| In the Bering Strait, there are two small islands known as Big Diomede (Russia) and Little Diomede (the U.S.). The stretch of water between these two islands is only about 2.5 miles wide and freezes solid in the dead of winter–meaning someone could technically walk from Alaska to Russia, or vice versa.  | |
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| You logged into your Facebook account on your friend's computer, and you're not sure if you logged out. Or maybe you’re worried someone else has your password. Thankfully, Facebook tracks where you're logged in, so you can see every device logged into your account, and end any sessions you don't want active. | |
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| If you browse through your Task Manager in Windows 8 or 10, you'll probably see several instances of a process named "Device Association Framework Provider Host" running. If you've ever wondered what it was, why there are so many, and why it might be spiking your CPU usage, we've got the answer for you. | |
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| Apple claims their live streams are only available in Safari on macOS and iOS. But you don’t have to miss the new iPhone launch if you’re using a Windows PC or Android device. Apple doesn’t make it obvious how to do this, but you can watch its live events on any operating system. | |
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| Windows 10 is controversial partly because it “phones home” so much. That’s true, but so does every other operating system–and practically every single program you use. Saying a program “phones home” doesn’t have meaning anymore. It’s why a program phones home that’s important. | |
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| When you are in the process of learning how to fully use the Linux shell, you may find yourself curious about how much you can manipulate strings in order to get the best results. With that in mind, today’s SuperUser Q&A post has the answer to a curious reader’s question. | |
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| When it comes to saving money on your electricity and other utility costs, getting something like a smart thermostat or smart outlet to monitor and optimize energy usage can be helpful. But there are a ton of things you can do that require little to no money or effort, too. Here are eight really easy tasks to do around the house that will instantly save you money on your bills. | |
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| If you’re having Wi-Fi or cellular issues that you just haven’t been able to resolve using other methods, iOS gives you the option to reset all your network settings. This sets just about everything back to the factory default, giving you a chance to start from scratch. | |
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| If you use Linux, you know how useful the command line can be for working with files, installing software, and launching programs. But it can be even more efficient if you run multiple commands at once. | |
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| Windows 10 finally brought back the Start menu, and it's more customizable than ever. Here’s a quick rundown of all the different ways that you can make the Start menu your own. | |
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| VLC’s developers have been working on Chromecast support for some time, and it’s finally here. In the latest bleeding edge Windows versions of VLC, you can stream video and audio files from VLC media player on your PC to your Chromecast. | |
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