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The queens of black garden ant colonies can live for almost thirty years. Scientists believe that their longevity is the result of the higher expression of genes that are necessary for the repair of DNA damage.

📧 Outlook in Your BIOS

Happy Tuesday! Samsung just announced some fast SD and microSD cards. At the same time, Google is rolling out a new space-saving feature on Android phones, and contrary to some reports, Google Assistant is not dying.

Also, did you know some HP made an email app that ran in the BIOS and interacted with Microsoft Outlook? What a weird time that was.

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How to Manually Add Workouts to Apple Watch


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Outdoor lights need to be durable to survive the elements, but that doesn’t mean they have to be boring. Govee’s outdoor lights can not only stand up to inclement weather, but you can set the lights up in all sorts of fun colors and patterns.

Like all of the company’s products, you can set all of this up in the easy-to-use Govee app, along with any other Govee products you have. You can also set up schedules, so the light automatically turns on at sunset, and turn off when you’re ready for bed.

 
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Why Even 1080p Blu-rays Are Better Than 4K Streaming Video


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Microsoft Outlook in the BIOS? HP Tried That


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Steam Deck Shortcuts: The Ultimate Guide


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Samsung’s New SD and MicroSD Cards Are Faster Than Ever


SD cards can be used in everything from cameras to Nintendo Switch consoles, but many of them aren’t all that fast. Samsung is now pushing SD to its limit with two new cards. Read More »

 
The Best TV Shows on Amazon Prime Video in 2023


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The Best Smart Displays of 2023


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All Microsoft’s PowerToys for Windows 10 and 11, Explained


Microsoft has been releasing more and more PowerToys for Windows 10 and Windows 11. This open-source project adds many powerful features to Windows, from a bulk file renamer to an Alt+Tab alternative that lets you search for windows from your keyboard. Read More »

 
How to Add Non-Steam Games to Steam and Apply Custom Icons


Steam’s game management client is very streamlined if you’re only using Steam-purchased games, but it needs a little tweaking if you’re adding non-Steam games to the launcher. Read on as we show you how to add any game, application, or emulator to Steam with custom icons and artwork. Read More »

 
Hey Google, It’s Time to Make a Real Weather App


A basic app on any smartphone is the weather app. Apple has one on the iPhone, Samsung has one on Galaxy devices, and many other device makers have their own weather apps. Google, however, still only has a web app. Read More »

 
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Soundpeats Capsule3 Pro Review: ANC True Wireless Earbuds on a Budget


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No, Google Assistant Is Not Dying


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