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• Does Your Product Actually Need Dark Mode?

  14-12-2022 23:50 via webdesignernews.com
  If you’ve been building apps and have been around for a few key moments – say circa 2018-2019 – you might recall the current thing of those times, the dark mode. That’s when both Apple and Google decided to introduce their versions of dark mode during their annual WDDCand I/O conferences. It didn’t stop (or start) there though. Most major players in tech sprinted to replace the traditional blinding white they were previously sporting with deep, soothing darkness.
  
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• Save $120 on the Jabra Elite 85t earbuds at Best Buy

  14-12-2022 23:40 via zdnet.com
  Hear more of what you want to hear and less of what you don't with active noise cancellation built into these Jabra Elite 85t earbuds for $120 -- over $100 off.
  
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• Gaming laptop deal: Get $600 off the Asus ROG Strix G15

  14-12-2022 23:31 via zdnet.com
  You can swap out the Armor caps on this portable gaming laptop -- and right now, it's on sale for 35% off.
  
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• 10 best Apple Watch deals for the 2022 holiday season

  14-12-2022 23:30 via zdnet.com
  Apple Watch deals have landed this holiday season. We've rounded up the best Apple Watch deals so you can wrap up a wearable for your loved one this year.
  
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• The best AT&T phone deals for the 2022 holidays

  14-12-2022 23:05 via zdnet.com
  This holiday season, AT&T customers, new and old, can reap the best deals below on the latest smartphones from Apple, Samsung, Google, and more.
  
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• Design Systems 101: An Introductory Guide for UX/UI Designers

  14-12-2022 22:45 via webdesignernews.com
  A design system is a collection of principles that govern the design of a brand’s digital experience. It provides a set of guidelines for how your brand should look and feel across all channels and devices. When done correctly, using a design system can have many benefits for your business or organization — from improved communication and efficiency to more consistent branding across all digital channels.
  
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• How to take a full-page screenshot in Google Chrome -- four ways

  14-12-2022 22:43 via zdnet.com
  A full-screen capture on Google Chrome is easier said than done. Follow this how-to for flawless screenshots, every time.
  
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• Have an iPhone? Flighty is a must-have app for traveling this holiday season

  14-12-2022 22:34 via zdnet.com
  If you're flying anytime soon and have an iPhone, Flighty's near real-time alerts, an abundance of information and live activities support, makes it a must-have.
  
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• This $200 gaming sound card gives you the best audio available for less

  14-12-2022 21:59 via zdnet.com
  Review: The Epos GSX 1000 (2nd Edition) builds on the successes of its predecessor, giving you the best gaming audio available for a lesser price than most sound systems.
  
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• 6 User Research Methods & When To Use Them

  14-12-2022 20:41 via webdesignernews.com
  User research is the process of understanding user needs and desires through observation and feedback. It’s one of the most important aspects of UX design, and it’s used to inform all aspects of the design process, from initial sketches to the final product. Through user research, we can answer important questions about our design, such as Who are our users? and What do they need?
  
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• How Apple Mail reminders can help you not forget an important conversation

  14-12-2022 20:10 via zdnet.com
  If you seem to regularly forget to respond to important emails, Apple Mail has a very easy-to-use feature that can help you avoid that issue.
  
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• 27 best laptop deals in December 2022: MacBook, Chromebook, 2-in-1 sales

  14-12-2022 20:05 via zdnet.com
  Want to gift a laptop this holiday season? We've included Windows laptops from Dell, Lenovo, and HP, as well as MacBooks, large-screen laptops, 2-in-1 touchscreen notebooks, and Chromebooks.
  
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• The 3G shutdown: Here are the impacted devices. Do you own any?

  14-12-2022 19:16 via zdnet.com
  As the year comes to an end, network providers are putting a stop to their 3G satellites. Here's how the closure may affect the tech that you rely on every day.
  
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• Optimizing Web Fonts in Next.js 13

  14-12-2022 19:03 via webdesignernews.com
  Web fonts are an essential aspect of modern web design. They allow for beautiful typography on the web, unique to your product. However, using web fonts can also introduce challenges. If you’re a frequent internet user like most people reading this, chances are that you’ve come cross the following phenomenon…
  
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• ExtendImage.AI – Extend your images with generative AI

  14-12-2022 18:48 via webdesignernews.com
  ExtendImageAI is a website that allows you to extend the borders of your images with artificial intelligence. All you have to do is upload an image and the artificial intelligence does the rest!
  
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• Drop + Epos H3X Headset review: Best sub-$100 gaming headset. Period

  14-12-2022 18:43 via zdnet.com
  Drop and Epos have once again teamed up to bring their collaborative magic to the budget gaming headset market, creating a model that instantly dominates even some pricier options.
  
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• How to download YouTube videos three ways: Free, paid, and Linux command line

  14-12-2022 18:36 via zdnet.com
  We offer you two straightforward download options. Plus, there's Linux command line option.
  
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• The drone wranglers: How the most authentic Old West town in the US is delivering the future of flight

  14-12-2022 18:05 via zdnet.com
  Pendleton, Oregon is mostly known for three things: rodeo, whiskey and wool. It might also be the perfect place to jumpstart a drone revolution.
  
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• Universities delivering academic and research excellence have strong IT partnerships

  14-12-2022 17:59 via zdnet.com
  Greg Wolf, an award-winning Boston based CIO at UMass Chan Medical School, speaks about digital transformation trends at academic health science universities.
  
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• How to use the new Quick Look feature in MacOS Ventura Spotlight

  14-12-2022 17:56 via zdnet.com
  MacOS Ventura includes a number of improvements to simplify your workflow. One such feature makes using the Spotlight search tool even easier.
  
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• The Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro just dropped by $50

  14-12-2022 17:49 via zdnet.com
  The deal includes a free wireless charger for additional savings.
  
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• The 5 best graphic design monitors of 2023

  14-12-2022 17:38 via zdnet.com
  Attention to detail is everything in design. It is why you need a monitor that gives you crisp resolution and high color accuracy. These best graphic design monitors deliver these traits in spades and make the perfect gift for design students or pros.
  
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• Design Week’s most popular long reads of 2022

  14-12-2022 17:33
  
  Designers came together to support Ukraine As the war in Ukraine approaches its 300 th day, having spanned most of 2022, two features looking at how designers in Ukraine have been supporting their country and raising awareness were of continued interest to Design Week readers. The first was from Kyiv-based Katerina Korlevtseva sharing her own experience and the actions of designers in Ukraine.
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• Your Instagram inbox probably looks different today. Here's why

  14-12-2022 17:27 via zdnet.com
  Update brings new note-sharing feature to users.
  
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• The 6 best gaming SSDs for PC, Xbox, and PS5

  14-12-2022 17:22 via zdnet.com
  A solid-state drive provides faster access to your files, quicker launching of games, and shorter boot times for your PC or laptop. Using flash memory to read and write files, it also better protects your data from loss and corruption. But SSDs can be pricier than their HDD counterparts.
  
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• Design System Maturity Levels

  14-12-2022 17:02 via webdesignernews.com
  This article is based on a talk I gave at the DesignOps 2022 Conference where I discussed 5 levels of design system maturity. I’m here to tell you that building a UI library is a lot like launching and scaling any other product—except this product is internal to your company.
  
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• Apple launches Freeform: a powerful new app designed for creative brainstorming and collaboration

  14-12-2022 16:47 via webdesignernews.com
  Freeform is an all-new app available starting today, included in the latest versions of iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. Freeform helps users organize and visually lay out content on a flexible canvas, giving them the ability to see, share, and collaborate all in one place without worrying about layouts or page sizes. Users can add a wide range of files and preview them inline without ever leaving the board. Designed for collaboration, Freeform makes it easier than e
  
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• Dirty websites: The worst URLs for the environment, ranked

  14-12-2022 16:43 via zdnet.com
  The internet uses a lot of energy. These sites use a lot more than most.
  
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• This Apple Watch feature could be wasting your money

  14-12-2022 16:03 via zdnet.com
  Do you really need that cellular connection on your wrist?
  
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• 10 Best VPN Service Providers For 2023

  14-12-2022 16:01 via hongkiat.com
  Everything is being tracked nowadays, from your activities on the internet to your phone and computer. Each click, and each website you visit, are all being tracked. And there are also services that are only available in specific regions, like Netflix – which is a bummer if you want to watch something but can’t.
  Good thing there are Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) that deal exactly with this problem. The simplest way of understanding VPNs is that they redirect your internet traffic t
  
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• Email Design Trends for 2023

  14-12-2022 15:56 via webdesignernews.com
  Let us look at the latest email design trends to understand better what will work in 2023 so that you can map effective digital marketing plans and build effective email designs next year and beyond.
  
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• The best monitor deals: 4K screens, gaming displays, more for the holidays

  14-12-2022 15:53 via zdnet.com
  If you missed your chance to snag a great monitor deal during Cyber Monday, not to worry. We rounded up the best monitor deals available over the holiday season so you can find a device for all your needs.
  
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• 21 Best CRM Software

  14-12-2022 15:30 via webdesignerdepot.com
  The best CRM (Customer Relationship Management) software solutions help sales teams streamline critical processes to improve productivity, track customer interactions and gain actionable insights to deliver a personalized experience to sell smarter, shorten the sales cycle and drive better retention rates.
  This article reviews the 21 best CRM software to help you streamline your searches. We’ll cover the key features, user experience, pricing plans, strengths, and weaknesses. So, let&rsqu
  
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• Behold, the dreadful new Twitter Blue logo

  14-12-2022 15:03 via webdesignernews.com
  The official Twitter Blue account (which features a yellow verification badge, lol) has updated its header photo to the new logo, which can only be described as 1980s meets Microsoft Word Art, plus bad kerning. Yep, like Twitter itself right now, it’s just a bit of a mess
  
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• Space junk is falling from the sky. We are still not doing enough to stop it

  14-12-2022 15:00 via zdnet.com
  Space companies want to remove their junk from orbit - but that's easier said than done.
  
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• How to screenshot on a laptop (Dell, Lenovo, Mac)

  14-12-2022 14:56 via zdnet.com
  Whether you've got a windows-based laptop like a Dell or Lenovo unit, or any model of Apple MacBook, we'll show you how to easily capture anything on your screen.
  
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• The 5 best Chromebook laptops of 2022

  14-12-2022 14:07 via zdnet.com
  Chromebooks make the perfect gift, as they're are more affordable than flagship models, feature healthy battery lives, and possess good displays.
  
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• Apple may open iPhone and iPad to rival app stores, says report

  14-12-2022 14:00 via zdnet.com
  Apple could be preparing big changes to how iOS apps are distributed as a result of Europe's Digital Markets Act.
  
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• iOS 16.2: These security updates will protect your iPhone from multiple vulnerabilities

  14-12-2022 13:42 via zdnet.com
  Apple details newly disclosed security vulnerabilities - including several flaws that could allow attackers to take control of your iPhone or iPad.
  
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• China lays out ground rules to stem deepfake abuse

  14-12-2022 10:36 via zdnet.com
  Effective from January 10 next year, the new law requires anyone offering "deep synthesis" technology and services, including deepfakes and virtual reality, to label these images accordingly.
  
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• The Grumpy Designer’s 2023 Preview

  14-12-2022 09:11 via speckyboy.com
  2022 turned out to be a tumultuous year for the tech industry. Crypto crashed, a certain social media network was taken over by a certain loquacious billionaire, and a lot of jobs were lost. Perhaps a few books will be written about this chaotic trip around the sun.
  But rather than wallow in what was, this grumpy designer prefers to look forward. Taking the time to think about what will happen in the next year is a great opportunity – for some lighthearted satire, that is. Making outrageou
  
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• Save $300 on this ultra-slim Samsung soundbar

  14-12-2022 07:33 via zdnet.com
  You can save 33% off the typical RRP on a Samsung soundbar sleek and slim enough to suit any household.
  
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• Singapore wants all critical infrastructures to be ready for cyber threats

  14-12-2022 02:08 via zdnet.com
  That requires a strong focus on operational technology security, since generic cyber hygiene practices will not address risks specific to each of these critical sectors.
  
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• Microsoft Patch Tuesday fixes six critical vulnerabilities

  14-12-2022 02:05 via zdnet.com
  One moderate vulnerability already exploited impacts the Windows SmartScreen Security Feature
  
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• 22 top Best Buy deals: Save big on TVs, laptops, holiday tech

  14-12-2022 01:13 via zdnet.com
  The big box store is one of the best places to score great deals on tech. If you missed Cyber Monday, shop right now with great deals in Best Buy's catalog ahead of the holidays.
  
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• The best TV deals: 75, 65, 50-inch TVs on sale for the holidays

  14-12-2022 00:56 via zdnet.com
  These awesome TV deals make it more affordable than ever to add top brands like Samsung, Sony, LG, and TCL into your home this holiday season.
  
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• 18 best robot vacuum deals: Top Eufy, iRobot, Roborock holiday sales

  14-12-2022 00:31 via zdnet.com
  Cyber Monday may be over, but the holiday deals are here. Save hundreds on a robot vacuum with these great deals available to make hosting easier.
  
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• 12 phones that make great holiday gifts in 2022

  14-12-2022 00:15 via zdnet.com
  We've rounded up a list of the 12 best phones to give as gifts. There's something for everyone, even if you're on a budget.
  
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