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We’re in the golden age of spy thriller shows — here’s the 5 best to stream right now
We are officially in the golden age of spy thriller shows. This fall alone brought us three killer new spy shows and a new season from one of my all-time favorites. And earlier in the year, we got “Mr. & Mrs. Smith,” which while not a traditional spy thriller was a show I loved when I watched it all in…
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I finally got a Steam Deck and I like it even better than my Nintendo Switch — here’s why
The Steam Deck OLED is a truly remarkable gaming handheld. That’s not an original thought. The best-selling device has been delighting PC gamers for almost three years, but as somebody who’s arrived seriously late to the Steam Deck party, I just want to make clear how much I love it. After more than a year of envious glances at my…
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Want to Contribute to Open Source Software? Here’s How to Get Started
Did you know you can contribute to many open-source projects without being an expert on GitHub, Git, or coding? Whether or not you’re an experienced programmer, you can learn how to use the most popular source code host in the world in just a few short steps. What Is Git and What Is GitHub? Git is the world’s leading version…
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Here’s the first CoPilot plus mini PC with Intel’s new Core Ultra 9 processors
Asus has announced the Asus NUC 14 Pro AI, the first Copilot Plus-capable AI mini PC that crams an Intel Core Ultra 9 processor into a form factor resembling a black M4 Mac Mini. First introduced at IFA in September, Asus is providing a little more detail about the mini PC’s specs than it did before, but still isn’t saying…
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Max top 10 movies — here’s the 3 worth watching right now
The weather outside is frightful, and that means there’s no better time to curl up with some popcorn and check out what’s new on the best streaming services. But with so much on offer, narrowing down what to watch can be a task in and of itself. To cut through the noise, I make a beeline for Max’s top 10…
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Some Telemarketing Lists Are Garbage. Here’s How to Check
In theory, telemarketing lists are great. Pay for a spreadsheet full of leads instead of doing the insanely labor-intensive work of getting that information yourself. Any decent call center dialer enables a rep to have a hundred conversations a day, sometimes much more. Keeping a hungry rep busy full-time is going to require thousands of leads. For a team, you…
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I did squats with curtsy lunges every day for a week — here’s what happened to my body
I have never met, nor am I ever likely to meet “royalty.” And so, performing a curtsy was not something I had ever considered I might practice or find myself doing. However, when I saw an exercise moving from a squat into a curtsy lunge, I was intrigued. And with no royalty in sight, so began my latest challenge. I…
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The data analytics market is booming – here’s why
The global data analytics market is growing fast, driven by advancements in IoT, cloud computing, and AI, according to new research from GlobalData. With data volumes projected to exceed 175 zettabytes by 2025, the total data analytics market is set to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.1% between 2023 and 2028, hitting $190 billion in 2028.…
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I watch movies and TV for a living — here’s my 10 best films and shows of 2024
The year in movies and TV was a bit odd in 2024. Last year’s Hollywood strikes somewhat reduced the output of major movies and shows. Still, the studios, networks and streaming services released hundreds of titles — and I watched a lot of them. I’ll be honest: I haven’t counted them, unlike my colleagues Rory Mellon (105 movies) and Malcolm…
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You can get up to $840 in rebates when you upgrade to an induction cooktop — here’s how
Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act, Americans can now receive a $840 rebate when swapping to induction cooking. As the government strives to transition to clean energy and a decarbonized life, around $4.3 billion of an overall $370 billion investment has been earmarked to help domestic consumers switch to clean energy. One area is in the kitchen, where the strategy…
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