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• The best tiling window managers for Linux, and what they can do for you

  25-07-2022 23:58 via zdnet.com
  
  If you ever want to up your efficiency game in Linux, a tiling window manager might be the ticket. Jack Wallen explains how these mysterious desktop GUIs work.
  
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• No, NASA's Revolutionary Hubble Space Telescope Is Not Dead Yet - CNET

  25-07-2022 23:45 via cnet.com
  
  The legacy of Hubble, which redefined our view of the cosmos, is still being written
  
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• Scientists Detect 'First of Its Kind' Three Star System in Deep Space - CNET

  25-07-2022 23:42 via cnet.com
  
  And, once upon a time, there might have been a fourth.
  
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• Scientists Detect 'First of Its Kind' 3-Star System in Deep Space - CNET

  25-07-2022 23:42 via cnet.com
  
  And, once upon a time, there might have been a fourth.
  
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• Scientists Discover the World's Largest Omnivore, and It's a Fish - CNET

  25-07-2022 23:39 via cnet.com
  
  And we thought we knew what whale sharks liked to eat.
  
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• See NASA's Space Robots Working Together on ISS for the First Time - CNET

  25-07-2022 23:34 via cnet.com
  
  Meet the Astrobees, three colorful, cube-shaped space station droids.
  
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• The 5 best treadmill desks of 2022

  25-07-2022 23:24 via zdnet.com
  
  What is the best treadmill desk? The Goplus 3-in-1 treadmill is ZDNet's top choice. It's affordable, efficient, and comes with an in-built Bluetooth speaker. It folds and stores easily, too, and its clear acrylic desk is a visual treat.
  
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• Save Money on Distilled Water: 5 Easy Steps to Make It Yourself - CNET

  25-07-2022 23:15 via cnet.com
  
  Cut down your grocery bill and make your own distilled water with supplies from your kitchen. Here's how.
  
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• 16 Free At-Home COVID Tests: How to Order Yours Amid the BA.5 Wave - CNET

  25-07-2022 23:15 via cnet.com
  
  Stock up on free rapid antigen tests from the federal government to have on hand as the omicron subvariant contributes to the latest rise in cases.
  
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• New Tesla Orders Will Require Subscription for Navigation After Eight Years - CNET

  25-07-2022 23:02 via cnet.com
  
  The automaker nixes free lifetime Standard Connectivity for new orders, requiring a subscription to keep features like navigation working for the long haul.
  
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• Boost your career by developing Excel skills from beginner to advanced for just $35

  25-07-2022 23:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Excel is no longer just a spreadsheet program; it's now used to mine data that provides the basis for critical business decisions, so advanced skills are highly valued in the business world.
  
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• Black Panther 2 Is Coming. Here's What We Learned From the Wakanda Forever Trailer - CNET

  25-07-2022 22:59 via cnet.com
  
  Wakanda mourns its king, Namor the Sub-Mariner makes his appearance, and someone else (Shuri?) dons the Black Panther costume.
  
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• Xbox Series X and S Boot Up Five Seconds Faster Following Update - CNET

  25-07-2022 22:26 via cnet.com
  
  All it took was speeding up the start-up animation.
  
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• Xbox Series X and S Boot Up 5 Seconds Faster Following Update - CNET

  25-07-2022 22:26 via cnet.com
  
  All it took was speeding up the startup animation.
  
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• Intel's Turnaround and US Chipmaking Get a Boost With MediaTek Deal - CNET

  25-07-2022 22:23 via cnet.com
  
  A major customer hires Intel to make its chips for home electronics. And later, President Biden pushes for CHIPS Act funding that could help Intel more.
  
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• Pokemon Go Is Encouraging Players to Walk with Daily Adventure Incense - CNET

  25-07-2022 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  The new Incense can be used once a day and will attract rare Pokemon while you are moving.
  
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• The 6 best pet hair vacuums of 2022

  25-07-2022 21:31 via zdnet.com
  
  What is the best pet hair vacuum? ZDNet chose the BISSELL CleanView Rewind Pet Vacuum Cleaner as our top choice because of its powerful suction, scatter-free technology, and wide range of pet-hair removal tools We researched and compared pet hair vacuums by pricing as well as features such as pet hair removal tools, ease of use, and reviews to come up with our No. 1 pick and several other honorable mentions.
  
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• Fireballs Lit Up US Skies This Weekend and Rocked Texas With a Sonic Boom - CNET

  25-07-2022 21:27 via cnet.com
  
  The next few weeks could be the best time of year to see space pebbles and bigger boulders sizzling in the sky.
  
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• OnePlus Shows Off 10T Phone Ahead of August Launch - CNET

  25-07-2022 21:21 via cnet.com
  
  The phone will come in black and green, and will skip OnePlus' signature alert slider.
  
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• The 5 best noise-canceling earbuds of 2022

  25-07-2022 21:15 via zdnet.com
  
  What are the best noise-canceling earbuds? The Bose QuietComfort noise-canceling Earbuds are ZDNET's top choice. We narrowed down our list; we looked at the best sound quality, active noise cancellation, and price.
  
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• Researchers Turn Dead Spiders Into 'Necrobotic' Grippers - CNET

  25-07-2022 21:10 via cnet.com
  
  See how engineers at Rice University transformed wolf spiders into necrobots.
  
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• Know Your Rights: What States Can (and Can't) Do If Banning Abortion - CNET

  25-07-2022 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  Abortion bans and restrictions are a moving target. Here's what we know today.
  
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• Best online colleges in Pennsylvania 2022

  25-07-2022 21:00 via zdnet.com
  
  If you're considering online colleges in Pennsylvania, our rankings offer the data you need to compare bachelor's and master's degree programs.
  
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• Every Wi-Fi Password You've Ever Used Is Saved on Your Computer. Here's Where - CNET

  25-07-2022 20:56 via cnet.com
  
  Sharing Wi-Fi when you've forgotten the password is actually really simple.
  
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• Best Waterproof Bluetooth Speakers in 2022 video - CNET

  25-07-2022 20:48 via cnet.com
  
  We recommend waterproof Bluetooth speakers such as JBL Charge 5, Bose SoundLink Flex and Tribit StormBox Micro 2. There's nothing like jamming out to great tunes on a summer's day.
  
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• Best Waterproof Bluetooth Speakers (2022) video - CNET

  25-07-2022 20:48 via cnet.com
  
  Hello, listeners! This is CNET, recommending you the best waterproof Bluetooth speakers around, like the JBL Charge 5, the Bose SoundLink Flex and the Tribit StormBox Micro 2, to keep the party going all year long. Because there's nothing like soaking up the sun while jamming out to some great tunes.
  
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• How to Track Your Health at Home if You Have a Chronic Illness - CNET

  25-07-2022 20:46 via cnet.com
  
  Find out which health metrics you really need to track at home and how.
  
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• The 5 best streaming devices of 2022

  25-07-2022 20:43 via zdnet.com
  
  What is the best streaming device? ZDNet chose Apple TV 4K as our top choice because of its outstanding remote and integration with every streaming platform. We researched and compared streaming devices by pricing as well as features such as 4K availability, audio, and customer and expert reviews to come up with our No. 1 pick with several other honorable mentions.
  
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• Security camera deal: Get 2 Blink indoor cameras for $30

  25-07-2022 20:37 via zdnet.com
  
  With this sale, you can protect your home for a fraction of the regular price.
  
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• Razer deal: Kraken Tournament gaming headset is 51% off

  25-07-2022 20:32 via zdnet.com
  
  Thanks to the 3.5mm audio jack, this wired headset works with PC, PS4, PS5, XBox One, XBox Series X and S, and Nintendo Switch.
  
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• Here's What to Expect From the Federal Reserve This Week - CNET

  25-07-2022 20:30 via cnet.com
  
  Another 0.75 percentage point increase is expected this week.
  
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• US Energy Department to Loan $2.5B to GM Battery Factories, Report Says - CNET

  25-07-2022 20:29 via cnet.com
  
  Manufacturing will focus on lithium-ion batteries, which are used in electric and hybrid cars.
  
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• US Energy Department to Loan $2.5B for GM Battery Factories, Report Says - CNET

  25-07-2022 20:29 via cnet.com
  
  Manufacturing will focus on lithium-ion batteries, which are used in electric and hybrid cars.
  
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• US Energy Department Loans $2.5B to GM Battery Facility, Report Says - CNET

  25-07-2022 20:29 via cnet.com
  
  The facilities would be located in Ohio, Tennessee and Michigan.
  
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• The best laptop deals right now: Back to school bargains

  25-07-2022 20:15 via zdnet.com
  
  Itching for a new laptop for this upcoming school year? You can save up to $700 on a new Dell New XPS 15 and more below.
  
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• Discover Credit Cards for 2022 - CNET

  25-07-2022 20:06 via cnet.com
  
  Discover offers compelling cash-back incentives across a broad portfolio of cards.
  
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• How to require strong passwords on your shared Windows PC

  25-07-2022 20:05 via zdnet.com
  
  You can make sure that everyone who uses a shared Windows PC at your home or business creates a password that can't easily be cracked.
  
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• The best Chromebook deals: Top back to school bargains

  25-07-2022 20:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Chromebooks are perfect for everything -- from classroom work and web browsing to streaming movies and working on the go. But with laptops seeing a price increase over years, it's hard to find the perfect laptop without breaking the bank. We've searched the web to bring you the best bundles and deepest discounts so you can get a Chromebook that fits your budget as you prepare for the new school year.
  
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• Best Chromebook deals right now: Back to school bargains

  25-07-2022 20:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Chromebooks are perfect for everything -- from classroom work and web browsing to streaming movies and working on the go. But with laptops seeing a price increase over years, it's hard to find the perfect laptop without breaking the bank. We've searched the web to bring you the best bundles and deepest discounts so you can get a Chromebook that fits your budget as you prepare for the new school year.
  
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• The best MacBook deals right now: Get a Mac for school

  25-07-2022 19:56 via zdnet.com
  
  With back to school season quickly approaching, you may need a MacBook or a Mac Mini and we've found the best deals on Apple's latest computers.
  
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• Best High-Speed ISPs for Gigabit Service - CNET

  25-07-2022 19:44 via cnet.com
  
  Got the need for speed? There's a gigabit plan from one of these top internet providers that should do just the trick.
  
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• Save Up to 50% On Wi-Fi Routers and Bundles With Eero's Summer Savings Event - CNET

  25-07-2022 19:37 via cnet.com
  
  Boost your browsing speeds with big discounts on powerful Eero routers and Wi-Fi extenders.
  
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• Hidden iOS 16 Features: 5 Things to Try on Your iPhone - CNET

  25-07-2022 19:30 via cnet.com
  
  Check out these cool but obscure features and settings available in iOS 16.
  
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• Don't Forget to Clear Your iPhone Cache Every Month - CNET

  25-07-2022 19:20 via cnet.com
  
  Your browsers store web data to speed up your browsing, but they get cluttered and slow down over time.
  
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• How to set your Mac screen to dark mode

  25-07-2022 19:17 via zdnet.com
  
  Your Mac is probably already easy on the eyes with its sleek designs and all, but is your screen as well? Follow this guide to learn how to set dark mode on your Mac.
  
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• Shooting Star Season Sizzles This Week With the Perseids and 2 Other Meteor Showers - CNET

  25-07-2022 19:07 via cnet.com
  
  Two meteor showers set the stage at the end of this month for the king of meteor showers in August.
  
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• Here are Anker's new GaNPrime chargers for faster, more efficient charging

  25-07-2022 18:56 via zdnet.com
  
  There are six different products, ranging from a 150W charger to a 65W portable battery.
  
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• Pokemon Go Is Adding More Hisuian Pokemon This Week - CNET

  25-07-2022 18:46 via cnet.com
  
  Hisuian Growlithe, Sneasel and Qwilfish are coming to the mobile game.
  
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• China's Mars Orbiter Snaps Pic of Funky Potato Moon Phobos - CNET

  25-07-2022 18:45 via cnet.com
  
  We're going to need a bigger peeler.
  
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• The one super simple but overlooked way to improve your iPhone photos

  25-07-2022 18:40 via zdnet.com
  
  Are your iPhone photos looking dull? Check this.
  
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