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• Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Feb. 4. #134

  03-02-2025 23:51 via cnet.com
  
  Here are some hints — and the answers — for Connections: Sports Edition No. 134 for Feb. 4
  
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• Why Trump Likely Can't Stop the Buildout of Public EV Chargers

  03-02-2025 23:45 via cnet.com
  
  The plan to add 500,000 chargers across the US was just gaining momentum as Biden left office. Experts say it's in the states' hands now.
  
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• Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Feb. 4, #338

  03-02-2025 23:41 via cnet.com
  
  Here are some hints -- and the answers -- for the Feb. 4 Strands puzzle, No. 338.
  
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• Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for Feb. 4, #604

  03-02-2025 23:37 via cnet.com
  
  Here are some hints — and the answers — for Connections No. 604 for Feb. 4.
  
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• This versatile Microsoft laptop is perfect for work and travel - and it's still $500 off

  03-02-2025 23:31 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft's Surface Laptop is a well-rounded device with a marathon battery and solid hardware. On Amazon, multiple configurations have received discounts.
  
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• Where to Find Prescription Discounts on Heart Medication and More

  03-02-2025 23:30 via cnet.com
  
  The cost of prescription drugs may increase, but here's where you can find discounts on critical medication.
  
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• Thousands of Webpages Were Deleted Per Trump's Orders: Here's How to View Them

  03-02-2025 23:19 via cnet.com
  
  The Trump administration removed pages relating to LGBTQ issues, HIV information, racial disparities and more, but you can still find them on the Wayback Machine.
  
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• Does Your Home Insurance Cover Wildfire Destruction?

  03-02-2025 23:19 via cnet.com
  
  The answer depends on where you live.
  
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• Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Feb. 4, #1326

  03-02-2025 23:15 via cnet.com
  
  Here are some hints and the answer for Wordle No. 1,326 for Feb. 4.
  
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• Saatva Solaire Mattress Review 2025: A Truly Customizable Mattress for Couples

  03-02-2025 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  If you and your partner can’t agree on a mattress, the Saatva Solaire could be the perfect fit.
  
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• Best Wi-Fi 6 Routers

  03-02-2025 22:53 via cnet.com
  
  With Wi-Fi 7 routers becoming increasingly available, there's never been a better time to snag a great deal on a Wi-FI 6 router.
  
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• Best Wi-Fi Routers

  03-02-2025 22:51 via cnet.com
  
  The best Wi-Fi routers deliver a fast and secure internet connection wirelessly, without being a pain to set up.
  
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• Apple's MagSafe Charging Explained: Magnetic Accessories Are Expanding

  03-02-2025 22:18 via cnet.com
  
  Your MagSafe accessories might work for both iPhones and Android phones as the Qi2 standard expands its reach.
  
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• I thought a privacy screen protector was a great idea - until I put one on my Galaxy S25 Ultra

  03-02-2025 22:09 via zdnet.com
  
  The added security is admirable, but the unexpected drawbacks aren't.
  
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• I thought a privacy screen protector was a great idea - then I put one on my Galaxy S25 Ultra

  03-02-2025 22:09 via zdnet.com
  
  The added security is admirable, but the unexpected drawbacks aren't.
  
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• These Apple Watch Owners Can Claim Part of a $20 Million Settlement

  03-02-2025 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  If you own a certain Apple Watch model and you're eligible for a payout, you have until April 10 file a claim.
  
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• Best Bread Machines of 2025, Tested by CNET

  03-02-2025 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Making bread at home has never been easier. With these bread machines, fresh homemade bread is always within reach.
  
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• How many Windows 10 PCs are still in use? No one knows, but they try to tell you anyway

  03-02-2025 21:15 via zdnet.com
  
  It's time for another round of Statcounter stories: Windows 10 is less popular! Windows 11 regains its mojo! Or is it the other way around? None of that is true, and I got the receipts to prove it.
  
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• NYT Connections: Sports Edition Puzzle Comes Out of Beta on Super Bowl Sunday

  03-02-2025 21:04 via cnet.com
  
  Now, the game will show up in the Times Games app, where the Feb. 9 Connections: Sports Edition game will be Super Bowl-themed.
  
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• Weekly Mortgage Predictions: Tariffs and Labor Data Could Spark Volatility

  03-02-2025 20:54 via cnet.com
  
  Here's what to expect for mortgage rates during the week of Feb. 3-9, 2025.
  
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• Red Hat's take on open-source AI: Pragmatism over utopian dreams

  03-02-2025 20:45 via zdnet.com
  
  The Linux giant envisions AI development that mirrors open-source software's collaborative ethos. That won't be easy.
  
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• OTC hearing aid eyeglasses available soon in US following FDA approval

  03-02-2025 20:30 via zdnet.com
  
  Nuance Audio showcased its glasses with built-in hearing aids at CES 2025. Now that the product is FDA-approved, it will be available in the US in the coming months.
  
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• OpenAI's new Deep Research agent can do in 5 minutes what might take you hours

  03-02-2025 20:27 via zdnet.com
  
  Working independently, Deep Research can create a detailed research report for you in 5-30 minutes -- but you have to be a ChatGPT Pro subscriber to use it.
  
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• How OpenAI's new ChatGPT agent can do the research for you - access it here

  03-02-2025 20:27 via zdnet.com
  
  Working independently, Deep Research can accomplish in 10 minutes what would take you hours - at a hefty price.
  
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• The big-screen Samsung tablet I recommend for watching movies is $120 off

  03-02-2025 20:14 via zdnet.com
  
  Although it's not Samsung's newest device, the Galaxy Tab S9 FE rocks as an entertainment tablet thanks to the brilliant display. Even better: right now, it's on sale starting at $449.
  
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• This cheap USB power meter is shockingly accurate - and I highly recommend it

  03-02-2025 19:38 via zdnet.com
  
  I never thought that a $12 gadget could rival tools that cost 10 or 20 times as much. But the TKXEC USB-C power meter is accurate, reliable, and affordable.
  
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• Self-Help Book From Apple TV Plus Show 'Severance' is Now Free For Download

  03-02-2025 19:38 via cnet.com
  
  Severance fans can enhance their enjoyment of the show by reading Ricken's self-help book, which plays a role in the program.
  
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• The Linux tool you forgot about: How Synaptic makes software installation a breeze

  03-02-2025 19:16 via zdnet.com
  
  With so many ways to install software on Linux, should you turn to an old-school GUI for the task?
  
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• 'Tiny' Linux 6.14-rc1 released: What's new in 500,000 lines of modified code

  03-02-2025 19:11 via zdnet.com
  
  Even a small kernel update brings significant changes. Here's what's improved.
  
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• This smart lock with facial recognition spoiled every other security device for me

  03-02-2025 19:10 via zdnet.com
  
  The Lockly Visage Zeno Series smart lock features some groundbreaking technology.
  
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• Is this the end of multi-year AppleCare+ plans? What's replacing them and why

  03-02-2025 18:49 via zdnet.com
  
  This seems to be a move toward making AppleCare+ an ongoing monthly subscription.
  
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• Magnify your screen and more with PowerToys' new ZoomIt tool - here's how

  03-02-2025 18:37 via zdnet.com
  
  A handy tool for presentations, demos and even accessibility, ZoomIt lets you zoom in on the screen, mark up the current page, and even capture your screen activity.
  
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• Save the date! Apple is set to change the way you send event invites - here's what we know

  03-02-2025 18:25 via zdnet.com
  
  Codenamed Confetti, Apple's upcoming tool will reportedly make it easier to invite people to events and let you know who's coming.
  
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• Tuft & Needle Mint Hybrid Mattress Review 2025: Unique Design, Equals Universal Comfort

  03-02-2025 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  The new Mint Hybrid mattress features a supportive, dual coil design that provides sleepers with a supremely comfortable feel and an accommodating firmness profile. Is it your perfect match?
  
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• Premier League Soccer: Livestream Chelsea vs. West Ham From Anywhere

  03-02-2025 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  Graham Potter returns to his old club in this East vs. West London derby.
  
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• Beatles Nab First Grammy for an AI-Assisted Song

  03-02-2025 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  The legendary band won the Grammy for Best Rock Performance but lost Record of the Year to Kendrick Lamar.
  
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• How I turned traditional Ubuntu Mate into a modern, minimal desktop - and you can too

  03-02-2025 17:58 via zdnet.com
  
  Ubuntu Mate 24.10 is a desktop operating system that helps ease new users into the world of Linux with a fairly traditional UI that can be easily updated with built-in features.
  
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• I found a wallet tracker that works as well as an AirTag - and it's much cheaper

  03-02-2025 17:44 via zdnet.com
  
  This ultra-thin wallet tracker is shaped like a credit card, works with the Apple Find My network, and extremely reliable.
  
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• Missing: Thousands of Government Web Pages Removed by New Administration

  03-02-2025 17:43 via cnet.com
  
  Many web pages appear to be complying with presidential executive orders related to gender and to diversity initiatives.
  
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• How to watch Super Bowl 2025: Every streaming service available, including Tubi and Hulu

  03-02-2025 17:39 via zdnet.com
  
  ZDNET uncovered the most affordable ways to watch the game, the streaming services you'll need, how a VPN can help, and everything else you should know about watching the Super Bowl.
  
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• Your TV's USB port is seriously underutilized: 5 advantages you're not using enough

  03-02-2025 17:33 via zdnet.com
  
  TV USB ports are often overlooked, but their versatility makes them surprisingly useful.
  
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• How to Connect Your Phone to Nearly Any TV to Play Your Videos

  03-02-2025 17:31 via cnet.com
  
  Casting video from your phone to a TV is easy. The trick is knowing which method will work best for your phone.
  
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• I had my shoes stolen by virtual drunks in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, and it might already be my game of the year

  03-02-2025 17:01 via techradar.com
  
  Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is, put simply, a masterpiece and easily one of the best role-playing games (RPGs) of the last decade. It offers an incredible experience that, aside from its ambitious 2018 predecessor Kingdom Come: Deliverance, feels wholly unique and is quite unlike anything you might have played before.
  Review infoPlatform reviewed: PS5
  Available on: PS5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC
  Release date: February 4, 2025
  It demonstrates a new level of immersion and interactivity achi
  
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• Best Valentine's Gifts for Your Sleepy Loved Ones

  03-02-2025 17:00 via cnet.com
  
  These are the best Valentine's Day gifts for sleep, including comforters, sheets, sleep masks, blankets and more, tested and chosen by a sleep expert.
  
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• Microsoft 365 is dumping its VPN - try these alternatives instead

  03-02-2025 16:41 via zdnet.com
  
  The company is retiring the VPN tool while raising prices for Microsoft 365 Personal and Family subscriptions.
  
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• 6 Slack tips I swear by to turn a chaotic workspace into a well-oiled machine

  03-02-2025 16:34 via zdnet.com
  
  If Slack is your go-to for communication and collaboration, you might want to tweak the UI to make it easier to use.
  
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• Is Apple launching an AirTag 2 this year? Here's what we know

  03-02-2025 16:27 via zdnet.com
  
  The release of a new Apple AirTag appears imminent for multiple reasons. Here's what we know and when you can expect it.
  
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• My favorite USB-C accessory just got a major functionality upgrade - and it's just as cheap

  03-02-2025 16:10 via zdnet.com
  
  I've been raving about these simple accessories for years, and this new feature makes them even more versatile.
  
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• An Expert Weighs In on the 10 Most Popular Sleep Hacks

  03-02-2025 16:00 via cnet.com
  
  Does the military sleep method really help you fall asleep faster? An expert is here to bust myths and share the best tips.
  
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• 5 quick and easy ways I improved my phone's cellular reception without spending a dime

  03-02-2025 15:51 via zdnet.com
  
  A reboot is always a solid option, but before that, there are other steps to take if you're lost in the woods and disconnected.
  
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