Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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How to Hide the App List in Windows 10’s Start Menu
When you open the Start menu in Windows 10, you normally see an alphabetical list of apps installed on your system. If you’d like to have a smaller sleeker Start Menu, it’s possible to hide the app list on the left. Here’s how. Here’s an example of what a typical Start menu app list usually…
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Ziel: Eine Welt ohne Hunger
“Gibt es ein wichtigeres Ziel, als Menschenleben zu retten?” Das fragte Entwicklungsminister Gerd Müller bei der virtuellen Konferenz, zu der sein Ministerium geladen hatte – mit ranghohen Gästen, darunter Bill Gates. Der Hunger in der Welt verschärft sich wieder, und zwar vor allem durch Corona. Nachdem die Zahl der Hungernden jahrelang zurückgegangen ist, steigt sie…
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DOSB entschuldigt sich bei Opfern sexueller Gewalt
Petra Tzschoppe, Vizepräsidentin des Deutschen Olympischen Sportbunds, findet bei einer Anhörung in Berlin deutliche Worte. Experten und Opfer sexuellen Missbrauchs nehmen den organisierten Sport in die Pflicht. Gitta Schwarz kann nicht mehr reiten, obwohl es einst ihre größte Leidenschaft war. Heute reicht bereits der Anblick oder der Geruch eines Stalls, um ihr eine schlaflose Nacht voller…
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Format an SD Card the Easy Way
SD cards can be tricky little gadgets. They sit in our cameras and cell phones, just waiting for us to take the picture of a lifetime, at which time, of course, they stop responding. While nothing can predict when or where an SD card will die, proper formatting can both lengthen the life of the…
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How To Delete Your Google Account Data
If you’re deep into the Google ecosystem, then you probably already know that the company has quite a bit of information on you. Fortunately, they keep lots of it in one place for you to download and even delete. Deleting your Google account data doesn’t remove your Google account; you won’t lose your Gmail messages,…
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The 4 Best Smart Home Hubs
Smart home technology is nothing short of incredible. There are now thousands of devices that can control nearly every aspect of your home, including sliding glass door openers, smart toilets, and even smart ceiling fans. The problem is that so many of these devices are independent of one another, which means you need a separate…
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Why You Should No Longer Be Using Windows XP
Even though Windows XP was released way back in 2001, it’s still a pretty great operating system. It’s stable, has a Start button and gets the job done. That’s why there are literally hundreds of millions of computers that still have it installed. It’s so popular, in fact, that it’s the second most installed operating…
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Holiday 2020: 12 Luxurious Throw Blankets to Give the Gift of Cozy
Peter Cripps/Shutterstock Want to make movie marathons and lazy mornings even cozier? Add a throw blanket! It’s the perfect gift for the lounge-lover on your holiday gift list, but if you buy one (or three) for yourself, we won’t tell. A throw blanket might seem like an afterthought, but they actually come in handy quite…
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Holiday 2020: The Best Tablets For Everyone On Your List
Amazon Tablets offer a nice middle ground between a smartphone and a laptop, and many people love them for that. And when it comes to picking out an upgrade for a tablet user, you want to make sure you’re choosing correctly, so we sought out the best tablets available today to help you do just…
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Everything You Actually Need in Your First Home Office
Africa Studio/Shutterstock.com The year 2020 has become the year of working from home, causing millions of people to need to whip up a home office practically overnight. If you’re wondering what you need to set up your own home office (or if you’re looking to upgrade your current setup), we’ve compiled a list of everything…
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How to Use the seq Command on Linux
Fatmawati Achmad Zaenuri/Shutterstock The Linux seq command generates lists of numbers in the blink of an eye. But how can this functionality be put to practical use? We’ll show you how seq might come in handy for you. The seq Command At first glance, the Linux seq command appears to be something of an oddity.…
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The Disgruntled Employee and the Damage They Can Do
It’s easy to think that cybersecurity is all about keeping the data in and keeping the bad guys out. But what about your staff? That body of people already inside your firewall, and allowed to connect to your network. What if one of them turns rogue? The Disgruntled Employee The idea of an employee mounting…
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Impf-Kontroverse: Biologe Arvay beklagt Diffamierungskampagne gegen Kritiker
Sogenannte Skeptiker rücken Kritiker beschleunigter Zulassungsverfahren in die Nähe von Verschwörungstheoretikern – und ersticken so eine notwendige Debatte, sagt Gesundheitsökologe Clemens Arvay im DW-Interview. Deutsche Welle: Herr Arvay, wir haben jüngst in einem Beitrag über eine laufende Kontroverse zum Oxford-Impfstoff berichtet und Sie darin auch zitiert. Dabei war es Ihnen wichtig, nicht als “Impf-Kritiker” und schon…
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Warum die Corona-Pandemie Spanien so hart trifft
Ganz Europa fragt sich, was die spanische Regierung beim Pandemie-Management falsch gemacht hat. Aber vieles war vorher schon schlecht. Das Leben ist teuer, die Metropolen sind übervoll und echte Virenschleudern. Als der 40-jährige Pablo Cerda aus Santiago de Chile zum Studieren nach Madrid kam, staunte er nicht schlecht: “Die Menschen leben auf sehr engem Raum.”…
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Kim Jong Un zeigt Demut
Staats- und Parteiführer Kim Jong Un versucht Nordkorea als modernes und weltoffenes Land zu präsentieren. Dafür schlägt seine Propaganda-Maschine neue Töne an. Aber die Ziele haben sich nicht geändert. Kim Jong Un mit Anzug und Krawatte bei den Feierlichkeiten zu 75 Jahre Arbeiterpartei Nach offiziellen Angaben hat sich kein einziger Nordkoreaner mit dem Corona-Virus infiziert.…
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Das Great Barrier Reef leidet unter dem Klimawandel
Australische Forscher schlagen mit einer neuen Studie Alarm: In den vergangenen 25 Jahren hat das Weltnaturerbe rund die Hälfte seiner Korallen verloren. Täuschende Schönheit – das Great Barrier Reef stirbt Über rund 2300 Kilometer erstreckt sich das Great Barrier Reef vor der Nordostküste Australiens. Es ist die größte zusammenhängende Ansammlung von Korallenriffen weltweit – ein Naturwunder…
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What 5G Means for Apple’s iPhone 12
Apple All iPhone 12 models support 5G. While some Android phones support 5G, this is the first Apple is releasing phones that support 5G. So are ultra-fast speeds available everywhere? And what does 5G mean for battery life? We’ll break it down. Which iPhones Have 5G? All iPhone 12 models support 5G. The iPhone 12 mini,…
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SP Armor A62 Game Drive Review
In today’s world of massive file sizes, there never seems to be enough hard drive space–especially if you’re a gamer. Just Red Dead Redemption 2 is enough to make a standard PlayStation 4 scream, coming in at just over 100 GB in size. Don’t even get us started on Call of Duty: Warzone and its…
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How To Get Started Using Uber If You Haven’t Used It Before
Contrary to popular belief, Uber is not a taxi service. It’s an awesome service that you can use to move around while abroad, and a great way to earn some money on the side if you’ve got a spare car. But essentially, it’s a car hiring service managed entirely by a smartphone app. Unlike your…
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The Top 5 Webcams For Live Streaming
Livestreaming on platforms like Twitch, YouTube, and Facebook is a fun and exciting way to get your voice heard (and earn some money along the way). One of the most important aspects of a livestream is a camera. Whether you’re adding a camcorder, webcam or smartphone camera, your streaming setup will look more professional regardless…
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Switch Between Tabs in Any Browser Using Shortcut Keys
For those keyboard ninjas who hate using the mouse, switching between tabs in your browser window is essential since most people probably have a bunch of tabs open at once. I personally use my mouse for navigating tabs, but there are times when it’s easier to just use the keyboard, like when I am doing…
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What Is a Microsoft Family Account?
Kids can access more entertainment, information, and multiple ways of connecting with their friends and teachers through e-learning apps and tools than ever before. With such open access, parents are more concerned about how to keep their kids safe online and many have resorted to blocking sites using parental control software using apps to spy…
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Apple iPhone 12 and 12 Mini: Everything You Need to Know
Apple It’s iPhone day! And as expected, Apple took the wraps off of its newest and best iPhones ever (they say that every year though, right?), complete with 5G. Let’s talk about the smaller of the four new phones: the 12 and 12 Mini. The phones are virtually identical on the inside, so let’s get…
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Apple iPhone 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max: Everything You Need to Know
Apple Today, Apple announced four new phones, and while the new iPhone Mini (and it’s brother the iPhone 12) might seem like the standout, Apple has you covered if you’re a fan of larger form factors. In addition to the phones mentioned above, Apple announced the new $999 iPhone 12 Pro and $1,00 iPhone 12…
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