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First-Party vs. Third-Party Cookies: What's the Difference?

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Cookies are everywhere on the internet, and I don't mean those you can eat. I'm referring to the tiny data packets that quietly follow you around as you browse the internet. There are two types: first-party cookies and third-party cookies. While they share the same name, they serve very different purposes.

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Why I'm Not Sold on Linux Tiling Window Managers

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Many hardcore Linux users love tiling window managers meant to optimize screen space for productivity. But I'm fine with regular stacking window behavior. Here's why.

How to Set Up Dolphin Emulator to Play Wii and GameCube on Windows

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How and Why I Disabled Apple's Webcam Reactions on iPhone and Mac

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How Has the Internet Changed How You Travel?

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It's difficult to imagine traveling without the internet. It allows me to plan routes, research attractions, and reserve restaurants. All of this was possible in a pre-internet age, of course, but it's far easier now. When you travel, whether on a local trip or a long vacation, how does the internet help you?

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