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• Stellar Serifs: Sisteron

  20-02-2023 23:36 via webdesignernews.com
  Sisteron, from the brilliant folk at Beasts of England Foundry, achieves a delicate and beautiful balance between stellar and stupendous. From vintage outer-space to Art Nouveau and Jugendstil, Sisteron is a typeface that evokes the ’20s, ’70s, and the 21st century.
  
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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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• Why No-Code tools are ready to disrupt*

  20-02-2023 22:35 via webdesignernews.com
  With the right tools, we can close the gap between product and engineering.
  
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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. Th 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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• Marco Andrea Cacioni uses design to build a “queer underwater civilisation”

  20-02-2023 20:34 via webdesignernews.com
  Fusing queerness and electronic music, the graphic designer hopes their work looks like a new language made of “unreadable characters and monolithic architecture”.
  
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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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• Empathy Maps and How to Build Them

  20-02-2023 18:33 via webdesignernews.com
  Skilled UX designers and teams use tools such as empathy mapping to help them create products that keep the user or customer at the center of the design process….
  
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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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• Why being a highly sensitive person could be your greatest professional asset

  20-02-2023 17:32 via webdesignernews.com
  High sensitivity goes beyond empathy.
  
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• F-Secure’s playful animated logo appears to “scan and protect”

  20-02-2023 17:31
  
  Nomad Studio has rebranded Finnish cyber security company F-Secure, with a new logo that appears to be “scanning and protecting” when animated. F-Secure chose to work with Nomad for its rebrand because the studio had no experience with cyber security, meaning it could start with “a blank sheet of paper rather than a preconceived idea”, says Nomad creative director Ash Watkins.
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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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• The Million-dollar UX career question: Generalize or specialize?*

  20-02-2023 16:31 via webdesignernews.com
  The struggle of UX designers continues with this controversial topic of diversifying or finding a niche
  
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• How Koto designed a suite of “immediately cinematic” graphics for Netflix

  20-02-2023 16:26
  
  Koto has redeveloped Netflix’s approach to iconography, illustrations and typography, aiming to transform previously neglected touchpoints into “immediately cinematic” graphic assets. Working collaboratively with Netflix’s in house team, Koto sought to build on, rather than reinvent its visual identity. Koto’s chief creative officer and co-founder Jowey Roden says that the studio achieved this by...
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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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• 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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• Game UX — Blending Game Design and User Experience

  20-02-2023 15:30 via webdesignernews.com
  The video game industry is a fun and exciting place for UX designers passionate about art, creativity, design innovation, and, of course, gaming. Game UX designers work on diverse projects, creating UIs and interactions to enhance the gaming experience.
  
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• 15 Best New Fonts, February 2023

  20-02-2023 15:30 via webdesignerdepot.com
  
  The fonts you embed in your website transform the design and can mean the difference between an extraordinary brand experience and a high bounce rate.
  And so, every month, we put together this roundup of the fifteen best new fonts that have caught our eye over the past four weeks. Enjoy!
  Dewey Decimal
  Dewey Decimal is a modern take on the typewriter style of typeface. It’s proportional, with a large x-height and open counters, making it ideal for use on the web.First Aid Kit
  First Aid Kit
  
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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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• 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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• 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: 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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• 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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• Wondershare Recoverit 11 File Recovery Tool Review

  20-02-2023 11:01 via hongkiat.com
  
  Recoverit 11 is an amazing piece of technology developed by Wondershare that can help you recover those precious memories and important files that you thought were lost forever.
  This data recovery software is perfect for those moments when you accidentally delete a file or your hard drive crashes, as well as for small businesses, media agencies, vloggers, and travel enthusiasts who keep a record of everything.
  It can retrieve files from different storage devices like hard drives, memory cards, U
  
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• How WordPress Media Management Can Be Improved

  20-02-2023 08:31
  
  If you want to know what frustrates WordPress users, just ask. Recently I put out a call on Twitter for recommended improvements to its media management features. And I received a virtual earful of gripes and suggestions.
  True, it’s a thoroughly unscientific sampling. But it appears that the WordPress Media Library is lagging behind the times.
  There are a couple of potential reasons for this. First is that the open-source project has shifted focus toward the Block and Site Editors. Both ar
  
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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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