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Want to learn Linux? These 5 games make it fun - and they're free

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2025-11-03 05:00:20

Jack Wallen / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET ZDNET's key takeaways If you need to up your Linux skills, play a game. There are several games, each focusing on a different skill. These games are free to play as often as you need. Get more ZDNET: Add us as a preferred Google source. For many, the idea of learning Linux is a task best left to the geeks. The good news is that desktop Linux has become so easy to use that you don't have to worry about the challenges that may have kept you from div

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The game studio building a new BioShock just had mass layoffs

theverge.com Jay Peters 2025-11-03 22:15:48

is a news editor covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. The team working on the next BioShock game is losing a third of its staff. According to Bloomberg, Take-Two is laying off more than 80 people at Cloud Chamber, which has been working on a new BioShock title, and the game has been delayed from a planned launch in late 2026 or early 2027. T

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ROG Xbox Ally: Release Date, Specs, Price and How It Compares to Steam Deck

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-04 15:24:00

The Steam Deck has yet to find a real competitor in the PC handheld gaming device battle. Other hardware companies, including Asus, Lenovo and MSI, have tried, but so far, their devices keep falling short. Asus plans to try to take another swipe at the crown, though, this time with the help of Microsoft. In June, the two revealed their partnership for a new handheld device: the ROG Xbox Ally. This handheld will come in two variants and will attempt to bring the Xbox console experience to a port

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Fallout season two has a teaser trailer and a December 17 release date

engadget.com Unknown 2025-11-06 12:13:07

Things are ramping up for a return to the wasteland this winter. Season two of Prime Video's Fallout TV show will debut on December 17. The second season had already been loosely pegged for a December release when the news of a third season appeared earlier this year, and the studio shared a few still images of the cast in the upcoming New Vegas setting just yesterday. The announcement during the Opening Night Live show for Gamescom 2025 also included a surprisingly lengthy teaser trailer with

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Scientists Testing New LASIK-Like System That Doesn't Use a Laser on Eyeball

futurism.com Unknown 2025-11-06 16:50:32

Image by Valeria Blanc / Getty Images Treatments Researchers have come up with a potentially groundbreaking — and entirely laser-free — alternative to LASIK, a popular surgical procedure that uses high-power lasers to reshape the cornea to correct vision problems. During a meeting of the American Chemical Society, a team of scientists led by Occidental College chemistry professor Michael Hill showed off a new approach, called "electromechanical reshaping" (EMR), that uses small jolts of electr

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Microsoft shares workaround for Teams "couldn't connect" error

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2025-11-07 03:07:14

Microsoft is resolving a known issue that causes "couldn't connect" errors when launching the Microsoft Teams desktop and web applications. The company states that the error is caused by a recent change to Teams' sidebar, but has yet to disclose which regions are affected by this ongoing issue. While Microsoft has yet to share more information on the extent of this issue, it has tagged it as an advisory, which typically indicates that the problem might be limited in scope or intermittent. "Af

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Should you buy a handheld PC? This Lenovo model running SteamOS made my decision easy

zdnet.com Cesar Cadenas 2025-11-07 03:44:00

Lenovo Legion Go S (SteamOS) ZDNET's key takeaways The Legion Go S running SteamOS is on sale for $600. This version trims the fat and delivers a streamlined gaming experience via a vibrant 8-inch screen. The simpler OS means less features than the Windows model. View now at Best Buy Get more in-depth ZDNET tech coverage: Add us as a preferred Google source on Chrome and Chromium browsers. No, you're not seeing double. This is the second review I've done for Lenovo's Legion Go S. However, th

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ROG Xbox Ally: Specs, Price Leaks and How It Compares to Steam Deck

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-07 16:34:46

The Steam Deck has yet to find a real competitor in the PC handheld gaming device battle. Other hardware companies, including Asus, Lenovo and MSI have tried, but so far, their devices keep falling short. Asus plans to try to take another swipe at the crown, though, this time with the help of Microsoft. In June, the two revealed their partnership for a new handheld device: the ROG Xbox Ally. This handheld will come in two variants and will attempt to bring the Xbox console experience to a porta

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The First At-Home Cervical Cancer Screening Wand: Cost, Insurance Coverage and How It Works

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-08 14:45:02

Many people dread going into the doctor's office for a Pap smear or HPV test, but that's no longer the only cervical cancer screening option. Now, we have the Teal Wand, the first and only at-home vaginal sample self-collection device for cervical cancer screening in the US. It allows people with a cervix to easily screen themselves for the highly preventable cancer from the comfort of their home. After receiving FDA approval in May, the Teal Wand is now available in California. By 2027, it sho

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Lenovo Legion Go S Is My New Favorite Way to Play Call of Duty Anywhere

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-08 17:00:04

As a tech enthusiast, I do buy a lot of stuff (you know, just doing my bit!), but I believe the Lenovo Legion Go S is the best purchase I've made since the pandemic. The reason why? Sitting in bed and playing Call of Duty multiplayer is one of my new favorite things to do. It does come with some compromises, but playing my favorite game without setting foot on the floor? Worth it. I spent a lot of time trying to decide which handheld to buy, whether the Steam Deck, the Nintendo Switch 2 or any

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Teachers Are Trying to Make AI Work for Them

wired.com Sofia Barnett 2025-11-11 12:00:00

One day last spring, in a high school classroom in Texas, students were arguing about who to kill off first. It was a thought experiment with a sci-fi premise: A global zombie outbreak has decimated major cities. One hundred frozen embryos meant to reboot humanity are safe in a bomb shelter, but the intended adult caretakers never made it. Instead, 12 random civilians stumbled in. There’s only enough food and oxygen for seven. The students had to decide who would die and who would live to raise

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ArchiveTeam has finished archiving all goo.gl short links

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-11-11 04:46:04

Run an ArchiveTeam Warrior on your computer. The ArchiveTeam Warrior is a virtual archiving appliance. You can run it to help with the ArchiveTeam archiving efforts. It will download sites and upload them to our archive — and it’s really easy to do! The warrior is a virtual machine, so there is no risk to your computer. The warrior will only use your bandwidth and some of your disk space. The warrior runs on Windows, OS X and Linux. You’ll need VirtualBox (recommended), VMware or a similar pr

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Microsoft Teams to protect against malicious URLs, dangerous file types

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2025-11-10 14:20:30

Microsoft recently revealed that it's currently enhancing protection against dangerous file types and malicious URLs in Teams chats and channels. "Microsoft Teams now blocks messages containing weaponizable file types, such as executables, in chats and channels, increasing protection against malware and other file-based attacks," the company said in a Microsoft 365 roadmap update this week. "Microsoft Teams can now detect and warn users on malicious URLs sent in Teams chat and channels, increa

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That 16 Billion Password Story (AKA "Data Troll")

news.ycombinator.com Troy Hunt 2025-11-07 06:01:21

Spoiler: I have data from the story in the title of this post, it's mostly what I expected it to be, I've just added it to HIBP where I've called it "Data Troll", and I'm going to give everyone a lot more context below. Here goes: Headlines one-upping each other on the number of passwords exposed in a data breach have become somewhat of a sport in recent years. Each new story wants to present a number that surpasses the previous story, and the clickbait cycle continues. You can see it coming a

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I retested Lenovo's PC handheld but with SteamOS - the difference was night and day

zdnet.com Cesar Cadenas 2025-11-12 02:57:26

Lenovo Legion Go S (SteamOS) ZDNET's key takeaways The Legion Go S running SteamOS is on sale for $600. This version trims the fat and delivers a streamlined gaming experience via a vibrant 8-inch screen. The simpler OS means less features than the Windows model. View now at Best Buy Get more in-depth ZDNET tech coverage: Add us as a preferred Google source on Chrome and Chromium browsers. No, you're not seeing double. This is the second review I've done for Lenovo's Legion Go S. However, th

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What my first five Steam purchases say about me

theverge.com Ash Parrish 2025-11-12 02:27:58

is a reporter who covers the business, culture, and communities of video games, with a focus on marginalized gamers and the quirky, horny culture of video game communities. There’s a meme currently going around Bluesky where people are posting their first purchases on Steam. Taking a look presents a neat time capsule, offering a glimpse of who we used to be. It also gives us a chance to compare our gaming habits now with what they were 10 or more years ago — that is, if you’re one of the Olds t

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I replaced my Windows PC with Lenovo's SteamOS handheld - and didn't regret it

zdnet.com Cesar Cadenas 2025-11-12 21:52:00

Lenovo Legion Go S (SteamOS) ZDNET's key takeaways The Legion Go S running SteamOS is on sale for $600. This version trims the fat and delivers a streamlined gaming experience via a vibrant 8-inch screen. The simpler OS means less features than the Windows model. View now at Best Buy Get more in-depth ZDNET tech coverage: Add us as a preferred Google source on Chrome and Chromium browsers. No, you're not seeing double. This is the second review I've done for Lenovo's Legion Go S. However, th

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I swapped my PC for Lenovo's SteamOS handheld - and don't miss Windows at all

zdnet.com Cesar Cadenas 2025-11-13 18:30:18

Lenovo Legion Go S (SteamOS) ZDNET's key takeaways The Legion Go S running SteamOS is on sale for $600. This version trims the fat and delivers a streamlined gaming experience via a vibrant 8-inch screen. The simpler OS means less features than the Windows model. View now at Best Buy Get more in-depth ZDNET tech coverage: Add us as a preferred Google source on Chrome and Chromium browsers. No, you're not seeing double. This is the second review I've done for Lenovo's Legion Go S. However, th

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Steve Wozniak: Life to me was never about accomplishment, but about happiness

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-11-13 15:19:42

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Steam's censorship issues have broken PayPal support in some regions

engadget.com Unknown 2025-11-14 06:42:23

If you've been unable to pay with PayPal on Steam, Valve says the limitation has to do with issues one of PayPal's banking partners has with content on the platform, according to Rock Paper Shotgun. Users have noticed PayPal was disabled in some regions as far back as July, and the issue seems like it might be out of both Valve and PayPal's hands. "In early July 2025, PayPal notified Valve that their acquiring bank for payment transactions in certain currencies was immediately terminating the p

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Homekit-steam-user-switcher: A way to remotely switch Steam users using HomeKit

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-11-10 05:18:13

HomeKit Steam User Switcher This script exposes a virtual HomeKit Television accessory where each input corresponds to a Steam user. Selecting an input updates the Steam’s AutoLoginUser; turning the "TV" off restarts Steam. Why We regularly game on a headless machine and wanted to switch Steam users easily without fiddling with a KVM. HomeKit provides a convenient way to control devices, and by exposing Steam user accounts as HomeKit inputs, we can seamlessly switch users with our existing Ho

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Chefs Advise: Don't Waste Your Money on These 20 Pointless Kitchen Tools

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-14 15:00:04

Kitchen gadgets come in all shapes and sizes but that doesn't mean all of them are actually useful. While essential kitchen utensils get used constantly and can speed up your cooking process, some options are just going to take up space and end up collecting dust. Choosing versatile options like a quality knife, or kitchen shears, means that you'll build skills and ensure those tools get used on a regular basis. Instead of chasing every buzzy new appliance, it pays to stick with gear that's fun

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Steve Wozniak: 'I am the happiest person ever' and 'I never sold out'

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-11-14 21:19:42

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Axle (YC S22) is hiring product engineers

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-11-14 20:00:30

We are looking for talented engineers to join our team as early members. As a Product Engineer, you’ll help build the platform that makes this possible. From structuring and cleaning complex data to using LLMs for automated data extraction, you’ll have the chance to wear a lot of hats and shape the future of our platform. We’re looking for individuals who think creatively about problems, push for real-world customer impact, and are excited about helping financial data reach full connectivity.

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Axle (YC S22) Is Hiring Product Engineers

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-11-15 02:00:30

We are looking for talented engineers to join our team as early members. As a Product Engineer, you’ll help build the platform that makes this possible. From structuring and cleaning complex data to using LLMs for automated data extraction, you’ll have the chance to wear a lot of hats and shape the future of our platform. We’re looking for individuals who think creatively about problems, push for real-world customer impact, and are excited about helping financial data reach full connectivity.

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The First At-Home Cervical Cancer Screening Wand: Does It Replace Uncomfortable Pap Smears?

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-16 10:17:04

Cervical cancer is highly preventable with routine screening, but it isn't always a pleasant experience. That's why women's health company Teal Health created the Teal Wand, the first and only at-home vaginal sample self-collection device for cervical cancer screening in the US. Now, people with a cervix can conveniently screen themselves from the comfort and privacy of their home. The Teal Wand received FDA approval in May and is currently available in California. It should be accessible acros

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Prefer Chrome Over Safari? Here's How to Change Your iPhone's Default Apps

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-16 11:00:03

Your default apps are the apps your iPhone uses automatically in certain situations. So if you tap a phone number on a website, for example, your iPhone will open your Phone app and place a call to that number. But if you like using a certain browser app, like Chrome or Firefox, you can make that app your iPhone's default browser app. When Apple released iOS 18.2 in December, that update made it easier to change your iPhone's default apps. You could change a few default apps prior to that updat

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Here's the final design of the Pebble Time 2 e-paper smartwatch

engadget.com Unknown 2025-11-17 21:24:07

Pebble creator Eric Migicovsky and his new company, Core Designs, have been beavering away on new e-paper smartwatches and the team has just revealed the final design of the higher-end model. The Pebble Time 2 has a 1.5-inch, 64-color e-paper screen, with a touchscreen, metal frame, heart-rate monitor and (it's claimed) up to 30 days of battery life. The frame is a bit more curved than on pre-production versions of the Pebble Time 2. The top and bottom buttons on the right side are now angled r

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The First At-Home Cervical Cancer Screening Wand Is Now Available. This Is How It Works and Who Can Use It

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-20 00:00:00

If you've ever had a Pap smear, you know how uncomfortable a cervical cancer screening can be, especially from inside a cold, clinical doctor's office. Cervical cancer is highly preventable with routine screening. To provide people with a cervix a comfortable and private screening option, women's health company Teal Health developed the Teal Wand, the first and only at-home vaginal sample self-collection device for cervical cancer screening in the US. Following its FDA approval in May, the Tea

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Pixel 10 Pro Fold takes center stage in Google’s latest teaser

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-20 11:21:26

TL;DR Google’s got a new official video teaser out ahead of the Pixel 10 Pro Fold launch. The Pro Fold, alongside the rest of the Pixel 10 lineup, is set to debut next Wednesday, August 20. This latest teaser is a little less direct with its criticism of Google’s smartphone competition. It’s coming: Just over one week from now, the Pixel 10 series is set to launch at the Made by Google event. And if you’ve been following Android Authority over the last several months, it probably feels like y

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Latest Tech News

Want to learn Linux? These 5 games make it fun - and they're free

The game studio building a new BioShock just had mass layoffs

ROG Xbox Ally: Release Date, Specs, Price and How It Compares to Steam Deck

Fallout season two has a teaser trailer and a December 17 release date

Scientists Testing New LASIK-Like System That Doesn't Use a Laser on Eyeball

Microsoft shares workaround for Teams "couldn't connect" error

Should you buy a handheld PC? This Lenovo model running SteamOS made my decision easy

ROG Xbox Ally: Specs, Price Leaks and How It Compares to Steam Deck

The First At-Home Cervical Cancer Screening Wand: Cost, Insurance Coverage and How It Works

Lenovo Legion Go S Is My New Favorite Way to Play Call of Duty Anywhere

Teachers Are Trying to Make AI Work for Them

ArchiveTeam has finished archiving all goo.gl short links

Microsoft Teams to protect against malicious URLs, dangerous file types

That 16 Billion Password Story (AKA "Data Troll")

I retested Lenovo's PC handheld but with SteamOS - the difference was night and day

What my first five Steam purchases say about me

I replaced my Windows PC with Lenovo's SteamOS handheld - and didn't regret it

I swapped my PC for Lenovo's SteamOS handheld - and don't miss Windows at all

Steve Wozniak: Life to me was never about accomplishment, but about happiness

Steam's censorship issues have broken PayPal support in some regions

Homekit-steam-user-switcher: A way to remotely switch Steam users using HomeKit

Chefs Advise: Don't Waste Your Money on These 20 Pointless Kitchen Tools

Steve Wozniak: 'I am the happiest person ever' and 'I never sold out'

Axle (YC S22) is hiring product engineers

Axle (YC S22) Is Hiring Product Engineers

The First At-Home Cervical Cancer Screening Wand: Does It Replace Uncomfortable Pap Smears?

Prefer Chrome Over Safari? Here's How to Change Your iPhone's Default Apps

Here's the final design of the Pebble Time 2 e-paper smartwatch

The First At-Home Cervical Cancer Screening Wand Is Now Available. This Is How It Works and Who Can Use It

Pixel 10 Pro Fold takes center stage in Google’s latest teaser

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