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• 3 Google Chrome extensions to boost productivity I'd never heard of before

  22-12-2022 23:48 via zdnet.com
  I shared my favorite Chrome extensions for being more efficient on the web, and readers came back with their own favorites that you can use while you're working, studying, or even relaxing.
  
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• Wear This Sneaky 'Snack Scarf' to Smuggle Food Out of Holiday Parties - CNET

  22-12-2022 23:37 via cnet.com
  The scarves from Hefty, maker of trash bags, come with hidden slider storage sacks. Sounds like Homer Simpson's dream scarf.
  
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• Winter Weather Delays, Lost Luggage: How to Get Reimbursed for Holiday Travel Catastrophes - CNET

  22-12-2022 23:28 via cnet.com
  Winter storms have led to over 3,800 US flights being canceled ahead of the Christmas holiday.
  
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• Winter Weather Delays and Lost Luggage: How to Get Reimbursed for Holiday Travel Catastrophes - CNET

  22-12-2022 23:28 via cnet.com
  Winter storms have cancelled over 3,800 U.S. flights ahead of the Christmas holiday.
  
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• How to Upload Your Driver's License to Your iPhone - CNET

  22-12-2022 23:07 via cnet.com
  Residents of select states can show TSA a digital version of their license stored in their Apple Wallet.
  
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• Can't Afford the Basics? The High Cost of Living Is About Way More Than Inflation - CNET

  22-12-2022 23:00 via cnet.com
  Everything is expensive. Experts tell us why.
  
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• FTX Co-Founder Sam Bankman-Fried Released on $250 Million Bail, Reports Say - CNET

  22-12-2022 22:50 via cnet.com
  This is supposedly the largest bond in federal pretrial history.
  
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• 'Fleishman Is in Trouble' Is One of the Best TV Shows of 2022 - CNET

  22-12-2022 22:16 via cnet.com
  Binge the first seven episodes before the Dec. 29 finale.
  
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• Final Days: Save 91% on Microsoft Office Before This Deal Ends - CNET

  22-12-2022 22:00 via cnet.com
  Get lifetime access to Word, Excel, PowerPoint and more on for just $30 with this incredible deal for Windows or Mac.
  
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• Why Black Patients Have Lower Access to Newer, Safer Heart Surgeries - CNET

  22-12-2022 21:57 via cnet.com
  A new study presents concrete evidence Black people don't have the same level of access as their white counterparts to minimally invasive cardiac surgeries.
  
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• Save $230 on an HP 15.6-inch touchscreen laptop

  22-12-2022 21:54 via zdnet.com
  Holiday sales aren't over yet, and you can still save big on major tech devices, like laptops. There isn't much this HP laptop can't do -- especially for $230 off.
  
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• Why the Best White Elephant Gift Is a Tamagotchi - CNET

  22-12-2022 21:48 via cnet.com
  This nostalgic $15 gizmo checks all the gift-exchange boxes.
  
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• Mars Sample Tube or Star Wars Lightsaber: NASA Rover Might Be a Jedi - CNET

  22-12-2022 21:48 via cnet.com
  Even the director of JPL thinks the Perseverance rover's rock sample tube looks like it belongs in a galaxy far, far away.
  
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• The Best Banks with Reduced or No Overdraft Fees - CNET

  22-12-2022 21:45 via cnet.com
  Say goodbye to one of the most painful fees in banking.
  
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• The Best Banks with No or Reduced Overdraft Fees - CNET

  22-12-2022 21:45 via cnet.com
  Say goodbye to one of the most painful fees in banking.
  
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• Here's How to Track Any Flight From Text Messages on Your iPhone - CNET

  22-12-2022 21:45 via cnet.com
  The latest updates on flight delays, real-time locations and departure gate numbers are all accessible through this helpful feature.
  
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• New Christmas Movies 2022: The Best (and the Merely OK) to Stream Now - CNET

  22-12-2022 21:37 via cnet.com
  A guide to some of 2022's new additions to the Christmas movie canon.
  
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• NFL Sunday Ticket and YouTube: 8 Things Football Fans Should Know - CNET

  22-12-2022 21:22 via cnet.com
  The biggest thing we don't know? How much it will cost.
  
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• Heart Disease, Cancer and COVID Were Leading Causes of Death in 2021 as Life Expectancy Declines - CNET

  22-12-2022 21:10 via cnet.com
  An increase in drug overdoses, deaths from liver disease and COVID-19 were contributors to shorter life spans compared to the year before, according to a CDC report.
  
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• Rules for 401(k) and IRA Accounts Set to Change: What You Need to Know - CNET

  22-12-2022 21:05 via cnet.com
  The Senate has passed a new spending bill that will change many of the rules on retirement accounts.
  
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• Target Recalls This Children's Blanket After Two Deaths Linked to It - CNET

  22-12-2022 20:57 via cnet.com
  The blankets were sold at Target stores nationwide.
  
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• NASA Webb Telescope Recovers From Glitch That Interrupted Its Work - CNET

  22-12-2022 20:56 via cnet.com
  A software problem threw the James Webb Space Telescope off its game for a couple weeks.
  
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• Social Platform Post Attracts More Users Amid Twitter Backlash - CNET

  22-12-2022 20:40 via cnet.com
  The Twitter alternative's waitlist grew to more than 610,000 users in 30 days.
  
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• Alzheimer's and Dementia During the Holidays: How to Navigate the Challenges - CNET

  22-12-2022 20:34 via cnet.com
  Holiday celebrations can be difficult for those with memory loss. Here are some tips for making them more comfortable.
  
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• What is an IP address and how can you change it with a VPN?

  22-12-2022 20:31 via zdnet.com
  Your IP address can be a gold mine for invasive advertisers, as well as thieves, hackers, and other bad actors. We'll explain why it's so sought after, and how you can protect your IP address by using a VPN.
  
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• Stress Eating Is Real. These 7 Strategies Can Help You Stop - CNET

  22-12-2022 20:30 via cnet.com
  If you turn to food when you're stressed, you're definitely not alone. Here's why it happens and how to deal.
  
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• The 5 best over-ear headphones of 2023

  22-12-2022 20:27 via zdnet.com
  Take your headphones to the next level for immersive, impressive sound. Whether you're at home or on the go, these are the best over-ear headphones for your audio.
  
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• Google Maps Cheat Sheet: The Most Useful Tricks You Need to Know Ahead of the Holidays - CNET

  22-12-2022 20:25 via cnet.com
  Traveling home for the holidays? Use these Google Maps tricks to optimize your drive.
  
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• How to disconnect apps from Google Drive

  22-12-2022 20:22 via zdnet.com
  If you want to protect your data, here's how to disconnect unused apps and integrations that you have added to your Google Drive.
  
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• ChatGPT Caused 'Code Red' at Google, Report Says - CNET

  22-12-2022 20:22 via cnet.com
  ChatGPT can deliver direct answers quickly, not pages of endless links. That's reportedly scaring Google.
  
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• Is a Costco Executive Membership Worth the Extra Money? We Do the Math - CNET

  22-12-2022 20:02 via cnet.com
  Costco's Executive membership costs more per month, but gives you 2% back on all purchases. Here's how much you'd need to spend to make it worth your extra cash.
  
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• Switch Pro, PSVR 2 and More: Console Hardware in 2023 video - CNET

  22-12-2022 20:00 via cnet.com
  We look ahead at the rumored Switch Pro, Sony's Dual Sense Edge controller and PSVR 2 headset, and Xbox's Game Pass streaming box.
  
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• 7 Best Probiotics - CNET

  22-12-2022 20:00 via cnet.com
  Take hold of your digestive issues. Here are the top picks for men and women's probiotics.
  
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• 4 Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar - CNET

  22-12-2022 20:00 via cnet.com
  Use apple cider vinegar in the kitchen, around the house and for your health. Here are four benefits of intaking apple cider vinegar.
  
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• Nintendo deal: SanDisk MicroSD storage is 50% off

  22-12-2022 19:59 via zdnet.com
  If you're gifting the Nintendo Switch this year, you'll want to add some extra storage to the device. Add this MicroSD card for 50% off as a stocking stuffer.
  
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• Ex-crypto mogul Sam Bankman-Fried out on $250m bail after extradition from Bahamas

  22-12-2022 19:57 via theguardian.com
  FTX founder must remain under strict supervision at parents’ California home, judge saysThe fallen crypto billionaire Sam Bankman-Fried was freed on $250m bail on Thursday, a day after agreeing to be extradited from the Bahamas.The 30-year-old faces eight charges connected to his role in the collapse of the crypto exchange FTX, which carry a maximum sentence of 110 years. Judge Gabriel Gorenstein said Bankman-Fried would have to remain under strict supervision at his parents’ home in
  
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• When You Shouldn't Use a Home Equity Loan - CNET

  22-12-2022 19:47 via cnet.com
  Just because you have home equity doesn't mean you should use it.
  
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• The 13 best Dell deals of December 2022: XPS, Inspiron, Alienware laptop sales

  22-12-2022 19:44 via zdnet.com
  Dell's holiday deals are going strong. We rounded up the best holiday deals available on top Dell laptops, desktops, and more.
  
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• The Best Christmas Movies on Netflix - CNET

  22-12-2022 19:38 via cnet.com
  You really need to watch Klaus if you haven't already.
  
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• The Very Best TV Shows of 2022 - CNET

  22-12-2022 19:28 via cnet.com
  It was a ridiculously good year for television. Here are CNET's top picks.
  
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• Wild Video Catches Bald Eagle Carrying Off Canada Goose - CNET

  22-12-2022 19:17 via cnet.com
  It's not clear if the goose was still alive while being carried off.
  
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• Wear This 'Snack Scarf' to Smuggle Food Out of Holiday Parties - CNET

  22-12-2022 19:11 via cnet.com
  The scarves from Hefty come with hidden slider storage bags. Sounds like Homer Simpson's dream scarf.
  
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• Here's What It Sounds Like When AI Writes Christmas Lyrics - CNET

  22-12-2022 19:04 via cnet.com
  AI chatbot ChatGPT is everywhere right now, including in the studio with a folk-punk singer collaborating on holiday songs.
  
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• Top Restaurant Gift Cards That Give You Money Back This Holiday Season - CNET

  22-12-2022 19:00 via cnet.com
  Chipotle is offering the first 10,000 customers who buy holiday e-gift cards a buy one, get one deal on entrees.
  
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• Sonic Frontiers Review: Delightful When It's Fast, Disappointing When It's Slow - CNET

  22-12-2022 19:00 via cnet.com
  Sega's iconic blue hedgehog zips into a new era in this fun adventure game. but hits a few speed bumps along the way.
  
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• 'Mysterious Shapes' Inside Mars Crater Have Scientists Puzzled - CNET

  22-12-2022 18:59 via cnet.com
  But there's a possible explanation for the weirdness spotted in NASA images.
  
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• 24 Harry Potter Gifts That Are Perfect for the Holidays - CNET

  22-12-2022 18:41 via cnet.com
  Summon the magic with everything from themed candles to a Hogwarts gingerbread house.
  
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• The best e-ink tablet I've tested was not made by Amazon or ReMarkable

  22-12-2022 18:29 via zdnet.com
  Review: The Onyx Boox Tab Ultra is possibly the highest-specced e-ink tablet on the market. For some, that could be overkill. For others, it's exactly what they've been waiting for.
  
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• Ursids Boost the Holiday Meteor Count This Week: How to See the Forgotten Meteor Shower - CNET

  22-12-2022 18:13 via cnet.com
  Some gifts are best left unwrapped, because they're going to be lit on fire when they crash into our atmosphere.
  
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• Gaming deal: Get 57% off the Gigabyte Aero 16

  22-12-2022 18:08 via zdnet.com
  You can get this top-notch portable gaming PC for its lowest price ever through eBay.
  
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