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• Best iPhone 11 and 11 Pro cases for 2020: Otterbox, Speck and more compared - CNET

  11-04-2020 23:42 via cnet.com
  
  Looking for a case for your new iPhone? Take a look at our current top picks.
  
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• Best Nintendo Switch games for 2020 - CNET

  11-04-2020 23:24 via cnet.com
  
  If you've just bought a Nintendo Switch or a Nintendo Switch Lite, congrats! Here are some very good games you should buy.
  
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• Best filtered water bottles for 2020 to remove bacteria, sediment and more - CNET

  11-04-2020 23:13 via cnet.com
  
  Don't let bacteria get the best of you. Find out which filtered water bottles are best for outdoors and tap water.
  
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• Best gifts to give tween girls for 2020: Great ideas for 10-, 11- and 12-year-olds - CNET

  11-04-2020 22:58 via cnet.com
  
  Whether she's a daughter, a sister, a cousin or a friend, finding a gift for the tween girl in your life can be difficult, but our list will help you find something perfect.
  
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• Best gifts to give grandparents for 2020, from smart tech to sentimental - CNET

  11-04-2020 22:34 via cnet.com
  
  Our favorite options for the perfect gift for your favorite grandma or grandpa.
  
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• How to watch ESPN's NBA 2K Players Tournament semifinals and finals tonight - CNET

  11-04-2020 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Four NBA stars remain as the video game showdown wraps up on ESPN, Twitch, YouTube, Twitter and Facebook.
  
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• Coronavirus cancellations and delays: Burning Man, Democratic convention, more - CNET

  11-04-2020 21:38 via cnet.com
  
  Movies, music fests, tech conferences, political rallies and sports events have all been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• When will the coronavirus quarantine end, where can you go in lockdown and stay at home - CNET

  11-04-2020 21:30 via cnet.com
  
  As restrictions tighten across states and countries, here's what you can and can't do and what it will take to start lifting orders.
  
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• How to watch Saturday Night Live at Home tonight without cable - CNET

  11-04-2020 21:04 via cnet.com
  
  Good news! SNL is back in remote form with a new filmed-at-home episode, including an all-new Weekend Update.
  
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• Coronavirus stimulus check: How to be smart about using your $1,200 - CNET

  11-04-2020 20:42 via cnet.com
  
  Some people say they're already seeing the Economic Impact Payment appearing in their accounts. Here's practical advice on how to make the most of yours once it arrives.
  
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• Best tax software for 2020: TurboTax, H&R Block, TaxSlayer and more compared - CNET

  11-04-2020 20:35 via cnet.com
  
  Get your taxes done faster -- and at the best price -- with these online DIY tax options.
  
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• Get an RGB gaming keyboard for $27 - CNET

  11-04-2020 20:08 via cnet.com
  
  This super-inexpensive keyboard has RGB backlighting, anti-ghosting and dedicated media controls.
  
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• Relive NASA's Apollo 13 disaster right now on its 50th anniversary - CNET

  11-04-2020 19:56 via cnet.com
  
  An online project called Apollo 13 in Real Time presents the authentic, non-Hollywood version of the explosion that doomed the moon mission.
  
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• When and how to set up direct deposit with the IRS for your stimulus check - CNET

  11-04-2020 19:30 via cnet.com
  
  You might be able to get your coronavirus relief check faster through direct deposit into your bank account. Here's what we know about when you'll be able to set that up with the IRS.
  
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• Coronavirus updates: US passes Italy, has most COVID-19 deaths in world - CNET

  11-04-2020 18:45 via cnet.com
  
  Plus: Global fatalities surpass 100,000.
  
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• How to track your coronavirus stimulus check on April 17: This is what we know - CNET

  11-04-2020 18:30 via cnet.com
  
  The IRS will provide a tracker online where you can view the status of your payment. Here are the details.
  
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• Can homemade face masks prevent the coronavirus? Everything you should know - CNET

  11-04-2020 18:22 via cnet.com
  
  The CDC recommends wearing homemade face masks and face coverings in public, from hand-sewn cloth to bandanas and rubber bands. Here's how they can and can't help you at preventing coronavirus, and how they're different from N95 masks.
  
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• DevOps proponent lays it on the line: stop the madness and start automating

  11-04-2020 18:03 via zdnet.com
  
  Accelerating software releases create urgency for continuous integration and continuous delivery. 'By the time three weeks has elapsed, you forgot that you even built that thing.'
  
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• The early days of home computing – in pictures

  11-04-2020 18:00 via theguardian.com
  
  “There were no design conventions for the earliest home computers, no rules for how they’d look,” says Alex Wiltshire, author of Home Computers, a new book that explores the rapidly changing face of the household machine between its birth in the 1970s and the 1990s. A world away from the devices used today, the computers in the book illustrate the rapid march of technology. Home Computers is published on 16 April by Thames & Hudson (£24.95)Continue reading...
  
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• That whole quarantine routine gone bust? No problem, we'll set you right - CNET

  11-04-2020 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  We won't judge you too hard for wearing sweats all day (or will we?), but your quarantine life needs some order -- now.
  
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• Coronavirus stimulus checks up to $1,200 arrive soon: Are you eligible, what payment will you get, when? - CNET

  11-04-2020 17:30 via cnet.com
  
  The government's economic relief package includes stimulus payments from the IRS for a majority of US taxpayers. Here's what you need to know.
  
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• For non-intrusive tracking of Covid-19, smartphones have to be smarter | John Naughton

  11-04-2020 17:00 via theguardian.com
  
  Monitoring the pandemic with personal technology is a thorny issue. We can get results without having our privacy on paradeCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageOn the weekend of March 20-21 news organisations in the US and elsewhere were reporting that beaches in Florida were thronged with holidaymakers, none of whom seemed to be observing any kind of social distancing. “If I get corona, I get corona. At the end of the day, I’m not going to let it stop me
  
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• Final Fantasy 7 Remake review: An incredibly bold Final Fantasy - CNET

  11-04-2020 16:02 via cnet.com
  
  Final Fantasy 7 Remake takes several huge gambles. Thankfully, they all pay off.
  
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• Are we in a recession or economic depression? What's the difference, and why it matters - CNET

  11-04-2020 16:00 via cnet.com
  
  Neither, for now, but what happens next is merely a guess. Here's how to know which is which.
  
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• How to watch ESPN's NBA 2K Players Tournament semifinals, finals tonight - CNET

  11-04-2020 15:25 via cnet.com
  
  Four NBA stars remain as the video game showdown wraps up on ESPN, Twitch, YouTube, Twitter and Facebook.
  
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• How to clean window blinds fast without creating nasty slime or dust clouds - CNET

  11-04-2020 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  The entire process took me 15 minutes and should last months.
  
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• Best sports drinks in 2020 for weightlifting, running and more - CNET

  11-04-2020 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  No matter your workout of choice, there's a sports drink to support your goals.
  
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• Best 3 indoor home security cameras of 2020 - CNET

  11-04-2020 14:45 via cnet.com
  
  Find out which indoor cams are the best at keeping an eye on things.
  
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• Spending 24 virtual hours in the incredible city of Tokyo - CNET

  11-04-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  The Olympics are postponed, so instead join us for a day's adventure, virtually of course, in the megacity of Tokyo.
  
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• Singapore had the coronavirus under control. Now it's locking down the country - CNET

  11-04-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  After receiving global praise for its handling of the coronavirus, Singapore is now showing signs that it's struggling to flatten the COVID-19 curve.
  
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• How to proof and bake bread in an Instant Pot - CNET

  11-04-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Insta-bread, coming right up.
  
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• Gather your party: The 5 best cars for a Dungeons & Dragons campaign - Roadshow

  11-04-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  In which I outline a fantasy garage of an entirely different sort.
  
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• Best kitchen tools for making restaurant-quality food at home - CNET

  11-04-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Tired of making purely functional meals? These tools will make your meals look professionally prepared.
  
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• Apple AirPods Pro or Jabra Elite 75t? Best wireless earbuds video - CNET

  11-04-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Two of the most popular truly wireless earbuds are Apple's AirPods Pro and Jabra's Elite 75t. After using both of them for over three months, I've tested these Bluetooth earbuds on sound and call quality, fit, noise canceling and how long the batteries last.
  
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• AirPods Pro or Jabra Elite 75t: Best wireless earbuds for you - CNET

  11-04-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Both are excellent true wireless earbuds. Which ones should you spend your cash on?
  
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• 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport delivers sharp looks and surprising practicality - Roadshow

  11-04-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  VW has shrunk its three-row SUV into a more stylish package without losing any of the larger model's charms or sore spots.
  
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• 2020 Toyota Highlander tested, coronavirus effects and more: Roadshow's week in review - Roadshow

  11-04-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here's a look at our most important stories for the week ending April 11.
  
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• Sony reveals new PS5 controller, Quibi launches video - CNET

  11-04-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  This week's most important tech headlines include Sony's reveal of the PlayStation 5's brand new controller, strong Disney Plus numbers and the launch of the Quibi mobile-only streaming video service.
  
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• Hulu review: The best value in streaming if you don't mind a few ads - CNET

  11-04-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Hulu is one of the top movie and TV streaming services available, thanks to how quickly it airs shows as well its growing slate of originals.
  
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• How to plan a remote funeral and grieve a loved one during the coronavirus pandemic - CNET

  11-04-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  If someone close to you has died from complications due to COVID-19, these resources may be able to help.
  
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• Best wireless mouse for working from home - CNET

  11-04-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Increase your productivity with one of these wireless mice at home.
  
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• 15 iPad trackpad gestures to get around without tapping the screen - CNET

  11-04-2020 12:00 via cnet.com
  
  Some of iPadOS 13.4's new trackpad gestures are easy to find, others are hidden. Here's every single one we could find.
  
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• The Jeep Wrangler EcoDiesel has a tsunami of torque - Roadshow

  11-04-2020 11:00 via cnet.com
  
  This beast of an off-roader has been made even more capable for 2020 thanks to the availability of a diesel V6, which offers loads of twist.
  
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• Here's where to buy face masks and cloth coverings online - CNET

  11-04-2020 11:00 via cnet.com
  
  If you prefer to buy a cloth face covering or face mask rather than make one at home, here's where to look first.
  
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• Siemens CEO rules out job cuts from coronavirus impact

  11-04-2020 10:27
  
  Siemens will not cut its workforce because of the economic downturn triggered by the new coronavirus, Chief Executive Joe Kaeser said, although short-time working measures could be extended in Germany.
  
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• Dutch telecommunications towers damaged by 5G protestors: Telegraaf

  11-04-2020 10:12
  
  Several Dutch cellular broadcasting towers have been damaged by arson or sabotage in the past week by opponents of a rollout of a new 5G telecommunications network, newspaper De Telegraaf reported on Saturday.
  
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• Bootstrap, a UI framework used by 20% of internet sites, is dropping IE support

  11-04-2020 10:07 via zdnet.com
  
  WordPress team is also considering a ways to gracefully degrade de CMS for older IE versions.
  
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• Apple, Google plan software to slow virus, joining global debate on tracking

  11-04-2020 08:36
  
  Apple Incand Alphabet Inc'sGoogle said on Friday that they will work together to create contact tracing technology that aims to slow the spread of the coronavirus by allowing users to opt into logging other phones they have been near.
  
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• Where to get the best wine, spirits and beer during lockdown

  11-04-2020 07:00
  
  There's been an unlikely effect of the coronavirus lockdown. We've gone booze mad! Sales for some wine merchants are up by 1,000 per cent. Here are the best places still delivering to get superb, calming libations to see you through the days ahead
  
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• Thinking of reporting someone’s lockdown behaviour? Think again

  11-04-2020 07:00
  
  Police forces are being overwhelmed with reports of lockdown breaches. We need to be very careful with what this leads to
  
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