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This is how long you can leave your wet laundry in the washer — and it’s shorter than you’d think
When it comes to laundry chores, most of us will want to rush through the task as quickly as possible. And we’ve all been guilty of leaving our freshly-cleaned clothes inside the washing machine for some time, before finally taking them out to dry. Trouble is, by the time you actually get round to the task, you’re often faced with…
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Preview: 2026 Kia EV4 Has a Long Range and Angular Styling
Kia says the EV4 will come in two main variants, both utilizing a 201-hp electric motor and front-wheel drive. The base Light trim gets a 58.3-kilowatt-hour battery, while the Wind and GT-Line will use an 81.4-kWh long-range battery. The driving range for the Light is estimated at 235 miles, while the long range is estimated at 330 miles. According to…
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Instagram Finally Lets You Fast Forward Those “Long” Reels
Thanks to TikTok and Instagram Reels, our attention span has gone down the drain. It’s hard to focus on something for more than 30 seconds unless it has Subway Surfers at the bottom. I guess the folks at Instagram might also be suffering through the same plot, which is why they are now rolling out the ability to fast-forward Reels.…
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DeepSeek and Anthropic have a long way to go to catch ChatGPT: OpenAI’s flagship chatbot is still far and away the most popular AI tool in offices globally
ChatGPT remains the most popular AI tool among office workers globally, research shows, despite a rising number of competitor options available to users. Recent analysis from DeskTime found OpenAI’s flagship chatbot was used in 76% of offices worldwide at the end of 2024, maintaining a hefty lead over alternatives. Individual AI usage saw significant growth across 2024, according to DeskTime,…
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How to Take Long Exposure Photos on a Google Pixel Phone
Quick Links How to Adjust Shutter Speed on a Google Pixel Phone Have you ever seen those cool photos of the night sky where it looks like the stars are all shooting in a circular pattern across the sky? Long-exposure photos can be breathtaking, and you may be surprised to know all you need is a Google Pixel phone to…
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So long, Defender VPN: Microsoft is scrapping the free-to-use privacy tool over low uptake – so you might want to think about alternative options
Defender VPN, Microsoft’s free virtual private network, is set for the scrapheap – so you might want to think about alternative services. As of 28 February, Microsoft will no longer support the free VPN service that had been included in its Defender security app since 2023. When the move was announced at the beginning of the month, Microsoft said new…
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7 reasons why Ray-Ban Meta glasses are my go-to wearable for long runs
Running has always been one of my favorite activities. I ran my first marathon when I was 13 years old and haven’t stopped. My nickname was “Wheels” in high school because I was always on the go— hitting the pavement, trails or track. Still, I relish the opportunity to connect with nature, challenge myself, and well, you get the idea.…
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Expensive Gaming Handhelds Have a Cheap Weak Point, But Not for Long
Summary Analog sticks are a common point of failure on controllers, and that includes the ones built into handhelds from manufacturers like Valve and Asus. You can mitigate the problem by recalibrating your sticks for a quick remedy, but a permanent fix involves replacing the sticks by performing surgery on your handheld. Upgrading to Hall Effect sticks, which are far…
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A Timeline of How Long It Takes to Buy a House (on Average)
From market conditions, to location, to your individual finances, the path to buying a home can look wildly different from person to person. (For a little snapshot of what that range can look like, consider a few of the first-time homebuyers I’ve interviewed). According to October 2024 data from ICE Mortgage Technology, the average time to buy a house, from…
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Google Chrome is making it easier to share specific parts of long PDFs
Google is adding the Text Fragment feature to its PDF reader to make it easier to share specific parts of long PDFs. The Text Fragment feature in Google Chrome lets you share a link to a specific part of a webpage. You select the text you want to highlight, and it creates a link. When someone clicks the link, it…
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