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Most Windows users are seriously underusing this powerful desktop feature
Windows offers a lesser-known feature that can expand your available desktop workspace, but many users don't know about it.
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Does TSA actually allow AirTags in your luggage? Here's what the rules say
Guide clarifying TSA rules on carrying AirTags in checked luggage, addressing battery restrictions that may apply to the tracking devices.
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Don't throw away your old, unsupported Nest gadgets — Do this instead
Advice on what to do with older, unsupported Nest Learning Thermostats rather than discarding them.
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Your devices could be on the wrong Wi-Fi band, and it's slowing them down
Article explains how selecting the correct Wi-Fi band on multi-band routers can improve device performance.
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Duo Users Are Registering the Base of Their Index Finger as a Touch ID Coping Strategy
A Daring Fireball commentary on a Reddit user's workaround using base-of-finger Touch ID registration for easier Duo unlock, with author skepticism about claims it surpasses Face ID.
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iFixit’s look inside the iPhone Duo may explain those broken screens and hinges
iFixit's teardown awards the iPhone Duo a 5/10 repairability score, highest for a foldable, and details how the matte nano-texture display helps mask the screen crease.
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iFixit tears down iPhone Duo, finds possible causes of early screen failures
iFixit's iPhone Duo teardown identifies the device as the most repairable foldable phone and uncovers potential factors behind early screen failures reported by users.
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A YouTuber dissected an iPhone Duo and thinks he found the cause of crackgate
YouTuber disassembles iPhone Duo to investigate widespread hinge failures, finding a complex gear-based mechanism that may explain why screens crack in the same location.
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Zen Browser is the Arc replacement I was looking for
Zen Browser offers a compelling Arc alternative with launcher-like pinned tabs and pop-over glance view, styled after Arc's innovative design approach.
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What does the bell icon mean on your CarPlay screen?
Explainer on the bell icon that appears in Apple's CarPlay app switcher interface.
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iPhone Portrait Mode, 10 Years In
A retrospective on iPhone Portrait Mode's 10-year evolution explores how computational photography overcame early technical challenges to achieve convincing depth-of-field effects.
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Even the best mesh Wi-Fi system can be easily improved with a simple cable
Adding an ethernet cable to mesh Wi-Fi systems can further enhance coverage beyond what the systems already provide.
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Always late for meetings or failing at life goals? This affordable planning app was made for you
An affordable planning application designed to help users stay organized for meetings and goal management.
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This Switch 2 sequel accessory was a few millimeters away from being good
A review finds the Crkd Nitro Deck 2 Switch accessory improves analog sticks but suffers from cramped button placement that interferes with the right stick.
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What features do you lose if you use Apple AirPods with a Samsung Galaxy phone?
AirPods function with Samsung Galaxy phones via Bluetooth but lose most Apple-exclusive features when paired with non-Apple devices.
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8BitDo's latest button-only arcade controller is now up for pre-order
8BitDo has announced the Arcade Controller Pro, priced at $119.99, with pre-orders open and shipping expected in late November.
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Now you can watch Instagram Reels on your Apple TV
Meta has launched Instagram for TV on Apple TV, expanding the app that focuses on Reels and live streams to display content on larger screens.
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OLED iPad mini 8 debuting this week: Here’s what’s coming, and how much it’ll cost
Apple will refresh the iPad mini with OLED display technology and a new chip, the first major update since 2021 and 2024 respectively.