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The Future of Windows: What Are Polaris and Windows Core OS?

Microsoft is working on a secretive “Windows Core OS” project that will unify Windows across all devices and a “Polaris” desktop to go along with it. Here’s what we know about it.   Read More »


Everyone Complains About Thinner iPhones, but They’re Actually Getting Thicker

Thinner and thinner smartphones seem to be the trend lately, and one that many people complain about. But iPhones have actually gotten thicker over the last few years, mostly thanks to beefier hardware and added technology.   Read More »


Unfollow People on Facebook for a Happier Life

Facebook is a great place to keep in touch with friends and family—especially those for whom you’d like to do so at a distance. Unfortunately, your friends list is probably filled with people you can’t unfriend but would prefer not to hear from. Go ahead and unfollow them.   Read More »


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The Google Home Hub Isn’t A True Smarthome Hub (But These Products Are)

While the Google Home Hub is a fantastic device that let’s you control all of your smarthome devices from one convenient place, it’s not actually a true smarthome hub, despite what the “hub” in the name might suggest.   Read More »


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Should You Buy An Apple Pencil With Your iPad?

The Pencil is Apple's official iPad stylus. There are two versions: the first generation Apple Pencil ($99) and the second generation Apple Pencil ($129). If you're reading your article then you're probably wondering should you buy a Pencil and, if so, which one should you buy. Let's dig in.   Read More »






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Give Your Memoji a Santa Hat This Christmas
There are a lot of neat accessories that you can add to your custom Memoji on the iPhone, but if you want to get into the Christmas spirit this year, you can have your Memoji wear a festive Santa hat.   Read More »


Microsoft Will Unify Windows 10 Icons with a New Brand-Wide Design
Last week, Microsoft revealed plans to modernize its Office icon suite, but it looks like the plan is bigger than just Office. In fact, this new design language appears to be part of a bigger plan for all stock Windows icons.   Read More »




Everything Else We Published Today
How to Add an Expiration Date to Emails in Outlook (and What They’re For)
How to Use Trackpad Mode on iPhone and iPad to Select Text
How to Check Your Spelling in Google Docs
How to Focus With Wide Aperture Lenses
How to Add a Website to Your Chromebook Shelf
How to Attach Files to Google Calendar Events
Barnes & Noble Shrinks Its New Nook To 7 Inches And 50 Bucks
The Google Home Hub Isn’t A True Smarthome Hub (But These Products Are)
Should You Buy An Apple Pencil With Your iPad?




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Today's Tech Term

Call Park

Call Park (a.k.a. Call Parking) is a telephone system feature that allows an individual to place a call on hold at one telephone set and pick it up (continue) at a different telephone set.



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