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June 18, 2023

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The kind of amnesia portrayed in films like 50 First Dates is called anterograde amnesia, where the patient is unable to form new memories after the date of the event that caused the condition.

Common wisdom would say that a bigger screen is better than a smaller one. People would prefer a 100-inch TV over a 50-inch one most of the time, right? However, that desire for more inches can backfire for PC gamers. Read More »

Python is still one of the most widely used programming languages in the world by major tech companies such as Google, FaceBook, Spotify, and more. Stay up to date with the latest programming trends with this eBook, which offers readers a thorough and comprehensive introduction to Python that is both simple enough to be ideal for a novice programmer, but robust enough to be useful for those who are more experienced in the language.
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Not a big fan of YouTube‘s short-form videos in your feed and want to get rid of them? While there’s no official method to turn off YouTube Shorts, you have a few workarounds to hide them from appearing in your feed. We’ll show you how to do that on your iPhone, Android phone, and desktop computer. Read More »

Whether you’re an iPad veteran or newbie, Apple’s tablet packs so many features that some of them might have slipped under your radar. Let’s take a look at ten great features that every iPad owner should use. Read More »

While we carry our smartphones everywhere and likely have a notes or reminders app to help keep track of whatever we need, sometimes you really can’t beat a good old pen and notepad. But if you want to have a notepad available wherever you go, it needs to be pocket-sized, durable, and so easy to pack you won’t even think about leaving it behind.

Field Notes Notebooks are just that. These small notebooks are no bigger than the average smartphone, and they’ll withstand a bit of wear and tear. The neat covers are just a bonus! At $15 for a pack of three, you can’t go wrong with this purchase.

Smooth browsing, productivity shortcuts right at your fingertips, and the accuracy needed to land the perfect shot. An average computer mouse can’t do these things, but with our recommendations, your new mouse can do all that and more. Read More »

Microsoft has been publicly testing a rewritten Outlook for Windows application for over a year now, and apparently, it’s close to being finished. The company has now confirmed a timeline for the full rollout, and how it will replace Windows’s deprecated productivity applications. Read More »

Netflix paid $500M to get Seinfeld for five years, but for seventy bucks, you can have it for the rest of your life! It turns out the humble DVD may be a hidden gem in this age of fickle streaming. Read More »

The 2023 Formula 1 season features races taking place around the globe through November 26, 2023. With a VPN, you can stream every race for free via international streaming services. Here’s how to catch all of this year’s Formula 1 action. Read More »

Is your Windows 11 PC too slow in starting up? There are a few changes you can make, from toggling a setting to upgrading your hardware, that will improve your computer’s boot time so you’re never left waiting. Read More »

For those who value a quality typing experience, it’s safe to say today’s premium keyboard selections are virtually limitless. The Keychron S1 QMK Mechanical Keyboard tries to distinguish itself in a crowded field by offering minimal compromises and considerable customization in a compact frame. Read More »

If you consider yourself an avid reader, you might be considering (or already have) Kindle Unlimited. This service from Amazon gives you access to more than three million eBooks. While there are (probably terrible) books written by ChatGPT in the Kindle Unlimited catalog, there are also plenty of bestsellers available. Read More »