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Why You Shouldn’t ‘Fix’ Your Older Chromecast With a Factory Reset, According to Google
A mysterious bug is affecting numerous older Chromecast devices, as per a lengthy thread on Reddit—specifically, the second-generation Chromecast and the Chromecast Audio, which both launched in September 2015. If you’ve been affected, hold off on trying a factory reset of your device. The bug has started appearing over the last 24 hours, rendering affected devices pretty much unusable. One…
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I Tried Microsoft Copilot’s Mac App, and You Probably Shouldn’t
There’s a lot of talk online these days about hiding Copilot in Windows and tools that can remove it entirely. There’s a reason for that: Some people are annoyed with AI and would prefer not to deal with it. Despite this trend, Microsoft recently launched Copilot for Mac, for some reason. While Windows users are looking to remove Microsoft’s AI…
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7 Things You Shouldn’t Clean With Dish Soap
Even the sweatiest, oiliest skin doesn’t need the rigorous stripping you’ll find in standard dish soap. “Dish soap and skin cleansers are based on the same ingredients—surfactants—but dish soap is usually formulated to be more cleansing, which might end up stripping skin a bit more,” says Michelle Wong, PhD, a cosmetic chemist in Sydney, Australia. Although they’re formulated to be…
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When to Use a Mesh VPN and Four Signs You Shouldn’t
A mesh Virtual Private Network (VPN) is a secure, flexible way for remote teams to communicate over the internet. Unlike traditional client-server VPNs that route traffic through a central server, a mesh VPN connects each device directly to others, allowing for faster, more efficient data transmission. This decentralized approach ensures that every team member can securely access the network without…
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Christmas Movies You Definitely Shouldn’t Watch With Your Family
We may earn a commission from links on this page. The naughty Christmas movie is a venerable sub-genre, going back at least as far as 1974’s Black Christmas, a movie that scandalized audiences with the dual ideas that not only are people super horny during the holidays, they also are occasionally contemplating murder. Black Christmas does not make our list…
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12 Android tips you shouldn’t miss from 2024 – Computerworld
Ah, the holidays. No matter what manner of winter celebration you prefer (I’m a Festivus man myself), late December is a fine time for kickin’ back and collecting your thoughts for the coming year. That means it’s also a fine time for contemplating that crazy little computer in your pocket and the steps you can take to make it even…
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Delaying Your Windows Updates? You Probably Shouldn’t
We’ve all been there—the Windows update notification pops up, and we click “Remind Me Later.” But later may be too late. Learn why it’s important to update to maintain your PC’s security. Updates Are Critical to Your Security Windows updates aren’t just important because they come with functional and compatibility improvements; they also provide security patches. Security patches fix bugs…
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UK jobseekers could be using AI to beef up CVs, lie on applications, and complete skills tests – here’s why you really shouldn’t do that
UK jobseekers could be deceiving recruiters, according to a report from Capterra which found that almost half (41%) use AI to lie about skills on job applications. The survey found that over half (53%) of applicants are using AI to assist in their job hunts, with 77% of those leveraging the technology to exaggerate their qualifications or abilities. In particular,…
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4 Reasons You Shouldn’t Switch to an MVNO
MVNOs are cell carriers that borrow network space from a big name like Verizon or AT&T and then sell that network capacity to customers at a lower price. These cell carriers are affordable, but they aren’t entirely without disadvantages. If you’re considering a switch, you may want to consider them. 1 MVNO Subscribers Are Second Priority Network Users Let’s talk…
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When You Should (and Shouldn’t) Buy Your Leased Car
If your car lease is coming to an end, you have a decision to make: should you roll right into another lease contract, buy out your current lease to own the vehicle going forward, or choose a different car altogether? While leasing is generally not the most financially sound choice, as it could very well cost you more in the…
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