Libraries Are Still Useful!
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- Posted on May 8, 2025
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Reading is something that I love to do. I also love watching TV, so don’t think I am over here, on my high horse, talking about how I just read […]
Check Your Credit Card Statements EVERY Month
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- Posted on May 8, 2025
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Your credit card company very helpfully sends you a list of every single item charged to your credit card. This is called a statement, and it comes every month. Are […]
What to Expect From Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Edge Event
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- Posted on May 8, 2025
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We may earn a commission from links on this page. Samsung just announced a new live stream for the upcoming Galaxy S25 Edge. The company initially teased the phone at Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked event back in January, but details are still slim on the upcoming device. How to stream Samsung ‘Beyond Slim’ (and reserve your […]
Trump’s Proposed HUD Cuts and Section 8 Elimination: Implications For Investors and the Housing Market
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- Posted on May 8, 2025
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President Trump’s recent budget proposal introduces significant reductions to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), aiming to reshape federal involvement in housing assistance. These changes carry substantial implications […]
When Nothing Else Works, Use the Command Prompt to Shut Down Windows
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- Posted on May 8, 2025
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In an ideal world, you’d lead a long and happy life only ever shutting down and restarting your PC via the Start menu. Click the power icon, choose your option, and you’re done. However, life doesn’t always work out like we plan it, and sometimes you may need to trigger a restart or shutdown from […]
Standard Chartered strategist walks back $120K Bitcoin call, admits target might be ‘too low’
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- Posted on May 8, 2025
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Geoffrey Kendrick pointed to several factors driving the bullish momentum. As of Thursday, Bitcoin was trading just shy of the $100,000 mark. Software company MicroStrategy has ramped up its Bitcoin purchases. Bitcoin’s relentless rally is prompting some analysts to revise their boldest predictions. Standard Chartered’s Geoffrey Kendrick, a well-known Bitcoin bull, has now admitted that […]
Daily Search Forum Recap: May 8, 2025
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- Posted on May 8, 2025
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Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today, through the eyes of the Search Engine Roundtable and other search forums on the web. Google Search ranking volatility may be heating up today…
Whoop Launches Its 5.0 and MG Hardware (and Adds Pricing Tiers)
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- Posted on May 8, 2025
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We may earn a commission from links on this page. After more than a week of teasing it on social media, Whoop has finally announced the release of its 5.0 device, along with a version called the “MG” (medical grade) that can do ECG readings and estimate blood pressure. Members can upgrade for a $49 […]
Google’s Latest Android Update Patches 46 Security Flaws
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- Posted on May 8, 2025
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Google’s latest Android Security Bulletin patches 46 security vulnerabilities impacting Android devices, one of which is a zero-day flaw in FreeType that may be under “limited, targeted exploitation.” The security update for May includes fixes for a range of issues: most are an elevation of privilege flaws, though there are a few information disclosure and […]
The Blink Outdoor 4 Floodlight Camera Is at Its Lowest Price Ever
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- Posted on May 8, 2025
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We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. If you’ve been meaning to add a security camera to your backyard, driveway, or any dimly lit spot around the house, the Blink Outdoor 4 Floodlight Camera might be the kind of no-fuss solution […]
What’s the Difference Between LED and Mini-LED?
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- Posted on May 8, 2025
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The alphabet soup of TV terminology is overwhelming enough, but you might have seen a particularly confusing term pop up lately: mini-LED. LEDs are already tiny, so what exactly could the “mini” here even mean? It turns out, quite a lot, and that distinction can mean the difference between washed out colors and a more […]
Pepe, dogwifhat see price gains amid altcoin spike
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- Posted on May 8, 2025
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PEPE jumped to above $0.0000092, up nearly 13% as volume spiked 46%. Meanwhile, dogwifhat hit highs of $0.64, also up 13% as altcoins mirrored Bitcoin gains. Analysts say President Donald Trump’s announcement of a trade deal with the UK could spark further gains. Pepe (PEPE) and dogwifhat (WIF) are among the top gainers in the […]
Ethereum (ETH) sees major uptick as Pectra upgrade goes live
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- Posted on May 8, 2025
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The Ethereum stake limit has been raised to 2,048 ETH per validator as the Pectra upgrade goes live. ETH price has jumped 7.3% to $1,966. Historical May strength and undervaluation signal potential rebound. Ethereum (ETH) has rallied sharply in the hours following the launch of its Pectra upgrade, marking the cryptocurrency’s strongest single-day gain in […]
Google Tests Read Reviews Button & Appointment Tags On Local Listings
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- Posted on May 8, 2025
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Google is testing new buttons and tags on its local listings and local ads. These include a new “read reviews” button, various appointment tags and other business descriptive tags.
Google Ads Launches New Charts: Bar, Column and Time-Series
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- Posted on May 8, 2025
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Google has launched several new charts within the Google Ads interface. We recently saw the table tree view (which was not 100% new, I was told) and now we are seeing new stacked bar chart, stacked column chart, combo chart, stacked area chart and 100% stacked area chart.





