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If you eat a diet rich in vegetables, then you're eating a wide variety of plant parts. For example, when we eat asparagus we're eating the stem of the plant, with carrots we eat the root, with corn we eat the seeds, with lettuce we eat the leaves, and with broccoli we eat the flower.

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How to Use Game Mode on Your iPhone or iPad (and What It Does)

Apple added Game Mode to iPhone and iPad with the iOS and iPadOS 18 updates. Here’s what it does, how to toggle it on or off, and one more feature you might want to enable if you play a lot of games on your device.

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7 Things You Should Know Before Switching to GrapheneOS

Security and privacy are the top concerns for most people these days. With everyone wondering what data their phone collects about them, maybe it's time to consider switching to a privacy-based OS like GrapheneOS. If you're planning to switch, you should know a few things.

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The Best Surge Protectors of 2024

Don't risk it: You need a surge protector to save your electronics from power surges. The right surge protector can take a beating and will protect your gadgets even after it fails. We'll help you pick the best ones for your situation.

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This Portable Keyboard Hides a Pleasant Surprise

Portable keyboards are an industry of their own. When it comes to portability, what's often overlooked with these devices is the need for a separate mouse or trackball, which can be clumsy, or the inclusion of a tiny touchpad. Mokibo aims to tackle both problems with its Fusion Keyboard, and here's what you need to know.

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I'm Not Sure I Trust Apple's AI This Deep in My Digital Life

Apple's impressive array of AI-enhanced features and functions are coming to iOS 18, but the tech depends on unhindered access to a lot of personal data. In a world of security breaches and data collection, this has me worried.

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How to (Officially) Install Windows on a Steam Deck OLED

Valve's SteamOS is streamlined and designed with the Steam Deck in mind, but it's hard to ignore the unending array of Windows native applications and PC-exclusive games. Thanks to some recently-released drivers, you can now give in and install Windows 11 right on your Steam Deck Here's how.

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Android 16 Could Change How We Access Quick Settings and Notifications

Google is reportedly testing a pretty big change to how we access notifications and Quick Settings, and, spoiler alert: I’m not loving it. This change would separate notifications and Quick Settings into two different panels, meaning you’d have to swipe differently to access Quick Settings.

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Question of the Day

What Do You Use Google Assistant For?

Google Assistant can play music, call people, translate, answer questions, and do a whole lot more. I constantly use it to set reminders and timers, and I'm interested to know how It helps you in your daily life.

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