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Samsung’s Galaxy Book 3 Makes the MacBook Pro Look Old and Heavy

We’re deeply impressed by Samsung’s new Galaxy Book 3-series laptops, which debuted during the Unpacked event on February 1st. These machines weigh just a few pounds, but they offer 13th Gen Intel Core performance and introduce a new generation of OLED display technology. Update, 2/14/23: Pre-orders for the Galaxy Book 3 Ultra are now available. Note: Samsung unveiled the Galaxy ...

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Windows 11 Could Control RGB Accessories Without Additional Software

A flag in the latest Windows Insider Preview Build (25295) adds RGB lighting controls to the operating system’s settings. This feature could reduce the need for standalone RGB software like Corsair iCue and Razer Chroma, but only if it receives support from RGB lighting brands. The new “lighting” controls are pretty rudimentary. They let you adjust RGB brightness, color, effects, ...

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Amazon Will Rival SpaceX as a Satellite Internet Company

Thanks to new FCC approval, Amazon is set to deploy 3,236 Project Kuiper broadband satellites into orbit. The company hopes to build a satellite internet service similar to that of SpaceX’s Starlink, though it may take several years to get the ball rolling. The FCC initially greenlit Project Kuiper in 2020. But it requested that Amazon receive regulatory approval for an ...

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T-Mobile Just Had a Data Breach

2022 was filled to the brim with data breaches, and it sure looks like 2023 is not going to be any different. T-Mobile has just warned users about another data breach compromising their personal information. T-Mobile confirmed a lapse in security that was ongoing from November 25, 2022, to January 5, 2023. During that period, hackers obtained access to sensitive ...

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The IRS Won’t Text You, and Other Tax Scams to Avoid

Every year IRS tax scams are a big problem. The Internal Revenue Service will never text you. Be careful with calls, texts, or emails, and report anything suspicious. It’s time to round up your 1099, W2s, or other forms to see if you owe Uncle Sam or are getting a big fat refund. That also means tax scams will be ...

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The Brio 300 Is Logitech’s New Cone-Shaped Webcam

Logitech sells many of the best webcams, many of which are variants of the ancient Logitech C920. Today the company revealed a new webcam lineup with a more unique design. Logitech released the Brio 300 series of webcams today, consisting of the Brio 300 and Brio 305 — they are nearly identical to each other, except the 305 is focused ...

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Why You Should Buy a Mac mini Instead of an iMac

I bought my first Mac computer in 2010. Since switching, I’ve learned to love everything Apple. In that time, I’ve owned three MacBooks and an iMac. However, when it came time to trade up my iMac for a new model last year, I got a Mac mini instead. It was the right decision. Here’s why. Table of Contents Mac minis ...

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Raspberry Pi Launches a New Autofocus Camera In 4 Flavors

The newly-launched Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3 will inspire some very interesting projects. It’s a 12MP camera with powered autofocus, HDR support, and a 1080p 50FPS video resolution—three things that were absent in previous Pi camera modules. Plus, customers have the option to buy this camera with an ultra-wide FOV or IR-sensitive design. This is an impressive little module. It ...

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It’s Now Easier to Install the Windows Subsystem for Linux

Microsoft released the Windows Subsystem for Linux on the Microsoft Store over a year ago, but so far, it has only been available as a “preview” there. Now, it’s now generally available for all Windows 10 and Windows 11 users. The WSL in the Microsoft Store is dropping the Preview label, and it’s now generally available for everyone using a recent ...

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