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Not only did astronomer William Herschel discover Uranus, two of its moons, and two of Saturn’s moons, he was also a talented musician who composed 24 symphonies, many concertos, and even some church music.

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Not only did astronomer William Herschel discover Uranus, two of its moons, and two of Saturn’s moons, he was also a talented musician who composed 24 symphonies, many concertos, and even some church music.

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Are you invested in the Apple ecosystem? You’ll want to pick up an Apple AirTag to keep track of your easy-to-lose objects. The AirTag works similarly to Tile products but uses Apple’s Find My network to track the tags. This network uses Apple products like iPhones and iPads to pinpoint the tags, so no matter where you left your wallet or keys, you’ll be able to find them.

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You Should Be Using Collections on Your Kindle eReader


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How to Stream the 2023 Rose Bowl Live


The longest-running college football bowl game, the Rose Bowl showcases two of the sport’s top teams. The 109th edition features Utah taking on Penn State, at 4 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. PT on January 2, 2023. Here’s how to stream it live. Read More »

 
Should You Trust Your VPN?


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How to Stream the 2023 Rose Parade Live


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Get a Travel Router to Upgrade Your Hotel Wi-Fi Experience


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These Apps Will Help You Keep Your New Year's Resolutions


It’s time once again to pick a New Years’ resolution. Whether you want to get healthy or learn something new, you’ll need help to avoid joining the 91% of people who give up on their goals. Luckily these apps can help you stay on track with your New Year’s resolutions. Read More »

 
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