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• How to use the Google Pixel's Smart Storage feature - CNET

  22-10-2016 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Google has made it really easy to free up space on your Pixel phone.
  
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• I found the best way to run an internet speed test (and use the results for better Wi-Fi)

  19-01-2026 14:00 via zdnet.com
  After a decade of testing PCs, routers, and home networks, I know what causes slow speeds and how to optimize your internet.
  
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• I tried vibe coding an app as a beginner - here's what Cursor and Replit taught me

  19-01-2026 13:00 via zdnet.com
  I tried four vibe-coding tools, including Cursor and Replit, with no coding background. Here's what worked (and what didn't).
  
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• I ditched Google Maps for a free alternative that doesn't track me (or drain my phone battery)

  19-01-2026 13:00 via zdnet.com
  Comaps features voice-guided directions and offline search capabilities, prioritizing privacy.
  
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• Best Phone to Buy in 2026

  19-01-2026 12:30 via cnet.com
  From Apple's iPhone Air and iPhone 17 to Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Google’s Pixel 10, we tested the best phones -- and updated our top picks.
  
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• Signs and Symptoms to Look Out for if You Have a Cortisol Imbalance

  19-01-2026 12:00 via cnet.com
  Plus, some possible solutions that can help.
  
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• Our Ultimate Alexa Command List: 200+ Voice Commands for Echos and Smart Homes

  19-01-2026 12:00 via cnet.com
  Welcome to your complete guide to all the Alexa and Alexa Plus commands you'll need for your life and home, from productivity to games.
  
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• Here Are All the iOS 26 Tips and Tricks You Need to Know

  19-01-2026 12:00 via cnet.com
  Curious about whether you can change your iPhone's Liquid Glass design or how to get rid of your alarm slider? Look no further.
  
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• Ready to be a manager? 5 ways to prove you deserve the job

  19-01-2026 11:00 via zdnet.com
  If you want to climb the career ladder in an age of AI, you'll have to prove you're prepared for responsibility. Here's how to impress your boss.
  
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• How we test laptops at ZDNET in 2026

  19-01-2026 11:00 via zdnet.com
  ZDNET goes hands-on with dozens of laptops each year. Here's how we approach testing them.
  
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• Finally! Animal Crossing: New Horizons Drops Free Update With New Hotel

  19-01-2026 11:00 via cnet.com
  You can now decorate guest rooms at a new resort hotel, buy Lego items and add characters from The Legend of Zelda and Splatoon games.
  
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• Being Consistent With 12 Simple Healthy Habits Can Transform Your 2026

  19-01-2026 11:00 via cnet.com
  Small changes, like eating healthy and having a consistent sleep schedule, can have a huge upside.
  
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• Because of Taylor Swift, I Tried an Acupressure Mat. Now I Can’t Live Without It

  19-01-2026 10:57 via cnet.com
  I also consulted acupuncturists to see if an acupressure mat is truly worth the hype.
  
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• Ed Zitron on big tech, backlash, boom and bust: ‘AI has taught us that people are excited to replace human beings’

  19-01-2026 06:00 via theguardian.com
  His blunt, brash scepticism has made the podcaster and writer something of a cult figure. But as concern over large language models builds, he’s no longer the outsider he once wasIf some time in an entirely possible future they come to make a movie about “how the AI bubble burst”, Ed Zitron will doubtless be a main character. He’s the perfect outsider figure: the eccentric loner who saw all this coming and screamed from the sidelines that the sky was falling, but nobody w
  
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• Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Jan. 19, #483

  19-01-2026 05:27 via cnet.com
  Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Jan. 19, No. 483.
  
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• Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Monday, Jan. 19

  19-01-2026 05:21 via cnet.com
  Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Jan. 19.
  
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• I put away my subwoofer after switching to this room-filling soundbar - and it looks great

  19-01-2026 04:27 via zdnet.com
  If you're after big and bold sound, I might've found a speaker system that hits all the right notes.
  
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• The best free AI courses and certificates for upskilling in 2026 - and I've tried them all

  19-01-2026 04:26 via zdnet.com
  I've worked with AI for decades and have a master's degree in education. Here are the top free AI courses online that I recommend - and why.
  
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• Finally, Bluetooth trackers for Android users that outdo my AirTags (and at a lower price)

  19-01-2026 03:42 via zdnet.com
  Chipolo's One and Card Point trackers remain my recommended options for users who want to keep tabs on their personal items.
  
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• How a simple link allowed hackers to bypass Copilot's security guardrails - and what Microsoft did about it

  19-01-2026 03:00 via zdnet.com
  Reprompt let attackers control Copilot and pull your data, even after you closed the chat.
  
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• I wasn't looking to replace my Kindle, but this Android e-reader made it easy

  19-01-2026 02:01 via zdnet.com
  The Boox Palma 2 Pro features a color display, enhanced hardware, and a stylus in a smartphone-sized package.
  
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• Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Jan. 19, #1675

  18-01-2026 22:01 via cnet.com
  Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for Jan. 19, No. 1,675.
  
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• Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Jan. 19 #687

  18-01-2026 22:01 via cnet.com
  Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for Jan. 19, No. 687.
  
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• Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for Jan. 19, #953

  18-01-2026 22:00 via cnet.com
  Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for Jan. 19 #953.
  
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• 15 Excellent Horror Movies to Watch on HBO Max

  18-01-2026 21:01 via cnet.com
  Here are the highly rated scary options you should try.
  
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• FIFA's Deal With TikTok Includes World Cup 2026 Live Streaming

  18-01-2026 17:20 via cnet.com
  Their partnership aims to make this summer's tournament more accessible for fans.
  
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• More than 60 Labour MPs urge Starmer to back under-16s social media ban

  18-01-2026 16:00 via theguardian.com
  Exclusive: Letter signed by figures on right and left of party says UK should follow Australia’s example by enacting banMore than 60 Labour MPs have written to Keir Starmer urging him to back a social media ban for under-16s, with peers due to vote on the issue this week.The MPs, who include select committee chairs, former frontbenchers and MPs from the right and left of the party, are looking to put pressure on the prime minister as calls mount for the UK to follow Australia’s prece
  
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• The Eureka Ergonomic GTG Wave gaming desk looks fancy, and feels great for PC gaming — but you'll probably want a desk mat

  18-01-2026 15:00 via techradar.com
  
  Eureka Ergonomic GTG Wave: Two-minute reviewIf you're looking for one of the best gaming desks, you're probably already aware that these fancy tables often don't come cheap. Nor does the Eureka Ergonomic GTG Wave, but having spent a few weeks using it after replacing my tired old office desk (which I bought on Amazon six years ago), I can confidently say that it's worth every penny.Eureka has a decent history of producing office-standard chairs and desks, but this is the first gaming desk I've p
  
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• Setting your thermostat to this temperature could save you money (and keep you cozy)

  18-01-2026 15:00 via zdnet.com
  Getting a smart thermostat can bring down your utility bill, but following these steps can save you even more money.
  
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• Readers reply: should speed cameras be hidden?

  18-01-2026 15:00 via theguardian.com
  The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific and philosophical concepts• This week’s question: How can we learn from unrequited love?What’s the point of having speed limits if camera-warning signs and apps allow drivers to slow down in advance – then just continue speeding? Maybe the UK government in its new consultations on road safety should add the question of hidi
  
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