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• How to stream from your iPhone to your TV using AirPlay or screen mirroring

  11-01-2023 23:53 via zdnet.com
  We'll show you how easy it is to display your videos and photos from your iPhone on your TV.
  
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• How to AirPlay to TV

  11-01-2023 23:53 via zdnet.com
  We'll show you how easy it is to display your videos and photos from your iPhone on your TV.
  
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• The 5 best laptop stands of 2023

  11-01-2023 23:45 via zdnet.com
  Do you have to crane your neck to see your work? A laptop stand will raise your MacBook or Chromebook up to 20 inches off your desk so you can take the strain off your neck and back and work more proficiently.
  
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• How to take better iPhone photos

  11-01-2023 23:41 via zdnet.com
  Here are some quick and simple tips for how to take better photos with your iPhone.
  
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• Is Adobe’s AI art feature as creepy as it sounds?

  11-01-2023 23:22 via webdesignernews.com
  Recently, French comic artist Claire Wendling noticed Adobe’s privacy and personal data settings had a curious automatic opt-in – Photoshop has permission to ‘analyse your content using techniques’. Basically, unless a user unticks this box Adobe’s AI will record and store how you use Photoshop, an artist’s workflow and habits, and use that data to… well, train its AI to replicate the actions. That’s the rub.
  
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• Save $200 on this 70-inch LG 4K smart TV

  11-01-2023 23:03 via zdnet.com
  Get a TV almost as big as the savings on this LG 70-inch NanoCell 75UQA panel, now discounted for for the new year.
  
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• What is UWB and why is iPhone a better choice if you want to make use of it?

  11-01-2023 22:55 via zdnet.com
  UWB is hot technology, but support for it in Android devices is frustratingly meager.
  
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• Twitter is overhauling its app design and the first change is about swiping

  11-01-2023 22:24 via zdnet.com
  Your Twitter feed may look a little different today. Here's why.
  
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• Product Redesign — How to Make it Work

  11-01-2023 22:21 via webdesignernews.com
  A product redesign is an opportunity to improve many aspects of a digital product, most importantly, its user experience, visual design, technical bugs, and business value. Product teams can also extend the product’s lifecycle by making it more relevant and up-to-date with modern trends.
  
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• The 5 best wired headphones of 2023

  11-01-2023 21:52 via zdnet.com
  Not all headphones are created equal. The best wired headphones offer excellent sound, booming bass, and fantastic clarity.
  
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• Closed Captions And Subtitles UX

  11-01-2023 21:16 via webdesignernews.com
  Captioning can be much more than text. Design patterns for better UX of subtitles, captions, video players, transcripts and on-screen text.
  
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• How to install Google One VPN on MacOS

  11-01-2023 21:13 via zdnet.com
  Google has made the Google One VPN client available on the desktop for both MacOS and Windows. See how easy it is to use on a MacBook Pro.
  
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• Earbuds vs headphones: Which one is right for you?

  11-01-2023 20:23 via zdnet.com
  Earbuds are generally more affordable and compact, while headphones offer better sound and staying power on your ears. Here are the main reasons why you should buy one over another.
  
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• Art needs curators—and so do NFTs

  11-01-2023 20:20 via webdesignernews.com
  Foundation’s new tool for curating NFT collections shows how traditional art practices are influencing the NFT world.
  
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• Sony reveals a new digitized Walkman. Can it live up to the brilliance of the original?

  11-01-2023 20:00 via zdnet.com
  It's been said that smartphones killed some legacy technology products, but with the influence of the Walkman, Sony may be able to transcend generational tech savviness.
  
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• Asus 15-inch Zenbook sees $370 discount at Best Buy

  11-01-2023 19:51 via zdnet.com
  Work, play, or both? This ASUS Zenbook laptop allows for personal and professional use at a 43% discount.
  
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• The best UX conferences in 2023 – the top events to attend

  11-01-2023 19:13 via webdesignernews.com
  We’ve compiled a comprehensive list of the best UX conferences to attend in 2023, so you don’t have to.
  
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• The 5 best outdoor projectors of 2023

  11-01-2023 19:10 via zdnet.com
  There's nothing like a movie under the stars, and an outdoor projector can make it happen. The best outdoor projectors transform your space into a home movie theater.
  
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• Apple accumulates a whopping 900 million subscribers across its services

  11-01-2023 18:28 via zdnet.com
  Apple is primarily known for its iconic products, but its services, which include everything from music streaming to fitness tracking, are an increasingly important part of its business.
  
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• Need ANC headphones? Bose's ultra-popular QuietComfort 45 are $130 off

  11-01-2023 18:26 via zdnet.com
  As some of the best noise-cancelling headphones on the market, the $130 savings are the lowest price we've seen.
  
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• The 5 best PS5 headsets of 2023

  11-01-2023 18:21 via zdnet.com
  You need top-quality equipment to compete on Playstation 5. We found the best PS5 headsets to can give you an extra edge with 3D audio.
  
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• Apple just made it easier for businesses to edit Apple Maps information

  11-01-2023 18:19 via zdnet.com
  Business owners can now use Apple Business Connect to keep their business information current and accurate across various Apple services.
  
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• Samsung launches Reserve promotion ahead of Unpacked event

  11-01-2023 18:13 via zdnet.com
  If you want to be ahead of the queue for Samsung's newly-anticipated smartphones and other devices, this deal is for you.
  
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• UX Cheat Sheet: Common sign-up patterns

  11-01-2023 18:12 via webdesignernews.com
  OMG guys, it’s happened! A user has clicked our SIGN UP button. But, sh*t, now what? Well, I’ll tell you what — it’s sign-up time baby (and I can hear your stakeholders cheering from the boardroom).
  
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• 'Cyber incident' halts Royal Mail's international export services

  11-01-2023 17:52 via zdnet.com
  The company says the incident is under investigation and apologises to customers for disruption to overseas deliveries.
  
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• 11 Best WordPress Themes for 2023

  11-01-2023 17:30 via webdesignerdepot.com
  Have you been searching in vain to find a great WordPress theme that you can use to create a website that will perfectly match your brand and vision?
  Building a top-of-the-line website is no longer the complicated process you had to contend with only a few short years ago. More often than not, it was something best left to the developers. The WordPress platform has changed all that with its thousands of quality WordPress themes to choose from.
  Finding the best WordPress theme to fit your needs
  
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• 10 Web Design Mistakes to Avoid in 2023

  11-01-2023 17:27 via webdesignernews.com
  Good web design is so much more than just aesthetics. A website needs to be engaging, useful and pretty, and that’s a combination that’s not easy to achieve. It helps to be aware of certain mistaGood web design is so much more than just aesthetics. A website needs to be engaging, useful and pretty, and that’s a combination that’s not easy to achieve. It helps to be aware of certain mista
  
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• What will retail design look like in 2023?

  11-01-2023 17:17
  
  During the pandemic, consumers became accustomed to virtual realities when the real world became suddenly inaccessible. However, many people are now returning to physical spaces with the need to travel, explore and come together as groups – reconnecting with the real world again. In the hospitality industry, there are no longer “off seasons”, as people are more inclined to travel all year round...
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• Zoom Wants to Make You an Avatar (Not the James Cameron Kind)

  11-01-2023 17:02 via webdesignernews.com
  Here’s a breakdown of the new Zoom features and what to expect in future meetings. Most of these features are available now, unless noted otherwise.
  
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• The used smartphone market is booming. Surprisingly, that's good news for Apple

  11-01-2023 16:37 via zdnet.com
  The used smartphone market is steaming ahead but prices are rising too as vendors use high trade-in values to drive new phone sales.
  
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• What is Android color correction and how do you enable it?

  11-01-2023 16:26 via zdnet.com
  For anyone who suffers from color vision deficiencies, Android has a feature that can help you better see what's on your phone display.
  
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• How&How’s rebrand of climate-tech start-up Amphico pays homage to lotus leaf

  11-01-2023 16:17
  
  How&How has designed the brand identity and strategy for climate-tech start-up Amphico, which aims to make outdoor wear recyclable with a material which draws on the stricture of the lotus leaf. Under the umbrella of its master brand, Amphico has three current projects. Its most developed project is Amphitex, which is a mono-material designed to be 100% recyclable, breathable and waterproof.
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• Apple wants to start making its own screens for Apple Watch then iPhone

  11-01-2023 16:12 via zdnet.com
  Screens for the Apple Watch and iPhone are next on Apple's list to bring key components in-house, according to Bloomberg.
  
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• Best Apps to Clean Up Windows Junk for 2023

  11-01-2023 14:01 via hongkiat.com
  Like every other machine in the world, your Windows PC needs regular maintenance. With constant use and passage of time, your PC gets bogged down with unwanted apps, temp files, cache, and other types of junk data that cause your system to slow down and eat up storage space.If your Windows computer is lagging in performance, draining the battery faster than usual, or is out of storage space, it is an indicator for a PC clean up. So if you are wondering how to clean up junk files, or what are the
  
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• This heavy-duty e-bike had me flying off-road, grinning from ear to ear

  11-01-2023 14:00 via zdnet.com
  Review: The Cyrusher Ranger reaches speeds of up to 28 mph with those sweet fat tires singing on pavement and carrying me comfortably across rough terrain.
  
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• How a smart air purifier helped save our holiday plans

  11-01-2023 14:00 via zdnet.com
  This plug-and-play Levoit Vital 200S smart air purifier came through at a time where our family needed it most, and it did not disappoint.
  
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• US domestic flights grounded after FAA system outage

  11-01-2023 13:57 via zdnet.com
  The Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) system, which provides pilots with real-time information about hazards on flight routes is down - and flights have been delayed as a precaution.
  
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• US domestic flights delayed after FAA system outage. Here's what we know

  11-01-2023 13:57 via zdnet.com
  An outage of a key FAA system saw flights grounded earlier today. Flights are now starting again with delays.
  
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• All US domestic flights grounded after FAA system outage. Here's why

  11-01-2023 13:57 via zdnet.com
  The Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) system, which provides pilots with real-time information about hazards on flight routes is down - and flights have been delayed as a precaution.
  
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• Woodland Trust rebrands to fight for new causes

  11-01-2023 13:34
  
  Creature London has rebranded Woodland Trust with an identity that seeks to show that the “forest-built” brand speaks to wider concerns and demographics, alongside creating its new climate-focused campaign Plant More Trees. Creature and its strategic consultancy White Crow were appointed after a competitive pitch mediated by OysterCatchers at the end of 2021. Woodland Trust director of brand and...
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• Google Docs' voice-to-text feature is getting major upgrades. Here's how to use it

  11-01-2023 13:30 via zdnet.com
  Improvements to Google's dictation feature are coming in February, but you can take advantage of voice typing today by following these steps.
  
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• Microsoft's first Patch Tuesday of 2023 delivers a massive 98 fixes

  11-01-2023 13:03 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft kicks off 2023 with a bumper January Patch Tuesday.
  
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• Cybersecurity staff are struggling. Here's how to support them better

  11-01-2023 12:15 via zdnet.com
  Bosses must find ways to take the strain off their under-pressure and over-worked security teams. Here's a few ideas.
  
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• Here's how Intel's latest chip innovation is helping to secure the US nuclear stockpile

  11-01-2023 12:00 via zdnet.com
  The Los Alamos National Laboratory needs both compute power and high bandwidth memory to run the high-fidelity physics simulations that assess the state of nuclear warheads.
  
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• Everything you need to know about Apple's VR/AR headset

  11-01-2023 12:00 via zdnet.com
  After years of mystery and waiting, the Apple mixed-reality headset's arrival is around the corner.
  
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• Apple's VR/AR headset is coming. Here's everything we know so far

  11-01-2023 12:00 via zdnet.com
  After years of mystery and waiting, the Apple mixed-reality headset's arrival is around the corner - maybe.
  
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• The ASUS VivoBook 13 Slate just dropped to less than $300 on Amazon

  11-01-2023 11:54 via zdnet.com
  You can enjoy 50% off the VivoBook's usual RRP while stocks last.
  
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• 5 Social Commerce Trends to Watch Out For (From Facebook Shops to Shoppable Video)

  11-01-2023 11:01 via hongkiat.com
  Combining the ease and accessibility of e-commerce with the community engagement of social media, social commerce is a growing trend for 2021. As an online brand or business, social commerce doesn’t just help you market your products to a wider audience; it also allows you to more easily and effectively convert your social media followers into paying customers.
  With 55% of online shoppers now making purchases through social media channels and many big brands now selling their products via
  
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• 9 Essential WordPress Plugins for 2023

  11-01-2023 09:00 via webappers.com
  One description of a WordPress plugin could be “a software addon that packs a punch”. That doesn’t necessarily apply to every WordPress plugin. Even though that is more often than not the purpose behind them. At their best, plugins can be capable of taking a business to the next level, and that could be your business as well.One or more of the 9 essential WordPress plugins featured
  in this article could do that for you. Or, at a minimum give your websites some
  extra pizzazz, ma
  
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• How to Help Clients Round Out Their Ideas

  11-01-2023 08:32
  Working with clients requires a lot of exploration. They may want you to build their website – that much is clear. But it takes a skilled designer to fish out all of the details.
  Those details are important because they can greatly impact the project’s scope, budget, and outcome. Without them, we’re left to simply guess and hope we made the right decisions. We may also be leaving quite a bit of money on the table.
  The trouble is that unless your client is incredibly tech-savvy,
  
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