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The Beginner's Guide to Google Docs
300+How-To Geek / 17h
If you're just getting started with Google Docs, its extensive features and add-ons can be a little overwhelming. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know to get started with this powerful, cloud-based alternative to Microsoft Word.


If your iPhone 14 Plus has this camera problem, Apple will fix it for free
64TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 19h
Apple has identified an iPhone 14 Plus issue It's the first iPhone service program since 2021 You can check your eligibility online While we gave it plenty of praise in our iPhone 14 Plus review , the iPhone 14 Plus is apparently susceptible to a certain rear camera flaw, Apple has admitted – and if it's affecting you, you can get your handset repaired free of charge. It's been three years since


Mariah Carey has spoken: Christmas is here
36Mashable / 22h
Mariah Carey, the queen of Christmas, has announced the season's return in an Addams Family-themed video on social media. In a video posted to Instagram and X , she starts in a Morticia Addams Halloween costume, adorned with a Kay Jewelers diamond necklace. She dances with a man dressed as Gomez Addams, and once the clock strikes midnight on Halloween night, Carey is seen with her classic Christm



NYT Strands hints, answers for November 3
Mashable / 1h
If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands , the New York Times ' elevated word-search game. Strands 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


How to watch Dallas Mavericks vs. Orlando Magic online for free


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TL;DR: Live stream Dallas Mavericks vs. Orlando Magic in the NBA for free on Ran.de . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The NBA season has started really strongly, with a number of teams making a good impression. The Dallas Mavericks and Orlando Magic have both started this campaign well, and will be looking to secure another big win this weekend. Th


Get lifetime access to your own personal AI assistant for only £31
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Harness the power of AI and get this lifetime subscription to AI MagicX on sale for £30.93 (reg. £250.62) for a limited time. Ever thought about having your own virtual assistant that would do whatever you wanted it to? While we're not offering an assistant that can fold your laundry and do your dishes (yet!), there is a great deal available on a helpful AI generator and editor by AI Magic


NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for November 3
Mashable / 3h
Connections: Sports Edition is a new 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 th


Wordle today: Answer, hints for November 3
Mashable / 4h
Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle . As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer. If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for November 3'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: Mahjon


NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for November 3
Mashable / 5h
Connections is the latest New York Times word game 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 e


DNA-testing site 23andMe fights for survival
81BBC News / 5h
Once millions used it to find out about their family histories - this week it was almost delisted. What went wrong?


Hunt for Bitcoin's elusive creator Satoshi Nakamoto hits another dead-end
62BBC News / 5h
Why are still no closer to unmasking the mysterious Satoshi Nakamoto?


NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Sunday, November 3 (game #245)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes of Wordle, Spelling Bee and Connections – and it's great fun. It can be difficult, though, so read on for my Strands hints. Want more word-based fun? Then check out my Wordle today , NYT Connections today and Quordle today pages for hints and answers for those games. SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Strands today is below, so don't read


Quordle today – hints and answers for Sunday, November 3 (game #1014)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still going strong now more than 1,000 games later. It offers a genuine challenge, though, so read on if you need some Quordle hints today – or scroll down further for the answers. Enjoy playing word games? You can also check out my Wordle today , NYT Connections today and NYT Strands today pages for hints and answers for those puzzles. S


NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Sunday, November 3 (game #511)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's clever word game that challenges you to group answers in various categories. It can be tough, so read on if you need clues. What should you do once you've finished? Why, play some more word games of course. I've also got daily Wordle hints and answers , Strands hints and answers and Quordle hints and answers articles if you need help for those too.


This new backup solution natively supports Copilot+ ARM-based Windows devices
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Macrium, a leading provider of backup , disaster recovery, and imaging software, has unveiled its latest product, Reflect X , designed to support Copilot+ ARM-based Windows devices with native bare metal recovery and boot menu recovery options. The company says Reflect X can be a reliable backup and recovery solution, particularly for businesses that rely on ARM-based devices in their critical in


I Tried 6 Note-Taking Apps: Here's Why UpNote Is the Best
How-To Geek / 9h
A good note-taking app is a big part of every productivity toolkit. Here are six note-taking apps I incorporated into my workflow, and why I think UpNote is the best one.


New American Airlines Bag Check Shortcut: Print Tags Faster, Spend Less Time Waiting In Line
View from the Wing / 9h
If I'm checking a bag, I rarely bother checking in online in advance. It just doesn't save any time. Airline processes are just too cumbersome. There are some airlines in the world that have a 'just drop the bag and go' process, but most do not. It really shouldn't be that hard. American Airlines has finally made a simple improvement to their bag check process that's actually a nice time-saver. W


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European wildcat By: Unknown photographer From: Wildlife Fact-File 1990s
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Weekly Review: November 02, 2024
One Mile at a Time / 10h
I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far! I’m at home spending time with my family, and am looking forward to the extra hour of sleep tonight (or more accurately, getting up even earlier, which on second thought, is the last thing I need). I’m heading to Europe this week, though am still deciding between different flight options, so I’ll report back once I’ve finalized everything. After al


The Easiest Way to Add Apps to a BOOX eReader Tablet
How-To Geek / 10h
I bought a BOOX eReader because I wanted the freedom to install Android apps. Little did I know, navigating the Google Play Store on an E-Ink screen is a total pain in the neck. Thankfully, I've found three ways to install apps more quickly on my BOOX tablet.


Organizations face a critical disconnect between their data protection protocols and actual practices
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
From streamlining operations to automating complex processes, AI has revolutionized how organizations approach tasks - however, as the technology becomes more prevalent, organizations are discovering the rush to embrace AI may come with unintended consequences. A report by Swimlane reveals while AI offers tremendous benefits, its adoption has outpaced many companies' ability to safeguard sensitiv


Why Wiz really turned down Google’s $23B offer
29TechCrunch / 10h
Welcome back to Week in Review. This week, we’re coming at you right off the heels of TechCrunch Disrupt! If you missed it, we’re highlighting conversations from Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas, WordPress co-founder Matt Mullenweg, and Disney star turned space CEO Bridgit Mendler. Of course, we’ve got news from the rest of the tech world […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal us


How to Create and Use an Email Template in the New Microsoft Outlook
How-To Geek / 10h
Email templates are great for ensuring consistency, saving time, and avoiding typos. However, as Microsoft transitioned from the classic Outlook to the new Outlook, the process for creating, using, and editing templates changed significantly.


winterhill-aria: The Duchess Of Windsor’s Panther Brooch by...
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winterhill-aria : The Duchess Of Windsor’s Panther Brooch by Cartier


Gen V Adds Some Mysterious New Stars to Its Season 2 Cast
23Gizmodo / 10h
Prime Video plans to bring both The Boys and Gen V back for their respective new seasons sometime in 2025.


A Bottom Port Is the Least of the Magic Mouse's Problems
How-To Geek / 10h
Another version of the Magic Mouse, another flood of complaints about its charging port on the bottom. While it's not unfair to criticize Apple for putting the charging port in such an inconvenient place, I think it's a case of missing the forest for the trees.


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Amazon has apparently delayed the AI-powered Alexa to 2025
Mashable / 11h
Amazon might be in a pickle with the promised AI upgrades to Alexa. Bloomberg reported that the company's signature voice assistant, which was supposed to get a big AI overhaul before the end of this year, will instead get that upgrade in 2025. The idea is to make Alexa smarter and more powerful by making it more conversational and capable of new things. Unfortunately, by all accounts, that isn't


AV Linux: Exploring a Distro for Audio/Visual Work
24How-To Geek / 11h
While Macs may enjoy a reputation as the ultimate station for digital content creation, there is a ton of similar software available for Linux, much of it free. AV Linux gathers a bevy of these tools in one place, making it easy to create music or videos on a far smaller budget.


How to Create a Professional Cover Letter in Microsoft Word
How-To Geek / 11h
Your cover letter is one of the first things a recruiter sees when you're applying for a job, so it's important you get it right. In this article, I'll show you how to create a great cover letter in Microsoft Word and offer you some other general tips as we go.


allcatsconstitutethesamefamily: From Ohio University’s 1931...
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allcatsconstitutethesamefamily : From Ohio University’s 1931 yearbook. See How to Be Your Own Cat . They sleep long hours: cat people .


I Was Terrible at Chess Until I Tried These 5 Tools
How-To Geek / 11h
I've always enjoyed chess but was never very good at it. No matter how many games I played against friends or online opponents, I was stuck at the same mediocre skill level. So I went looking for ways to improve and here's what I found.


FBI warns voters about inauthentic videos relating to election security
Engadget / 11h
The FBI issued a statement on Saturday about deceptive videos circulating ahead of the election, saying it’s aware of two such videos “falsely claiming to be from the FBI relating to election security.” That includes one claiming the FBI had “apprehended three linked groups committing ballot fraud,” and one about Kamala Harris’ husband. Both depict false content, the FBI said. Disinformation — in


Love is a Killer in Heart Eyes’ First Trailer
Gizmodo / 11h
If you love love or love watching some brutal kills, Sony's new romantic-horror flick may be for you.


Dropbox CEO ‘Takes Full Accountability’ as He Fires 500 People
Gizmodo / 12h
CEO Drew Houston will remain in his job.


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American And JetBlue Want To Revive Their New York Power Play—But Will Washington Keep Blocking Their Alliance?
28View from the Wing / 12h
The end of the partnership has been bad for customers, and bad for American and JetBlue which are in a tough spot trying to compete against Delta and United in New York. Neither one can grow there, and both are too small on their own to really matter. There's a chance that they could try to re-start the partnership that was dismantled last year. Both carriers say that they want this. Continue rea


How to Safeguard Your Windows PC Against Ransomware
How-To Geek / 12h
Ransomware is a cybercrime that has become exceedingly prevalent in the past 10 years, and it's not going away anytime soon. Here's why its so prolific and how to protect your Windows PC from this attack.


How a PhD Student Discovered a Lost Mayan City From Hundreds of Miles Away
45Wired / 12h
WIRED spoke with the researchers responsible for the discovery of Valeriana, a lost Maya city in the middle of the jungle of Campeche.


Say hello to *Chonk,* painting number 8 in the Close Encounters Collection!
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Taking Pictures On Airplanes & At Airports: Is It Allowed?
One Mile at a Time / 12h
I share my travel experiences here at OMAAT, including flight reviews and airport lounge reviews . I often get reader questions about the logistics of picture taking, and am asked if I ever run into issues. In this post I wanted to step back a bit and look at the big picture — is taking pictures on airplanes and airports allowed, and are there any restrictions? It’s complicated, so let me share m


Why an iPad Should Be Your First Apple Device
How-To Geek / 12h
Think the Apple ecosystem is too expensive or complicated to get into? Maybe you haven't considered the iPad. It's affordable, versatile, offers great bang for your buck, and so I made it my first-ever Apple product. Here's what