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News
YouTube Adds 5-Second Delay to Punish Ad Blockers in All Browsers
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After a long day of anger and speculation, Google has finally commented on the "artificial wait" that some Firefox users are encountering on YouTube. This 5-second delay, which is plainly visible in YouTube's code, is made to punish those who use ad blockers. It affects all browsers, not just Firefox.
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Cyber Security
Cybercriminals Are Targeting App Beta-Testing, and This Is What to Look Out For
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Beta-testing mobile apps can be an exciting and rewarding experience. Before diving in, you should know it comes with a few cybersecurity risks. Most significantly, criminals can use fake beta tests to steal your data or money.
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10 Things You Should Never Share on Social Media
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Bragging about your vacation on social media might seem fun, but it's an open invitation for trouble, like theft. Also, oversharing personal details, like your full birth date or photos of your driver's license, can lead to identity theft. And that's just the beginning...
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The TV at Your Airbnb Could Be a Security Risk
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It's easy to leave something behind when packing to leave for home after a vacation or trip. One to-do you don't want to forget is logging out of your streaming services, especially if you are staying at an Airbnb, VRBO, or a similar rental. Here's why it's so important.
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Windows
Useful Information
8 Signs Your Motherboard Is Dead
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When your computer starts throwing tantrums, it's time to play detective. A series of beeps at startup, POST errors, or even blinking lights on the motherboard could all point to its demise.
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What is RCS, the Successor to SMS?
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SMS (Short Messaging Service) has been around for decades, but it's slowly getting replaced by a newer standard for text messaging. It's called RCS (Rich Communication Service), and this is why it's superior.
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iFixit Pro Tech Toolkit Review: Everything Your Tech Needs
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When it comes to our gadgets and devices, the unfortunate reality is things break. There are 102 points of failure in your phone, gaming controller, and smart speaker, and almost any one of them calls for a replacement.
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Artificial Intelligence (AI)
8 Custom GPTs You Can Start Using Right Now
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From a personal movie recommender that understands your taste in Korean dramas to a programming assistant that knows your project inside out, these GPTs are tailored to excel in specific tasks, offering a glimpse into a future where AI is not just smart, but also incredibly specialized.
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