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This 100W USB-C Baseus Charger Is 45% Off

Thu, 05/01/2025 - 21:32

Amazon’s Baseus storefront is currently running a big discount on the Baseus 100W 3-port USB-C charger. The deal includes the 100W charger plus two free 45W USB-C chargers with cables, bringing the total price down to $38.50 on Amazon. This is a major discount since the usual retail price for all these chargers together is around $70.

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Sony's Low-Latency Inzone Buds Are on Sale Today

Thu, 05/01/2025 - 21:27

Sony's INZONE ANC wireless gaming earbuds are now available at a much lower price, making this a great chance for anyone who wants high-quality sound while gaming. Right now, the price has dropped to $168 on Amazon from the original price of $198.

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10 Action-Packed Games That Unexpectedly Test Your Puzzle Skills

Thu, 05/01/2025 - 20:30

Who doesn't love playing as a gun-toting action hero? Power fantasies and non-stop action sequences are a staple of modern video games, but sometimes it's nice to solve problems with more than just bullets and fists.

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10 Used Cars That Go 0-60 MPH in Under 5 Seconds

Thu, 05/01/2025 - 20:15

Getting a car that can accelerate to 60 miles an hour from a standstill in under five seconds is an expensive ambition. Most new cars capable of this feat come with fairly hefty price tags. If you are willing to by something used, however, it becomes a much more affordable goal.

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Xbox Gets Price Hikes for Controllers, Consoles, and Accessories

Thu, 05/01/2025 - 20:08

Xbox announced a series of price hikes for its consoles, controllers, and new games. Although they don't appear to have taken effect everywhere, they will soon be adjusted worldwide. It's not great news if you're in the Xbox ecosystem or planning to pick up a console soon.

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Why I Like a Messy Windows Desktop

Thu, 05/01/2025 - 20:00

Have you ever stopped to question why a clean desktop is considered good while a messy desktop is bad? Well, I have, and found that having a messy desktop can actually benefit your workflow. Here's why I don't keep a clean, icon-free desktop and how it improves my productivity!

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Fujifilm Instax Mini 41 Camera Review: An Easy-To-Use Camera for Spontaneous Snaps

Thu, 05/01/2025 - 12:00

The Fujifilm Instax Mini 41 follows the brand's Instax Mini 40 with its classic, retro design, an easy point-and-shoot interface, and a new close-up mode. It's convenient, straightforward, and beautiful, but its automatic exposure makes photo-taking in various lighting conditions a hit or miss.

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Today's NYT Connections Hints and Answer for May 1st (#690)

Thu, 05/01/2025 - 11:00

Connections is a game from the New York Times that challenges you to find the association between words. It sounds easy, but it isn't—Connections categories can be almost anything, and they're usually quite specific. If you need a hand getting the answers, we've got you covered.

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Little Kitty, Big City Arrives on PlayStation May 9

Thu, 05/01/2025 - 04:30

Cat lovers have been eating well lately. From Stray to the Cat Quest series, there’s no lack of great games starring cats from recent years, and Little Kitty, Big City is one of the best. Little Kitty, Big City originally released a year ago on PC, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.

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New Starcraft Game and Overwatch Mobile Reportedly Coming from Nexon, Not Blizzard

Thu, 05/01/2025 - 02:30

According to Korean website MTN, a new Starcraft game and a mobile version of Overwatch could be on the way from Nexon in the future. The report says that Nexon beat out three other companies that were competing with them since the end of last year.

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Elden Ring Hits 30 Million Sales and It’s Still Climbing

Thu, 05/01/2025 - 00:30

One of the best-selling and most well-received games of all time, Elden Ring, has hit another significant sales milestone. Developed by FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, the fantasy action role-playing game—known for its challenging yet rewarding gameplay—now stands among the giants of the industry. And with more still in the pipeline, it may not be done climbing.

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10 Classic Time Travel Movies That Aren't 'Back to the Future'

Thu, 05/01/2025 - 00:00

The Back to the Future trilogy is such a huge part of my childhood, along with all the other 80s and 90s kids like myself, but it's not the only time travel movie worth your, er, time.

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What Is HDR in TVs and Monitors, and Why Should I Care?

Wed, 04/30/2025 - 23:30

Whether it's a TV, PC monitor, smartphone, or tablet, you've probably seen the letters "HDR" in the spec sheet somewhere. HDR or High Dynamic Range is now an important standard for both displays and content, but it can be quite confusing if you haven't been keeping track.

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The Oblivion Remaster Is Not a Remake Despite What People Say

Wed, 04/30/2025 - 23:00

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is a resurrection of one of my all-time favorite games. Like many of you, I have spent hundreds if not thousands of hours in this game, so seeing it remastered using the latest graphics technology is awesome.

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Arch Linux Is Now in the Windows Subsystem for Linux

Wed, 04/30/2025 - 22:21

The Windows Subsystem for Linux, or WSL for short, makes it easy to use Linux software inside a Windows PC. You can now officially use Arch Linux in WSL, alongside existing distribution options like Ubuntu, Debian, and Fedora.

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How to Add a User Interface to Windows' Winget Utility

Wed, 04/30/2025 - 22:00

Package managers are an extremely convenient part of Linux operating systems, but Windows, despite being more "user-friendly," doesn't have anything nearly as useful. However, using one free, open-source project and a built-in Windows command line utility, you can get the exact same thing on Windows.

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10 Hilarious Half-Hour Comedies to Stream for a Quick Laugh

Tue, 04/29/2025 - 18:00

There are more prestige dramas on TV than you can shake a stick at, but sometimes you just want to relax with a comedy show that doesn't require too much investment.

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Pocket Casts Now Automatically Generates Episode Transcripts–With a Catch

Tue, 04/29/2025 - 17:55

Podcasts are inherently an audio experience (sometimes with video), but text transcripts are useful for a variety of reasons. A recent update to Pocket Casts brings transcripts to podcast episodes, regardless of whether the creator provides them.

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The Best Luxury SUVs With Innovative Tech Features for the Price

Tue, 04/29/2025 - 17:48

Long gone are the days when luxury SUVs were just leather seats and a big badge—now, they're all about the tech. From smart safety systems to screens spanning the entire width of the dashboard, today’s high-end SUVs are packed with features that feel like they belong in the future.

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Today Only: Get One of Samsung's Best Gaming Monitors For $600 Off

Tue, 04/29/2025 - 17:44

The best, highest-end monitors are always insanely expensive, so any deal on them that doesn't make it cost the same as a whole computer is always greatly appreciated by gamers. One of Samsung's best gaming monitors is currently heavily discounted—and it's a one-day deal, so you should hop on it quickly.

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