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News
Google Hopes to Modernize JPEGS with a New Compression Technique
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Compressed images may not look amazing, but they provide faster load times for websites. Now, Google hopes to push image compression into the future with "Jpegli," an open-source coding library that provides a 35% compression ratio improvement over old-school JPEG encoding techniques.
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Cyber Security
Chrome's Private Browsing Mode Isn't Really Private
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This may come as no surprise, but Google collected your private data while you were browsing in Chrome's Incognito Mode. A class-action lawsuit is now forcing the search giant to delete this data and update Chrome's default Incognito privacy settings.
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Current Encryption Methods Won't Protect Your Data Forever, Here's What's Next
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Encryption keeps data safe, even when it falls into the wrong hands. But what happens in the future, when the available computational power renders current encryption methods obsolete? Is your personal data at risk? Let's explore.
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Windows
The Ultimate Guide to Windows 11's Keyboard Shortcuts
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If you spend a lot of time typing, knowing good keyboard shortcuts can help boost your productivity. Whether you want to resize an app window or move it across multiple displays, you can do so without lifting your hands from your keyboard.
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How to Clear Your Update Cache on Windows 11 and 10
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Both Windows 11 and Windows 10 make it super easy to clear your Windows Update cache. You can use a graphical method or a command line option to delete the saved update files. We’ll show you your available options.
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Apple
One AirPod Not Working? Here's What to Do
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Did one of your AirPods stop working all of a sudden? Before you assume it's a hardware problem and contact Apple for a repair or replacement AirPod, follow these simple troubleshooting steps, as they can often quickly resolve the issue.
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Tips & Tricks
How to Get Better Results With Canva's AI Image Generator
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Canva’s AI tools do a great job on their own, but you can kick things up a notch by using the same tools to enhance your AI-generated images. Here are some top tips for improving your AI-generated Canva images.
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5G/Internet/Wi-Fi
3 Reasons to Upgrade to a Wi-Fi 7 Router (and 3 Reasons to Wait)
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Wi-Fi 7 is the hot, new version of Wi-Fi technology that’s slowly making its way into our gadgets. The problem is that you'll pay a hefty price for the privilege, so is it time to get yourself a Wi-Fi 7 router now, or should you wait a year or two?
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Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Do Alexa, Siri, and Google Assistant Use AI?
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If you have a smart home, chances are you use an assistant like Alexa, Google Assistant, or Siri. But do these popular home assistants use AI to function, and if so, how?
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The Best 5 AI Prompt Generators For Any AI Tool
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Using an AI tool like ChatGPT isn't just about firing off random questions. The real key is learning to ask for exactly what you want so the chatbot can understand and respond best.
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