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🎩 A Hat for Your Pi

It’s Thursday! New Mac computers are on the way, Raspberry Pi’s new AI HAT+ boosts performance, Google Calendar has a new look, and Windows 11 updates now install faster. Also, iOS 18.2 will let you change more default apps on your iPhone.

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Should You Upgrade Your CPU or Entire System? When a Processor Upgrade Makes Sense

When your aging PC can no longer keep up with your demands, it's only natural to start looking into an upgrade. The real question is, should you just upgrade the CPU to extend the PC's lifespan for a few more years, or is it time for a whole new system?

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How I Converted my Mom's Vinyl Collection to MP3

My mom has been collecting vinyl records since 1978. She collected a massive music collection over that time, so back in 2013, she asked me to digitize her music. Here's how I took vinyl and turned it into MP3s and how much easier it will be to do so in 2024.

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The History of the Phone Notch in 7 Phones

Over the years, notches have been an integral part of smartphone design. They give the front-facing camera a place to live in an all-screen design. However, with an abundance of punch-hole cameras on phones nowadays, it is easy to forget the humble beginnings of the notch.

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9 Tips to Get Perfect Excel Printouts

Printing an Excel spreadsheet perfectly can sometimes be more difficult than creating it. Data could get cut off or move to a different page, which wastes your time and incurs extra costs for reprinting. If you frequently encounter this issue, here are some tips to ensure you get it right the first time.

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It's Not Just in Your Head—Tech Companies Are Getting Desperate

Not that long ago, a new software release felt like an actual upgrade, not a desperate attempt to keep you glued to the screen. Lately, it seems like the tech world is in a state of panic, with companies scrambling for our attention (and wallets) in increasingly annoying ways.

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How to Turn Any Website Into an Android App (and Why You Should)

Imagine accessing your favorite web-only tools as native apps on your Android phone. Or better yet, having separate instances of the same app logged in from two or three different accounts. That’s just scratching the surface of what’s possible, and here’s a complete guide to how it's done!

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How to Capture Your Screen in Linux with OBS Studio

If you’re on a Linux machine and want to capture your screen, there aren’t as many options as Windows or Mac users have. What we do have, though, is one of the most powerful and free screen capture programs out there. Here's how to get started with OBS Studio on Linux.

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Question of the Day

Do You Mind Microtransactions in Games?

There's no shortage of games that lure you in with free gameplay before slamming you with ads for in-game purchases. Each transaction may be micro, but they stack up if you're not careful. Nonetheless, microtransactions typically mean the base game is free, so maybe they're worth the annoyance.

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