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 NYT Connections hints and answers for Sunday, April 20 (game #679)

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-20-april-2025

 NYT Strands hints and answers for Sunday, April 20 (game #413)

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-20-april-2025

 Shrinking season 3: everything we know about what's coming next for the Apple TV+ show

Shrinking is officially back in production – here’s everything we know about the third season of Apple’s hit therapy series.

https://www.techradar.com/streaming/apple-tv-plus/shrinking-season-3

 I would pay a LOT of money for this absolutely incredible AI laptop... But maybe not as much as it actually costs

The HP EliteBook Ultra 14 is one of the best laptops I've ever had the pleasure of reviewing, but it's ridiculously expensive, even among enterprise devices

https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/hp/hp-elitebook-ultra-14-g1i-review

 Chilkey ND75 LP Review: Impressive performance for $100

Chilkey's ND75 LP sounds and feels great for a low-profile keyboard priced at $100. It's also got tri-mode connectivity, hot-swappable switches, and a dual mounting system that you can switch between easily by popping off the magnetic top case.

https://www.tomshardware.com/peripherals/mechanical-keyboards/chilkey-nd75-lp-review

Real-time strategy game 'Tempest Rising' has been released early to all users

Tempest Rising, a real-time strategy game that's being called a "spiritual successor" and an homage to Command & Conquer, is

3d | Engadget
Ask HN: why is my F500 employer okay with paying 5x to freelancers?

I've changed some facts a bit. The story still stands.

This is definitely one of those times where I'm breaking my brain because something isn't logical and I haven't yet understand the cultural side of things, or hidden reasons I haven't identified yet. In almost all aspects of life, I don't have this issue anymore, but corporate life is new to me.

So could you please help me out?

I work in the Netherlands in a marketing department where we have a dire need for more IT skills. I happe

April 2025 Social Security: The Last Payment of the Month Is Headed Out Soon

Beneficiaries don't all receive their checks on the same day. We'll explain the government's payment schedule and what day to expect your check. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/april-2025-social-security-the-last-payment-of-the-month-is-headed-out-soon/#ftag=CADf328eec

3d | cnet.com
Best Handheld Vacuums for 2025

From sucking up stray beans in the kitchen to dusting off your collectibles, these are the best portable vacuums for spot cleaning in 2025. https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/best-handheld-vacuum/#ftag=CADf328eec

3d | cnet.com
Smart Thermostat Installation Guide: How to Handle It Yourself

The best walkthroughs, a quick photo of your wire layout and most homeowners will be able to install their smart thermostats free. https://www.cnet.com/home/smart-home/smart-thermostat-installation-guide-how-to-handle-it-yourself/#ftag=CADf328eec

3d | cnet.com
'Secrets of the Penguins' NatGeo Doc Uncovers 'Astonishing' New Behavior

Executive producer James Cameron and wildlife filmmaker Bertie Gregory tell CNET how they captured never-before-seen moments for the docuseries. https://www.cnet.com/tech/home-entertainment/secrets-of-the-penguins-natgeo-doc-uncovers-astonishing-new-behavior/#ftag=CADf328eec

3d | cnet.com
 I would replace every old Chromebook at my school with this one

Who knows when my school — or any school — will have the funds to upgrade, but here’s why I’ll shout my recommendation for the Acer Chromebook Spin 312.

https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/chromebooks/i-would-replace-every-old-school-chromebook-with-the-acer-chromebook-spin-312

How to turn a USB flash drive into a secure login key for your PC
 How to run FreeDOS, an open-source version of DOS, on any PC

MS-DOS may be out of fashion, but for those of us who enjoy retro PC gaming, there is nothing better than a DOS prompt, and with FreeDOS we get to relive those days again.

https://www.tomshardware.com/software/operating-systems/how-to-run-freedos-an-open-source-version-of-dos-on-any-pc

Will AI make graphic designers extinct?

AI and enhanced design templates make good graphic designers more essential than ever.

3d | UX Design
Show HN: Undercutf1 – F1 Live Timing TUI with Driver Tracker, Variable Delay

undercutf1 is a F1 live timing app, built as a TUI. It contains traditional timing pages like a Driver Tracker, Timing Tower, Race Control, along with some more detailed analysis like lap and gap history, so that you can see strategies unfolding.

I started to build undercutf1 almost two years ago, after becoming increasingly frustrated with the TV direction and lack of detailed information coming out of the live feed. Overtakes were often missed and strategies were often ill-explained or m

Find these 6 Easter eggs on your iPhone or Mac

If real Easter eggs aren’t your thing this weekend, you may find hunting for digital ones more enjoyable. And there are some cool ones to find at your fingertips, provided you have an iPhone or Mac. Apple has packed the iOS and macOS operating systems with several fun little references, many harking back to the legacy of the company or other companies in the tech industry.

Microsoft’s Blue Screen of Death

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This travel site is the Google Maps helper you never knew you needed

Trying to get from point A to point B? If only it were that simple! With any manner of travel these days, you’ve got options: planes, trains, buses, ferries, and beyond. And finding the best path to embark on isn’t always easy.

Even finding all the available options can sometimes be a pain. But it doesn’t have to be.

For over a decade, I’ve been using a tool that demystifies how to get from one location to another. It’s a great way to see all

This music streamer is giving its users a version of Spotify Wrapped every month

With music streaming, users have gotten used to being at the mercy of algorithms. But French music streamer Deezer is making it easier for its subscribers to make the algorithm work for them.

The company unveiled an update to its mobile experience that doubles down on its emphasis on personalization and sharing to set it apart from larger competitors like Spotify and Apple Music. 

“The new features we’re introducing today give users more control over their algorithm, grea

Fast Charge: iOS 19 is coming with the iPhone 17 and these are the features I want to see

We’re just a couple of months away from Apple’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC for short) and the likely launch of a load of new software, including iOS 19.

The post Fast Charge: iOS 19 is coming with the iPhone 17 and these are the features I want to see appeared first on Trusted Reviews.

https://www.trustedrevie

There’s finally a replacement for subscription PDF editors
Show HN: New world record – verified Goldbach Conjecture up to 4*10^18+7*10^13

Achieved a new world record in verifying the Goldbach Conjecture using grid computing, by extending the verification up to 4 quadrillion (4×10¹⁸) + 70 trillion (7×10¹³).

My grid computing system - Gridbach is a cloud-based distributed computing system accessible from any PC or smartphone. It requires no login or app installation. The high-performance WASM (WebAssembly) binary code is downloaded as browser content, enabling computation on the user’s browser.

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Politické šílení: Kde v mozku sídlí chuť dělat do politiky?

Když se s lidským mozkem nedá experimentovat, musejí se využívat pacienti. Mapování poškození mozku u mnoha různých pacientů a jejich vlivu na chování přivedlo vědce k neurálnímu okruhu, který souvisí s intenzitou angažovanosti v politice, bez ohledu na konkrétní politickou ideologii nebo stranickou příslušnost. http://www.osel.cz/14004-politicke-sileni-kde-v-mozku-sidli-chut-delat-do-politiky.html

4d | osel.cz
 IPVanish's malware protection confirmed among the best on the market

The technology fueling IPVanish malware and tracker blocker, VIPRE Advanced Security received the highest rating in the latest AV-Comparatives' test.

https://www.techradar.com/vpn/vpn-services/ipvanishs-malware-protection-confirmed-among-the-best-on-the-market

Show HN: Too Many Business Ideas? stop choosing, launch all of them, FAST&FREE

Hey HN,

If you're like me, you have more startup ideas than free time, but turning those ideas into actual products often feels impossible. Coming up with a name, validating the idea, making a logo, and building even a basic landing page can take weeks of work...for just one idea.

I built StarterPilot to fix that. It's an AI-powered tool that drastically shrinks the time from idea to launch, so you can test all your ideas, not just the one you bet the farm on.

With StarterPilot you can

Feeling lonely? X cofounder Ev Williams has an app for that.

When Twitter cofounder and Medium founder Evan “Ev” Williams was planning his 50th birthday party, he didn’t know who to invite. Having spent more of his life building and scaling tech companies, he found himself feeling disconnected from friends. That’s why he started Mozi last year with Molly DeWolf Swenson, a marketer and producer. Swenson, who serves as CEO of the company, says that the app—which lets users check in to certain locations where other contacts c

These Groceries Are the Most Likely to Be Affected by Tariffs

We asked an agricultural and economics expert about where consumers can expect food price hikes in the future. https://www.cnet.com/news/these-groceries-are-most-likely-to-be-affected-by-tariffs/#ftag=CADf328eec

4d | cnet.com
Double Your Workspace With a Dual-Monitor Setup

Having two monitors makes it easy to keep track of everything that's going on. Here's how to set them up on Windows and MacOS. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/double-your-workspace-with-a-dual-monitor-setup/#ftag=CADf328eec

4d | cnet.com
Here are the coolest cars at New York International Auto Show 2025

This year marks the 125th anniversary of the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS), and despite concerns over tariffs, there are still a lot of manufacturers here showing off new models including a handful of US and global debuts. So without further ado, here are some of the most intriguing cars on display at the 2025 NYIAS. If you are in the area and want to see some of these for yourself, the event is open to the public from

4d | Engadget
Google is trying to get college students hooked on AI with a free year of Gemini Advanced

Under no circumstances should you let AI do your schoolwork for you, but Google has decided to make that option a little bit easier for the next year. The company is offering a free year of it's Google One AI Premium plan, which includes Gemini Advanced, access to the AI assistant in the Google Workspace and things like

4d | Engadget
Blizzard explains hero bans ahead of their introduction in competitive Overwatch

Blizzard has finally shared how hero bans will work in competitive Overwatch 2. The new step will let teams ban heroes they think are overpowered or annoying to play against, without letting them game out who their opposing team might want to play. The feature is a common pa

4d | Engadget