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Nintendo Switch Online Delists a Classic Game, Setting a Harsh Precedent

Fri, 02/28/2025 - 23:27

Nintendo Switch Online customers in Japan and South Korea will lose access to Super Formation Soccer on March 27th. This is a harsh reminder that subscriptions are not a replacement for ownership, and that legacy game publishers are not motivated by preservation.

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How Robotics is Transforming Accessibility for Millions

Fri, 02/28/2025 - 23:15

Accessibility can be challenging, but with the advancement of robotics, there is a lot to look forward to in the world of accessibility. Assistive robots not only help today; they build a future where technology lifts barriers.

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Don't Adjust Microsoft Word's Page Margins via the Ruler: Use This Method Instead

Fri, 02/28/2025 - 23:15

Whether to improve your document's aesthetic appeal, allow more space for handwritten annotations, or squeeze all your text onto one page, there are many reasons to adjust a Word document's margins. However, don't fall into the trap of doing this manually.

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Do Clone's Creepy Robots Have a Reason to Exist?

Fri, 02/28/2025 - 23:00

Robots of all varieties are coming thick and fast, though humanoid robots get the most airtime. Not all of them get it for the right reasons, and in the case of Clone's creepy robots, it's their flair for the dramatic that's been a marketing success.

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Windows Is Testing Major Improvements to the Start Menu

Fri, 02/28/2025 - 22:53

The revised Start menu was one of the most controversial parts of Windows 11. Here’s how Microsoft is experimenting with fixing it.

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How to Send and Use Money With Apple Cash on an iPhone (and Why)

Fri, 02/28/2025 - 22:30

You've probably seen Apple Cash advertised every time you open the Wallet app and thought it was the same as other money-sharing apps. While it is relatively similar, it does offer some unique features designed explicitly for Apple Cash transactions.

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Google Gemini's Memory Feature Now Works on Free Accounts

Fri, 02/28/2025 - 22:28

Google's Gemini AI chatbot might be one of the best ones you can use if you're not willing to pay for a chatbot. Its free version is pretty good, and Google doesn't put huge limits to it. Now, it's getting one extra feature that was only available for Advanced users—Saved info.

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EA Just Made These Command & Conquer Games Open-Source

Fri, 02/28/2025 - 22:24

Electronic Arts has taken a significant step in game preservation by releasing the source code for four Command & Conquer titles under the GPL license. The titles include the original Command & Conquer (& Tiberian Dawn), Red Alert, Renegade, and Generals, along with its expansion, Zero Hour.

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Skype Might Shut Down Soon

Fri, 02/28/2025 - 05:22

Skype has languished in recent years, with other apps like Discord becoming more popular for group communication, and Teams serving as Microsoft's own successor. It’s not exactly surprising, then, to see that Microsoft might be about to kill off Skype after a long 21 years.

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ExpressVPN Launches Lightway 2.0, Free For Anybody to Use

Fri, 02/28/2025 - 05:08

ExpressVPN, one of our favorite virtual private networks, will start rolling out a direct upgrade to its Lightway protocol. Called Lightway 2.0, it promises greater speed for users. It’s also entirely open source, and can be used by anybody for their own uses—and that includes rival VPNs.

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ChatGPT Gets Another Upgrade With GPT-4.5

Fri, 02/28/2025 - 01:02

OpenAI has released a ton of improvements for its chatbot, ChatGPT, in recent months, but it's been a while since we've had a core model update. While we await for GPT-5, which OpenAI seems pretty ambitious with, the company has launched a mid-step upgrade in the meantime—GPT-4.5.

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The Best Forgotten Mac-Exclusive Games of the '90s

Fri, 02/28/2025 - 01:00

It's easy to forget, but for the majority of Apple's history the company had a strong gaming tradition. While it tapered off during the Intel years, there are more than a few notable (but largely forgotten) Mac games from the 90s and 2000s worth revisiting.

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TikTok's Desktop Site Just Got Some Big Improvements

Fri, 02/28/2025 - 00:31

TikTok has made big updates to its desktop web app to improve how users experience the platform and make it more similar to mobile viewing. These changes, released worldwide today, include a new layout, revamped navigation, and several added features.

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Video Taking Up All Your Phone Storage? Here's the Easiest Way to Archive It

Fri, 02/28/2025 - 00:30

I've been there a million times—suddenly I can't update my phone because all 64GB are taken up by videos of my cat. Here are the easiest ways to store the media taking up all that space on your phone.

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This Hidden Google Maps Feature Instantly Improves Walking Directions

Fri, 02/28/2025 - 00:24

I'm constantly using Google Map's voice navigation to help route me when I'm walking somewhere unknown, but found myself wishing it gave more information. Then I discovered a setting tucked away that does exactly that, and it instantly improved my experience.

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6 Ways to Play CDs in a Modern Car

Fri, 02/28/2025 - 00:16

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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8 ChatGPT Features You Can't Access on All Platforms

Fri, 02/28/2025 - 00:00

There are multiple ways to use ChatGPT, with mobile apps for iOS and Android, desktop apps for macOS and Windows, and a web app that you can access in a browser. However, not every platform has access to the same set of features. If you mainly stick to using one platform, there may be some features you're missing out on.

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AMD's Latest iGPUs Trade Blows With Dedicated Cards, But What Does That Mean?

Thu, 02/27/2025 - 23:30

While AMD has been having a hard half-decade in the GPU market, one area the company has knocked it out of the park is with mobile integrated GPUs. Now with the AMD RX 8060S, it seems we've turned a major corner with this mobile tech, and the implications are profound.

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8 Tips for Setting Up Your New Chromebook

Thu, 02/27/2025 - 22:00

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.

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Upcoming iPhone Parental Control System Hides Kids' Dates of Birth

Thu, 02/27/2025 - 21:56

Apple is building new systems to encourage the use of parental controls on iOS. Interestingly, these systems are skewed toward privacy and make an effort to hide children's birth dates from app developers.

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