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There is no blue pigmentation (in the iris or ocular fluid) in blue eyes—the blue color is created by "Rayleigh scattering," the same scientific phenomenon that makes the sky seem blue.

📬 The New Outlook

It’s Friday! The new Outlook for Windows is rolling out to more people, Chrome has new malware protections, and Arc Browser is now on Windows 10. We also now have pricing information for Venu, the upcoming sports streaming service from ESPN, Warner, and Fox.

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I Canceled All My Streaming Services and Rolled My Own, Here's How

If you're like me, you're tired of seeing the phrase "price hike" in headlines about the streaming services you're paying for. I got so tired I decided to use my movie collection to build what you might call a personal streaming service. Here's what it involved.

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Ranking Apple Vision Pro Environments (Including Lake Vrangla)

The Environments in Apple Vision Pro are 360-degree living wallpapers, complete with ambient sounds and subtle movements that can transport you to another location. All Vision Pro owners are seemingly desperate for more of them, and Apple just released Lake Vrangla. Is it the best one?

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Why Do I Use Linux? It's the Apps, and Here Are 7 of My Favorites

Many people say they would switch to Linux if it didn’t mean having to give up on a specific app. In my case, it’s the opposite. There are quite a few Linux-only apps that I love, and more are popping up now than at any time in recent memory. Whenever I use anything other than Linux, these are the apps that I miss.

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10 Fixes for Excessive Apple Watch Battery Drain

Your Apple Watch needs a charge every day or so, but any more than that indicates that something’s wrong. Excessive battery drain is a problem that many Watch owners have had. The bad news is that it can be hard to diagnose and fix.

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The Best Controllers for Mobile Gaming in 2024

Touchscreen controls are fine for mobile gaming, but nothing beats that feeling of analog buttons and physical joysticks. Controllers offer superior feedback, and you don't need a console to use one. Here are your best options.

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If You Don't Have These Add-Ons in Your Home Assistant Setup, You're Missing Out

Home Assistant is a powerful open-source smart home platform out of the box, but it gets even better with the right add-ons. Here are several essential Home Assistant add-ons that will help you level up your smart home, and how to get started with using them.

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Younger Gamers Are Ignoring Classic Games, So I Asked Them Why

I grew up in the early 2000s playing games like Call of Duty 2 and Need for Speed: Most Wanted, but I also played older games like Altered Beast, Doom, and Prince of Persia. To my surprise, my younger brothers (aged 10 and 13) hadn't even heard of these games, so I asked them why.

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Question of the Day

What’s the Oldest Gadget You Still Use?

While there's always an exciting new tech gadget to buy and enjoy, many of you probably use old items or electronics daily, like an old TV or early iPad models. But what else do you have sitting around? Do you still enjoy games on the original Nintendo Switch from 2017 or stream Netflix on a Shield TV from 2015? What's the oldest tech gadget you still use daily, and why?

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