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7 reasons why the Amazfit T-Rex 3 is better for watersports than Apple Watch Ultra 2
I just got back from my first trip to Hawaii. The perfect antidote to Seattle’s sunless winters, I craved a mix of outdoor adventure and relaxation and the Big Island did not disappoint. With a surf lesson, national park hike and snorkeling all on the agenda, I wanted to bring along a smartwatch capable of tracking all three activities and…
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5 Reasons You Can Skip a 4K Monitor
4K monitors are finally becoming more affordable, and so you may be thinking it’s time to upgrade that 1440p or even 1080p display to something with way more pixels, and a much sharper image as a result. However, before you get too excited about pushing more than eight million pixels into your eyeballs, there are some things you need to…
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5 Reasons Ubuntu Is Not the Best Windows Replacement
Summary Ubuntu’s interface is different from Windows in numerous ways, such as arranging apps along the left side of the screen and the absence of a Start Menu. Ubuntu is also backed by a private company, so you’re still subject to desktop changes driven by market factors. There is minor telemetry in Ubuntu, though it’s nothing compared to Windows in…
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Two Reasons Interest Rates Won’t Be Dropping Anytime Soon
If you’ve been waiting in earnest for interest rates to drop, I have some bad news: The Federal Reserve has effectively put rate cuts on hold until President Donald Trump and Congress establish a clear policy direction that won’t make inflation even worse. According to the Federal Reserve’s January meeting minutes, released this week, this cautious stance is a result…
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4 Reasons I Want a Portless Phone
Apple took a lot of flak for being the first company to ditch the headphone jack, but maybe smartphone companies haven’t gone far enough. I think they should get rid of all the ports on their phones, and if you think that’s a bad idea, here are my main four reasons why. 4 A Truly Impervious Device One of the…
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7 Reasons Headphones Can’t Replace Good Speakers
There’s a reason why we love headphones: excellent sound quality, portability, and noise-canceling. However, despite all their merits, they can’t replace speakers in certain situations. Simply put, you need both for a complete sound experience. 1 There’s No Replacement for Displacement Volume is one of the key limitations of headphones. While a headphone amplifier can boost the volume of wired…
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4 Reasons Why You Should Buy the iPhone 15 Over the iPhone 16e
Apple just announced their latest, most economical smartphone, and it’s not an iPhone SE. Yeah, while the whole world was drawn to think that we’ll be seeing the 4th generation of the SE series, Apple did the most Apple thing and pulled the iPhone 16e out of the bag. At $599, the iPhone 16e is the cheapest iPhone out there…
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5 Reasons to Run Plex and Jellyfin Together
I’ve been a Plex user for over a decade, but Jellyfin has some compelling features — especially when you consider that Jellyfin is 100% free. So, if you’re out to save some cash, here are five reasons to run Jellyfin alongside your Plex server. Plex Has a Better UI, but Jellyfin Has More Features (For Free) I’ll admit I value…
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3 reasons Microsoft needn’t fear DeepSeek – Computerworld
Enterprises want off-the-shelf AI integration with business tools What businesses want from genAI tools, above all, is to increase their productivity. Doing that requires integration with their applications, tools, and infrastructure. That’s exactly what Microsoft does with its entire Copilot product line, including Microsoft 365, OneDrive, SharePoint, Teams, GitHub, Microsoft’s CRM and ERP platform Dynamics 365, and others. DeepSeek offers…
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5 Reasons I’ve Stopped Auto-Renewing Cloud Gaming Services
I never liked the idea of cloud gaming or gaming subscriptions, but I’ve found myself using both. They make a lot of sense for someone who likes gaming on their phone. Still, I’ve stopped allowing these services to auto-renew, and I feel it’s for the better. 5 Expiration Dates Help Me Digitally Detox I’m not going to tell you that…
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