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Here’s How to Make Your Windows Installation More Private
Windows (by default) has become a privacy nightmare. Microsoft has made it impossible to install Windows without linking it to a Microsoft account first. Not to mention the incredibly invasive telemetry triggered during installation. Let me show you how to do an effortless and clean Windows install with a local account. Default Windows Installations Are Terrible For Privacy If you’re…
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You can make GIFs using ChatGPT — here’s how
Creating animated GIFs used to require downloading special software or using paid online services. Now ChatGPT offers a simple way to turn your images into moving GIFs with custom effects. All you need to do is upload an image, add a prompt that describes the animation you want, and ChatGPT does the rest. The entire process takes just a few…
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I bought the viral Grampa’s Weeder and it’s my favorite gardening tool — here’s why
Weeds are relentless. It won’t be a planet of the apes like the movies predict, it’ll be a planet of the weeds instead. For the past two summers, my inexperience in managing my lawn has led to a surprising discovery this spring with an explosion of weeds cropping up. I thought about giving up right then — until I watched…
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Here’s What’s New in the Latest Nintendo Switch Update
The Nintendo Switch 2 is nearly here. If you managed to preorder Nintendo’s much-hyped Switch successor, you’ll be able to play new games like Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza starting June 5. In anticipation of the Switch 2’s launch, Nintendo just rolled out a big new software update for its existing lineup of Switch consoles: the original Switch, the…
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Solo Leveling Live-Action: Here’s Why I Think It’s a Bad Idea
Solo Leveling Season 2 has consistently broken its own record with each episode, especially the ones featuring the Jeju Island Arc. We all know that the manhwa has already enjoyed a huge fandom, but the arrival of its anime adaptation has further contributed to its popularity. Considering the fanfare it garnered, the creators announced a Solo Leveling live-action project on…
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Amazon Fire TV Has a Command Line, Here’s How to Access It
Summary Fire TV uses Android as its base OS, enabling access to ADB for a full Linux command line experience. Enabling ADB on Fire TV is straightforward through Developer Options to access a full command line. ADB allows for various functions on Fire TV like controlling media playback or triggering remote button actions. Did you know that Amazon’s Fire TV…
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Apple CarPlay just got 3 upgrades with iOS 18.4 — here’s what’s new
Apple’s iOS 18.4 rolled out to the public earlier this month, adding a slew of new features like new languages for Siri, a new recipe section on Apple News, and an Ambient Music option. The update also brings three new enhancements for Apple CarPlay to streamline your driving experience. While not a huge overhaul, it includes some handy UI tweaks…
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Do You Dream of Becoming an Astronaut? Here’s How to Make It a Reality
Many people dream of becoming an astronaut, but to achieve the dream, you have to know the steps to get there. Thankfully, there are multiple ways to potentially get to space, even if you don’t rely solely on NASA. Today we’ll talk about the many paths you can potentially take to reach the stars. General Preparation: Areas of Study, Required…
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I’ve run 14 marathons — here’s how I set up my Garmin watch to help me pace them
I ran my first marathon in 2016 and immediately fell in love with the event. Since then I’ve been running marathons regularly and I’ve almost always had one of the best Garmin watches on my wrist for them. I’ve been chasing PRs at most of the marathons I’ve run in recent years too, and find that with the right data…
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Here’s How the Switch 2 Specs Compare to the Original
Nintendo Switch 2 preorders are currently underway (if you can manage to find a store with inventory, that is). As we approach the console’s June 5 launch date, it’s worth getting a bit reflective: The Switch as a product line is now more than eight years old, and Nintendo has made some significant changes with this latest device. If you…
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