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👋 Bye Bye, IFA

Happy Friday! IFA 2024 is coming to an end, with a more affordable 4K projector from XGIMI, a new Steam Deck competitor from MSI, and the modular and repairable HMD Fusion smartphone. Also, Verizon is buying an ISP to get its fiber network.

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7 Of The Most Unpopular Windows Features of All Time

Not so long ago, Microsoft landed in some hot water because of Windows Recall, a method of snapshotting what you're doing and invading your privacy as a user. It turns out this is just the latest in a series of questionable decisions the company has made. These seven are the worst missteps I could find.

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5 Real Skills You Can Learn in VR

Virtual reality is a great form of entertainment, and it's certainly healthier than being a couch potato with controller in hand, but have you considered that some of the stuff you do in VR can actually turn into real-life skills? Either on purpose, or as a happy accident, there are quite a few ways you can upskill yourself in VR.

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99 Cryptocurrency Terms Explained: Every Crypto Definition You Need

You've heard of Bitcoin and Ethereum, but you should also know about ADA, more details about blockchains, and what each crypto term means. Check out this ultimate cryptocurrency dictionary.

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Here's How to Get Your Switch Games to Load Faster

Do you download a lot of games from the Nintendo Switch eShop? There's a good chance you're storing these on a microSD card, which is slowing down your load times. Here's how to move your games to the internal storage for faster load times.

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The Microsoft Excel World Championship Is My New Favorite Esport

The best Esport that you've never heard of, the Microsoft Excel World Championship, features something to which most of us can relate: spreadsheets. It sounds drier than it is, and the championship offers a glimpse into the incredible efficiency some people have with shortcuts and custom functions.

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How I Found the Perfect Linux OS and Stopped Distro-Hopping

For almost a year, I spent jumping from one Linux distro to the next without ever settling on one for more than a week. Here’s how I stopped and found the right distro for me.

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Don't Have the Time to Play an MMORPG? Try These Roguelikes Instead

Massively multiplayer online role-playing games are some of the most popular games ever made, and while they have a lot of fun elements, they can sap your free time. If you enjoy the feeling of progressing in an MMO but have a hard time sticking around till the endgame, the roguelike genre might be the perfect compromise.

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I Ditched My Mac's Default Terminal App for Something Better

I got bored with Apple's boring Terminal app, so I switched to iTerm2 for a more robust and feature-packed experience. The result is more customization options, powerful scripting possibilities, and seamless session management. Best of all, it’s free!

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Question of the Day

What's Your Favorite Linux Distribution and Why?

There seem to be countless Linux distributions out there, and new ones are arriving all the time. So, which is your favorite? What do you like about it? Do you recommend it to other people?

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