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4 Reasons I Want a Portless Phone

An iPhone with no bottom ports.

Apple took a lot of flak for being the first company to ditch the headphone jack, but maybe smartphone companies haven't gone far enough. I think they should get rid of all the ports on their phones, and if you think that's a bad idea, here are my main four reasons why.

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I Finally Upgraded to Windows 11 and I Actually Like It

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I used to update to the latest version of Windows the moment it became available, but when Windows 11 launched, I didn't really like it and quickly reverted to Windows 10. Now that Windows 10 support is ending soon, I've given Windows 11 another try, and it's not as bad as I thought.

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Discover Timeless Outfits From Collars & Co.

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There's no better time than now to upgrade your wardrobe. Collars & Co. provides men and women with extremely high-quality, contemporary clothing that not only looks great but is also comfortable. Check it out today.

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History of the Unix Terminal: How Video Killed the Printer Star

A teletype terminal next to a Televideo terminal in a retro setting.

Before there were modern Linux desktops, people used terminals to interact with computers. How did they get from printing terminals to modern displays?

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7 Common Space Myths, Debunked

The Orion spacecraft floating through space with the Moon in the background.

It's an unfortunate fact of reality that most people get their ideas about space from movies, TV, and video games. Science-fiction is all well and good, but only when people can separate it from reality. Unless you're a real space fan, it's likely that even you believe one of these common myths.

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Samsung Was Right to Strip Features from the Galaxy S25 Ultra's S Pen

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra S Pen laying on a table.

I've watched many people who never used an S Pen bemoan Samsung's decision to remove some of its niche features for the Galaxy S25 Ultra. I use my S Pen every day, and I say Samsung made the right call.

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PSA: You Need a Rear Fan on Your PC

Be Quiet Silent Wings 4 White PC fan inside a gaming computer.

When building a new PC, it's only natural to focus on the big-ticket items, like the CPU, GPU, and RAM. Fans almost feel like an afterthought. But unless your PC case comes with a few pre-installed fans, it's easy to overlook one essential component—the rear case fan.

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7 Smart Home Devices I Wouldn't Buy Again (and What I'd Get Instead)

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I've been buying smart home devices for many years. I love some of them and would absolutely buy them again if they stopped working. However, I own several types of smart home devices that I wouldn't replace like-for-like, as better options are available.

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Question of the Day

Do You Let Your Kids Use Your Phone?

A hand holding an iPhone on the dialing screen with several numbers around it.

If you have children who aren't old enough to have their own phone, do you let them use yours? I'm thinking about situations where you need to keep them entertained, or perhaps because they're a budding photographer. Or is your phone strictly off-limits, away from their grubby hands?

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