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Google Introduces an “Incognito Mode” for Assistant Among Other Safety Features
Chris J Mitchell/Shutterstock Google knows that privacy is a big concern, especially when it concerns voice assistants and smart speakers. To that end, the company introduced a revamped Safety Center, a place to access all your privacy settings. It also announced a few privacy-focused features—like a Guest Mode for Google Assistant, that acts a bit…
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How to Stop Spotify’s Automatic Startup on Windows 10
Spotify By default, Spotify automatically starts every time you sign into your Windows 10 PC. If you don’t want it running in the background and slowing down your boot process, you can disable Spotify’s autostart feature. Tell Spotify Not to Start Automatically To find this option, open the Spotify app. You can launch it from…
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Live-Ticker Ukraine – Deutschland
Die deutsche Fußball-Nationalmannschaft tritt heute in der Ukraine in der Nations League an. Kann das Team von Bundestrainer Joachim Löw seinen ersten Sieg holen? Wir berichten aus Kiew live. Die deutsche Fußball-Nationalmannschaft tritt heute um 20.45 Uhr in der Nations League in der Ukraine an. Wir berichten live ab 20.30 Uhr.
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French Open: Swiatek nicht zu bremsen
Die 19 Jahre alte Senkrechtstarterin Iga Swiatek krönt ihren sensationellen Lauf bei den French Open mit dem Titel. Die Polin besiegt die US-Amerikanerin Sofia Kenin deutlich und stellt gleichzeitig einen Rekord auf. Iga Swiatek, als Nummer 54 der Welt ins Turnier gegangen, bezwang am Samstag im Finale von Paris Sofia Kenin (USA) mit 6:4, 6:1 und…
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Nintendo Switch Backwards Compatibility Explained
The Nintendo Switch has turned out to be a massive hit for Nintendo. A major turnaround from the company’s Wii U home console and slow-starting 3DS handheld. Nintendo have merged both of their console product lines into a single hybrid machine, offering thousands of handheld games at or above the quality we saw in AAA…
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How to Keep Yourself Updated With the Latest Internet Memes
Did you know the latest Internet meme was Hadouken and Vadering? Yeah, me either. Hadouken is where people take pictures of themselves fighting in mid-air and Vadering is where people pretend to use “the force” and strangle people Darth Vader style. I have to admit, it’s pretty damn funny. Apparently, the Hadouken meme was started…
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Now You Can Get Your Fix of Free Roku Shows and Movies on Fire TV
Roku One of the biggest benefits of owning a Roku is, well, The Roku Channel. It offers a bunch of free (ad-supported) programming just ripe for the watchin’. And now it’s coming to Fire TV devices. Basically all Fire TV devices are in on the fun too—Fire TV stick, Fire TV soundbars, Fire TV…TVs—the lot.…
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How to Filter Out Offensive Comments on Instagram
Shubham Agarwal If you have a public Instagram profile, chances are you’ve been a victim of inappropriate comments from strangers. Given the social network’s vast size, it’s practically impossible to escape such bad actors. Thankfully, Instagram offers a set of tools that let you block offensive comments. Open the Instagram app on your iPhone or…
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7 Games to Play if You Love ‘Among Us’
Sand Sailor Studio, Other Ocean Interactive Among Us is the newest trend, and it’s all about some good ol’ asynchronous multiplayer. It’s a rare type of game that basically just means certain players (the “Imposters” in Among Us’ case) have abilities and objectives that the other players don’t. But while it’s a rare genre, Among Us certainly isn’t the first,…
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How to Disable Bing in the Windows 10 Start Menu
Windows 10, by default, sends everything you search for in the Start Menu to their servers to give you results from Bing search—so you better make sure that you don’t type anything private into your own PC’s Start Menu. Or, you could just disable the Bing integration in the Start Menu. Update: We now have…
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5 Creepy Retro PC Games to Play This Halloween
October means one thing: Halloween. To celebrate, let’s explore five creepy retro PC games from the ’90s (and one from the ’00s) that are still fun to play. Best of all, they’re all available for purchase and play on modern Windows PCs. Trick or treat! Zork Nemesis: The Forbidden Lands This underrated, Myst-style point-and-click adventure from…
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Europas Kinos: Wo bleiben die Blockbuster?
Die Kinos sind wieder offen und auch das Publikum ist nach Monaten der Isolation bereit für neue Leinwandhelden. Trotzdem bangen Kinobetreiber um ihre Existenz. Das Problem: Es fehlen schlichtweg Filme. So langsam wird es eng im Foyer des Studio-Filmtheaters in Kiel. Gleich zwei riesige James-Bond-Pappfiguren schauen dort den Kino-Besuchern finster entgegen. Seit Monaten läuft der Trailer für den…
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Julian Assanges Vater hofft auf Hilfe aus Berlin
Vor Kurzem endete in London die umstrittene Anhörung im Auslieferungsverfahren gegen Wikileaks-Gründer Julian Assange. John Shipton appelliert erneut an die deutsche Politik, sich für seinen Sohn einzusetzen. John Shipton, Vater von Julian Assange, Anfang Oktober nach dem Abschluss der Anhörungen vor dem Strafgerichtshof Vor einem Jahr, im Oktober 2019, war er schon einmal in Berlin:…
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What Is UAC in Windows 10 and How to Disable It
If you have a network of computers in your home or workplace, one of the things you need to control is which users or apps get to change things in that system. One way to prevent unauthorized changes is to have one person as the network administrator. However, it’s not enough just to have one…
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OTT Explains: What Is Google Meet & How To Use It
Office workers, suffer no longer—you don’t need to spend hours of your time in a stuffy meeting room. With conference call services like Zoom and Skype easily available on mobile and desktop platforms, it’s now easier than ever to set up a video call for work or pleasure, whether it’s a call with friends or…
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Berg-Karabach: Armenien und Aserbaidschan vereinbaren Waffenruhe
Die Waffen sollen in Berg-Karabach ruhen, darauf haben sich die Außenminister Armeniens und Aserbaidschans in Moskau verständigt. Russland gibt den Vermittler – aber sein Image als Schutzmacht Armeniens bröckelt. Am Tisch weit voneinander entfernt: Die Außenminister Aserbaidschans, Russlands und Armeniens in Moskau (v.l.n.r.) Zehn Stunden lang haben sie verhandelt, bis tief in die Nacht. Dann…
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Kate Mulgrew’s Captain Janeway Will Return in ‘Star Trek Prodigy’
We already knew that Nickelodeon is working on an animated Star Trek series dubbed Prodigy. Unlike Lower Decks, this sounds like a more serious affair, although still aimed at children. But now there’s a reason for adults to watch too—Captain Janeway is back, complete with original actress Kate Mulgrew. The news comes through Star Trek’s New York Comic Con panel, and…
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Dbrand’s New Prism Screen Protector Promises to Be Smashproof
Dbrand Dbrand, the aggressively-marketed smartphone accessories producer, just dropped their latest product, the Prism impact-proof screen protector. It can apparently keep your phone safe from harm, even when you smash it with a hammer. It’s available now for $14.95, and is compatible with a wide variety of Apple, Google, and OnePlus smartphones. The Prism is…
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Private Apps Shared on the Fitbit Gallery Aren’t Scanned for Malicious Code
The Fitbit Gallery is a one-stop shop for approved Fitbit apps, like Spotify or Starbucks Card. And while Fitbit manually scans all published Gallery apps for malware, shareable “private” apps don’t get the same treatment. If someone emails you a download link for a Fitbit app, ignore it! Fitbit lets developers upload “private” apps to…
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Ten Games We Want to See on a (Potential) Sega Dreamcast Mini
After the recent booms of “mini” retro consoles packed with classic games, including the Genesis Mini and the Game Gear Micro, Sega is thinking about doing it again. A company executive told Japanese gaming magazine Famitsu that Sega’s next classic console release might be a “Dreamcast Mini,” reviving the company’s last full game machine from…
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What Is A Virtual Tour And How Do You Make One?
Virtual reality might not be quite mainstream yet, but you don’t have to use a VR headset to enjoy immersive multimedia! You can watch 360-degree photos and video on a flat screen as well as with VR headsets of every type and budget. They’re a lot of fun and perfect to show people how nice…
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How Do You Use Instagram? Getting Started Guide
With 120.7 million users, Instagram is one of the largest social media platforms out there. If you’re not already on it, you might wonder what sets it apart from other social media like Facebook or Twitter. Instagram is mainly based on posting and sharing pictures. This makes it ideal for sharing art and photography, as…
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Using Samsung Dex As Your Only PC – Is It Possible?
Our smartphones are now so powerful that they rival certain desktop and laptop solutions. Within that slim phone body you’ll find a full-on general-purpose computer, limited only by the mobile operating interface designed for touchscreen use. The Android operating system actually has an upcoming desktop environment where you can hook up a mouse, screen and…
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Disney Pixar’s ‘Soul’ Will Skip Theaters And Go Straight to Disney+
Disney Theaters aren’t doing great right now, thanks to the global pandemic. Regal theaters shut down indefinitely throughout the United States, so it shouldn’t be a surprise that more and more movies are skipping the theater route entirely. Pixar’s upcoming film, Soul, will do exactly that and go straight to Disney+. And good news, unlike Mulan, you…
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