Prebuilt PCs are problematic — here’s how to avoid getting scammed
Prebuilt PCs have some merits, but I'm never going to buy one again. Here's why I would choose to build my own PC each and every time......»»
Google hid evidence by training workers to avoid words monopolists use, DOJ says
"We don't 'lock up'... our customers," and "we do not 'leverage' anything." Enlarge / Kenneth Dintzer, litigator for the US Department of Justice, exits federal court in Washington, DC, on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023. (credit: Bloomb.....»»
Prebuilt PCs are problematic — here’s how to avoid getting scammed
Prebuilt PCs have some merits, but I'm never going to buy one again. Here's why I would choose to build my own PC each and every time......»»
The NZ ad industry wants to clean up its climate act, but will agencies drop their fossil fuel clients?
At the launch of the Auckland Climate Festival last month, Green Party Auckland Central MP Chlöe Swarbrick spoke about how building a community is the best way to avoid being overwhelmed by the scale of the climate emergency......»»
This Noctua-themed gaming PC is a bespoke beauty — and you can buy it
Maingear has just unveiled two new prebuilt desktops, and one thing is certain: Gaming PCs have never looked more stylish......»»
Stand back and avoid saying "be careful!": How to help your child take risks at the park
There is ongoing concern about the impact of "helicopter parenting" on children's growth and development......»»
Understanding how cells avoid obstacles while navigating complex environments
Imagine a dark room packed full of furniture. Now imagine moving through it to get to the other side, using only your toe tips for guidance. While it may seem challenging (or unspeakably tedious) to us, this is a task that many cells in our body perf.....»»
How researchers brought mistletoes back to the trees of Melbourne—while warding off hungry possums
Until recently, mistletoes were regarded as problematic pests across Australia. They were seen as having been introduced from elsewhere, exploiting helpless trees and driving their premature demise......»»
"Opting in" to see information can reduce hiring bias
A new study from an ILR School expert offers a pathway to reducing bias in hiring while preserving managers' autonomy—by encouraging hiring managers to avoid receiving potentially biasing information about applicants......»»
New water treatment approach helps to avoid harmful chemicals
The water coming out of your faucet is safe to drink, but that doesn't mean it's completely clean. Chlorine has long been the standard for water treatment, but it often contains trace levels of disinfection byproducts and unknown contaminants. Georgi.....»»
X sues Calif. to avoid revealing how it makes “controversial” content decisions
X decried law's "draconian financial penalties" up to $15K per violation per day. Enlarge (credit: Bloomberg / Contributor | Bloomberg) Today, Elon Musk's X Corp. sued to block California's content moderation law, AB 587.....»»
Elon Musk says he withheld Starlink over Crimea to avoid escalation
A senior Ukrainian official says this enabled Russian attacks and accuses him of "committing evil"......»»
How to clear a bounty in Starfield
Getting in trouble with the law can result in major consequences in Starfield. To avoid doing any jail time, you will want to know how to pay off your bounty......»»
Jeep seeks to halt sales slide with new ads
The ads are being launched as Jeep strives to avoid a fifth consecutive year of declining U.S. sales......»»
New approach to flexible working needed to prevent widening inequality, says report
Flexible working needs to be available for all to avoid widening inequalities, a report from academics at Cardiff University concludes......»»
MSI just fixed a massive problem affecting Intel’s best CPUs
MSI just managed to fix a major problem that got some users stuck in a spiral of computer crashes. Here's what you need to know to avoid this issue......»»
The Outer Worlds 2 could dodge Starfield’s biggest flaw by staying small
While Starfield is sure to be an influential sci-fi game, The Outer Worlds 2 could avoid some of its biggest pitfalls by staying small......»»
Here"s how a UAW strike against the Detroit 3 could play out
The UAW has warned it could strike all three Detroit automakers at once, but it also could target key production sites to avoid burning through its $825 million strike fund......»»
October is so crowded for games that Alone in the Dark is moving to 2024
THQ Nordic's Alone in the Dark remake will avoid competing with Spider-Man 2 and Alan Wake 2 by releasing in January 2024 instead of this October......»»
HomeKit Weekly: Umbrel Home becomes a must-have box for smart home fans looking to own more of their data
I’ve been using Umbrel at home for the last year and a half. Previously, I used a Raspberry Pi 4 to power my Umbrel server, but I recently upgraded to the new Umbrel Home, which includes everything prebuilt and ready to go. 2023 has been the year w.....»»
Sony wants up to $40 more per year for PlayStation Plus subscriptions
You can avoid the price hikes if you tack years onto plans before September 6. Enlarge (credit: Sony) In a blog post announcing its latest monthly PlayStation Plus games, like sandbox playground Saints Row and 1980s mech.....»»