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• 5 Cleaning Tips That'll Keep Your Sheets and Bedding Dirt-Free - CNET

  04-04-2023 23:35 via cnet.com
  
  Are you washing your sheets often enough? Probably not.
  
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• Taxes 2023 Cheat Sheet: Everything You Need to File Your Taxes - CNET

  04-04-2023 22:55 via cnet.com
  
  Struggling to start your tax return or stuck on a tricky tax topic? Find the answers you need to get your taxes done today.
  
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• How to transfer data from Android to an iPhone quickly and easily

  04-04-2023 22:47 via zdnet.com
  
  Did spring cleaning involve buying a new iPhone? Use this foolproof method to transfer all your Android phone data to iOS safely and securely.
  
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• This 200W charging beast can power six devices at once (and it's smaller than you'd think)

  04-04-2023 22:42 via zdnet.com
  
  Satechi's 200W USB-C GaN charger can power laptops, phones, earbuds, and more, all at once. But its most impressive feat makes it the ultimate travel companion.
  
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• Google Now Pays You Back if It's Wrong About the Cheapest Flights - CNET

  04-04-2023 22:33 via cnet.com
  
  Google introduced this and other new features just in time for vacation planning.
  
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• The Masters 2023: Tee Times, Pairings, TV Schedule, How to Watch Tiger Woods and More - CNET

  04-04-2023 22:28 via cnet.com
  
  Golf's most famous tournament starts Thursday in Augusta with the world's most famous golfer among those competing for a green jacket.
  
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• This FaceTime Setting Stops Everyone From Hearing Your Dog Bark - CNET

  04-04-2023 22:20 via cnet.com
  
  This feature makes sure others can hear you, not the noise around you.
  
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• Xbox Has a New Wireless Controller Made From Recycled Parts - CNET

  04-04-2023 22:16 via cnet.com
  
  The new color scheme was "inspired by lichen found in the Pacific Northwest Forest," Xbox says.
  
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• Home Internet Cheat Sheet: All Your Broadband Questions, Answered - CNET

  04-04-2023 22:14 via cnet.com
  
  Get expert advice on choosing a provider, saving money on your bill, keeping your Wi-Fi speedy and other home internet insights.
  
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• TikTok bans explained: Everything you need to know

  04-04-2023 22:12 via zdnet.com
  
  Federal and state governments and some universities banned TikTok. ZDNET catches you up on the app's current status.
  
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• The best blood pressure watches of 2023

  04-04-2023 22:09 via zdnet.com
  
  I looked at research from doctors at Harvard Medical School, Brown University, and Jichi Medical University to find the best blood pressure watches.
  
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• AWS opened an accelerator program for generative AI startups. Here's what to know

  04-04-2023 22:05 via zdnet.com
  
  Selected AI startups will receive $300,000 in AWS credits, but that's not all.
  
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• Yes, the Type of Internet You Have Makes a Difference. Here's Why - CNET

  04-04-2023 22:03 via cnet.com
  
  Successful shopping for home internet starts with comparing the available connection types, not providers.
  
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• Wi-Fi Not Working? Here's 5 Common Reasons Why, and How to Fix It - CNET

  04-04-2023 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  If your internet went out all of a sudden, don't fret. Here's how to diagnose the problem and get back online, fast.
  
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• Gas Prices Could Hit $4 a Gallon This Summer, Thanks to OPEC Slowdown - CNET

  04-04-2023 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Starting next month, the oil-producing alliance will reduce production by more than a million barrels a day.
  
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• Twitter Check Marks: What All the Different Colors Mean - CNET

  04-04-2023 21:48 via cnet.com
  
  Blue check mark. Gold check mark. Gray check mark. Let's clear up the confusion over Twitter's rainbow of check marks.
  
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• How TikTok’s algorithm ‘exploits the vulnerability’ of children

  04-04-2023 21:38 via theguardian.com
  
  Up to 1.4m children under 13 use app, watchdog finds – and experts say they are being flooded with harmful content to promote addictionTikTok fined £12.7m for illegally processing children’s dataIt is the home of dance tutorial videos and viral comedy sketches. But it is also host to self-harm and eating disorder content, with an algorithm that has been called the “crack cocaine of social media”.Now, the information commissioner has concluded that up to 1.4 million
  
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• UFC 287 Alex Pereira vs. Israel Adesanya Livestream: How to Watch, Main Event Start Time - CNET

  04-04-2023 21:34 via cnet.com
  
  The rematch between Pereira and Adesanya is going to be huge.
  
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• The best identity theft protection & credit monitoring services in 2023

  04-04-2023 21:19 via zdnet.com
  
  Data protection is essential with an ever-increasing reliance on the internet. The best identity theft protection and credit monitoring services offer antivirus tools, social media monitoring, and ample alert options.
  
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• Microsoft's $300 Thunderbolt 4 dock is low-key a dream MacBook Air accessory

  04-04-2023 21:18 via zdnet.com
  
  The new 8-in-1 hub ditches the Surface Connect port in favor of USB-C. And key features make it MacBook-compatible, too.
  
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• The best OLED TVs of 2023

  04-04-2023 21:16 via zdnet.com
  
  The best OLED TVs offer an immersive cinematic experience for a wide audience. Whether you're a movie buff, gamer, or music fan, there's something for everyone.
  
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• The Super Mario Bros Movie review – wackily eccentric gamer guys fall flat on screen

  04-04-2023 21:00 via theguardian.com
  
  The second film adaptation of the phenomenally successful video game is a disappointment to rival the firstFilms or TV shows based on games don’t have to be terrible – as proved in various ways by Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves and The Last of Us. Even The Angry Birds Movie wasn’t too bad. The trick is usually to make it look as if the game was based on the movie, rather than the other way round. But this much-trailed, much-hyped new animated feature is tedious an
  
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• If Android moves from Assistant to Bard, I'm opting out. Here's why

  04-04-2023 20:37 via zdnet.com
  
  As Google reshuffles staff to focus more on its Bard AI, Assistant could be collateral damage.
  
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• Social Security Cheat Sheet: Get Smart About Your Benefits - CNET

  04-04-2023 20:31 via cnet.com
  
  Use this Social Security article compilation to further understand the ins and outs of your benefits.
  
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• Meet Lifeweaver, Overwatch's Next Support - CNET

  04-04-2023 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  Hero 37 is here to keep teammates alive and look good while doing it.
  
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• Apple Patent Design Hints at AirPods With an Interactive Display - CNET

  04-04-2023 19:58 via cnet.com
  
  A newly published patent application shows how an AirPods case might work with a display built in.
  
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• TikTok fined £12.7m for illegally processing children’s data

  04-04-2023 19:50 via theguardian.com
  
  Information commissioner says app had done ‘very little, if anything’ to check for underage usersTikTok has been fined £12.7m for illegally processing the data of 1.4 million children under 13 who were using its platform without parental consent, Britain’s data watchdog said.The information commissioner said the China-owned video app had done “very little, if anything” to check who was using the platform and remove underage users, despite internal warnings the
  
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• Apple Arcade: All the New Games and Updates Coming in April - CNET

  04-04-2023 19:25 via cnet.com
  
  Here's what you'll be able to play on Apple Arcade this month.
  
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• 9 of the Best Family Movies on HBO Max You Can Stream Now - CNET

  04-04-2023 19:14 via cnet.com
  
  Settle in with one of these great films that everyone in your household can enjoy.
  
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• Chelsea vs. Liverpool Livestream: How to Watch Premier League Soccer From Anywhere - CNET

  04-04-2023 19:03 via cnet.com
  
  Two sides in transition meet at Stamford Bridge, as the manager-less Blues host Jürgen Klopp's Reds.
  
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• Google Rescinds 5 Million Item Limit on Drive - CNET

  04-04-2023 18:56 via cnet.com
  
  This comes after people complained on Reddit and Google's own support site.
  
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• Waiting for a Tax Refund? How to Tell Exactly When Your IRS Money Will Arrive - CNET

  04-04-2023 18:45 via cnet.com
  
  After you file your taxes, it's easy to monitor the status of your tax return and your expected tax refund.
  
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• 5 ways to keep your smartphone working like new, for longer

  04-04-2023 18:42 via zdnet.com
  
  Before you buy a new phone, make sure you know how to make it last.
  
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• Virgin Media internet down again for thousands

  04-04-2023 18:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The firm apologises after customers lose service for the second time in one day.
  
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• Hear me out: Sonos Era 100 is the best smart speaker under $300

  04-04-2023 18:37 via zdnet.com
  
  The Era 100 builds on the successes of the Sonos One with improved audio quality and touch controls, and the one connectivity feature users have been asking for.
  
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• New Privacy-Focused Browser Aims to Protect Your Data Online - CNET

  04-04-2023 18:30 via cnet.com
  
  The browser is free and available now for Windows, MacOS and Linux. There's also a Firefox browser extension.
  
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• Virgin Orbit: Richard Branson's rocket firm files for bankruptcy

  04-04-2023 18:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The satellite launch company has failed to secure new investment after a rocket launch failed.
  
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• TikTok fined £12.7m for misusing children's data

  04-04-2023 18:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The data regulator finds TikTok "did not do enough" to check the ages of who was using their platform.
  
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• How to use Apple Mail Redirect (and when not to)

  04-04-2023 18:17 via zdnet.com
  
  Apple Mail has a handy feature that you probably don't know about. Here's how it could save you time.
  
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• How to Uncover the Hidden Fees in Your Home Internet Bill - CNET

  04-04-2023 18:15 via cnet.com
  
  Your broadband bill may be higher than it should be. Here's how to spot and ultimately avoid some lurking small-print costs.
  
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• ChatGPT Has a Big Privacy Problem

  04-04-2023 18:08
  
  Italy’s recent ban of Open AI’s generative text tool may just be the beginning of ChatGPT's regulatory woes.
  
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• Energy Star Appliances: What Are They and Can They Save You Money? - CNET

  04-04-2023 18:05 via cnet.com
  
  Can this logo really save you money? Here's what to know.
  
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• Twitter makes unexplained logo change to Dogecoin cryptocurrency image

  04-04-2023 17:54 via theguardian.com
  
  Elon Musk tweets out meme after blue bird on homepage replaced by image of shiba inu associated with cryptocurrencyAlmost 24 hours after Twitter changed its blue bird logo to a badly cut-out image of a dog meme made famous by cryptocurrencies, the company’s billionaire owner, Elon Musk, has still offered no explanation or justification for the change.On Monday, US time, users noted that the blue bird logo on Twitter’s homepage and loading screen had been replaced with the shiba inu i
  
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• 11 of the Best Walking Shoes for Women in 2023 - CNET

  04-04-2023 17:26 via cnet.com
  
  Give your feet the comfort and support they deserve with the best walking shoes for women.
  
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• Power From Plants? Newly Discovered Photosynthesis 'Leak' Means More Juice - CNET

  04-04-2023 17:25 via cnet.com
  
  Scientists think they've found a way to harvest more electricity from plants, a finding that could ripple out to other renewable energy technologies.
  
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• NordVPN's Meshnet Is Cool, but Don't Expect It to Replace Your VPN - CNET

  04-04-2023 17:10 via cnet.com
  
  Hands-on: Meshnet is a versatile feature with a lot of potential, but it has its limitations. Here's what it can and can't do.
  
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• New WhatsApp Integration Turns the Chat App Into a Team Task Manager - CNET

  04-04-2023 17:00 via cnet.com
  
  Any.do's WhatsApp for Teams shows a way of expanding the chat app to help with work collaboration.
  
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• Take Up to 42% off Over-Ear Headphones From Treblab - CNET

  04-04-2023 16:55 via cnet.com
  
  Grab over-ear Bluetooth headphones with active noise-canceling features for as little as $70.
  
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• Do you like asking ChatGPT questions? You could get paid (a lot) for it

  04-04-2023 16:25 via zdnet.com
  
  As ChatGPT continues to shake things up, a new role has entered the workforce.
  
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• Save Up to $200 On Rugged Outdoor Tech at Garmin's (Almost) Summer Sale - CNET

  04-04-2023 16:17 via cnet.com
  
  Gear up for the summer season with big savings on smartwatches, fitness trackers, fishfinders, GPS navigators and more.
  
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