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GIFs Are Neat, but I Want Clips With Sound

Over the years, GIFs have become the de facto standard for quickly sharing reaction memes on social media. Most apps seamlessly integrate GIF search engines, making it easy to find the perfect GIF regardless of context. However, there's one glaring issue with the format: it lacks sound.

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Your Own Linux Desktop in the Cloud and in Your Pocket, for Free

Cloud desktops provide a full desktop PC through a web browser or app, where all of your data is stored online, safe from thieves if the physical device you're using is stolen. Cloud desktop subscriptions can be expensive, so here's how I set one up for free using Raspberry Pi Connect.

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Get Pearly White Teeth With the Quip Sonic Toothbrush

The Quip Smart Rechargeable Sonic Toothbrush is the perfect gift for the techie who has everything. It'll help users learn and maintain healthy brushing habits and much more.

With up to three months of battery life per charge, replacement tips delivered at your convenience, and a companion app that tracks your brushing style, time, and more, it's the perfect toothbrush. Plus, get tips and reminders for a better oral care routine all in one package.

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9 Games That Were Truly Ahead of Their Time

Have you ever played a game that made you think it could be the next evolution in the genre? Games rely on constant reinvention to keep things fresh, and these nine games did that spectacularly and forged lasting legacies.

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I Put My iPhone in the Christmas Spirit With These 3 Tweaks

It's the most wonderful time of the year and I wanted to get my iPhone in on the action as well. This is the device I use most often, so these festive tweaks made me feel even more Christmassy after I took a moment to set them up.

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Fortnite Was Busted for Using Dark Patterns, Here’s What That Means

After being fined by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for using "dark patterns" in 2022, Epic Games—the developers behind the popular online-multiplayer shooter Fortnite—has recently started refunding players. So what happened?

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Aiarty Image Matting for PC and Mac ($75 Value)

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Offering one-click alpha matting for detailed hair, fur, and transparent objects; advanced brush, eraser, and editing/enhancing tools; and 4K super-clarity output. Perfect for e-commerce, designers, photographers, and anyone seeking easy-to-use and batch image matting solutions. Expires 12/23/2024.

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This Apple Music Feature Should Be Built Into macOS

Want to use a HomePod and your Mac speakers when listening to music for better sound? Apple Music can do that, but macOS can’t (unless you’re willing to pay).

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This Is the Tiny Wireless Mic I’ve Been Waiting for as a YouTube Creator

You can post a video with grainy footage, but choppy audio is a dealbreaker. DJI has entered the race to deliver ultra-compact, affordable, and professional-grade systems with the DJI Mic Mini. It's surprisingly powerful, considering DJI isn't known as an audio company.

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Question of the Day

Do You Think 2025 Will Be the Year of the Linux Desktop?

It's the perennial question in the Linux community: will this year be the year of the Linux desktop? Some say it's never coming. Some say it's already here. What do you think? With Windows 10 coming to an end in 2025, will the masses figure out how to install Linux on bare metal and start waving the Tux flag?

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