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6 Alexa Holiday Tricks and Routines to Run This Season
Smart speakers are useful all year round, but even more so at Christmas. Alexa tricks and routines can make life a little easier or more magical, and keep the kids entertained while you get on with all of your other Christmas tasks. 1 Ask Alexa How Many Days Until Christmas One of the simplest but most effective holiday tricks you…
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The Best External Solid State Drives (SSDs) of 2024
The external solid-state drives are excellent for expanding device storage, saving backups, or transferring data. They offer faster data transfer speeds and better reliability than traditional hard disk drives. What to Look for in an External SSD External SSDs offer several advantages as storage media. However, if you want to get the most out of your external SSD, there are…
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Everything You Can and Can’t Share with Apple Family Sharing
Summary Most apps can be shared using Family Sharing, but it’s up to the developer. In-app purchases are not always shareable, so expect limitations. Subscriptions like Apple Arcade can be shared, but Netflix has its own sharing feature. Apple’s Family Sharing feature for its family of devices is an amazing way to simplify the Apple ecosystem in your home, and…
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Boost Your Video Shooting Skills By Learning These Videography Terms
Summary Aperture, Shutter Speed, and ISO control light entry and exposure in photography and videography. Focal length and depth of field affect field of view and subject focus. Rule of Thirds aids in visually pleasing compositions by sectioning the frame for subject placement. I’m not a professional video person, but as a YouTuber and someone married to a video pro,…
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How to add extensions to Gemini
I was driving home the other day and wanted to call my partner and let him know that I was stuck in traffic. (Not an unusual event on Brooklyn’s Belt Parkway.) I’ve got a relatively old car (it’s a 2007 model, so we’re talking no real smarts), and so I depend on my phone rather than any built-in intelligence to…
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The Best PlayStation Games and Accessories to Gift These Holidays
Got a PlayStation fan in your life who’s difficult to shop for? Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered with this PlayStation holiday buying guide. Before You Gift PlayStation Games, Read This PlayStation | Tim Rattray Not every PlayStation 5 console has a disc drive, something that’s required for it to play the disc-based games that come in physical packaging. This…
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How to Turn Ubuntu Into the Perfect Programming Platform
How do you create a rock solid development environment on Ubuntu? I’ll show you how to do it in just a few minutes with VS Code and Docker Desktop. What we are going to create is an isolated development environment where you can set things up any way you need or like without worrying about problems or conflicts with the…
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The Best Robot Mops of 2024
Robot mops offer hands-free floor cleaning and range in prices from budget-friendly bots to hi-tech premium offerings. The key differences in features and capabilities will determine which model suits your home and specific needs. Key Factors to Consider When Choosing a Robot Mop in 2024 If you’re thinking about buying a robot mop, it’s essential that you first consider your…
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ChatGPT’s Search Engine Is Rolling Out to More People
Generative AI chatbots have a lot of potential, and from the get-go, companies like Microsoft and Google saw its potential to aid in internet searching. ChatGPT has entered this field too, and its Search feature is now available for everyone. OpenAI has announced that its AI-powered search engine, previously available only to paid subscribers, is now rolling out to all…
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5 Ways to Switch Off From Your Microsoft Work This Holiday
As the festive season approaches, it’s time to think about switching off. Yes, you can shut your computer down and lock your keyboard away, but taking some other steps across the Microsoft suite of apps will ensure you can truly unplug this Christmas. 1 Disable OneDrive Notifications If you plan to use your computer but want to stay away from…
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