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Outlook is down — the latest on the ongoing Microsoft outage
Refresh 2026-04-27T23:29:41.487Z Outlook not working and users upset I mentioned that Microsoft released an message saying that Outlook service health has been restored but the comments under the message on Twitter belie that. “These instructions are still not working. I’m still being told the following: You’ve tried to sign in too many times with an incorrect account or password. My…
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Why the Steam Controller is (and isn’t) a big deal
Most PC gamers already have a controller they love using with Steam — a Sony DualSense, a 8BitDo Ultimate, a Nintendo Switch Pro, or something else. Part of that love comes from Steam treating them like “native” controllers. They can do the things that made the first Steam Controller worth buying. Namely, they offer a level of customizable control never…
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Valve’s new Steam Controller isn’t perfect, but I’m buying one anyway
After my brief hands-on last year with Valve’s new Steam Controller, I said it might be my dream controller. I’ve been looking for a controller with the customization and sheer function available on Valve’s Steam Deck while I’m playing games on the TV. You, me, and a lot of other people have been waiting for this. I’ve had the new…
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Netflix new releases: 7 shows and movies you need to stream this week (April 27-May 3)
Netflix is adding 44 new movies and shows to the streaming service this week, and there’s one name that quickly rose to the top of the list: “Man on Fire.” No, I’m not talking about the Denzel Washington movie. It’s based on the same source material, but this is a brand-new miniseries starring “Wonder Man” lead Yahya Abdul-Mateen II. If…
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Alien Day 2026: Here’s every upcoming ‘Alien’ movie, show and game to know about
Happy Alien Day! And no, not for any supposed extraterrestrial beings watching from the shadows of our solar system, but for the iconic franchise that first began back in 1979. It’s an unofficial but widely celebrated fan holiday dedicated to the “Alien” franchise, observed every year on April 26. Originally kicked off by fans and later embraced by the creators,…
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How to choose a pillow for snoring: Advice from a sleep doctor, dentist, and a chiropractor
Around 37 million US adults snore, with many turning to anti-snoring devices such as magnetic nasal clips and mouthpieces for relief from snoring. But quite often, the solution is right under your head: your pillow. By choosing the right pillow and fixing your sleep position, you can make a huge difference in how much (and how loudly) you snore. If…
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After three months on Linux, I don’t miss Windows at all
In January I finally made good on my threat/promise to install Linux on my desktop. I wanted to see how far I could get using a Linux PC as my main computer without doing a bunch of research beforehand or troubleshooting afterwards. Since then I have booted into Windows exactly twice: once to scan a multipage document that wasn’t scanning…
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I tested the JBL Xtreme 5 vs JBL Xtreme 4: It’s closer than I thought
The JBL Xtreme 4 perfectly bridges the gap between portable outdoor speaker and a ferocious, bassy boombox. The JBL Xtreme 5 is the grown-up version of the Xtreme 4: bigger, bolder, brawnier. It’s the loudest speaker I’ve ever tested. Upon its release in 2024, the JBL Xtreme 4 instantly positioned itself as one of the best Bluetooth speakers ever made.…
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The ‘3-2-1 rule’ helps me fall asleep in minutes — here’s how it works
As a sleep writer, I know the military sleep method is the gold standard hack for falling asleep fast. But whenever I put it to the test, I’d find myself staring at the ceiling. So I was looking for another way to cut down my sleep latency (the time it takes it drift off) when I came across the 3-2-1…
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The US gets the worst phones
Apple and Samsung dominate the US phone market, and they’ve done so for years. Together with Google, they’ve shaped our sense of what a smartphone is and what it can do, pushing the boundaries of mobile photography, software, and processing power. But over the last few years, they’ve sat back, content to iterate rather than innovate — and in the…
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