Monday, February 4, 2019

Do the People You Follow on Social Media Spark Joy?

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Billy Hippopotamus (William Johnson Hippopotamus) was a pygmy hippo given to U.S. President Calvin Coolidge in 1927 by none other than tire titan Harvey Firestone. Billy was housed in the National Zoo in Washington, D.C. and is the common ancestor of nearly all pygmy hippos in American zoos.

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Today's Featured Articles

How to Fix Apple Watch Not Vibrating for Alarms and Notifications

Watches are things that people like to put on their wrist and forget about. The Apple Watch is no different, except for the added functionality it offers. That’s great when it works, but if your watch isn’t vibrating when it’s supposed to, here’s how to fix it.   Read More »


Why It’s Dangerous to Share Your Birthday Online

A birthday isn’t something you might think of as being private information you should keep secret. Almost everyone celebrates them on social media, and quite a few people post them on their profile. That’s a horrible idea; here’s why.   Read More »


Do the People You Follow on Social Media Spark Joy?

Do you roll your eyes and groan more than you laugh and smile when going through your various social media feeds? Then perhaps it’s time to clear out the social media clutter, Marie Kondo style.   Read More »


How to Watch the 2019 Super Bowl Without Cable

The New England Patriots are set to face off against the LA Rams, and it’s sure to be an entertaining game. If you’ve cut the cord, don’t fret! You can still tune in and watch the Super Bowl.   Read More »


Did Apple Really Ban Facebook and Google’s Apps? Why?

Facebook and Google have been violating Apple’s policies, distributing apps that tracked user behavior outside Apple’s App Store, as TechCrunch reported. Apple temporarily banned Facebook and Google from running internal software, sending a strong message.   Read More »


How to Get an iPhone-Like AirPods Experience on a Mac

AirPods are pretty impressive; there’s little doubt of that. But even though they connect to iOS devices without any fuss, their integration with macOS can be altogether more fiddly. This utility fixes that, and it looks amazing while it does it.   Read More »


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The Best Low-Profile USB Car Chargers

Gone are the days of slow, bulky car chargers. Charging your phone in the car is easier than ever, so long as you have a tiny, powerful charger.   Read More »


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The Best Surround Sound Sets with Wireless Rear Speakers

Nothing says welcome-to-the-future like a full surround sound system—but nothing says it’s-the-20th-century like speaker wires running all around the living room. Luckily you, thanks to wireless speakers, don't have to re-wire your house to get rid of them.   Read More »






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Need a new cable or charger? Amazon has a handful of Anker accessories on sale for today only, including cables, wall chargers, car chargers, battery packs, and more.   Read More »




Everything Else We Published Today
How to Disable Motion Smoothing on a Sony TV
How to Find the Page and Word Count in Google Docs
How to Enable (or Disable) and Use Touch Mode in Word
The Best Low-Profile USB Car Chargers
Audible Releases Choose Your Own Adventure Books as Alexa Skills
Acer Announces New Chromebase Models (Reminder: That’s a Chrome OS All-in-One)
Anker’s USB-C to Lighting Cable is Available for Pre-Order
Deal Alert: A Bunch of Anker Accessories are Cheap on Amazon Today
The Best Surround Sound Sets with Wireless Rear Speakers
Deal Alert: Amazon Smart Plugs 40% Off




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Which Space Mission Was Guided Home Safely With A Wristwatch And Grease Pencil?
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