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• With this Google Chrome update, the browser should stop draining your battery life

  20-02-2023 23:23 via zdnet.com
  
  Google is now rolling out the new energy saver and memory saver modes for Chrome
  
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• How to use the Samsung Galaxy S23's new magical Photoshop-like trick

  20-02-2023 22:51 via zdnet.com
  
  I wouldn't say Samsung copied this iPhone feature, but it did appear on the iPhone first. Still, it's pretty darn cool.
  
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• The best gaming PCs of 2023: Top desktop rigs compared

  20-02-2023 22:31 via zdnet.com
  
  A pre-built gaming PC can be a great way to get the exact rig you need to reliably play your favorite games and the latest triple-A titles. They're also a good way to guarantee you'll be able to get your hands on in-demand components like graphics cards and CPUs.
  
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• This $75 dock turns your Mac Mini into a Mac Studio (sort of)

  20-02-2023 22:18 via zdnet.com
  
  Satechi's Stand & Hub for Mac Mini can greatly expand your available ports while offering a stealthy way to add more storage, all without ruining your ultra-clean setup.
  
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• Linux 6.2: The first mainstream Linux kernel for Apple M1 chips arrives

  20-02-2023 22:11 via zdnet.com
  
  Linux is now ready to run on modern Macs.
  
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• Bing's AI chatbot has a question limit that is more of a problem than a solution

  20-02-2023 21:07 via zdnet.com
  
  After reports of the Bing chatbot's outlandish behavior, Microsoft has decided to limit the interactions users can have with the bot. The results are quite annoying.
  
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• SparkyLinux is a no-frills Linux distribution anyone can use

  20-02-2023 21:01 via zdnet.com
  
  If you're looking for a desktop operating system that focuses more on ease of use and getting work done, and less on frills, SparkyLinux might be what you're looking for.
  
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• How to enable Ubuntu Pro to gain 10 years of security for your desktop

  20-02-2023 19:49 via zdnet.com
  
  Ubuntu Pro gives your desktop Linux operating system 10 years of security updates, so that it can go an entire decade on the same release. Find out how easy it is to enable this feature.
  
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• How to take complete control over iOS and iPadOS updates

  20-02-2023 19:21 via zdnet.com
  
  Your iPhone and iPad have a hidden menu that gives you more options about when a software update will be downloaded and installed. Here’s what you need to know.
  
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• The best VPN services for iPhone and iPad in 2023

  20-02-2023 19:14 via zdnet.com
  
  It's a good idea to have a VPN for both your iPhone and iPad for the sake of security and privacy. Here's everything you need to know when you're wading through all the options.
  
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• Testing RFID blocking cards: Do they work? Do you need one?

  20-02-2023 18:44 via zdnet.com
  
  Credit and debit cards -- along with other types of cards like IDs -- contain RFID contactless technology. Can an RFID blocking card keep someone from "reading" your card without your knowledge? We put it to the test.
  
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• Want to succeed in software? Look beyond Silicon Valley

  20-02-2023 18:33 via zdnet.com
  
  Every industry has its pain points that require technology professionals to step forward.
  
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• Twitter to charge users for text-message authentication

  20-02-2023 18:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Elon Musk said Twitter was being "scammed" by phone companies over fake authentication-text costs
  
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• This is the perfect mini electric screwdriver

  20-02-2023 18:13 via zdnet.com
  
  I haven't been a big fan of electric screwdrivers in the past but this tiny one changed all that.
  
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• The best AI chatbots of 2023: ChatGPT and alternatives

  20-02-2023 17:49 via zdnet.com
  
  AI chatbots and writers can help lighten your workload by writing emails and essays and even doing math. They use artificial intelligence to generate text or answer queries based on user input. ChatGPT is one popular example, but there are other noteworthy chatbots.
  
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• OnePlus' latest concept phone has icy blue 'blood vessels' that glow

  20-02-2023 17:39 via zdnet.com
  
  The OnePlus 11 Concept will be unveiled at Mobile World Congress on February 27.
  
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• Implant gives hand control nine years after stroke

  20-02-2023 17:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Heather Rendulic was able to use her left arm and hand for the first time in nine years.
  
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• 5 hidden features on the new Samsung Galaxy S23 and S23 Ultra

  20-02-2023 16:44 via zdnet.com
  
  From Adobe Lightroom integration to the Bixby Text Call, here are five Samsung Galaxy S23 features that have been flying under everyone's radars.
  
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• How to protect your Twitter account without SMS two-factor authentication

  20-02-2023 16:07 via zdnet.com
  
  Unless you're a Twitter Blue subscriber, you'll soon lose access to text-message two-factor authentication. But don't worry. There are better ways to secure your account.
  
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• How to Protect Yourself from Twitter’s 2FA Crackdown

  20-02-2023 16:04
  
  Twitter is disabling SMS-based two-factor authentication. Switch to these alternatives to keep your account safe.
  
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• Why is Twitter turning millions of accounts into defenseless targets?

  20-02-2023 15:45 via zdnet.com
  
  Twitter is removing an essential security feature, putting millions of accounts at risk.
  
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• This Raspberry Pi running a 5G network could be the answer to your networking needs

  20-02-2023 15:27 via zdnet.com
  
  Vodafone showcases a prototype 5G network which is highly portable, secure and cost effective.
  
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• This is a Raspberry Pi running a 5G network

  20-02-2023 15:27 via zdnet.com
  
  Vodafone showcases a prototype 5G network which is highly portable, secure and cost effective.
  
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• Conspiracy Theorists Are Coming for the 15-Minute City

  20-02-2023 15:08
  
  A movement to promote neighborhoods with amenities within walking distance has enraged far-right activists, climate deniers, and extremists.
  
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• Surfshark VPN review: Unlimited connections make it a solid value pick

  20-02-2023 14:55 via zdnet.com
  
  As VPNs go, you could do a lot worse than Surfshark. We tested connections to every continent except Antarctica. Read on to learn why.
  
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• Spain to extradite British suspect to US over Twitter hack

  20-02-2023 14:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Joseph O'Connor faces several charges in connection with the hack of more than 130 Twitter accounts.
  
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• SpaceX tests global Starlink roaming service for $200 a month

  20-02-2023 14:01 via zdnet.com
  
  A Starlink global roaming service is on the way, according to emails sent to some customers.
  
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• Long chats confuse Bing Chat, so Microsoft's ChatGPT-powered bot is getting new limits

  20-02-2023 13:41 via zdnet.com
  
  Bing Chat won't be able to hold a conversation for so long because Microsoft does't want it being confused by all our questions.
  
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• ChatGPT-powered Bing gets confused if you ask too many questions, says Microsoft

  20-02-2023 13:41 via zdnet.com
  
  Bing Chat won't be able to hold a conversation for so long because Microsoft doesn't want it being confused by all our questions.
  
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• ChatGPT-powered Bing Chat gets confused if you ask too many questions, says Microsoft

  20-02-2023 13:41 via zdnet.com
  
  Bing Chat won't be able to hold a conversation for so long because Microsoft doesn't want it being confused by all our questions.
  
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• ChatGPT: Long chats confuse Bing Chat, so Microsoft's bot is getting new limits

  20-02-2023 13:41 via zdnet.com
  
  Bing Chat won't be able to hold a conversation for so long because Microsoft does't want it being confused by all our questions.
  
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• The best Linux distros for beginners in 2023

  20-02-2023 13:35 via zdnet.com
  
  If you're new to Linux, you might feel intimated to use it. Thankfully, with the best Linux distros for beginners, you don't have to possess any coding or programming experience. And most are free to use.
  
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• Raspberry Pi just launched a handy new $12 tool. Here's what it can do

  20-02-2023 13:21 via zdnet.com
  
  Raspberry Pi gets a dedicated Debug Probe that has more uses, too.
  
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• Workers Are Dying in the EV Industry’s ‘Tainted’ City

  20-02-2023 13:00
  
  In Indonesia, sickness and pollution plague a sprawling factory complex that supplies the world with crucial battery materials.
  
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• Heat Pumps Sell Like Hotcakes on America's Oil-Rich Frontier

  20-02-2023 13:00
  
  In Alaska, people are flocking to buy electric appliances instead of fuel-guzzling furnaces, as oil prices soar and temperatures plummet.
  
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• The best online thrifting apps for clothes in 2023

  20-02-2023 12:28 via zdnet.com
  
  Read on for Here are ZDNET's picks for the best online thrifting apps that can make purging your closet, protecting the planet, and paying less all the more possible.
  
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• Secretlab Titan Evo 2022 Series review: Still a best gaming chair contender

  20-02-2023 06:01 via zdnet.com
  
  Improved ergonomics, more size options, and the unification of Titan and Omega models make the Secretlab TITAN Evo 2022 Series the ultimate chair for everyone.
  
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• Mavix M9 gaming chair review: The most adjustable chair yet, like it or not

  20-02-2023 06:01 via zdnet.com
  
  Mavix is one of the most recent companies attempting to adapt office chair designs for the gaming chair market. Its top-end model, the M9, makes a compelling case for a new, non-racing-seat take on gaming chairs under $1,000.
  
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• The Asus VivoBook 13 Slate 2-in-1 laptop is 41% off on Amazon

  20-02-2023 05:52 via zdnet.com
  
  You can enjoy $240 off the VivoBook's usual RRP while stocks last.
  
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• How to save $200 on the GoPro Hero 11 action camera

  20-02-2023 05:40 via zdnet.com
  
  Don't pay full price for the GoPro Hero 11. We found where you can save $200 on the action cam. And it's not at Best Buy or Amazon.
  
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• The tech helping people get a better night's sleep

  20-02-2023 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Individuals suffering from insomnia are increasingly turning to tech for assistance.
  
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