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    How I used a Bluetooth label printer to declutter my office and workstation (and it’s affordable)

    <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways Quick and reliable label printing The labels are durable and stick really well At $30 it’s far more affordable than an industrial label printer. –> Decluttering can be a game changer, and a Bluetooth label printer is the ultimate sidekick for your organizing journey. Imagine the joy of transforming chaotic spaces […] More

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    How ChatGPT scanned 170k lines of code in seconds, saving me hours of work

    MR.Cole_Photographer/Getty Images Not sure how to best apply artificial intelligence (AI) to your unique, specialized needs? You’ve come to the right place. We’ll go over how you can use a tool like ChatGPT to solve complex problems quickly, so long as you have the right prompts and a hint of skepticism.  Also: The best AI chatbots of 2024: […] More

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    Why remove Russian maintainers of Linux kernel? Here’s what Torvalds says

    Andreus/Getty Images Recently, the Linux kernel community was shocked when Greg Kroah-Hartman, a senior Linux kernel leader, announced in a patch that several Russian Linux maintainers had been removed from their roles because of “various compliance requirements.” He added, “They can come back in the future if sufficient documentation is provided.” The Linux community’s reaction […] More

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    Can’t hear TV dialogue? 3 ways to improve your audio – and 2 are completely free

    Adam Breeden/ZDNETSay you’re watching an edgy new streaming series and find yourself turning up the volume for every scene where two actors are engaged in a dramatic dialogue. It seems like both characters are whispering — until an explosion happens on screen, and the sound is the opposite, almost deafening.Also: Save up to $600 on this Sony Bravia 7 TV and soundbar bundle at AmazonWhat’s up with that? It’s not just the imbalanced proportion of sound that bothers you, and it’s not that your hearing is going bad. Keep reading, and you might find an easy fix for improving (and balancing) your TV’s audio quality.In the scenario above, my first recommendation would be to turn on your closed captions. While enabling video subtitles is an obvious solution for understanding the dialogue, some people find on-screen text to be clunky and distracting. If you can’t stand reading scripts on your screen, try the following solutions. More

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    One of the most immersive portable speakers I’ve tested is not made by Bose or Sonos

    <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Tronsmart Mirtune S100 Bluetooth speaker is available now for $100 on Amazon If you like your music really loud, this little speaker will impress. The minimal EQ options and narrow soundstage will not impress audiophiles. more buying choices Allow me to paint a picture. After unboxing the Tronsmart Mirtune S100 […] More

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    I demoed the new Snap Spectacles, and the future of AR glasses never looked more promising

    Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNETAlthough virtual reality (VR) headsets allow for immersive, unique experiences, the reality of a world where we walk around with a massive headset is clearly not the most feasible. Instead, the ability to have your glasses display augmented reality (AR) experiences that enhance your everyday life is a lot more compelling, and the Snap Spectacles are a step towards that. Also: Qualcomm’s new chipset that will power flagship Android phones makes the iPhone seem outdatedI had the opportunity to test out the Spectacles at Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Summit this week, and the experience was a fun, exciting glimpse into what everyday AR glasses could feel (but not so much look) like in the near future. More