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All of the chainmail seen in the Lord of the Rings trilogy was hand-crafted by two people, Christopher Smith and Carl Payne. The duo spent two years crafting the suits and, in the process, linked around five million rings composed of a collective ten kilometers of wire.

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5 Ways I've Removed Google From My Life

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Google has become ubiquitous, invading every part of our lives, and there are a lot of reasons to step away from using Google products. No matter if you want to ditch Google because of privacy concerns or because you don’t like monopolies, I’ll show you how to remove Google from your life.

8 Tips for Setting Up Your New Chromebook

Just got a new Chromebook? How you set it up can greatly impact its speed, security, and overall usability. So, you must configure it properly to get the best experience. If you're going to be using ChromeOS for the first time, here are a few steps you should follow once you unbox your device.

Elevate Your Wardrobe for at Home or on the Go With Wahts

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Microsoft, Google, and Apple Want You to Use Passkeys. Should You?

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Passwords are a pain. Secure passwords need to be unique, complex, and are difficult to remember. Even the best passwords can still be leaked or phished, leading to account takeovers. Passkeys are supposed to solve all of these problems, but do they, and are they worth the time to set up?

Nobody Wants to Hear Your Music at the Park

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You’re hanging out at the park. Sun's shining, a gentle breeze ruffles your hair, and then–wait a minute–is that REO Speedwagon in the distance? It's a common park scenario, one that sparks a visceral reaction in me.

Wi-Fi Speed Test Results Explained: What Do They Actually Mean?

An internet speed test is a test of the speed your internet has. Simple, right? Well, it turns out that interpreting internet speed tests can be confusing, and you might think it means something it doesn't!

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10 Cars That Could Have Solid-State Batteries Before The End Of The Decade

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The race is on to develop a car that utilizes a solid-state battery, with just about every major automaker out there investing tons into the technology’s development. This leaves us to wonder which of the electric cars on the market are most likely to use of a solid-state battery before 2030.

6 Ways to Play CDs in a Modern Car

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If you own even a moderately modern car, you may not have a CD player in your vehicle at all, but that doesn't mean you can't find some way to enjoy your high quality audio collection on the road.

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Gaming on Linux is a niche but growing world, especially with the arrival of the Steam Deck. In fact, read discussion boards and you'll learn the Steam Deck has turned a lot of people into Linux fans, or at least Linux-curious people. If someone wants to start using Linux as a desktop and plans to do a lot of gaming on it, which Linux distribution would you recommend to them?

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