I abandoned OpenLiteSpeed and went back to good ol’ Nginx
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Broken Sonos app roadmap now available on Trello for all to see
Whether you use Sonos or not, there’s a good chance you’ve heard about the broken Sonos app and its endless redesign troubles. In response to user frustration about the new app’s shortcomings, Sonos has launched a public roadmap for its future......»»
NASA record holder can relate to astronauts stuck in space. He was, too
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TorGuard review: a fast, cheap VPN that makes some trade-offs
I reviewed TorGuard one of the cheapest VPNs to find out just how good and this bargain-priced privacy solution can be......»»
Drowning tomatoes for science
I can barely hear Esther Ngumbi over the roar of greenhouse fans as she shows me around her rooftop laboratory in Morrill Hall. The benches are full of tomato plants, and the tomatoes don't look good. Half of the plants are submerged in bins of water.....»»
Research connects happy keywords to happier shoppers
New research from the University of Georgia Terry College of Business shows consumers use "happier" words to search for products when they are in a good mood. Researchers have connected those positive search terms with an increased likelihood of clic.....»»
Researcher discusses two measures that predict effective managers
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There’s more good news about the upcoming M4 MacBook Pros
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I was ready to write off this new ThinkPad, but it surprised me
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 is a reasonably fast 14-inch laptop with very good battery life. It would be a better option for business if it had a lower price......»»
F5 and Intel join forces to push the boundaries of AI deployment
F5 announced it is bringing application security and delivery capabilities to AI deployments powered by Intel. This new joint solution combines security and traffic management from F5’s NGINX Plus offering with the optimization and performance of t.....»»
One big reason you may want to hold out for the iPhone 17
If you don’t upgrade every year, and were planning on buying an iPhone 16, a leaker with a solid track record has just given a potentially good reason to hold out for the iPhone 17 instead. According to their Weibo post, the iPhone 17 will get 1.....»»
New photos give us another look at Samsung’s upcoming iPad rivals
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All Experts in Star Wars Outlaws and where to find them
Kay is good in Star Wars Outlaws, but still has a lot to learn. Experts are the only way to learn new skills, so you will need to find them all to survive......»»
How to lockpick in Star Wars Outlaws
Locks in Star Wars Outlaws don't work like they do in most video games. You will need a keen ear and good timing to crack them, plus this guide to get started......»»
Deadlock rumors: everything we know so far
Valve hasn't done a very good job keeping Deadlock a secret. For all the leaks, news, and rumors about this upcoming hero shooter, we've got the intel for you......»»
Nontoxic ceramic could replace lead-based electronic components
The ceramic produced in Prof. Igor Lubomirsky's lab at the Weizmann Institute of Science seemed too good to be true. It belongs to a class of materials that are the backbone of many essential technologies but that unfortunately also create an environ.....»»
3 underrated Netflix movies you should watch this weekend (August 23-25)
Need some good films to watch on Netflix this weekend? Then stream these three underrated movies with Channing Tatum, Meryl Streep, Daniel Craig, and more......»»
3 underrated (HBO) Max movies you should watch this weekend (August 23-25)
Need something good to watch this weekend? Then stream these (HBO) Max movies starring Hugh Jackman, Kevin Costner, Nicolas Cage, Natasha Lyonne, and others......»»
Google Pixel 9 review: better than ever
The Google Pixel 9 comes with Gemini AI, but guess what? AI isn't the reason this is a good phone, as we explain in our in-depth review......»»
Three 55-inch TVs under $400 during Best Buy’s Tech Fest sale
In the closing days of the Best Buy Tech Fest sale, there are some great discounts on good 55-inch TVs. Here's what we recommend......»»
Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp shutting down, but there’s good news for fans
Nintendo is shutting down Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, but longtime players will get another option......»»