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Copilot Is Finally Catching Up With Other Chatbots

Fri, 04/04/2025 - 22:13

Copilot was initially conceived as an AI component to Bing, but it has since evolved into a comprehensive AI present in pretty much every Microsoft product right now. And it's now getting a bunch of improvements that will bring it a little more in line with both ChatGPT and Google's Gemini—and bring Bing in line with Google, too, on that subject.

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8 Reasons Why You Should Buy a Switch 2 at Launch

Fri, 04/04/2025 - 22:00

So you’re not sure whether buying the Nintendo Switch 2 on day one is worth it. $449 is a lot of money, and the prospect of spending more on games this generation isn't a particularly inviting one.

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6 Old Windows Apps and Features You Didn’t Know Are Still Around

Fri, 04/04/2025 - 21:15

Windows has come a long way, and Microsoft has phased out many tools we once couldn't do without. Many of them have been removed, but some are still around. You might even find them useful.

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Beats Studio Buds with ANC Are Now Under $100

Fri, 04/04/2025 - 20:44

You can now get the Beats Studio Buds for less than $100. At this much lower price, these completely wireless earbuds pack in a lot of useful features and solid performance, making them a great deal for the money.

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I Switched My Network to Unifi and I’m Hooked

Fri, 04/04/2025 - 20:30

Having used several brands of networking gear over the years, I recently made the switch to Unifi. With a whole ecosystem at my disposal now, and fully managed networking at my fingertips, I'm not going back.

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You Can Get Razer's Basilisk V3 Mouse for Just $31 Today

Fri, 04/04/2025 - 20:29

Razer, a well-known company that makes gaming gear, has dropped the price of its Basilisk V3 gaming mouse by a huge amount. This gives giving customers a great deal by getting a mouse from a well-known company for more than half-off.

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Tariffs Just Killed Nintendo Switch 2 Pre-Orders

Fri, 04/04/2025 - 18:31

The Nintendo Switch 2 is better at everything compared to its predecessor, but it also has a notable price bump—it's $449, compared to the original Switch's $299 launch price. Now, this might be even more expensive, and it's all thanks to tariffs.

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Using Everything App? Here’s How to Get the Most Out of It

Fri, 04/04/2025 - 18:30

The Everything app makes file searching effortless, but if you only use it for basic searches, you're missing out. Recently, I began using filters, excluding folders and bookmarking searches, which completely transformed how I find files. Here's how to use this powerful app the right way.

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Broadcast Companies Want to Use TV Towers as a GPS Backup

Fri, 04/04/2025 - 18:26

The Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite network handles location services for everything from phones to planes, but what if the network went offline? The over-the-air broadcasting industry has an idea: using TV broadcast towers as a fallback positioning system.

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This Cheap Dongle Adds ATSC 3.0 to Your Smart TV

Fri, 04/04/2025 - 18:00

As broadcasters descend on Las Vegas for their annual NAB trade show, ADTH is launching an impressively affordable ATSC 3.0 tuner for Android TV and Fire TV devices. Priced at $70, the tuner may be a worthwhile purchase for those who live in a city with cutting-edge NextGen TV channels.

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CarPlay Is Breaking for Some People After iOS 18.4 Update

Fri, 04/04/2025 - 17:50

Apple recently released its highly anticipated iOS 18.4 update for iPhone users, which includes new emojis, AI goodies, priority notifications, and several changes to CarPlay. Unfortunately, those changes seem to be doing more harm than good, and we're seeing several complaints that CarPlay is nearly unusable for some.

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All the Switch 1 Accessories You Can Use With the Switch 2

Fri, 04/04/2025 - 17:30

Looking to buy a Switch 2 but dreading having to buy a load of accessories again? Good news! Many of your old accessories will work just fine with Nintendo’s new console.

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The Amazon App Isn’t Just for Amazon Anymore

Fri, 04/04/2025 - 17:22

I buy most of my stuff on Amazon because of the convenience, but there's still a few scenarios where I still want to buy direct from a brand's store—whether it's deals or simply availability. Now, Amazon also wants to buy off those shops for you.

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The End of an Era: Toyota to Discontinue the GR Supra After 2026

Fri, 04/04/2025 - 17:05

Toyota has just unveiled all the details for the 2026 GR Supra, and we have to admit, it looks incredible. The 2026 model remains as track-ready as ever, and it's going out with a bang.

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How to Add Different Page Numbers to Different Sections in Microsoft Word

Fri, 04/04/2025 - 17:00

Whether you want to use page numbers to distinguish between a novel's preface and main body, a dissertation's introduction and chapters, or a textbook's content and index, using Microsoft Word's Section Breaks tool is the way to go.

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AI Has a New Obstacle: April Fools’ Day

Fri, 04/04/2025 - 16:50

AI is only as "smart" as the information it's given, and we've seen the downsides of the majority of that information being crawled from the internet. But what happens when AI comes across articles that are intentionally fake? Well, more of the same.

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Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 Have Dropped to $179

Fri, 04/04/2025 - 16:05

If you're an Android user looking for premium earbuds that rival the AirPods, you'll want to check out the Google Pixel Buds Pro 2. Google's second-gen earbuds pack a big punch and fancy features, and right now, they're down to an all-time low price.

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9 Tasks You Can Automate on Your Android Phone

Fri, 04/04/2025 - 16:00

Not everything on your Android phone has to be turned on or off manually. You can automate many tasks on your phone, letting it do useful things on its own. Here are some useful automations to use on your device.

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Ford Is Offering Discounts on Nearly All of Its Vehicles

Fri, 04/04/2025 - 15:55

Following the announcement of significant tariffs on imported vehicles this week, you might expect prices to rise across the board. However, that’s not the case. Ford has just revealed that it is offering discounts on nearly every vehicle in its lineup.

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This is The Best Laser Cutter/Welder for a Hobby Shop That I’ve Ever Seen

Fri, 04/04/2025 - 15:30

Metal cutting is something that's never been an easy feat. It's typically expensive, difficult, and requires a lot of skill to do. Well, the xTool MetalFab aims to change that, and I think it's truly the best laser cutter/welder I've ever seen.

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