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July 28, 2023

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There were 32,000 original possible opening deals available in the solitaire variant FreeCell, included with Windows 3.1. Every opening deal was winnable except for #11982, a bugged deal that is unsolvable.

🌕 Turn Off The Lights

Happy Friday! Dark mode is coming to Bing's desktop site (including Bing Chat), and Stable Diffusion's new XL model just reached version 1.0. Microsoft is also updating its Xbox consoles with a completely new home screen.

Meanwhile, the compact 30W Satechi USB Type-C wall charger is just $10 at Amazon right now.


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How to Avoid Ads on Instagram

Between oodles of ads and the endless sea of reels and promoted content, viewing the accounts you actually follow on Instagram can be a chore. Have a glance at how to avoid ads on Instagram.

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Introducing Affordable Luxury: Distinctive Bauhaus Inspired Watches from Tapferkeit

If you're in the market for a sleek looking watch that looks expensive, but don't necessarily have a large budget to work with, then you should check out this collection of watches from Tapferkeit. For as low as $90, you can discover a timeless new look to take any outfit to the next level with these modern, affordable watches.

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Why Is My Android Phone So Slow? 10 Ways to Speed It Up

Have you noticed that your Android phone is crawling at a snail's pace? You don't have to upgrade it just yet! Here are some proven ways to speed up your Android phone and make it functional once again.

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How to Resize an Image

Regardless of the platform, resizing images should be quick and painless. Take a look at our favorite apps for resizing images on iOS, Android, Windows, Mac, and more!

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Unlocked Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5, 512 GB + $150 Amazon Gift Card (Only $999)

Impressed by Samsung's unveiling of the Galaxy Z Flip 5 earlier this week? Ready to pre-order? Then you'll want to take advantage of this special pre-ordering deal, courtesy of Amazon.

Pre-order today, and you'll receive a factory unlocked 512GB Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5, available in four colors: mint, lavender, cream, or classic graphite. Not only that, but you'll also get a $150 Amazon gift card just for being an early adopter!

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Stable Diffusion XL Reaches 1.0, Creates Even Better Artwork

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Unlike AI image generators like DALL-E and Midjourney that are dependent on external servers to create content, Stable Diffusion runs locally on your PC. And now that it’s Stable Diffusion XL has finally hit version 1.0, there’s never been a better time to check it out. Here’s what you need to know about Stable Diffusion XL, and how to get started.

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5 Ways to Fix an "An Unexpected Error Has Occurred" Issue on Windows

Need to peek at your network adapter’s settings menu? Don’t let the dreaded “An unexpected error has occurred” window slow you down! Here are a few fixes to get your Windows PC back online.

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How to View Your Steam Purchase History

Sure, you can view your entire Steam purchase history. But do you really want to know how much you’ve spent on your backlog? Here’s how you do it. Just…try not to live with too much regret…

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Should You Buy Early Access Games on Steam?

Scour Steam long enough, and you'll eventually see games with the "Steam Early Access" label. What does this label mean? And should you buy games still in Steam Early Access? Here's everything you need to know.

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ICYMI

Build a Personal AI Assistant with ChatGPT's Custom Instructions

ChatGPT is constantly evolving. Its new "custom instructions" feature may be its most exciting yet, and we're already coming up with ideas for projects. One idea we had was to use ChatGPT to create a personal AI assistant. Here's how we did it.

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Dark Mode Is Coming to Bing’s Website

Using Bing Chat during those late nights can really hurt your eyes. Fortunately, dark mode is coming to Bing, so you don’t have to pull out those sunglasses anymore. Here’s when you can expect to use it.

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Google Is Dropping Play Services for Old Android Phones & Tablets

September 2013 was the launch of Android 4.4 KitKat. Crazily enough, Google has supported it all this time, but those days are coming to an end. We have the details of KitKat’s final update. And if you haven’t moved on yet...why?!

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Amazon Will Now Tell You About Recalls for Purchased Items

Recalls happen all the time – and you need to know about it. Amazon is hoping to make that happen by adding a hub just for recalls to help manufacturers and sellers to tell you when a recall you’ve purchased in the past has been recalled. Here are the details.

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Best Online Whiteboards and Virtual Whiteboard Apps

Digital whiteboards allow you to intuitively plan and detail anything from a tiny project to your company’s budget for the fiscal year. They’re also great for playing Jeopardy. Here are a few of our favorites.

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Dell XPS 17 (2023) Review: A Do-It-All Device That's Worth the Splurge

Dell’s premium XPS line continues with the Dell XPS 17 (2023). Featuring a 17-inch 4K InfinityEdge display along with a blistering Intel Core i7 processor and NVIDIA RTX 4070, it's an all-in-one laptop made for work and play. But is it worth the cost?

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