
Some popular houseplants can be toxic to pets, but there are some great ones that are perfectly safe. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/not-all-houseplants-are-pet-safe-but-these-7-are/#ftag=CADf328eec

If you're looking for a way to apply to jobs faster, artificial intelligence could be your helping hand. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-use-ai-to-write-a-cover-letter/#ftag=CADf328eec

Shopping for internet can be overwhelming when you don't know what to look for. Here's what not to do when picking a plan. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/10-mistakes-to-avoid-when-shopping-for-a-new-internet-plan/#ftag=CADf328eec

The US government is once again staring down a potential shutdown, and one that might start a month before tax returns are due. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/taxes/heres-what-happens-to-your-tax-return-if-the-government-shuts-down/#ftag=CADf328eec

Storm-2372 uses legitimate device flow authentication to steal access tokens and move laterally.

Nosferatu is coming to Peacock in the US and bringing an extended cut of the movie along with it.

Security researchers accuse notorious spyware maker SIO of loading fake versions of popular apps and support tools with malicious code.

A piece of malware gets its commands from a drafted email. experts warn.

Apple Maps might soon come with built-in ads, a move that could make it a whole lot worse.

Rising costs, particularly the increase in National Insurance costs coming into effect in April, are putting significant pressure on retailers’ margins.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/optimizing-supply-chains-to-reduce-consumer-costs

Should your business build its own AI? DeepSeek's rise shows why custom LLMs are the next frontier.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/your-ai-your-rules-why-byo-llm-bring-your-own-llm-is-the-future

Veeam accidentally restored an old database, wiping up to 24 hours’ worth of forum data from its site.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/veeam-apologises-after-accidentally-deleting-forum-data

The Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 gaming laptop with an RTX 4070 GPU drops to just $1,079 for a limited time at Best Buy.
https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/gaming-laptops-pcs/asus-rog-zephyrus-g16-presidents-day-deal

Here is why 1080p still rocks, why I stepped down from 1440p, and why it might also be practical for you.
https://www.laptopmag.com/gaming/gaming-monitors/1080p-monitor-vs-1440p



The Surface Pro Flex Keyboard features a haptic trackpad and can be used when attached or wireless. Right now, it's $100 off.

This might be one of the dorkiest articles I’ve ever conceived. My editor even made fun of me for it! But it’s true and I’m not afraid or ashamed to say it — I actually do have a favorite hard drive from 20 years ago that taught me about tweaking and optimizing my PC.
I’m not talking about frames per second or CPU clock rates or sensor temperatures or wirel

I’m a standing desk evangelist. I believe in standing desks so much that if you and I were to meet and get talking and I were to find out you work at a desk, I’d try to convince you to stand at it instead.
I stand almost all day, swaying and rocking on my two feet like a silly person to keep my posture upright and to keep my deep veins from thrombo

Review for AMD's flagship Strix Halo APUs reportedly go live tomorrow, with the first laptops from Asus slated for launch in around one week.

Elegoo’s latest printer is a blazing fast – and cheap – Core XY.
https://www.tomshardware.com/3d-printing/elegoo-centauri-carbon-review

The production arm of Fujitsu recently celebrated its cumulative PC production total passing the 50 million units milestone with a special edition wood craft lidded laptop.

Ink Console is an e-ink reader designed to run choose-your-own-adventure books.

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Capture the attention of potential guests and drive direct bookings with a strong SEO strategy for your vacation rental business.
The post Boost Your Vacation Rental Bookings with SEO appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
https://www.searchenginejournal.com/vacation-rental-seo/537301/

Rates up to 4.65% APY won't stick around forever. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/banking/take-advantage-of-high-apys-while-you-still-can-todays-cd-rates-feb-17-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec

Sync your Apple Watch with blood pressure devices to check your heart health from anywhere. https://www.cnet.com/health/medical/your-apple-watch-can-track-your-blood-pressure-heres-how-to-do-it/#ftag=CADf328eec

Your home devices like security cams and door locks can be vulnerable in winter weather: Here's how to prepare them https://www.cnet.com/home/security/our-best-tips-to-protect-your-smart-home-tech-in-the-snow-and-rain/#ftag=CADf328eec

You can share your AirTag information with an airline worker in a few easy steps. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/lost-your-lugage-this-iphone-and-airtag-feature-might-help-you-find-it/#ftag=CADf328eec

Avoid the migraine from breathing in harsh chemicals with this simple homemade cleaner. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/make-an-all-natural-cleaner-with-stuff-you-already-have-at-home/#ftag=CADf328eec

Still have your old cordless phone? It could be the only thing keeping you connected to the world in the event of massive mobile network outages. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/you-may-still-need-your-landline-in-2025-heres-why/#ftag=CADf328eec

The first five episodes of the political thriller are streaming now. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/paradise-release-schedule-when-to-watch-episode-6-on-hulu/#ftag=CADf328eec

CISPE board members must be Europe-based, so AWS has stepped down, but remains a member.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/aws-has-quit-cispe-in-its-latest-blow-to-cloud-organization

Grok 3 will be released today and is "scary good" according to Elon Musk.

Ransomware-as-a-service is lowering the barrier for entry making ransomware as big of a threat as never before, report warns.

The White Lotus Season 3 has a new theme song, and it's fair to say fans are less than impressed.

The Apple Vision Pro could get Apple Intelligence as soon as this week.

Honor has launched the Porsche Design Magic 7 RSR, a special edition version of its Magic 7 Pro flagship.

Samsung's 45W charger is causing issues for some Galaxy S25 Plus and Galaxy S25 Ultra users, but a fix is on the way.

Meta is starting work on a new 50,000km subsea cable spanning the entire globe, worth an estimated $10 billion.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/meta-reveals-huge-new-50-000km-subsea-cable-project

Google TV Freeplay has lost some seasonal Christmas channels and regained two briefly-absent channels instead.

While all focus is on Nvidia and AMD's GPUs, Intel could be working toward stronger competition for the next generation of its GPUs with new rumored architecture.

Emergency SOS caused one user major embarrassment when it shared a video of them naked – here’s how to make sure that doesn’t happen to you.

Apple has a big launch event on Wednesday February 19. Will it be for the iPhone SE 4, or could there be more? Here's the latest news live.
https://www.techradar.com/news/live/iphone-se-4-rumors-news-apple-event

When I first heard about the rise in LED face masks like Shark’s new Cryoglow, I wasn’t sold - but now I'm becoming a total convert.

A report says Arm is trying to recruit talent from some of its largest customers to help develop its own chips.

Apple may be ready to retire the iPhone SE and replace it with a new member of the iPhone family, starting with the iPhone 16E.
https://www.laptopmag.com/phones/iphone/tim-cook-hints-at-surprising-iphone-shake-up-later-this-week





Avowed is one of many titles offering early access at a premium cost, and while it seems a necessary evil for the survival of Game Pass, I simply do not like it.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/i-love-avowed-but-dislike-paid-early-access

Fedora 42 will mark the first official release of the Linux distro for WSL, and in advance of its release, users are encouraged to take part in a test day.

Refreshed for 2025, the Zenbook Duo remains an example of engineering expertise. But do Intel's new "Arrow Lake" chips make a difference?
https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/asus-zenbook-duo-2025-review

If you've just purchased a Legion Go S you'll be wanting the best accessories, here's our personal picks.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/best-legion-go-s-accessories

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The notorious “Blue Screen of Death” — or BSOD for short — is the biggest disaster that can befall a Windows user. The system shuts down with a cryptic error message on a blue background and is only ready for use again after a restart.
Unsaved data is lost. After the restart, Windows runs for a while until the error occurs again. In some instances, the BSOD

Sandisk talks UltraQLC-based 1PB (1 petabyte) solid-state drives and 3D DRAM during its investor day.

The SilverStone HELA 2050R Platinum is a high-performance powerhouse for extreme systems, blending cutting-edge features, robust reliability, and massive output capacity.

Montech’s Hyperflow Silent 360 is a strong AIO. We tested it with Intel’s i7-14700K and Core Ultra 9 285K CPUs.
https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/liquid-cooling/montech-hyperflow-silent-360-review

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Imagine turning your reading history into a treasure map. By feeding a list of your favorite books and movies to an AI assistant, you can uncover hidden patterns in what you love. From your subconscious att


Interview with WooCommerce shows why a strategic refresh is essential to staying relevant to user needs
The post WooCommerce Rebrand Offers Lessons For Gaining Competitive Edge appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
https://www.searchenginejournal.com/woocommerce-rebrand-offers-lessons-for-gaining-competitive-

By recoding its Lightway protocol in Rust, ExpressVPN claims it has beefed up its speed, security and performance. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/expressvpn-rolls-out-major-upgrade-to-its-already-impressive-lightway/#ftag=CADf328eec

Uncover how the connection between your blood type and heart health offers vital clues to your well-being. https://www.cnet.com/health/medical/your-blood-type-may-be-the-secret-to-understanding-your-heart-health/#ftag=CADf328eec

No more putting it off: In a few months, you won't be able to board a plane without a Real ID. https://www.cnet.com/culture/real-id-deadline-what-you-need-before-your-next-flight/#ftag=CADf328eec

ExpressVPN's Lightway protocol has been re-coded from C to Rust, a modern programming language praised for its security and performance. Here's all you need to know.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 reportedly have highly efficient screens, among other upgrades.

Thousands of endpoints are vulnerable, reports have warned
https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/sonicwall-firewalls-hit-by-worrying-cyberattack

A new leak suggests the Now Bar will be one of the features in One UI 7 that makes its way to everyone.

Thinking of buying an Nvidia RTX 5090? It might be wise to wait, as stock is rumored to surge soon, so prices should come down.

Hector Martin has resigned from Asahi Linux “effective immediately,” citing burnout and Linux community challenges.

Marvel Rivals could come to Nintendo Switch 2 in lieu of the original hardware, according to its producer.

The Epic Games Store 2024 Year in Review reveals some interesting user stats.


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Authentication is a daunting (but necessary) part of engaging with most digital products. Users don’t want to have to log in, remember passwords and other login credentials, reset them when they don’t remember them, ensure that they’re secure, and so on. And paying for a password manager seems unfair since it doesn’t really bring any joy. https://webdesignernews.com/multi-factor-authentication-design/

The developer tools in Chrome let you inspect website content, view what files are loaded when visiting a page, generate detailed performance reports, and more. https://webdesignernews.com/how-to-use-chromes-developer-tools-2/

Modern React aligns closely with functional programming (FP) principles, making our code cleaner, more readable, and predictable. Some fundamental FP concepts used in React include: https://webdesignernews.com/currying-in-react-a-guide-to-functional-components-2/

Today we are checking out a $10 UI design, a $2000 UI design, a $30000 UI design all the way up to $100,000 UI design project. What helps the more expensive design projects stand out? https://webdesignernews.com/10-ui-design-vs-100000-ui/

When we’re creating roadmaps for our design systems, it’s often a daunting and highly manual process to figure out what state all of our components are in. https://webdesignernews.com/how-do-we-know-what-components-to-work-on/

In the mid-2000s, Guy Kawasaki, a renowned venture capitalist and former Apple evangelist, introduced the 10-20-30 rule for crafting effective presentations. https://webdesignernews.com/the-10-20-30-rule-does-it-still-apply-to-modern-presentations/

From a teaching assistant in Mark Zuckerberg’s AI class to a roboticist turning industrial machines into lifelike creatures, this year’s Config speakers are redefining how we build and experience technology. https://webdesignernews.com/meet-the-makers-defining-techs-next-chapter/
