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• Surfshark Promo Codes: 87% Off | October 2026

  03-10-2026 07:00 via wired.com
  
  Save up to 87% with a Surfshark coupon code, 3 months of VPN free today, and more from WIRED.
  
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• Klook Promo Code: 25% Off October 2026

  03-10-2026 07:00 via wired.com
  
  Maximize your travel budget with our expert guide to finding Klook coupons, app-exclusive deals, and payment discounts on tours, hotels, and transport.
  
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• Hoka Coupon Codes: 30% Off in October 2026

  03-10-2026 07:00 via wired.com
  
  Unlock free expedited shipping or 10% off with today’s Hoka discount codes, plus save up to 30% with the best discounts for October 2026.
  
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• Chewy Promo Codes: $20 Off October 2026

  03-10-2026 07:00 via wired.com
  
  Explore Chewy coupon codes for $30 off, $20 off your first order of $49, 50% off pet food, and more October 2026 discounts.
  
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• 50% Off DoorDash Promo Code | October 2026

  03-10-2026 07:00 via wired.com
  
  Explore today’s top DoorDash promo codes for $25 off your first order, free delivery, and 50% off DashPass for students and select users.
  
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• 20% Off Brooks Promo Code | October 2026

  03-10-2026 07:00 via wired.com
  
  Enjoy 20% off your first order with a Brooks coupon code, plus top discounts and deals on our favorite Brooks running shoes.
  
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• The Real Cost of a 24/7 Cloud Server: When Shared CPU Pays Off

  03-10-2026 04:19 via techguide.com.au
  
  Small APIs, business websites and automation workers often need 24/7 availability even when CPU demand is intermittent. Teams keep paying for server capacity between traffic peaks.
  Shared CPU can lower those costs when it meets the service’s response-time requirements. Storage, public access and backups also affect how much the team saves.
  Read on to compare daily server costs, test shared CPU against your workload and calculate whether the move saves money.
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• When Smartphone Zoom Ruins a Good Photo: What Happens to Detail After You Crop In

  03-10-2026 01:23 via techguide.com.au
  
  Smartphone cameras now make it way too easy to get close to an object without actually moving closer. One quick pinch on the screen and something in the distance suddenly becomes the main focus of your photo.
  On your phone, it looks perfectly fine. The issue only pops up later when you open it on a laptop, crop it in tighter, or try to print it — that’s when you realise the sharp detail you thought you captured isn’t really there.
  Why Digital Zoom Is Different From Getting Clos
  
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• Top 5 Apps to Identify Plants on Your Phone

  03-10-2026 01:14 via techguide.com.au
  
  Choosing the best plant identifier app depends on more than getting a name from a photo. I tested Botan, Plant ID, Google Lens, iNaturalist, and Pl@ntNet with the same ZZ specimen to compare identification accuracy, ease of use, extra features, pricing, and platform availability.In my test, Botan offered the most complete set of tools for everyday care, combining identification with diagnosis and follow-up guidance. Here is how all five apps compared in practice.
  1. Botan App
  My Botan App review
  
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• Why Reliable Backup and Off-Grid Power Matters on Farms

  03-10-2026 00:58 via techguide.com.au
  
  Australian farms don’t run on a nine-to-five schedule, and neither can their power supply. With systems such as irrigation pumps, cold storage, milking sheds and ventilation for animals all relying on a consistent electricity supply, the thought of a blackout, however brief, is potentially devastating.
  Many rural properties are either located on a remote site or are on a weak grid connection that can suffer blackouts during severe weather or at periods of high demand.
  This is where diesel
  
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