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    Proton VPN review (2024): A very solid VPN with robust leak protection

    I tested Proton VPN's connections to every continent except Antarctica. The big takeaway was how robust it is at providing leak protection. But there's more.

  • Android 15: The tech used for Google Pay may be used to charge your devices

    NFC, the tech behind Google Pay, may be used to charge Android users' devices in the future.

  • EPA bans consumer use of a toxic chemical widely used as a paint stripper but known to cause cancer

    The Environmental Protection Agency has finalized a ban on consumer uses of methylene chloride, a chemical widely used as a paint stripper but known to cause liver cancer and other health problems.

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    What are AppImages and how do you use them on Linux?

    In the late 1990s and early 2000s, Linux had a bad reputation for not having a large enough app ecosystem. Twenty-plus years later, that complaint no longer holds water. Linux has several viable routes to installing tons of applications. There's every distribution's built-in package manager, such as apt (Debian-based), dnf (Fedora-based), zypper (SUSE-based), and pacman (Arch-based). There are also universal package managers (Snap and Flatpak packages) and you can also install them from the...

  • When You Should Use Sand on Your Lawn (and When You Shouldn't)

    While there is a lot of casual advice on how to use sand in your yard, it should only be done sparingly, and when you’re using the right kind of sand.

  • How to use different backgrounds on Zoom

    Whether you’re working from home and need to hide that pile of laundry before an important call or you’re at the office and want to minimise any background distractions, Zoom has you covered.  Zoom allows you to change or blur your background in meetings to protect your privacy. Changing your background is incredibly easy and takes a matter of seconds. To learn how, read on to follow our step by step guide. What you'll need Zoom account The short version Sign into your Zoom...

  • What is an optical audio port and when should it be used?

    An optical audio port, also known as a TOSLINK (Toshiba Link) port, is a type of digital audio connection that uses light to transmit audio signals between devices. This port is commonly found on various consumer audio and video equipment such as home theater systems, soundbars, and game consoles. Key Takeaways : High-Quality Audio: Optical […]

  • How to use Meta AI assistant

    If you are interested in learning how to use the newly released Meta AI assistant this quick guide will provide more insight in how you can easily get started. Asking questions and setting it tasks to help with the more boring aspects of your daily workload or tasks. Built on Llama 3, the companies most […]

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    Fire used for firefighter training

    A fire on a property behind the Maverik convenience store in Ammon is used for firefighter training.