrum may be your best broadband choice for stable internet connectivity. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/best-internet-providers-in-wake-forest-nc/#ftag=CADf328eec

19d | cnet.com
 The cost of a ‘free’ VPN: When cheap is expensive

Free VPNs promise to do the same thing that paid VPNs do, but they don't ask for anything in return. How is this possible?

https://www.techradar.com/news/the-cost-of-a-free-vpn-when-cheap-is-expensive

SpaceX's Starship explodes during ascent in its seventh test flight

The Starship's seventh test flight ended in an explosion when the vehicle's upper stage "experienced a rapid unscheduled disassembly during its ascent burn" over the Atlantic Ocean. SpaceX chief Elon Musk posted a video of the event, with debris streaking across and lighting up the sky. During the company's webcast, Dan Huot from SpaceX's communications team

19d | Engadget
Show HN: Another ELF Analysis Toolkit

Nyxelf simplifies static and dynamic analysis of ELF binaries, enabling you to extract valuable insights effortlessly. And can be used for vulnerability assessments, unpacking, syscall tracing, and memory analysis.


Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42695040

Points: 8

# Comments: 0

https://github.com/M3rcuryLake/Nyxelf

19d | Hacker news
Verizon Is Raising Prices for Customers With Multiple Lines and Older Plans

A price hike is coming for folks with five or more lines on current plans and those still holding on to venerable plans no longer offered. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/verizon-is-raising-prices-for-customers-with-multiple-lines-and-older-plans/#ftag=CADf328eec

19d | cnet.com
Watch SpaceX Catch the Starship Booster for the Second Time video

SpaceX successfully catches its Starship Booster for the second time following Starship Flight Test 7 but loses the ship in outer space. https://www.cnet.com/videos/watch-spacex-catch-the-starship-booster-for-the-second-time/#ftag=CADf328eec

19d | cnet.com
The 4 Knives Every Kitchen Needs

You don't want to overpay for a bloated knife set, but there are some blades that every home cook should own. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/the-4-knives-every-kitchen-absolutely-needs/#ftag=CADf328eec

19d | cnet.com
Here's how to pre-order the PS5 Midnight Black accessories

Pre-orders are now open for four new PlayStation 5 accessories in a new colorway: Midnight Black. That's better than other types of black because it stays up past bedtime. The collection includes the

19d | Engadget
Best 360 Camera of 2025

Capture everything around you all at once with these great 360 cameras. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/best-360-camera/#ftag=CADf328eec

19d | cnet.com
 NYT Connections today — my hints and answers for Friday, January 17 (game #586)

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-17-january-2025

Fedora KDE Plasma Edition jako systém pro tvůrce digitálního obsahu

Fedora hodlá cílit oficiální variantu s desktopem KDE Plasma jako systém pro multimédia a digitální obsah. Získají ve Fedoře současní tvůrci systém, který jim bude optimálně vyhovovat? https://www.root.cz/clanky/fedora-kde-plasma-edition-jako-system-pro-tvurce-digitalniho-obsahu/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=rss

19d | root.cz
Everyone suddenly has cold feet about banning TikTok

With a TikTok ban seemingly imminent, TikTok users have spent the last few days fleeing to Chinese social media app “

19d | Engadget
FTC bans General Motors from selling driver data for five years

The Federal Trade Commission has taken action against General Motors and OnStar for allegedly sharing details about drivers to third parties without their consent. The agency launched an investigation into the automotive company after The New York Times

19d | Engadget