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Ancient Romans divided daylight and darkness into 12 increments each. In Rome, this meant an hour of daylight was 45 minutes long in the winter and 75 minutes long in the summer—but minutes clearly weren't something the Romans even worried about because their sense of urgency and timekeeping was far removed from ours.

💻 The New Pro

It’s Wednesday! Apple just revealed the M4 MacBook Pro, and the cheapest MacBook Air now has double the RAM. Also, Chrome’s memory saver is getting an update, and Samsung now has same-day device repairs at 400 more locations.

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You Probably Don't Need to Compile a Linux Kernel Anymore

Compiling a kernel used to be a rite of passage for many Linux users back in the '90s and early '00s. These days, it seems that hardly anyone does so anymore. Why is that?

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How to Add Sticky Notes to Your iPhone Home Screen

Do you love how you can pin notes to your desktop on Windows or macOS? Well, you can add them to your iPhone's home screen as well. All you need is a free app and the right widget.

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Now is Your Last Chance to Switch to Proton for $1

If you're looking to ditch Google for more privacy, consider using Proton Mail, Proton Drive, Proton Pass, VPN, or even its wallet. Right now, How-To Geek readers can get Proton Ultimate for only $1. Check it out today and get some peace of mind.

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Gaming GPUs Used to Be Fun, Now They Take Themselves Too Seriously

At some point, GPU makers seemingly made the decision that they wanted to come across as serious and grown-up. I get that people want their gaming hobby to be taken seriously, but I want my silly cards back.

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Streaming Originals Aren't Getting Physical Releases, and That's a Problem

Streaming giants like Netflix and Disney Plus are doing great things creatively, but they don't want us watching outside their subscription services. This means no discs for you and me, but that's bad for everyone.

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Top Tech Deals: MacBook Air, Harman Kardon BT Speaker, Echo Show, and More

We're still several weeks away from Thanksgiving and the Black Friday rush, but deals on your favorite tech have already started to arrive. We found big discounts on laptops, wearables, headphones, and so much more.

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Trade-In and Save Up to $800 on the New Samsung Galaxy Tab S10

The impressive new Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 is finally here. For a limited time, you can save up to $800 off the stunning tablet with a qualifying trade-in, making it an affordable upgrade. Better yet, Samsung is offering a $300 trade-in minimum guarantee. So, don't delay—elevate your experience with the Galaxy Tab S10 and Galaxy AI today!

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12 Apple Watch Tricks It Took Me Years to Find

I’ve used an Apple Watch for the best part of a decade, yet I’m somehow still discovering new things. Here are some of the not-so-obvious tricks I’ve learned recently.

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Should You Buy a Portable Power Station?

If you enjoy the great outdoors, camping, working on construction sites, or want to be prepared for a power outage, you should seriously consider buying a portable power station. These lunch-box-sized power banks are highly useful, and here we'll go over a few pros and cons of owning one.

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Question of the Day

What Was the First Game Console You Owned?

As a child, I could imagine no present more exciting than a new game console, though my excitement never peaked like the first time I got one: a Game Boy Pocket, boasting transparent shell. My first home console was a Dreamcast a few years later, and I still remember it fondly.

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