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• Google cracks down on malicious Chrome extensions - CNET

  01-10-2018 20:44 via cnet.com
  Reviewers will better scrutinize extensions demanding lots of power.
  
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• How to check your Windows PC for expiring security certificates - a big one is ending soon

  12-03-2026 13:53 via zdnet.com
  Another critical Windows expiration date is right around the corner for more than a billion PCs. Here's what you should know ahead of time.
  
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• Is there a Windows PC alternative to the Mac Mini? This one I tested is so close (yet so far)

  12-03-2026 13:47 via zdnet.com
  The palm-sized Blackview MP20 runs cool and quiet and handles everyday computing tasks - with a few notable drawbacks.
  
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• 10+ VPN tricks and tips I recommend to everyone (whether for personal or business use)

  12-03-2026 13:01 via zdnet.com
  A VPN isn't just for privacy. Here are additional settings and features worth exploring.
  
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• JBL's latest headphones offer an Auracast loophole Apple won't be happy about

  12-03-2026 13:00 via zdnet.com
  With one simple app feature, JBL's headphones open an otherwise closed-off feature to iOS fans.
  
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• Why Moltbook and OpenClaw are the fool's gold in our AI boom

  12-03-2026 12:00 via zdnet.com
  Commentary: Whatever Meta and OpenAI paid, it was too much. Other, better programs can do the same jobs.
  
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• We Did the Math: These 7 Kitchen Tools Pay for Themselves

  12-03-2026 12:00 via cnet.com
  The answer to rising food costs isn't eating less of what you love -- it's making more of it at home. Here are seven kitchen tools worth every penny.
  
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• Stop Rinsing After Brushing Your Teeth. Here's Why You Should Wait Instead.

  12-03-2026 12:00 via cnet.com
  Dentists explain why you shouldn't rinse right away when brushing your teeth
  
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• Spring Cleaning? Start With This 4-Pile System to Fix Your Closet

  12-03-2026 12:00 via cnet.com
  The weather is getting warmer, and your closet is about to be cleaner.
  
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• How to Enable RCS Messaging on Your iPhone in a Few Easy Steps

  12-03-2026 12:00 via cnet.com
  Apple introduced the messaging protocol to iPhones in 2024.
  
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• How I switched password managers without losing a single login - quickly and for free

  12-03-2026 12:00 via zdnet.com
  I safely moved all my saved logins to a new password manager. And you can too by following these steps.
  
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• Is it Gauche to Use a Wine App at a Restaurant? Here's What a Sommelier Says

  12-03-2026 11:45 via cnet.com
  For casual drinkers, ordering wine at a nice restaurant can be daunting. Apps can help, but is it rude to use one?
  
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• The Internet Is Wrong: You Can't Speed Up a Smart TV That's Slow

  12-03-2026 11:34 via cnet.com
  Despite what online forums might tell you, including ChatGPT, you can't "speed up" an old TV.
  
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• Your Windows PC's critical security certificates may expire very soon - how to check

  12-03-2026 11:30 via zdnet.com
  Another big Windows expiration date is right around the corner for more than a billion PCs. Here's what you should know ahead of time.
  
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• Which Meal Kits Are the Best Value? We Analyzed Recipes From 7 Services to Find Out

  12-03-2026 11:01 via cnet.com
  Meal kits cost more than buying groceries outright -- but some are a better deal than others. We priced out recipes from seven leading kits against supermarket equivalents to find the best value in 2026.
  
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• The Fastest Way to Open Any App Is Hiding on the Back of Your iPhone

  12-03-2026 11:01 via cnet.com
  Your iPhone's Back Tap feature can be customized to open any app.
  
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• The best note-taking apps for iPad of 2026: Expert tested

  12-03-2026 11:00 via zdnet.com
  We've tried popular iPad apps for note-taking, from Notability to Evernote. Here's our favorites.
  
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• Best Home Security Cameras With Lights for 2026

  12-03-2026 11:00 via cnet.com
  If you're looking for a cam with a spotlight, floodlight or other illumination, I've tested top models to see how they perform.
  
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• I was losing 13 hours a day to my phone, but these simple habits stopped the spiral

  12-03-2026 10:45 via zdnet.com
  I went from hours and hours of screen time to about an hour a day on my phone. Here's how.
  
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• Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Thursday, March 12

  12-03-2026 04:01 via cnet.com
  Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for March 12.
  
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• Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for March 12, #535

  12-03-2026 02:51 via cnet.com
  Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for March 12, No. 535.
  
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• Social Media and AI Want Your Attention at All Times. This New Documentary Says That's Bad

  12-03-2026 02:00 via cnet.com
  Your Attention Please, a documentary premiering this week at SXSW in Austin, Texas, explores how we live in the attention economy.
  
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• A major security flaw could affect 1 in 4 Android phones - here's how to check yours

  12-03-2026 02:00 via zdnet.com
  The hardware vulnerability, found primarily in budget handsets, allows sensitive user data to be stolen.
  
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• Meta Launches AI Tools to Identify and Flag Messages From Scammers

  12-03-2026 01:44 via cnet.com
  The company aims to combat growing fraud schemes, including impersonation accounts that lure users with fake celebrity endorsements.
  
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• AI Chatbots Are Making People All Think the Same, Study Says

  12-03-2026 00:41 via cnet.com
  A new paper argues that humans are losing varied ways of thinking due to the use of chatbots, and that's concerning.
  
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• TikTok to Let Apple Music Users Stream Full Songs Without Ever Leaving the App

  12-03-2026 00:30 via cnet.com
  TikTok and Apple Music come together to introduce two new features to the music listening experience.
  
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• Amazon Expands Health AI Access for Virtual Health Care

  12-03-2026 00:12 via cnet.com
  If you're an Amazon member with health questions, this chatbot may have answers for you.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Book 6 Pro review: The smarter buy for professionals on a budget

  12-03-2026 00:00 via zdnet.com
  With the latest Panther Lake chipset and 20-hour battery, the Galaxy Book 6 Pro is well-balanced and keeps up with the pros.
  
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• AI Chatbots Miss More Than Half of Medical Diagnoses, Study Finds

  11-03-2026 23:52 via cnet.com
  When used by humans, large language models often lack sufficient information to make a correct diagnosis, a new study in Nature Medicine shows.
  
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• T-Mobile Added a New Unlimited Phone Plan, but Is It a Better Value?

  11-03-2026 23:14 via cnet.com
  The appropriately-named Better Value plan has features that will appeal to families, but check the details.
  
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