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Is Swiping Really Faster Than Typing on a Phone Keyboard?

Most keyboard apps on iPhone and Android phones have two options: tap each letter as you go or slide your finger over full words. These are both tried and true methods, but which one is actually faster?

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8 Google Home Features You Need to Try

Google Home is full of time-saving features that can improve your quality of life and make managing a smart home as smooth and fuss-free as possible. Here are eight of the best that you need to try for yourself.

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Here’s What the iPhone 16 Colors Actually Look Like

Are you wondering what the iPhone 16 and 16 Pro colors look like outside of marketing materials? If you can’t get to an Apple Store, we took a trip instead.

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I'm Ditching ChatGPT for Claude.AI—Here's Why

I've been a ChatGPT Plus subscriber since day one, but lately, I've found myself gravitating towards Claude. Don't get me wrong, ChatGPT is still an impressive tool. However, for my workflow, Claude has become the clear winner. Here's why I'm making the switch and why you might want to as well.

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10 Custom iPhone Shortcuts Automations That Make My Life Easier

Apple's Shortcuts app is a treasure trove of actions that can simplify how you accomplish everyday tasks. Use triggers and actions to set up simple or complex workflows, to save time and outsource repetitive daily actions. Here's how to get started.

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Now’s the Worst Time to Get a Windows PC Gaming Handheld

Want to jump onto the PC gaming handheld train soon or upgrade your current handheld? You ought to wait a few months because the current crop of PC handhelds is getting long in the tooth, and 2025 should be a huge year for handheld gaming PCs, with all kinds of exciting stuff happening.

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How to Pair an Amazon Firestick Remote to Your TV Volume

With your Amazon Fire TV Stick connected to your television, you can use your Fire TV Stick remote to turn your TV's volume up and down. You can also power your TV on and off using your Fire TV remote for everything. Here's how to configure that feature in settings.

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Have You Seen Any Pause-Screen YouTube Ads Yet?

You're probably used to seeing YouTube ads if you don't have a Premium subscription (or an adblocker), but now YouTube is even adding ads to the pause screen. Not everyone has been affected yet, but the update is rolling out to more and more people. So, have you seen any pause-screen YouTube ads yet?

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