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Linus Torvalds, the creator of the Linux operating system, has a certain fondness for penguins—the mascot for Linux is Tux the penguin—and has joked that he caught penguinitis, a strong affection for the flightless bird, after getting nibbled by one at the National Zoo & Aquarium in Canberra, Australia.

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If they already have an iPad, though, you can pick up some helpful accessoriesĀ instead. Almost anyone can use a stand for their tablet, after all!

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Black Friday is, well, this Friday, but deals are already live. Why deal with the rush right after Thanksgiving when you can knock off some items on the holiday gift list now?

For example, if you’re thinking of getting yourself or someone else an iPad, you’re in luck—many of the models are currently on sale. That includes the brand-new iPad Pro and Air models!

If they already have an iPad, though, you can pick up some helpful accessoriesĀ instead. Almost anyone can use a stand for their tablet, after all!

– Elizabeth


 
The Commodore 64 Can Now Be a Two-Factor Authenticator


The Commodore 64 might be 40 years old, but there’s still an active community for developing new games and software for the once-popular 6-bit computer. With the help of a new program, TOTP-C64, the C64 can act as a two-factor authentication app for your online accounts. Read More »

 
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10 Awesome PlayStation 5 Features You Should Be Using


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You Can Now Get Mozilla VPN and Firefox Relay for Less Money


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