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BTS is done with military service, and the internet is thrilled
70Mashable / 17h
June has become a big month for BTS fans, as every member of the massively successful K-pop boyband has now completed their mandatory military service. South Korea requires all non-disabled male citizens between the ages of 18 to 35 to complete 18 to 21 months of military duty. Rapper Suga was the last of the BTS members to do so. As of Saturday, he was officially discharged from his duties as a





This 24-Year-Old Windows Tool Is Better Than Task Manager
How-To Geek / 11h
No Windows experience is complete without occasionally opening the Task Manager to figure out which application is using all of your RAM, or to end a program that has been frozen for ten minutes with no hope in sight. But it isn't even the best tool for the job—there is something else you should be using instead.





A Thousand Blows season 2: everything we know about the returning Hulu and Disney+ show
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 1h
A Thousand Blows Season 2: key information - A second season was confirmed during the week of the show's premiere - It was filmed back-to-back with the first season - A date is yet to be confirmed for its release, but creator Steven Knight said “you won’t have to wait long" - Most of the main cast are expected to return - There will possibly be a small time jump forward as they take it more towar






NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for June 22, 2025


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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






Upgrade your operating system to Windows 11 Pro for $15
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TL;DR : Upgrade your PC with Windows 11 Pro for only $14.97 (reg. $199) before codes sell out. If you haven't heard already, Microsoft has officially announced the countdown clock on Windows 10. Are you still running your PC on this dated operating system? Now might be the perfect time to finally upgrade your device's performance , because the latest operating system, Windows 11 Pro, is now less





How to watch Real Madrid vs. CF Pachuca online for free
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TL;DR: Live stream Real Madrid vs. CF Pachuca in the 2025 Club World Cup for free on DAZN . Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The 2025 Club World Cup action continues with a number of exciting games this weekend, including Real Madrid vs. CF Pachuca. Fans will be keen to see how the Mexican side matches up against the stars of Real Madrid. If you want to wa





How to watch Germany U21 vs. Italy U21 online for free
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TL;DR: Live stream Germany vs. Italy in U21 Euro 2025 for free on Channel 4 . Access this free streaming site from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The U21 Euro 2025 quarter finals showcase some really interesting matchups, but Germany vs. Italy might be the best of the bunch. It's going to be a fascinating battle between two incredibly talented sides. If you want to watch Germany vs. Ital





How to watch Denmark U21 vs. France U21 online for free
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TL;DR: Live stream Denmark vs. France in U21 Euro 2025 for free on Channel 4 . Access this free streaming site from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . U21 Euro 2025 is slowly drawing to its dramatic conclusion, with the remaining sides battling it out for a place in the semi finals. Denmark vs. France is the next quarter final to take place, showcasing a number of seriously talented young st





NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for June 22, 2025
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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





NYT Strands hints, answers for June 22
Mashable / 6h
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





Wordle today: Answer, hints for June 22, 2025
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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 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, Su





Hurdle hints and answers for June 22, 2025
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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





Truth Social Crashes as Trump Live-Posts Iran Bombing
200+Wired / 7h
The social network started experiencing global outages within minutes of Donald Trump posting details of a US military strike on Iran.





The simple gear Naomi Hearts uses to create TikTok magic
Mashable / 8h
You might know Naomi Hearts from her hilarious comedy skits, her mouthwatering food videos, or her head-turning fashion content — but chances are, if you’ve spent any time on social media, you’ve definitely heard of her. With 1.1 million TikTok followers, 116K fans on Instagram , and nearly 5,000 subscribers on YouTube , Hearts has carved out a vibrant corner of the internet all her own, and her





Mikey Angelos 3 essential tools for creating viral content
Mashable / 9h
You've probably heard of Mikey Angelo, the creator with over 7 million followers across YouTube , Instagram , and TikTok . He's best known for crafting catchy songs that cleverly weave in his deep knowledge of pop culture and current events. And if you've seen his videos, you’ve definitely noticed the bucket hat. He wears one in nearly every clip — and now has hundreds stacked in his closet. At V





Software 3.0 By Karpathy
Next Big Future / 10h
Andrej Karpathy discusses the transformative changes in software development driven by large language models (LLMs) and artificial intelligence, comparing the current era to the early days of computing. Key Points: LLMs as Simulators of Human Thought: Karpathy explains that large language models (like those powering modern AI) act as “simulators” of people, trained on vast ... Read more





18-30 Months from the Start of Worldchanging Superintelligence
Next Big Future / 10h
Elon Musk and Sam Altman hate each other but they agree that super intelligent AI smarter than any human for any task will happen in the next 30 months. This will cause AI, economics, and technology coud completely change over the next few years. The predictions of Elon Musk, Sam Altman and the Epoch AI ... Read more





Elon Musk Has a New Plan to Win Back MAGA
Gizmodo / 10h
After apologizing to Trump, the Tesla CEO returns to his favorite battleground: attacking liberals and “wokeism," as he tries to repair his image among conservative hardliners.





The 7 Best Episodes of Stargate SG-1
How-To Geek / 11h
Stargate is one of my all-time favorite movies, but somehow I missed the bus on Stargate SG-1 when it originally aired. Now that the show is easily accessible on streaming services, I've slowly worked my way through it—and I've been missing out!





Building brand credibility and community through country code top level domains
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
To succeed in the digital age, businesses must not only establish a strong online presence but continuously adapt their digital strategy as the virtual landscape evolves. While there is no one-size-fits-all solution for rapid business expansion, a practical and impactful step is the use of country code top-level domains, or ccTLDs, to build consumer trust and enhance local visibility. Subject to





The first 3 seconds of your video matter. Heres how to keep people watching your TikTok
Mashable / 11h
In the digital world, first impressions are everything. If you have a good enough hook in a video, you can increase your audience and draw viewers in right off the bat — but it's not as easy as it looks. At VidCon 2025 , Jason Gandy , a content creator and instructor at Quantum Courses , walked an audience through exactly how to hook viewers in the first three seconds with humor, pacing, and smar





4 big mistakes creators made — and what they did to fix them
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Everybody makes mistakes, but not everyone is willing to share them in the way Eric Wei, Devin Lytle, Sidney Raskind, and Evan Britton did at their VidCon 2025 panel called "F*ckups, Fixes, and Lessons Learned." Lesson 1: Start creating with a clear mind and strategy Devin Lytle, a creator who grew her YouTube channel to an audience of 179,000 subscribers , opened with a simple piece of advice: "





‘He’s Got a Rolex, He Owns The Row’—Manspreading Passengers Take Whatever They Can From Meek Seatmates
View from the Wing / 11h
A passenger complaining about "manspreading" inflight is gaining attention because the phenomenon of men encroaching on the personal space of others in economy has become de rigueur . Those beside these men take on guerilla tactics placing bags defensively to try to block his legs. Continue reading ...





Creators talk accessibility and building inclusive spaces at VidCon 2025
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At VidCon , creator Peet Montzingo was joined by Imani Barbarin, Briel Adams-Wheatley, and Pat Valentine of the Valentine Brothers at the panel, Accessibility for All: Creating Inclusive Spaces Online and IRL. The panel came together to discuss their experience as creators advocating for disability rights. Pat Valentine makes videos with his brother Zach, who was born with Down syndrome, and repr





How to create a viral video, according to creators
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There are many ways to build a sustainable career as a content creator, but starting off can be really tough. One of the swiftest ways to break into the algorithm is by creating viral content. The definition of "viral" varies depending on who you ask. For one creator, 100,000 views on a video is viral; for another, virality isn't accessed until the one million viewership threshold is passed. For





I Never Build a PC Without This Often-Overlooked Component
How-To Geek / 11h
When assembling a PC, everyone always thinks about the big three first—the CPU, the GPU, and the motherboard. After that, people tend to piece together the rest, depending on what they want. However, everyone always overlooks one component: the humble sound card.





Two Passengers Die Simultaneously on Saudia Flight—As Bomb Threats Grip Airline Twice In Four Days
View from the Wing / 12h
On Friday, June 20, 2025, two passengers died onboard a Saudia flight to Surabaya, Indonesia. One passenger was 67 and the other 85. They both passed at almost the same exact moment, about an hour prior to landing. Continue reading ...





7 Reasons Why Qubes Is Better Than Your Linux Distro
How-To Geek / 12h
I love the idea that my computer is free from spyware, and who doesn't? Who likes the idea of someone stealing their secrets? For me, the benefits of Qubes are indispensable and drastically outweigh its challenges.





Weekly Review: June 21, 2025
One Mile at a Time / 12h
I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far, and a great (official) start to summer! I’m taking a quick domestic trip this weekend, but am otherwise grounded for the coming weeks. That’ll hopefully change after the peak summer travel period. On the points & travel front, this week ANA revealed its new Boeing 787 business class, Riyadh Air placed a huge aircraft order, conflicts in the Middle





V Spehar is keeping their promise while delivering the news on social media
Mashable / 12h
To consume the news is no longer a simple matter of opening the newspaper or turning on the television. Now, more than ever, America's number one news source is social media . But in a sea of infographics, how is one to find trusted sources? V Spehar , perhaps better known by their handle UnderTheDeskNews, provides thorough and informative news in a comforting package. While V used to take news h





European leaders worry they’re too reliant on U.S. tech
42TechCrunch / 12h
European governments may be reconsidering their use of American technology and services, according to a new report in The New York Times.





The TSA has issued an urgent warning about criminals using fake USB charging ports, free Wi-Fi honeypots to steal your identity ahead of summer holidays
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
TSA warns public USB ports can be loaded with malware that silently steals your data without detection "Juice jacking" attacks can capture text messages, contact lists, and even keystrokes from your device Free Wi-Fi may cost nothing, but it could be the gateway to