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Happy Tuesday! Google is rolling out Passkeys as a default login method for Google accounts, and the company is adding emoji reactions to Gmail. Further, TP-Link has a new wire-free security camera with 2K video support.

And if you haven't heard, Amazon Prime Big Deal Days is happening right now! We found sizzling deals like 15% off a MacBook Air with an M2 chip and 16GB RAM, and 22% off the Acer Nitro 5 Gaming Laptop with 16GB DDR4 RAM and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 GPU. Score big with 20% off a Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5, or score even bigger with $1000 off Samsung's The Frame 75" 4K TV, complete with a brown bezel to make it look like it's part of your home's decor!

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The Best Amazon Prime Big Deal Days Deals of 2023

Ready to get your holiday shopping done early? Then you're going to want to keep your eyes glued to your Amazon app Oct. 10 - 11. Why? Because it's Amazon Prime Big Deal Days: a two-day event that's poised to have some of the hottest deals of the year. But an event like this can be overwhelming - especially with the holiday season getting closer by the day.

That's why we're here to show you our favorite deals during this massive sale. We have the best deals on electronics, gadgets, gizmos, devices, and more, and you're bound to find the perfect gift for that tech-savvy person in your life. Or, you know, something special for yourself. Peek inside to see the best deals thus far, and keep checking back to see the latest and best deals during Amazon Prime Big Deals Day today and tomorrow!

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Download Your Free Copy Of Mastering Linux Security and Hardening (Worth $36)

Upgrade your Linux security know-how with this up-to-date guide, designed for the most recent Ubuntu and AlmaLinux releases. Master administrative account setup, data encryption techniques, and advanced firewall configurations. The book also covers automated system auditing and Intrusion Detection System setup via Security Onion. Snag your free copy before this offer ends on October 11!

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Should You Use DVDs for Long-Term Data Storage?

When you think about storing your data, your mind usually goes to two places: an external drive like a flash drive or an external HDD/SDD, or the cloud. But external drives can fail, and cloud storage services can be expensive. There's another option, and it's one you probably haven't thought about for years: DVDs. But are DVDs ideal if you need to store data for years or even decades? Here's everything you need to know.

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23andMe Just Had a Data Breach

23andMe - the DNA ancestry test kit that shows you useful information about your family's lineage - confirmed that it has suffered a data breach featuring vital information like customer's usernames, full names, and even one's genetic ancestry results and geographical location. See why else this is a big deal, and what you can do to protect yourself.

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Razer Blade 14 Ultra Thin Gaming Laptop ($1200 Off)

Want to go BIG on Amazon Big Deals Day? Then take advantage of this megalith of a deal on this Razer Blade 14 Ultra Thin Gaming Laptop! Let's look at the specs: this baby features 16GB DDR5 RAM, 1TB SSD, 4.6GHz AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX processor, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti graphics card, a Wi-Fi6E card, and even a vapor chamber cooling system that keeps it cool and quiet, this is THE ultra thin gaming laptop you've been looking for. See the details for yourself, but you better hurry: Amazon Big Deals Day is only today and tomorrow, so this deal won't last for long!

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TP-Link's New Wire-Free Security Camera Has 2K Video

Battery-powered security cameras are convenient, but they're also full of compromises. That may soon be changing thanks to TP-Link's new Tapo Wire-Free Security Camera. Featuring a staggering 10,000mAh battery, you'll only need to charge it once or twice a year. Or integrate the Tapo Solar Panel that allows you to set the Tapo Wire-Free Security Camera and practically forget it. See why else we're excited about this possibly new gold standard of battery-powered security cameras!

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LimeWire AI Studio: Unleash Your Creativity With AI-Generated Content

LimeWire is back, baby! Introducing LimeWire AI Studio: an all-in-one platform that harnesses the power of artificial intelligence to assist you in your creative endeavors. Currently, LimeWire AI Studio creates amazing AI generated art ala SDXL, SD 2.1, and DALL-E 2. But it'll soon provide user with AI-fueled tools that make it possible to create sophisticated AI music and videos. Coupled with a competitive ad revenue sharing model that gives creators a staggering 70% of all ad revenue generated from their art, along with 2.5% in royalties when your art is sold or traded within the community, and it's easy to see why LimeWire AI Studio is poised to make a comeback. Check out how much a monthly subscription to LimeWire AI Studio will cost you, and get paid for your AI art!

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Google Accounts Now Use Passkeys by Default

If you know how passkeys work, you understand their convenience. They eliminate the need to remember passwords or go through a two-step verification process just to log into an account, and are even immune to brute force and phishing attacks. No wonder Google just made passkeys the default method for signing in to a Google account. See why else this is a big deal, and how to set up a passkey on your own Google account.

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Smartphones Prove That Laptop Speakers Don't Have to Suck

Have you noticed that your laptop's speakers blows chunks? What's up with that? This shouldn't be the case - and our mobile phone's speakers are proof of this. We make the case for why we all deserve better speakers in our laptops, along with one laptop that actually manages to deliver spectacular sound in a small package.

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Why Power Outages Are Bad for Your Gadgets (And How to Protect Them)

There's no debating that power outages stink. They're boring, uncomfortable, and can even be deadly in certain circumstances. Likewise, power outages can also be dire for your gadgets and other electronics.

But there are steps you can take to protect your expensive electronics! Join us as we explain why power outages and the like are so detrimental for electronics, and how to protect them going forward. It could mean the difference between saving your electronics and spending thousands on replacing them!

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How to Copy Music to Your Android Phone

It may feel like the days of listening to locally stored music are over now that you can use streaming services like Spotify to listen to just about anything. But if you care about audio quality, you still have to resort to listening to your local music collection. Here's how to copy music (like FLAC files) to your Android phone.

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How to Unzip Files on Android

When you think about unzipping files, your mind usually goes to a desktop computer. But did you know that your Android phone can unzip files as well? It's uber convenient, as it means you can immediately open a zipped attachment without having to send it to your PC first. We show you how to unzip a .ZIP file and even how to create one, all from the convenience of your Android device!

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