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• 5 tips for building an effective brand presence on LinkedIn

  26-07-2026 14:00 via socialmediatoday.com
  
  A look at some of the best ways for marketers to maximize their presence on the professional social network, which has had a resurgence of late. 
  
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• The best laptops of 2026: We tested 80+ models to find our favorites

  26-07-2026 11:30 via mashable.com
  
  Mashable has been testing laptops for over 10 years. Over the past two years alone, the team and I have researched dozens of models and tried more than 80 of the most promising configurations available. We use a meticulous testing procedure involving real-world stress tests and artificial benchmarks to evaluate our contenders on the basis of performance, battery life, design/build quality, and value.This regularly updated guide serves as our laptop trophy case, highlighting the best-in-class mod
  
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• Ryan Gosling to star in MCUs Ghost Rider film

  26-07-2026 11:00 via mashable.com
  
  After years of rumors and on-again, off-again flirtation between Ryan Gosling (Project Hail Mary, Barbie) and the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it's now confirmed: the actor will play Johnny Blaze, aka Ghost Rider, in an upcoming film.This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.
  For those unfamiliar with the character, Ghost Rider is the demonic alter ego of stuntman Johnny Blaze, who strikes a deal to sell his soul to the demon Mephisto in order to save his father'
  
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• Mike Flanagans Carrie gets its first trailer ahead of Oct. release

  26-07-2026 11:00 via mashable.com
  
  Horror's favorite It girl is getting her television series debut, with the first trailer now out for Mike Flanagan's (The Haunting of Hill House) adaptation of Stephen King's Carrie.SEE ALSO:Apple TV gives cyberpunk fans their first look at 'Neuromancer'
  The eight-episode miniseries follows Carrie White as she endures bullying at school and abuse at home from her fanatically religious mother, Margaret — all while discovering she has telekinetic powers. As the trailer shows, Flanagan's vers
  
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• Is AdultFriendFinder safe to use? What a cybersecurity expert says.

  26-07-2026 11:00 via mashable.com
  
  There's a commonly asked question about AdultFriendFinder, everyone's favorite spicy dating platform: Is AFF safe to use? We get it. Unlike other big-name dating sites, its interface is packed with adult content. It's extremely NSFW and appears to be a potential breeding ground for scams. Wannabe daters are right to question its legitimacy — they understandably want to know whether AFF is the real deal.To better understand the risks of using AdultFriendFinder, we consulted Anna Larkina, a
  
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• I tried the Jackery FridgeGuard portable power station: Its both functional and pretty

  26-07-2026 11:00 via mashable.com
  
  For a short amount of time, a power outage feels nice. It’s an excuse to cancel plans and settle on the couch with a good book (or an e-reader) instead. That calm feeling fades once a low-battery alert shows up on your phone, and it’s never convenient to not have WiFi at home. But maybe even more inconvenient is the threat of the refrigerator heating up during a power outage.Food spoilage is one of the biggest bummers of a power outage. It’s never fun to start calculating how m
  
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• Get Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for life for $27.97 — Ditch 365 for good

  26-07-2026 11:00 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: Microsoft Office Professional 2021 includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, Access, Publisher, and Teams (free version). Get a lifetime Windows license for $27.97 (reg. $219.99).Opens in a new windowCredit: MicrosoftMicrosoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows: Lifetime License$27.97 $219.99 Save $192.02 Get DealMicrosoft keeps releasing new versions of Office, but that doesn’t mean everyone needs the latest one. For plenty of entrepreneurs, freelancers, students,
  
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• Get lifetime ad blocking for up to 9 devices for $11

  26-07-2026 11:00 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: Protect up to nine devices with the AdGuard Family Plan Lifetime Subscription for $11 (reg. $169.99) through July 26 at 11:59 p.m. PT.Opens in a new windowCredit: AdGuardAdGuard Family Plan: Lifetime Subscription$11 $169.99 Save $158.99 Get DealIt doesn’t matter if your household has two devices or 20, keeping everyone’s online activity protected can quickly become complicated. The AdGuard Family Plan simplifies things by covering up to nine devices with a single lifetime
  
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• Apple TV gives cyberpunk fans their first look at Neuromancer

  26-07-2026 11:00 via mashable.com
  
  It must feel good to be a fan of the cyberpunk genre.Apple TV has released the first trailer for its adaptation of William Gibson's 1984 sci-fi classic Neuromancer — one of the foundational texts of the cyberpunk genre. The novel follows Case, a washed-up cyberspace hacker recruited by a mysterious ex-soldier to pull off a high-stakes heist alongside a razor-fingered assassin.Set against a neon-drenched, futuristic Japan, the trailer leans noticeably brighter than fans of the novel's noir-
  
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• Best Samsung Galaxy Fold 8 Ultra preorder deal: Save over $1,000 when you activate a line at T-Mobile

  26-07-2026 09:00 via mashable.com
  
  SAVE $1,100: At T-Mobile, get $1,100 off a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra when you activate a line on an Experience More or Beyond Plan. Pre-order now before it arrives on Aug. 7.Opens in a new windowCredit: SamsungSamsung Galaxy Fold8 Ultra$999.99 at T-Mobile $2,099.99 Save $1,100.00 Pre-order HereThis week, Samsung dropped a whole new line-up of redesigned foldables. The new collection includes the Galaxy Fold 8 and Fold 8 Ultra. The Fold8 Ultra is the most expensive of the bunch but also t
  
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• Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on July 26

  26-07-2026 06:00 via mashable.com
  
  The Moon will look nearly full tonight as it continues through the waxing gibbous phase. Although the Full Moon is still a few days away, where we are in the lunar cycle means that most of its visible surface is already illuminated.What is today’s Moon phase?As of Sunday, July 26, NASA's Daily Moon Guide tracker tells us the Moon phase is in Waxing Gibbous phase, with 90% of its surface visible. Without the assistance of any visual aids, tonight you should be to see the Mares Fecunditatis,
  
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• Hurdle hints and answers for July 26, 2026

  26-07-2026 06:00 via mashable.com
  
  If you like playing daily word games like Wordle, then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine. There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give you several clues or none, depending on the words. For the final hurdle, every correct answer from pr
  
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• Wordle today: Answer, hints for July 26, 2026

  26-07-2026 04:00 via mashable.com
  
  Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you're a healthy eater.If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.SEE ALSO:Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO:NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for July 26, 2026
  Where did Wordle come from?Originally created by enginee
  
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• NYT Strands hints, answers for July 26, 2026

  26-07-2026 04:00 via mashable.com
  
  Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you're well-versed in a specific subject.Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game, requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answer. There's always a theme linking every solution, along with the "spangram," a spe
  
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• NYT Pips hints, answers for July 26, 2026

  26-07-2026 04:00 via mashable.com
  
  Welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalogue.Released in August 2025, Pips puts a unique spin on dominoes, creating a fun single-player experience that could become your next daily gaming habit.Currently, if you're stuck, the game only offers to reveal the entire puzzle, forcing you to move on to the next difficulty level and start over. However, we have you covered! Below are piecemeal answers that will serve as hints so that you can find your way through each
  
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• NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for July 26, 2026

  26-07-2026 04:00 via mashable.com
  
  Today's Connections: Sports Edition will be easier if you've ever gone fishing.As we've shared in previous hints stories, this is a version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans. Like the original Connections, the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight, and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier — so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over t
  
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• NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for July 26, 2026

  26-07-2026 04:00 via mashable.com
  
  The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you're a parent.Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of
  
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• The EU says TikTok still isn’t doing enough to protect kids

  26-07-2026 00:42 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The European Commission says TikTok may be violating the Digital Services Act by failing to adequately protect minors' accounts and privacy on the platform.
  
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• Your Mac can get Microsoft Office for just $43

  26-07-2026 00:00 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: Get a lifetime license to Microsoft Office Home & Business for Mac 2021 for $42.97 (reg. $219) until July 26 at 11:59 p.m. PT.Opens in a new windowCredit: MicrosoftMicrosoft Office Home & Business for Mac 2021: Lifetime License$42.97 $219 Save $176.03 Get DealWhether you’re balancing household finances, finishing a presentation, or updating your resume, some word processing tools become second nature over time. Microsoft Office Home & Business for Mac 2021 combines
  
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