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Thunderbird Is My Favorite Linux Email App Again, Here's Why

Thunderbird was my first desktop email client. Yet for many years, the app felt frozen in time, and we went our separate ways. Recently, I stumbled upon the new version of Thunderbird and fell back in love. After a decade-long break, it is now downloading my inbox again. This is how it found a new home on my PC.

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Old Phones Make Great Music and Podcast Players for Kids

iPods and MP3 players were once popular, but the market for them has nearly vanished—most people just use their phones as music players. However, kids also like music and podcasts, and young kids don't have smartphones. An old iPhone or Android phone is the perfect music player.

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Galaxy Watch Ultra vs. Apple Watch Ultra 2

Now that the Galaxy Watch Ultra is here, there will be an obvious comparison with the original "Ultra" smartwatch: the Apple Watch Ultra 2. While both devices stand their ground as top-tier smartwatches by the respective companies, there are a few key differences that can help potential buyers make an informed decision.

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I Dropped Spotify for Deezer—the Grass Is Mostly Greener

I never really thought I had issues with Spotify, but that was until I started exploring the other options. Eventually, I discovered Deezer, and after a month-long trial period, I decided it came out on top for a handful of reasons.

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I Spend More Time Playing Retro Games Than New Ones, Here's Why

Modern gaming has left me reaching for the comfort of my Game Boy more often than loading up the latest open-world action RPG. You could blame nostalgia, but there are several reasons that I play more retro games than new ones.

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ChatGPT Has a Song Maker GPT. Is It Better Than Udio and Suno?

The AI music scene just got a new contender. OpenAI's Song Maker GPT can craft entire songs from a text prompt, but can it dethrone the reigning music composition duo, Udio and Suno, known for their ease of use in crafting catchy tunes?

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Why I Pre-Ordered the Light Phone 3, a Minimalist Phone With Screws and a Wheel

The Light Phone 2 was a credit-card-sized "minimalist" phone with an e-ink screen and a slew of shortcomings. Now, the Light Phone 3 appears to be solving some of those problems, and I've placed a pre-order. Despite how much I enjoy using my powerful smartphone, I'm considering making the shift.

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Would You Ever Buy a Car Without Apple CarPlay or Android Auto?

If you've been around "tech" social media circles the last couple of days you likely noticed an old debate resurfacing in a big way: would you consider buying a car that didn't support CarPlay or Android Auto? As popularity of new car brands like Tesla and Rivian continues to grow despite using all in-house software and no smartphone mirroring, it's reasonable to ask whether these features are true deal breakers. For my money, at this point I really need my car to have CarPlay. What about you?

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