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7/17/2023
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Keep Your Git Repository History Clean By Squashing Commits

Read in Browser Logo for DevOps by How-To Geek July 17, 2023 Keep Your Git Repository History Clean By Squashing Commits Keep Your Git Repository History Clean By Squashing Commits Tired of messy
7/16/2023
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Project Larrabee: How Intel's First Attempt at GPUs Failed

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7/16/2023
14 : 34

The Most Influential GPUs, Prime Day Deals, and More

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7/16/2023
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Save Big With Prime Day Deals on Smartphones, Gaming Laptops, and More

Logo for How-To Geek Deals July 12, 2023 Save Big With Prime Day Deals on Smartphones, Gaming Laptops, and More Even if you missed out on day one of Prime Day, there's no need to worry—there are
7/16/2023
13 : 54

Why Are Mobile Share Menus So Bad?

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7/16/2023
13 : 34

What are Release Tags in Git, and How Do You Use Them?

Read in Browser Logo for DevOps by How-To Geek July 14, 2023 What are Release Tags in Git, and How Do You Use Them? What are Release Tags in Git, and How Do You Use Them? Keeping track of software
7/16/2023
13 : 25

Is It Safe to Buy Cheap / Free Windows 10 Keys From Third Parties?

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7/16/2023
13 : 15

7 Reasons You Should Ditch RGB Lighting From Your Gaming Setup

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7/11/2023
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The Best Prime Day Deals From Apple, Samsung, and More

Logo for How-To Geek Deals July 11, 2023 The Best Prime Day Deals From Apple, Samsung, and More Prime Day is here once again, which means you can find hundreds of thousands of products on sale
7/11/2023
16 : 24

Make the Most of Prime Day with These Simple Tips and Tricks

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7/10/2023
16 : 24

What Happens to Your Digital Games When You Die?

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7/10/2023
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How to Set Up and Maintain GitHub Branch Protection Rules

Read in Browser Logo for DevOps by How-To Geek July 10, 2023 How to Set Up and Maintain GitHub Branch Protection Rules How to Set Up and Maintain GitHub Branch Protection Rules Branch protection is an
7/9/2023
16 : 24

How to AI Upscale Any Image With Stable Diffusion

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7/8/2023
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Which Apple Logo Was the Best? A Look Back

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7/7/2023
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Corsair Mechanical Keyboard Hits All-Time Low Price, Plus More Deals

Logo for How-To Geek Deals July 7, 2023 Corsair Mechanical Keyboard Hits All-Time Low Price, Plus More Deals Prime Day is almost upon us, and the savings have already started rolling in. Going into the
7/7/2023
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What is Instagram Threads, and How Do You Use It?

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7/6/2023
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Into the Android-Verse: The History of the Android Robot

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7/5/2023
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Don't Miss These Summer Sales on Smartwatches, SSDs, and More

Logo for How-To Geek Deals July 5, 2023 Don't Miss These Summer Sales on Smartwatches, SSDs, and More There's always some great summer sales around the Fourth of July, including in the
7/5/2023
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A Look Back to Windows 8: A Massive Overhaul Gone Wrong

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7/4/2023
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Stop Blurring Sensitive Information (Here's How to Do It Right)

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