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• OpenCore Computer courts Apple's wrath with Velociraptor Hackintosh desktop PC

  14-06-2020 22:52 via zdnet.com
  
  The new workstation, starting at $2,199, ships with both Windows 10 Pro and macOS Catalina installed, which puts the company on treacherous legal footing given that Apple's licensing agreement prohibits installing macOS on third party hardware.
  
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• Slow MacBook Air or Pro? Here's how to speed up your Mac 5 ways - CNET

  14-06-2020 22:15 via cnet.com
  
  Boost your Mac's performance and reclaim hard-drive space with this handful of tips.
  
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• Slow MacBook Air or Pro? Here's 5 ways to speed up your Mac - CNET

  14-06-2020 22:15 via cnet.com
  
  Boost your Mac's performance and reclaim hard drive space with this handful of tips.
  
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• Don't mistake your stimulus check for junk mail. Try this free USPS tracking tool instead - CNET

  14-06-2020 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  The letter containg your stimulus payment may look so plain you don't even recognize it. A free US Postal Service app will help you identify your IRS stimulus check in the mail.
  
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• In the fight for racial justice, here's what white allyship looks like - CNET

  14-06-2020 20:30 via cnet.com
  
  At a time when many are looking to do more than just post to social media, here's what the experts have to say about meaningful allyship.
  
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• Germany says coronavirus tracing app ready to go

  14-06-2020 20:08
  
  Germany's smartphone app to trace coronavirus infections is ready to be launched this week, Health Minister Jens Spahn said on Sunday.
  
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• Amp up your workouts with BlazePods, 15% off through Father's Day - CNET

  14-06-2020 20:05 via cnet.com
  
  Use these touch-sensitive, app-controlled pods to play hundreds of solo or competitive games.
  
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• Stimulus check: Everything to know about qualifications, payment schedule, status, more - CNET

  14-06-2020 18:30 via cnet.com
  
  Answers to all your stimulus check questions are here. Find out how much of the $1,200 you could receive, see if the IRS has scheduled your 2020 stimulus check, learn when your money will arrive and more.
  
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• Google Pixel 4a release date, price, specs, news and leaks

  14-06-2020 18:18 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Google Pixel 4a is starting to look like the Pixel 4 device you may actually buy, and it could be such a good value that it ends up as one of 2020's best affordable phones. But it's been weeks since we first expected Google to officially announce the Pixel 4a and it still hasn't been unveiled. While we'd last expected it to come out alongside the Android 11 beta, now that that's officially launched, we aren't sure when we'll see Google's next mid-range device.In any case, it's long past
  
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• IRS stimulus check delayed? 10 reasons you're still waiting for your payment - CNET

  14-06-2020 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  Has your stimulus check experienced a setback? We've identified possible hurdles you should be aware of.
  
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• Best Buy 3-day sale: deals on 4K TVs, iPhone 11, Apple Watch, and more - last day!

  14-06-2020 17:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  To celebrate grads and dads, Best Buy is having a massive 3-day sale that ends today. You can score incredible deals on best-selling items throughout the site like 4K TVs, the iPhone 11, Beats headphones, Apple Watch, and more.To help you sort through all the offers, we've rounded up the best deals below. Our top sale picks include the all-new Apple Watch 5 down to a record low price of $299, the best-selling Powerbeats Pro on sale for $199, and a $100 discount on the iPhone 11 with qualified ac
  
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• Dell's XPS 13 laptop gets a massive $369 price cut

  14-06-2020 17:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  For a limited time, you can score a $369 price cut on the powerful XPS 13 at Dell. That brings the cost down to $999.99, which is the best price we've found for the best-selling laptop. The Dell XPS 13 features a 13.3-inch InfinityEdge display and packs 8GB of RAM, 256GB SSD, and an 8th Generation Intel Core i7-8565U processor. The powerful laptop received an upgraded battery life of up to 19 hours, and the new 2.25mm webcam is now placed above the display. Perfect for students and travel,
  
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• Missing your stimulus check? What to do and how to report a no-show payment to the IRS - CNET

  14-06-2020 17:30 via cnet.com
  
  When is it time to report a stimulus check that hasn't arrived? We'll help you rule out any major, fixable problems and show you how to contact the IRS.
  
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• Can I track my stimulus check? Sure can. How to use the IRS Get My Payment portal - CNET

  14-06-2020 17:00 via cnet.com
  
  Still looking for the status of your stimulus check? Check out the IRS' online tracker. We'll get you started with the information you need and explain how the tool works.
  
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• Second stimulus check update: How much you could get, payment timeline, latest news - CNET

  14-06-2020 16:22 via cnet.com
  
  Everything we know about the status of round 2, who's asking for how much money, and where the debate stands now for a second wave of checks.
  
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• Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Z Flip 5G colors revealed in latest leaks

  14-06-2020 15:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Samsung's next hardware launch event – rumored to be happening on August 5 – is shaping up to be pretty significant. We're expecting three handsets to be unveiled, plus some other goodies, and we just got news of the colors of some of the phones.According to the usually reliable tipster Ishan Agarwal on Twitter, the Galaxy Note 20 5G phone is coming in gray, green and copper shades, while the more expensive Plus or Ultra model will be available in white, black and copper.Not only doe
  
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• iPhone 11 vs. 11 Pro vs. 11 Pro Max: Differences you should actually care about - CNET

  14-06-2020 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  We compare the specs and features of iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max to help you choose the best Apple phone.
  
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• 10 great feelgood Netflix movies and TV shows

  14-06-2020 15:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  We could all do with a bit of escapism right now. Sometimes an epic binge of the hottest new event series or hard-hitting drama will fit the bill, but at others you need something that’s more openly feelgood.Luckily, there’s plenty on Netflix capable of giving you the warm and fuzzies. Whether it’s a comedy series (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Grace and Frankie), a movie rom-com (Set it Up, Always Be My Maybe), or a reality TV show with a positive spin (Queer Eye, Nailed It!), th
  
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• GitHub to replace "master" with alternative term to avoid slavery references

  14-06-2020 14:11 via zdnet.com
  
  GitHub getting on board legitimizes movement aimed at removing racially-charged language from software.
  
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• Reno 911! star Cedric Yarbrough is obsessed with Ozark on Netflix - CNET

  14-06-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  In our new podcast series I'm So Obsessed, the actor and comic discusses the reboot of Reno 911! on Quibi, BoJack Horseman and The Boondocks.
  
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• Hamilton hits Disney Plus on July 3. Why we care and how to watch the movie - CNET

  14-06-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  For the first time ever, you'll be able to stream the 2016 Broadway musical from your TV.
  
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• iPhone SE vs. iPhone 11: How to decide which new Apple phone is worth your cash - CNET

  14-06-2020 13:30 via cnet.com
  
  Apple's new iPhone SE is $300 cheaper than the baseline iPhone 11. Here's exactly what you get by spending almost double.
  
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• My favorite Google Home trick and how to do it - CNET

  14-06-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Create custom commands and responses using Google Home Routines.
  
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• iPhone SE vs. Galaxy S10E (and other affordable rivals): All the specs compared - CNET

  14-06-2020 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  See how Apple's newest iPhone SE stacks up against other budget phones you can buy in 2020.
  
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• Shopify – the good shop to Amazon's bad shop

  14-06-2020 12:30
  
  It is the second-largest e-commerce platform in the US, yet remains anonymous. Will its new app change all that?You probably will not have heard of Shopify, or be able to say what the company does, but you will almost certainly have used it. The joggers you found on Instagram at the beginning of lockdown and have worn continually since? Those Gymshark shorts you haven’t used for months, now the gyms are closed? The coffee beans you bought online and ground at home, while you waited for the
  
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• 20 iPhone and iPad tips to become a pro: Everything to know about iOS and iPadOS 13.5 - CNET

  14-06-2020 12:00 via cnet.com
  
  From trackpad support to a dedicated dark mode, there's a lot to learn about Apple's phone and tablet software.
  
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• What is it like driving in a virtual Formula E race?

  14-06-2020 10:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Omar Mehtab tries out the gaming rig allowing professional drivers to race against each other.
  
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• The Last of Us Part 2 is a brilliant work of art video - CNET

  14-06-2020 09:01 via cnet.com
  
  The Last of Us Part 2 is a once-in-a-console-generation game. It delivers an incredibly powerful story, heart-stopping gameplay and jaw-dropping visuals. Jeff Bakalar has played through the entire game and offers his spoiler-free review.
  
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• Top composers used to head to Hollywood. Now they’re into games

  14-06-2020 07:00
  
  Composers are ditching blockbuster films to take on the challenge of video game music
  
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• The reason your hay fever is so bad? Blame botanical sexism

  14-06-2020 07:00
  
  Hay fever sufferers are complaining that this season is even worse than usual. One horticulturist thinks it’s all to do with landscaper’s bias towards male plants
  
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• The Premier League’s return will be met with a new era of crowd noise

  14-06-2020 07:00
  
  Fans are using giant screens, Zoom calls and video game soundboards to create an atmosphere for games played behind closed doors
  
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• The best air fryers for fast, flavourful cooking

  14-06-2020 07:00
  
  The latest air fryers provide an alternative to deep fried cooking without compromising on taste
  
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• Stimulus check tracker app: How to use the IRS Get My Payment portal - CNET

  14-06-2020 06:00 via cnet.com
  
  Looking for the status of your stimulus check? Turn to the IRS' online tracker. We'll get you started with the information you need and explain how the tool works.
  
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• Missing stimulus check? What to do and how to report a no-show payment to the IRS - CNET

  14-06-2020 05:00 via cnet.com
  
  What do you do if your stimulus check never comes? We'll help you rule out any major, fixable problems and show you how to contact the IRS.
  
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• Second stimulus check? How much you could get, when payments might come, latest news - CNET

  14-06-2020 04:00 via cnet.com
  
  Everything we know about the status of round 2, who's for it, who's against, and where the debate stands now for a second wave.
  
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• SpaceX launches 58 more Starlink satellites in Saturday ride-share mission - CNET

  14-06-2020 03:58 via cnet.com
  
  For its third launch in two weeks, Elon Musk's rocket company sends more Starlink satellites and three Planet Labs satellites to orbit.
  
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• Best meat delivery for 2020: Omaha Steaks, Porter Road, Crowd Cow and more - CNET

  14-06-2020 02:28 via cnet.com
  
  Explore your options for high-quality beef, pork, chicken and seafood delivered to your door.
  
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• Best dog food delivery for 2020: Pet Plate, Chewy, BarkBox, Ollie and more - CNET

  14-06-2020 02:13 via cnet.com
  
  These convenient dog food delivery services will save you a trip to the store.
  
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• The best phones for Father's Day in 2020 - CNET

  14-06-2020 01:58 via cnet.com
  
  CNET's top phone picks for dads this Father's Day.
  
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• The best portable grill for 2020: Top small gas, charcoal, electric and more compared - CNET

  14-06-2020 01:48 via cnet.com
  
  Your handy guide to picking the perfect small grill.
  
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• Yes, you absolutely can download Twitter videos to your phone and computer. Here's how - CNET

  14-06-2020 01:15 via cnet.com
  
  We were asked if saving a video from Twitter is possible so you can share the clip without having to send someone a Twitter link. The answer is yes.
  
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• The best TVs and streaming devices for Father's Day 2020 - CNET

  14-06-2020 01:03 via cnet.com
  
  Whether you're looking for a simple streamer or to spring for a brand-new TV these are the best gifts for your dad.
  
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