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When Microsoft was developing Windows 95, developers discovered that SimCity had a severe memory bug that caused it to crash on the new operating system—but instead of forcing the game studio to fix it, Microsoft engineers actually rewrote the core Windows 95 source code to detect if SimCity was running and safely allocate memory for it.

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Stop Chrome from Auto-Downloading Gemini Nano in Windows

Linux

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A Complete Guide to Dotfile Management with GNU Stow

The Easiest Way to Manage Dotfiles Using GNU Stow

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This AI Assistant Makes the Linux Desktop Much Smarter

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The Myth of Linux Optimization Tools, and Why You Really Don’t Need Them At All

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Apple’s original 1984 Macintosh keyboard had no arrow keys, no function keys, and no numeric pad because Steve Jobs wanted users to reach for the mouse first. Then Apple quietly sold the missing keys as an accessory.

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Protect Yourself From the macOS Flaw that Bypasses Apple Privacy Controls

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You Can Now Share Your Chromebook Screen With Others

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8 of the Best Games to Play on Your Chromebook at School

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New Chromebooks Aren’t That “New”

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Chromebook Buying Guide 2024: What to Look for in Your Next Machine

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9 of the Best Fixes for Chromebook Camera Not Working

Know what to do if your Chromebook’s camera stops working.

By Damien Oh – Dec 24, 2023

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7 Reasons to Pick Nobara Linux Over Fedora

Nobara is a user-friendly and gaming-focused fork of Fedora Linux. Learn some of the reasons why Nobara might be a better distro for you.

By Ramces Red – Dec 22, 2023

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How to Check the CPU Temperature in Windows

Keeping your CPU temperature in check is one of the foundations of looking after your computer.

By Sayak Boral – Dec 21, 2023

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KDE vs Gnome: Which Desktop Environment Is Right for You?

KDE vs Gnome are two of the most popular environments in Linux today. Learn what makes them special and find which one is the best for you.

By Ramces Red – Dec 18, 2023

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3 Ways to Clear Recent Files and Folders in Windows

Learn how to clear your recent files in Windows and give it a proper privacy makeover fit for even the most conscious of users.

By Miguel Leiva-Gomez – Dec 15, 2023

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How to Use Your Windows PC or Laptop as a Wi-Fi Hotspot

If you’ve ever found yourself wanting to make your own hotspot on yours Windows laptop, it’s easier than ever with these simple steps.

By Miguel Leiva-Gomez – Dec 12, 2023

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Why Windows 11 Is Suitable For Gaming

Is windows 11 good for gaming? If you’re wondering if you should update from Windows 10, read our post to see whether it’s a good idea.

By Alexandra Arici – Dec 6, 2023

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4 Ways to Stop Mac Wallpaper Changing After a Restart

Learn how to stop your Mac wallpaper from changing after a restart with our comprehensive yet east-to-follow guide.

By David Morelo – Dec 6, 2023

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How to Secure Github Access With an SSH Key

SSH keys provide a simple and handy way to secure your Github account. Learn how you can generate and manage an SSH key for Github today.

By Ramces Red – Dec 4, 2023

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SharePoint vs. OneDrive: Where Should You Save Your Files?

SharePoint vs. OneDrive: which is the better Microsoft 365 app to save your files and documents online? This guide helps your decide.

By Sayak Boral – Dec 1, 2023

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Customize Your Mac Desktop for a New Look

The changes in macOS Monterey are more than skin deep, with plenty of new customization options. Learn how to make it your own.

By Megan Glosson – Nov 30, 2023

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How to Diagnose Network Issues on Linux with Traceroute

Traceroute is a simple packet probing tool for Linux. Learn how you can track your network’s packets using this handy utility today.

By Ramces Red – Nov 30, 2023

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How to Connect to Hidden Wi-Fi Networks on Windows

You don’t have to be locked out of a hidden network!

By Tanveer Singh – Nov 29, 2023

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How to Setup Dual Monitors With XRandR

If you’ve ever found yourself stumped by resolution issues in Linux, XRandR and ARandR might just be the tools you need to solve your issues.

By Miguel Leiva-Gomez – Nov 29, 2023

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Windows Security: 8 Settings to Enable for Free PC Protection

Want to upgrade the your Windows PC security? Check out this guide that highlights a series of key security features.

By Alexandra Arici – Nov 27, 2023

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Nvidia Control Panel Not Opening on Windows? How to Fix

The Nvidia Control Panel not opening often affects Windows users due to missing or outdated This guide shows how to fix it.

By Tanveer Singh – Nov 27, 2023

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How to Fix Microsoft Compatibility Telemetry High CPU Usage

If you’ve noticed abnormal Microsoft Compatibility Telemetry high CPU usage on your PC, check out this list of tips to reverse the situation.

By Alexandra Arici – Nov 25, 2023

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4 Easy Ways to Get Out of a Ubuntu Crash

While Ubuntu is a stable Linux distro, there are times when it stops working. Learn how you can fix and get out of a Ubuntu crash.

By Ramces Red – Nov 25, 2023

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How to Upload Digicam Photos to a Chromebook (And Manage Them)

Need to make space on your digital camera? Learn how to upload digicam photos to a Chromebook and manage them.

By Crystal Crowder – Nov 24, 2023

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How to Fix “There Was a Problem Resetting Your PC”

If the “There was a problem resetting your PC” error is popping up on your computer, look for solutions in this guide.

By Alexandra Arici – Nov 23, 2023

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When Sony shipped the first Walkman in 1979, chairman Akio Morita insisted on a second headphone jack and a “hotline” talk button, convinced it would be rude for one person to listen to music alone — and within a few years buyers had ignored the sociable features so completely that Sony quietly dropped them

Jun 15, 2026

Russia still custom-builds the Soyuz return seats for ISS crew members using plaster casts taken weeks before launch, because astronauts grow as much as five centimetres taller during a long-duration stay and a seat moulded to their Earth-shaped spine would no longer fit the body that comes home

Jun 12, 2026

Mycorrhizal fungi colonised plant roots roughly 450 million years ago and biologists now suspect plants could never have moved out of the oceans onto bare rock without them, meaning every forest on Earth — including the redwoods, the Amazon, and the boreal belt — is still running on a partnership older than trees themselves

Jun 11, 2026

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The “CrackBerry” nickname stuck for a reason — and the variable-reward psychology that hooked early-2000s executives on their BlackBerrys is the exact same machinery now running every push notification on every smartphone in your pocket

Jun 11, 2026

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Suzanne Simard sealed paper birch and Douglas fir seedlings inside plastic bags, fed them carbon-14 and carbon-13 dioxide, and nine days later found carbon had crossed between species through fungal threads in the British Columbia soil beneath her boots

Jun 10, 2026

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A species of jellyfish called Turritopsis dohrnii can revert its adult cells back to a juvenile polyp stage when injured or starving, effectively restarting its life cycle, and biologists have so far failed to identify any natural limit to how many times it can do this.

Jun 10, 2026

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