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It’s Monday! Microsoft Outlook is speeding up email writing, OpenAI won’t release a ChatGPT detector, and Chrome’s new tab organization feature is great.

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Smart Glasses Don’t Need AR or Social Media—Just Give Me a Camera

The concept of "smart glasses" burst into the mainstream with Google Glass in 2013. Since then, there have been numerous iterations of glasses with augmented reality, heads-up displays, AI, and social media. While cool, none of those features give me what I really want: a camera on my face.

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My Android Phone Is 4 Years Old: Here Are the Signs It’s Getting Too Much

Even the best Android device will eventually get old. My present smartphone is an LG K41S. It was good when it was new, but now at the four-year mark since its release, the performance issues are non-stop. Upgrading makes the most sense. If your Android device is getting on, here are the issues to look out for.

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I Stopped Using Linux for a Year, Here's What Brought Me Back

For most of the past year, I took a break from Linux to experiment with using other form factors as my primary work device. First, it was a BOOX Tab Ultra. Then it was a Moto Edge+ with Motorola's desktop mode. Then it was a Galaxy Z Fold 5 with DeX. Here's what always draws me back to Linux.

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How to Get Google to Pay for Your Android Apps

Did you know you could get Google to pay for some of your favorite apps, games, or in-app purchases? I use the same trick to get my Google One cloud storage subscription for free. Here's how you can do it too.

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Can You Take a Smart Ring Through Airport Security?

Rings and other small jewelry are rarely a problem at airport security. In fact, the TSA prefers that you keep these items on your person to avoid any losses at checkpoints. But smart rings contain biometric sensors, batteries, and other unusual components—if you own an Oura or Galaxy Ring, do you need to remove it before being screened?

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7 Windows Settings You Should Always Keep Enabled (and Why)

Ads, suggestions, diagnostic data, and many other unnecessary settings are enabled by default in Windows. You can turn these off if you wish. However, you should never disable some features to protect your security and privacy. Today, I'll discuss some settings you should always keep enabled.

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How to Create a Smart Home That Works for Your Whole Family

As a technology-minded individual, you may love controlling your smart home using voice commands, scenes, and automations. But what do you do if you have a non-techy partner, kids, or housemates? These 10 steps will enable you to create a smart home that works for everyone.

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Question of the Day

What’s Your Favorite Use of AI in Daily Life?

We've seen extraordinary advancements in AI in the last few years, and many AI applications can now be run on personal PCs. Meanwhile, companies are rushing to find ways to integrate AI into everything, and entire enthusiast communities online have cropped up around using AI in interesting and novel ways. How has AI influenced your day-to-day life, either at work or at home?

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