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📖 The Color Kindle

It’s Wednesday! Amazon’s new Kindle lineup includes the first color e-ink model, Intel and AMD are teaming up on x86 processors, and Western Digital made the first 32TB hard drive. Also, the UK might jump on the USB-C bandwagon, and Stardock’s ChatGPT app for Windows just got an update.

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There's a Safer Way to Back Up and Sync Samsung Galaxy Phones

Any smartphone you buy these days will prompt you to back up your calls, texts, and other data to the cloud. Apple and Google offer to back up this data privately—it turns out that Samsung can, too. Here's the feature you need to enable on Galaxy phones and tablets to securely back up apps and other personal data to a Samsung account.

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4 Reasons You Shouldn't Switch to an MVNO

MVNOs are cell carriers that borrow network space from a big name like Verizon or AT&T and then sell that network capacity to customers at a lower price. These cell carriers are affordable, but they aren't entirely without disadvantages. If you're considering a switch, you may want to consider them.

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The third edition of Modern Python Cookbook provides an in-depth look into Python 3.12, offering more than 140 new and updated recipes that cater to both beginners and experienced developers. Expires 10/23/2024.

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A New iPad Mini Is Nice, but Here’s Why I’m Not Buying One

It’s great that Apple is showing some love to its non-flagship products, but I can’t be alone in thinking the iPad Mini could do with more love. As an “iPad-curious” potential buyer, the seventh-generation iPad Mini has not won me over.

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What Is a Wi-Fi Guest Network, and Should You Use It?

To keep your network safe, you should only allow trusted and secure devices to connect to it. However, when you have guests over or if you’re trying to get a less secure device online, giving them access to your main Wi-Fi might seem like the only option. That’s where guest Wi-Fi comes in.

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Top Tech Deals: DJI Osmo 6, Samsung TV, Moto Edge, and More!

It's time to get a jump start on holiday shopping. And even though Amazon's Big Deal Days were a bit underwhelming, we have you covered with discounts on all your favorite tech, home goods, and PC accessories available this week.

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DearMob iPhone Manager for Windows/Mac ($79.95 Value)

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Windows Might Be Holding Your RAM Hostage. Here's How to Free It

You've likely noticed that your Windows computer tends to slow down after it's been running for a while. This can happen even on brand-new laptops and powerful gaming PCs, yet few people understand why this happens. The good news is that I have a solution.

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7 Common Online Scams to Watch Out for and How to Stay Safe

Scammers take advantage of not just the vulnerable, but also the average internet user. Scams often create a sense of urgency, and scammers utilize many resources to make them appear as believable as possible. Read on to find out the most common types of scams and what to look out for.

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Question of the Day

What Buttons Are on Your iPhone Lock Screen?

iOS 18 finally lets you switch out the Camera and Flashlight buttons that appear at the bottom of your iPhone Lock Screen. You can now choose from all kinds of controls, like opening the Calculator or even launching ChatGPT. So what have you opted to put on your iPhone's Lock Screen?

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