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CES 2025 is coming to a close, but the news isn’t stopping! Samsung has two more Galaxy Book5 laptops on the way, a new 16GB RAM Raspberry Pi 5 board is available, and the HMD OffGrid allows satellite texting on any phone or tablet.

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How to Make Your iPhone Action Button Do Different Things in Different Apps

One of Apple's most useful additions to the Shortcuts app is the "Get Current App" action, which allows you to perform actions based on which app you currently have open. Using this action, you can make your iPhone's Action Button do different things in different apps.

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Web Apps Make Switching to Linux Much Easier

"I want to switch to Linux, but does it have so-and-so software?" If that's you considering Linux, then web apps are something you should look into. They make switching to Linux easier than you might think.

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How to Repeat and Automatically Update Text Fields in Microsoft Word

Whether you're writing a contract, some terms and conditions, or a cover letter, don't waste time repeating the same names and words throughout your document. In Microsoft Word, you create auto-repeating fields, saving you from having to duplicate the details manually.

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What Have We Learned From the CES Switch 2 Leak?

Video game peripherals are typically sideshows at CES, but this year that all changed when accessory manufacturer Genki showed off detailed Nintendo Switch 2 mockups. Here’s everything I took away from this unexpected showcase.

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How To Turn On Motion Photos On Samsung Galaxy Devices

Do you want to relive the moments before a shot? Samsung Galaxy devices come with a handy feature called Motion Photo, which captures a brief video clip alongside the photo you take.

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Want to Use Apple's Journal App More This Year? This Makes It Much Easier

The iPhone's Journal app is a simple way to record events, including photos, videos, locations, workouts, music, and more. However, typing out journal entries on your iPhone isn't ideal, and that's where iPhone Mirroring can help.

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How to Stop Awkward Games Showing Up on Next Year's Steam Replay

Steam Replays are great. They provide stats about your gaming habits from the last year, showing off your dedication to having a good time. But they also show every game you've played to other members of your Steam family, so if you want to stop that from happening next year, you have to act now.

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Question of the Day

Is Facebook Still Relevant in 2025?

Facebook wasn't the first social media platform, but it was the first one that reached extraordinary levels of popularity. There was a time when almost everyone I knew was active on Facebook. These days, the only people posting are distant relatives and random bots. Do you still find Facebook worth using?

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