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• Linux glibc security fix created a nastier Linux bug

  16-08-2021 22:27 via zdnet.com
  
  Sometimes a programming cure is worse than the disease. That's the case with this Linux glibc security bug.
  
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• How to disable HDMI-CEC on your TV - and why it's critical to do so

  12-03-2026 18:22 via zdnet.com
  Smart TVs are designed to monitor your content and serve ads across every input. Here are a few ways to shut down that tracking and regain control of the living room.
  
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• Should you leave your TV unplugged overnight? Not when there's an easier way to save electricity

  12-03-2026 18:13 via zdnet.com
  Leveraging this built-in software feature should get you similar results with less effort.
  
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• Your Google Maps just got two huge upgrades - including a totally new driving experience

  12-03-2026 18:05 via zdnet.com
  Google is calling this 'the biggest update in over a decade' to Maps.
  
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• Stop Rinsing Your Dishes Before They Go in the Dishwasher. Plus 11 Other Tips

  12-03-2026 17:45 via cnet.com
  There are a handful of tips to keep in mind when loading your dishwasher.
  
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• Claude Showed Me How to Change a Tire Step by Step With This New Feature

  12-03-2026 17:00 via cnet.com
  Interactive visuals and charts are just a prompt away.
  
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• These Are the 9 Hidden Apple Watch Health Features You Haven’t Used Yet

  12-03-2026 16:30 via cnet.com
  These features can help you monitor and support your overall health.
  
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• Get the new Galaxy S26 Ultra for up to $720 off with trade-in from Samsung - here's how

  12-03-2026 16:13 via zdnet.com
  The Galaxy S26 Ultra is finally available - and if you order from Samsung now, you can get a big discount with an eligible trade-in.
  
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• A 1,300-Pound NASA Satellite Just Made a Fiery Return to Earth

  12-03-2026 16:05 via cnet.com
  After 14 years in orbit, NASA's Van Allen Probe A satellite plunged back into the atmosphere over the Pacific Ocean.
  
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• How to diagnose your slow-booting Linux PC in seconds - without spending a dime

  12-03-2026 15:31 via zdnet.com
  If your Linux machine is taking its own sweet time to boot, you have a built-in tool to help you discover where the problem lies.
  
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• I didn't need this, but I found a free Linux app that makes memes in seconds (no GIMP required)

  12-03-2026 15:27 via zdnet.com
  If you want to make memes using your own images - without AI or complicated editors - there's a free Linux tool that you can try today.
  
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• This $30 smart router with a built-in VPN is the travel gadget I didn't know I needed

  12-03-2026 15:11 via zdnet.com
  The GL.iNet Mango (GL.MT300N-V2) mini smart router gives me total control of how I access the internet when I travel.
  
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• I switched to a Wi-Fi 7 mesh router at home - it was overkill in the best way

  12-03-2026 15:07 via zdnet.com
  TP-Link's Deco BE77 is a premium Wi-Fi 7 system with blazing-fast speeds and coverage for very large homes.
  
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• Why you probably shouldn't tell a chatbot everything about your health

  12-03-2026 14:45 via zdnet.com
  Tech companies like Microsoft, Google, and OpenAI have unveiled health AI tools. Here's how to use them, according to a doctor.
  
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• Physical AI Is Already Here. How It Works and What's Coming Next

  12-03-2026 14:33 via cnet.com
  AI started as something you typed to. Now it's something that can move.
  
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• After decades with Linux, I tried to use Windows 11 - and found 9 glaring issues

  12-03-2026 14:21 via zdnet.com
  Going from Linux to Windows felt like taking one step forward and two steps back. Here's a list of what went wrong.
  
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• Copilot Health Is Microsoft's Doctor-Built Spin on Medical AI

  12-03-2026 14:00 via cnet.com
  Microsoft doesn't want its AI to be your doctor. It wants to make you better prepared when you do see them.
  
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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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• Gemini Rolls Out Ask Maps to Make Google Maps More Interactive

  12-03-2026 13:30 via cnet.com
  The feature allows users to interact conversationally with the app, finding places such as a charging station, or available tennis court.
  
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• The Genius Way to Get Restaurant-Quality Grilled Cheese at Home

  12-03-2026 13:01 via cnet.com
  You don't need to head to a restaurant for irresistibly crispy grilled cheese when you have an air fryer.
  
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• Galaxy S26 Ultra Review: Privacy Display Proves Hardware Still Matters in an AI World

  12-03-2026 13:01 via cnet.com
  Samsung delivers modest but meaningful upgrades to the Ultra's design, cameras and battery. And yes, the phone is packed with new AI features -- and most of them are actually pretty useful.
  
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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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• Best VPN for Torrenting 2026: Keep Your Downloading and Uploading Activity Private

  12-03-2026 13:00 via cnet.com
  Here are the best VPNs for torrenting to let you privately download public domain movies, open-source software like Linux distributions and other free but legal content.
  
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• 9 Hidden Apple Watch Health Features Revealed by a Doctor at Apple

  12-03-2026 12:55 via cnet.com
  The small but mighty Apple Watch has several hidden health features that can help you monitor and support your overall health.
  
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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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