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• Nintendo Switch 2 Preorders: Everything You Need to Know About Restocks and Availability

  03-05-2025 23:19 via cnet.com
  
  Preordering the Nintendo Switch 2 might not be as simple as it seems.
  
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• When Was the Last Time You Cleaned Your Dryer Vent? Be Honest

  03-05-2025 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  Don't let lint buildup turn your laundry room into a danger zone. Clean that vent.
  
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• Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for May 4, #1415

  03-05-2025 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle No. 1,415 for May 4.
  
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• Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for May 4, #427

  03-05-2025 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle No. 427 for May 4.
  
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• Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for May 4, #693

  03-05-2025 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Hints and answers for Connections for May 4, #693.
  
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• This Is Why Your Leftovers Taste Like Cardboard

  03-05-2025 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Leftovers tasting bland? These tips will bring them back to life.
  
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• 'The Righteous Gemstones' Is Ending: When to Watch the Emotional Series Finale

  03-05-2025 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  The first eight episodes of the final season are streaming now.
  
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• Own a Streaming Device? It's Probably Tracking You

  03-05-2025 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  Your streaming devices could be spying on your viewing habits. Here's how to take back control.
  
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• You've Been Making Pasta Wrong Your Whole Life and No One Told You

  03-05-2025 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  Think adding oil to pasta water helps? Think again.
  
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• F1: How to Watch and Stream the 2025 Miami Grand Prix

  03-05-2025 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  The circus heads to Florida with Oscar Piastri looking to extend his lead in the Drivers' Championship.
  
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• Ditch the Melatonin: These Sleep Aids Help You Rest Without the Fog

  03-05-2025 19:30 via cnet.com
  
  If melatonin leaves you groggy, these sleep aids might be a better fit.
  
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• La Liga Soccer Livestream: How to Watch Real Valladolid vs. Barcelona From Anywhere

  03-05-2025 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  Hansi Flick's league leaders go in search of a win against the relegated Pucela.
  
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• Best Garden and Seed Delivery Services for 2025

  03-05-2025 17:19 via cnet.com
  
  It's time to start your garden. You can get seeds, plants and more delivered straight to your door with these garden delivery services.
  
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• Tired of Slow Internet? Here's How I Got Mine Faster (Free)

  03-05-2025 17:00 via cnet.com
  
  Before considering upgrading your internet plan or buying new equipment, try my hacks first.
  
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• Fitness Experts Reveal the Truth About Vibration Plates

  03-05-2025 17:00 via cnet.com
  
  Are vibration plates actually effective for losing weight? We spoke with fitness experts to find out.
  
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• The Next Interest Rate Decision Could Affect Your Finances More Than You Think

  03-05-2025 16:00 via cnet.com
  
  Prices for goods, credit card debt, the job market and your investments can be impacted. Here's what's at stake when the Fed meets next week.
  
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• 'MobLand' Release Schedule: How to Watch Episode 6 of the Tom Hardy Series

  03-05-2025 16:00 via cnet.com
  
  The new Paramount Plus show stars Tom Hardy, Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren.
  
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• I tested the Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 and this budget laptop is a good entry-point that offers only a taste of what the line-up offers

  03-05-2025 15:03 via techradar.com
  
  The Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 is the newest model of the ThinkPad E14 lineup, and it's the budget offering to get into this popular lineup of business computers.It's not the very best ThinkPad around - I didn't find it the most powerful or possessing the best battery life; it's not the sleekest or the most featured. But what it is well noted for is that it is a good budget laptop. It's an excellent price for a computer, especially one with one of the most well-known badging on it.
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• Spring Cleaning for Tech: How to Recycle Computers and Printers for Free

  03-05-2025 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  You might even get store credit when you trade in your tech at certain retailers.
  
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• Microsoft Is Just the First to Announce Higher Game Prices, and It Likely Won't Be the Last

  03-05-2025 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  Tariffs aren't the reason why your games will soon cost you more.
  
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• Are Shokz' New OpenDots One Better Than Bose's Ultra Open Earbuds?

  03-05-2025 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  With the proliferation of clip-on earbuds, Shokz is getting in the game with its premium priced $200 OpenDots One buds. I went hands-on with them to see how they stack up against Bose's top-rated Ultra Open Earbuds.
  
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• Best Cooling Comforters of 2025, Approved by a Sleep Expert Who Uses Them

  03-05-2025 14:30 via cnet.com
  
  Say bye to night sweats and hello to better rest with a cooling comforter. As a hot sleeper, I tested a dozen brands to find the best for keeping you cool.
  
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• You Don't Have to Risk Your Security Deposit to Decorate Your Rental

  03-05-2025 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Renter-friendly decor can help elevate your home.
  
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• Mother’s Day Fitness Gift Guide: 10 Gift Ideas From a Mom and Fitness Expert

  03-05-2025 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Whether their favorite hobby is hitting the gym, running or taking a yoga or Pilates class, we have rounded up some of our favorite fitness products that any active mom will love.
  
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• I'm Retiring at 40 After Paying Off $300,000 in Debt. Here's How I Did It

  03-05-2025 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  There are steps you can take, even if you can't afford to save money right now.
  
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• I spent a week with the Thrustmaster SimTask FarmStick X playing Farming Simulator 25, and despite its Hall effect stick and great customization, it made me realize that I'd be a terrible farmer

  03-05-2025 14:00 via techradar.com
  
  Thrustmaster SimTask FarmStick X: One-minute review
  The Thrustmaster SimTask FarmStick X is a new take on the classic gaming joystick with a very specific job to do. A three-axis joystick supported by a plethora of buttons and inputs, this Xbox and PC-compatible accessory feels at home on a worksite, not a runway, and more specifically, it’s heading straight for the farmyard.That means a large multifunction joystick with a mini-stick, thumbwheel, and dual triggers, 33 mappable action butto
  
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• I reviewed the Epson QL7000 projector, and 10,000 lumens brightness makes the difference between day and night

  03-05-2025 14:00 via techradar.com
  
  Epson QL7000: two-minute review
  The Epson QL7000 is a projector designed for situations where you normally wouldn’t use a projector: well-lit rooms free of the dark furniture and gray walls typical of home theater environments.What makes the Epson QL7000 uniquely qualified for such situations is its brightness, which goes far beyond what you get with the best projectors and even matches some of the best TVs. The QL7000 has a specified 10,000 lumens brightness, where a typical home theater
  
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• Did Your Internet Go Out? Here’s How to Get Back Online Like a Pro

  03-05-2025 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Staying connected during an internet outage doesn’t have to be complicated. Check out CNET’s top tips.
  
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• Two popular smart ring makers just got caught copying Oura - here's what happens next

  03-05-2025 13:30 via zdnet.com
  
  In an initial determination, rivals Ultrahuman and RingConn are found to have infringed on Oura's smart ring patent.
  
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• My Favorite Coffee and Espresso System Is $50 Off, Just in Time for Mother's Day

  03-05-2025 13:15 via cnet.com
  
  The L'Or Barista coffee and espresso system has changed my mornings. You can get it now for $149.
  
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• Your Guide to Epic Universe, the New Universal Theme Park Opening This Month

  03-05-2025 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here's everything you'll find at Universal Orlando's Epic Universe, from dragon animatronics to Donkey Kong rides to the Ministry of Magic's Floo Network.
  
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• What is Wi-Fi 6E and Is It Worth Your Money?

  03-05-2025 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Wi-Fi 6E isn't the latest or fastest Wi-Fi standard, but there are plenty of Wi-Fi 6E routers circulating the market. Should you buy them?
  
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• Missed the Switch 2 Preorder? Why It's OK to Wait

  03-05-2025 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: Switch 2 FOMO is real, but it's also fine to wait.
  
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• How to Wipe Your Home Address Off the Internet with 9 Quick Tips

  03-05-2025 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  CNET experts share the best tips to erase your personal address online and keep it from strangers with a few simple practices.
  
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• Driveway Defense: How to Keep an Eye on Parked Cars

  03-05-2025 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Worried about car mischief or catalytic converter theft? Here's how to watch your vehicle when it's parked at home.
  
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• This Natural Sleep Aid Might Be the Best Way to Improve Sleep

  03-05-2025 12:57 via cnet.com
  
  Naturally found in certain foods, gamma-aminobutyric acid is a sleeping aid that might be better than melatonin supplements.
  
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• This Lenovo mini PC competes with both Windows and Mac - my buying advice after testing it

  03-05-2025 12:30 via zdnet.com
  
  Lenovo's ThinkStation P3 Tiny is a compact powerhouse that offers users a long list of customizations, including support for Linux out of the box.
  
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• I tested House of Marley’s solar-powered Bluetooth speaker and left the beach party disappointed

  03-05-2025 12:30 via techradar.com
  
  House of Marley Roots Solar: Two-minute review
  Competition is fierce among portable, beach-ready speakers. The best Bluetooth speakers offer all-day battery life, enjoyable audio and pool-proof durability, without draining your bank account. It’s in this crowded market that the House of Marley Roots Solar tries to stand out, as a beach-ready speaker with neat features and a unique sustainable design.Physically, it achieves that goal. Fronted by a facade of renewable bamboo, the Roots Solar
  
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• I never travel without these 5 security gadgets and accessories. Here's why

  03-05-2025 12:30 via zdnet.com
  
  A lot can happen in the chaos of traveling, but these seven tips and gadgets have kept my gear safe on many trips.
  
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• How to Quickly Delete Your Android Web Browser's Cookies, Cache

  03-05-2025 12:30 via cnet.com
  
  The web browser on your Android phone is likely filled with website data that you don't need on your device.
  
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• 5 Renter-Friendly Hacks and DIYs That Won't Break Your Lease

  03-05-2025 12:30 via cnet.com
  
  Making your rental home reflect your style can be accomplished easily and inexpensively — but get your landlord's OK first.
  
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• This $400 Motorola phone has no business being this good (and it has a stylus)

  03-05-2025 12:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Despite its midrange price point, the Moto G Stylus 2025 punches well above its weight with a snappy chipset and brilliant AMOLED screen.
  
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• TCL A1 Projector Review: HAL9000 Lookalike Is Affordable, but Flawed

  03-05-2025 12:00 via cnet.com
  
  The TCL A1 projector does things a little differently. Not better, exactly, but different.
  
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• May 2025 Social Security: The Next Round of Payments Are on the Way

  03-05-2025 12:00 via cnet.com
  
  The next round of May Social Security payments will head out to recipients soon. We have the payment schedule for the month.
  
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• I installed Linux on this 8-inch mini laptop, and it's my new favorite way of computing

  03-05-2025 12:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The eight-inch Piccolo N150 may be small, but its sharp display and solid build prove it's far from a toy.
  
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• Here Are the Latest iPhone Emoji, and What Every Emoji Really Means

  03-05-2025 12:00 via cnet.com
  
  The new face with bags under its eyes is one of the latest emoji. Many people can use it now.
  
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• Elon Musk’s company town: SpaceX employees to vote on ‘Starbase’

  03-05-2025 11:00 via theguardian.com
  
  Residents – most of them SpaceX workers – in remote Texas community expected to approve plan to create new cityVoters in a small patch of south Texas are casting their ballots on Saturday in an election that could give Elon Musk a town to call his own. The vote would officially create a new city called Starbase in the area where Musk’s SpaceX holds its Texas rocket launches.A couple of hundred residents of what was previously known as Boca Chica will decide whether to make thei
  
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• Behind on Student Loan Payments? Here's How to Stop Them From Going to Collections Before Monday

  03-05-2025 09:00 via cnet.com
  
  Getting your loans out of default isn't necessarily easy, but it could save you from having your wages garnished.
  
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• Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Saturday, May 3

  03-05-2025 08:22 via cnet.com
  
  Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for May 3.
  
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• Greyscale and prune your algorithm: ‘digital nutritionist’ offers advice on cutting down screen time

  03-05-2025 07:00 via theguardian.com
  
  Kaitlyn Regehr says parents worrying about their children need first to look at their own usageSwitching off the colours on your phone and spending half an hour a week pruning your algorithm can help consumers control and improve their online media diet, according to a professor turned “digital nutritionist”.These two measures, otherwise known as greyscaling and algorithmic resistance, are among a number of recommendations from Dr Kaitlyn Regehr, an associate professor at University
  
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