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Use Mermaid to Create Charts and Diagrams Without Image Editing Tools
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The text based alternative to Lucidchart and Microsoft Visio is free to use.
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I Left X for Bluesky, and I Actually Like Social Media Again
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Users have been leaving Elon Musk's X and flocking to the decentralized social media network Bluesky in recent months, with over a million accounts added since the U.S. presidential election. And after years of feeling like an also-ran, Bluesky is becoming a vibrant place.
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How to Remotely Control Another iPhone or Mac Using FaceTime
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You can remotely control another person's iPhone, iPad, and Mac using FaceTime. This requires you to use Facetime's screen sharing feature and request control of the other person's device.
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The Rise of Doom Spending (and How to Stop)
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In a recent study, 27% of Americans admitted to spending money as a way of dealing with stress and other mental and emotional health challenges. It's called doom spending, and it's what happens when retail therapy becomes a more ongoing, systemic habit that threatens to cripple your finances.
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This Is the Best Ad-Free Sports Score App
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Basically every sports app is filled with ads and extraneous info, but Apple Sports delivers just the scores you want.
19h ago
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Please Don't Use Any of These Passwords
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NordPass has released its annual list of the 200 most commonly used passwords. Don't use any of them.
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Yep, Bluesky Was Down (and Might Go Down Again)
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Bluesky was briefly down Thursday afternoon. That's not surprising, considering its rapid growth this week.
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Seven of My Favorite Products for Cleaning the Kitchen
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After three decades of life and bonus experience of actually testing and reviewing cleaning products, I have some strong opinions. Here are the cleaning products I swear by when I clean my kitchen.
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Do This to Get Your U.S. Passport Faster
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In planning to travel abroad, you need to ensure you have a valid passport. If you discover that yours has or will expire before or during your trip and you are leaving soon, you can still get your documents in order with a few extra steps.
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The Powerful HP OmniBook Ultra is $600 Off
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The HP OmniBook Ultra is a laptop for those who just care about performance, excelling in that category but coming short in others. You can get a model with the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 processor, 32GB memory, and 1TB storage version for $899.99 (originally $1,499.99).
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Use 'Bridgy Fed' to Connect Mastodon and Bluesky
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Users on Mastodon can't really talk to users on Bluesky, both of which are increasingly popular alternatives to X. It wasn't possible before Bridgy Fed, anyway. This is a beta service that makes it possible for Bluesky and Fediverse-compatible applications, such as Mastodon, to interact.
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Reduce Alerts Among Your Pixel Devices With Notification Syncing
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If you've got multiple Pixel phones and tablets, you can now dismiss notifications once across all these devices, with the help of Android 15.
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Google's Gemini AI Chatbot Finally Has an iPhone App
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Google's Gemini AI chatbot is now available for iPhone, complete with Gemini Live capabilities. The app's release follows recent attempts from Google to greater integrate Gemini with the rest of its product stack.
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How to Pick the Best Bath Towels Based on Material, Size, and Weave
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Choosing the right towel is about more than color and size—if you want the best post-shower or -bath experience, here’s what you need to know.
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Every Part of Your Credit Card Bill, Explained
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If you want a healthy credit profile, you need to understand what exactly it says on your credit card bill. Here's how to read the key elements to pay attention to, with a focus on managing your credit utilization and available credit.
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The Pixel 5a Just Got One Last Software Update
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Google seeded Pixel 5a devices a surprising update. It's likely the device's last.
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28 of the Best Non-Christmas Christmas Movies (That Aren't ‘Die Hard’) You Can Stream Now
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Yeah, we get it, Die Hard is your favorite Christmas movie. But there will surely come a day when you want to watch a different so-called , not-so-Christmassy Christmas movie. Tastes and seasonal holiday celebrations may vary, but here are some reasonable alternatives.
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