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4 Reasons I Use an 18-Year-Old App to Copy and Move Files on Windows
Remember TeraCopy? This utility software was quite famous back in the Windows 7 era and offered a better way to move files between locations than Windows Explorer. You might be surprised to know that the tool still exists; in fact, I still prefer it over what we have in Windows 11. Faster than File Explorer (But Only In Certain Cases)…
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Nocs Zero Tube impressions — 5 reasons this tiny telescope will be joining me on all my future hikes
Love looking at stuff? Me too, which is why I’m obsessed with Nocs Provisions, makers of rugged, adventure-ready optics, and the brand’s latest release is my favorite yet. The new Nocs Zero Tube is a palm-sized monocular boasting a 10x zoom, a cool-looking rubberized exterior and a water and fog-proof design. Available in a range of aesthetically pleasing colors, the…
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5 Reasons Not to Buy a Toyota RAV4 Now
We are in the twilight of the current RAV4 generation, with an all-new version unveiled and coming to dealerships later this year. Compared to the model it’s replacing, the newest version will have more power, more technology, and more safety features, with many more choices in trim levels. It is the exact same size, however. Buying a 2025 RAV4 now…
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10 Reasons Your TV Looks Like It’s Flickering (And How to Fix It)
Maybe it’s obvious, or perhaps it’s very subtle, but the image on your TV or monitor just doesn’t seem very solid. You see a flicker, like the picture is pulsing rapidly instead of showing you the smooth movement you expect. A flickering TV or monitor isn’t all that uncommon, but there are different types of flicker caused by different issues.…
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These 5 Reasons People Hate Linux Are Exactly Why I Love It
Ever wondered why Linux fans are so passionate about their OS while others only complain about it? Is it a matter of one side being blind to the virtues (or flaws) of the operating system? Well, let me show you how exactly the same qualities of Linux hated by some can be loved by others—like me! The mainstream computing world…
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Pope Leo XIV names AI one of the reasons for his papal name
As Pope Leo XIV laid out his vision for the papacy in an address to the College of Cardinals, he also explained why he picked his papal name. Incredibly, artificial intelligence played a big part. In the Vatican’s translation of his speech, Pope Leo XIV explained that his name references Pope Leo XII, who presided over the church at the…
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5 Reasons Now Is the Right Time to Buy a Linux Laptop
Most people only consider Windows or macOS when looking at laptops, with a smattering of ChromeOS thrown in for good measure. However, the next time you configure a laptop before purchase, you might just see the option to buy it with Linux pre-installed. Before you ignore that option and click the Windows option, here are five good reasons to buy…
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The Apple Watch turns 10 — 5 reasons the OG smartwatch is still my favorite
I have a confession. I had little interest in the Apple Watch when it first went on sale 10 years ago. With a starting price of $349 — or roughly $472 by today’s dollars when accounting for inflation — and a rather clunky design, that first watch neither agreed with my bank account nor my sense of style. Back then,…
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6 Reasons to Try Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL)
Though Windows is popular with consumers due to its ease of use and flexibility, Linux has an enormous share of the professional market. Whether you’re just looking to dabble or you’re looking for an easy way to use Windows and Linux side-by-side, the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) has something for everyone. You Can Learn Linux Risk Free The Windows…
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5 Reasons Why You Should Use a Password Manager
For the 2025 Specops Weak Password Report, researchers analyzed around 1.089 billion stolen passwords and found that the most commonly breached passwords consisted of eight characters. Alarmingly, out of the one billion compromised passwords, almost 230 million would be considered complex. This means they had a minimum of eight characters, a capital letter, a number, and a special character. This shows…
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