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    <title>e dot dot dot  05 2026</title>
    <link>http://jamesraposa.com/index.cgi</link>
    <description>e dot dot dot - a mostly about the Internet weblog by James Raposa</description>
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    <title>I ditched my Plex subscription for this self-hosted media server and never looked back</title>
    <link>http://jamesraposa.com/index.cgi/2026/05/15#auto___i_ditched_my_plex_subscription_for_this_self_hosted_media_server_and_never_looked_back</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;                                            I ditched Plex's paywalls for Jellyfin and my media server finally feels mine again, especially with all these cool features.                                        &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.makeuseof.com/ditched-plex-subscription-for-self-hosted-media-server-never-looked-back/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>YouTube is turning your TV into a shopping cart, and it's exactly as bad as it sounds</title>
    <link>http://jamesraposa.com/index.cgi/2026/05/15#auto___youtube_is_turning_your_tv_into_a_shopping_cart__and_it_s_exactly_as_bad_as_it_sounds</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;                                            It's time to buy, buy, buy                                        &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.makeuseof.com/youtubes-buy-from-tv-ads-feature/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>My phone was losing battery on standby  these two settings were why</title>
    <link>http://jamesraposa.com/index.cgi/2026/05/15#auto___my_phone_was_losing_battery_on_standby___these_two_settings_were_why</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;                                            Even when it's on standby mode, your phone's battery is still depleting. And while it doesn't use a ton, there are settings you can change to help.                                        &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.makeuseof.com/my-phone-was-losing-battery-on-standby-these-settings-were-why/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>Closing arguments conclude in Musk v. Altman, jury to deliberate next week</title>
    <link>http://jamesraposa.com/index.cgi/2026/05/15#auto___closing_arguments_conclude_in_musk_v__altman__jury_to_deliberate_next_week</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The jury's verdict in Musk v. Altman will be advisory, and deliberations are set to begin on Monday.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/14/closing-arguments-jury-openai-musk-altman.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>Cable, cords, and adapters I never throw away - and why these accessories are worth saving</title>
    <link>http://jamesraposa.com/index.cgi/2026/05/15#auto___cable__cords__and_adapters_i_never_throw_away___and_why_these_accessories_are_worth_saving</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Don't let your spring cleaning or desire for Feng Shui enlightenment make you toss the important stuff. This gear will come in handy one day.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/cable-cords-and-adapters-i-never-throw-away/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>Can anything replace my laptop? I tested 5 remote work setups to find the best alternative</title>
    <link>http://jamesraposa.com/index.cgi/2026/05/15#auto___can_anything_replace_my_laptop__i_tested_5_remote_work_setups_to_find_the_best_alternative</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;From XR glasses to headsets to tablets, here's how various work systems fared over 30 days.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/i-ditched-laptop-for-xr-headset-tablet-phone-what-i-learned/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>Home Depot and Lowe's have power tool deals for up to $400 off ahead of Memorial Day</title>
    <link>http://jamesraposa.com/index.cgi/2026/05/15#auto___home_depot_and_lowe_s_have_power_tool_deals_for_up_to__400_off_ahead_of_memorial_day</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Save big on everything you need for DIY projects and home repairs with these Memorial Day deals on tools from DeWalt, Milwaukee, and more.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/best-early-power-tool-deals-memorial-day-2026/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>Cramer backs Nvidia selling AI chips in China  but says the stock can thrive either way</title>
    <link>http://jamesraposa.com/index.cgi/2026/05/15#auto___cramer_backs_nvidia_selling_ai_chips_in_china___but_says_the_stock_can_thrive_either_way</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;CNBC's Jim Cramer said Nvidia should be allowed to sell AI chips in China, arguing it is better to keep Chinese companies reliant on American technology. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/14/cramer-backs-nvidia-selling-ai-chips-in-china.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>Cerebras is the hot new AI chipmaker. Here's Jim Cramer's advice on the stock</title>
    <link>http://jamesraposa.com/index.cgi/2026/05/15#auto___cerebras_is_the_hot_new_ai_chipmaker__here_s_jim_cramer_s_advice_on_the_stock</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;CNBC's Jim Cramer said Cerebras has a compelling AI story and promising technology, but warned the chipmaker's valuation has become difficult to justify.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/14/jim-cramers-advice-on-cerebras.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>A hidden Windows boot certificate is about to expire  check this now</title>
    <link>http://jamesraposa.com/index.cgi/2026/05/14#auto___a_hidden_windows_boot_certificate_is_about_to_expire___check_this_now</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;                                            A system can still boot normally while quietly falling into a degraded security state.                                        &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.makeuseof.com/hidden-windows-boot-certificate-about-expire-check-this-now/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>4 Chromebook mistakes Google can learn from for Googlebook</title>
    <link>http://jamesraposa.com/index.cgi/2026/05/14#auto___4_chromebook_mistakes_google_can_learn_from_for_googlebook</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;                                            Google had years to perfect the Chromebook, but will it learn for its new laptop lineup?                                        &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.makeuseof.com/chromebook-mistakes-google-can-learn-from-for-googlebook/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>5 mistakes that are secretly destroying your Fire Stick</title>
    <link>http://jamesraposa.com/index.cgi/2026/05/14#auto___5_mistakes_that_are_secretly_destroying_your_fire_stick</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;                                            Stop making these 5 Fire Stick mistakes before your device stops working, otherwise, get ready for another purchase.                                        &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.makeuseof.com/mistakes-that-are-secretly-destroying-your-fire-stick/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>Cerebras prices IPO above expected range, as Wall Street braces for AI tsunami</title>
    <link>http://jamesraposa.com/index.cgi/2026/05/14#auto___cerebras_prices_ipo_above_expected_range__as_wall_street_braces_for_ai_tsunami</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Cerebras raised $5.55 billion in its IPO, and with the chipmaker's offering, investors are gearing up for some even bigger AI deals later this year. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/13/cerebras-prices-ipo-above-expected-range-wall-street-expects-ai-flood.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>Microsoft feared being too dependent on OpenAI, Musk-Altman trial testimony reveals</title>
    <link>http://jamesraposa.com/index.cgi/2026/05/14#auto___microsoft_feared_being_too_dependent_on_openai__musk_altman_trial_testimony_reveals</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Top Microsoft executives testified in Musk v. Altman this week, spelling out concerns they had in the early days of the partnership with OpenAI. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/13/microsoft-feared-openai-reliance-musk-altman-trial-testimony-reveals.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>Cisco's stock pops 17% on surging AI orders, as company says it's cutting almost 4,000 jobs</title>
    <link>http://jamesraposa.com/index.cgi/2026/05/14#auto___cisco_s_stock_pops_17__on_surging_ai_orders__as_company_says_it_s_cutting_almost_4_000_jobs</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Cisco's AI story has finally started resonating with Wall Street, with the stock hitting a record late last year and continuing to rally in 2026. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/13/cisco-csco-q3-earnings-report-2026.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>The Perl Toolchain Summit 2026: Security, Testing, Porting and Community Collaboration</title>
    <link>http://jamesraposa.com/index.cgi/2026/05/14#auto___the_perl_toolchain_summit_2026__security__testing__porting_and_community_collaboration</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;From April 23-26, 2026, the invite-only &lt;a href=&quot;https://perltoolchainsummit.org/pts2026/&quot;&gt;Perl Toolchain Summit&lt;/a&gt; (PTS) brought together about 30 of the ecosystem's most active maintainers  including four first-timers  in Vienna, Austria for four days of uninterrupted deep-dive collaboration in pair-programming sessions, consensus discussions, and critical infrastructure work. Attendees tackled security tooling and infrastructure, modernization and redesign proposals, several CI and test harness improvements, Perl core optimizations, and metadata/spec updates.Thanks to all the sponsors&amp;rsquo; support (financial, in-kind, and community), this year&amp;rsquo;s Summit was a success. It produced multiple module releases, consensus on future smoke-testing and CPAN Testers architecture, and a new CPANSec advisory feed that will allow developers to quickly assess any Perl project&amp;rsquo;s security using either CLI tools or the MetaCPAN website itself. Those advancements benefit all organizations relying on Perl directly or indirectly.&lt;h2 id=&quot;pts-2026-key-results--deliverables&quot;&gt;PTS 2026 Key Results &amp;amp; Deliverables&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;h3 id=&quot;security&quot;&gt;Security&lt;/h3&gt;CPANSec took it to another level, getting faster at discovering vulnerabilities (in modules, infrastructure and core) and improving its process:&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Vulnerability triage;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;CNA improvements;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Meta V3 is moving forward;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Deprecated Module::Signature, considered &amp;ldquo;security theater&amp;rdquo;.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;h3 id=&quot;testing-and-quality-assurance&quot;&gt;Testing and Quality Assurance&lt;/h3&gt;Testing and QA work included:&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;On the road to &lt;a href=&quot;https://metacpan.org/pod/Devel::Cover&quot;&gt;Devel::Cover&lt;/a&gt; &lt;strong&gt;2.00&lt;/strong&gt;;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Several improvements made to &lt;a href=&quot;https://metacpan.org/pod/Test::Smoke&quot;&gt;Test::Smoke&lt;/a&gt;, with 3 releases: removal of dual PerlIO/stdio testing, making install more robust (and portable);&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Test::Smoke &lt;a href=&quot;https://perl5.test-smoke.org/&quot;&gt;backend&lt;/a&gt; full rewrite to ensure sustainability with new features and better performance;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The &lt;a href=&quot;https://metacpan.org/pod/Test2&quot;&gt;Test2&lt;/a&gt; family of modules, including the new web user interface, was greatly improved, with many issues fixed and new features implemented;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Syncing from &lt;a href=&quot;https://backpan.perl.org&quot;&gt;backpan.perl.org&lt;/a&gt; to fill in CPAN Testers&amp;rsquo; &lt;a href=&quot;https://backpan.cpantesters.org/&quot;&gt;backpan&lt;/a&gt;;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;New MCP server &lt;a href=&quot;https://mcp.cpantesters.org&quot;&gt;mcp.cpantesters.org&lt;/a&gt; to browse CPAN Testers reports from your preferred LLM CLI.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;h3 id=&quot;supply-chain-and-other-modules&quot;&gt;Supply Chain and Other Modules&lt;/h3&gt;Many CPAN authors and maintainers worked on:&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Release of &lt;a href=&quot;https://skaji.medium.com/cpm-v1-making-installs-stable-b2236b8eda44&quot;&gt;cpm v1&lt;/a&gt;;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Fixes and hardening to &lt;a href=&quot;https://metacpan.org/pod/YAML::XS&quot;&gt;YAML::XS&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;https://metacpan.org/pod/YAML::PP&quot;&gt;YAML::PP&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href=&quot;https://github.com/yaml/libyaml&quot;&gt;libyaml&lt;/a&gt;;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://metacpan.org/pod/PPI&quot;&gt;PPI&lt;/a&gt; saw several fixes and no fewer than 7 new releases;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://metacpan.org/pod/Perl::Version::Bumper&quot;&gt;Perl::Version::Bumper&lt;/a&gt; updated to take advantage of the first of those 7 PPI releases;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Continuous effort on &lt;a href=&quot;https://metacpan.org/&quot;&gt;MetaCPAN&lt;/a&gt; infrastructure: migration to Hetzner, improving secret management and monitoring;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Proof of Concept of integrating &lt;a href=&quot;https://github.github.com/gfm/&quot;&gt;GitHub Flavored Markdown&lt;/a&gt; to &lt;a href=&quot;https://metacpan.org/&quot;&gt;MetaCPAN&lt;/a&gt;;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Huge progress on Automation Policy Metadata.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;h3 id=&quot;pause&quot;&gt;PAUSE&lt;/h3&gt;Very hacktive PAUSE table:&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Implemented new &lt;a href=&quot;https://github.com/andk/pause/pull/576&quot;&gt;API token access&lt;/a&gt;;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Security fixes (&amp;ldquo;rand rand rand rand&amp;rdquo;, &amp;ldquo;ABRA time&amp;rdquo; and &amp;ldquo;META symlinks&amp;rdquo;);&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;New dockerized PAUSE;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Various pentesting (e.g. reviewing YAML parser);&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Ongoing work on OAuth/OIDC;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Several Pull Requests merged.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;h3 id=&quot;funding&quot;&gt;Funding&lt;/h3&gt;Recent years brought the topic of funding to the front of the stage. In particular to ensure the sustainability of Perl maintenance funds, accelerate some initiatives (e.g. CPAN Security efforts) and finance community events (like this one!).A lot of things happened on this front during the Perl Toolchain Summit:&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;A strong effort towards funding security work;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;General discussions about funding of the community.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;h3 id=&quot;group-discussions&quot;&gt;Group discussions&lt;/h3&gt;The Perl Toolchain Summit also provides a lot of opportunity for interaction.Whether they&amp;rsquo;re corridor discussions, small talk to get to know each other and build trust, discussions around a drink or group discussions (that led in the past to &amp;ldquo;consensus&amp;rdquo; or &amp;ldquo;amendment&amp;rdquo; papers), it all ends up strengthening the Perl toolchain.During this PTS in particular, there were a lot of group discussions, probably helped by having a dedicated meeting room.&lt;h4 id=&quot;on-the-topic-of-toolchain&quot;&gt;On the topic of Toolchain&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;META V3&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;CPAN clients&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;h4 id=&quot;on-the-topic-of-ai&quot;&gt;On the topic of AI&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;AI Policies Materials&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;AI Policies Governance&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Share your AI tooling and tips!&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;h4 id=&quot;on-the-topic-of-security&quot;&gt;On the topic of Security&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;CRA presentation and Q&amp;amp;A&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;h4 id=&quot;on-the-topic-of-perl-core&quot;&gt;On the topic of Perl core&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Perl Ongoing and future features&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Perl core class/roles implementation&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Configure&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;UTF-8&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Plan for Perl Platforms&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;h3 id=&quot;podcasts&quot;&gt;Podcasts&lt;/h3&gt;As in 2025, PTS 2026 was an opportunity to record new episodes for &lt;a href=&quot;https://underbar.cpan.io/&quot;&gt;The Underbar&lt;/a&gt;.There were over five hours of conversations recorded, about:&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Configure&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Vienna.pm&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;PPI&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;the Perl Steering Council&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Karl Williamson&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;h2 id=&quot;why-sponsor-support-matters&quot;&gt;Why Sponsor Support Matters&lt;/h2&gt;Bringing 30-35 experts under one roof enabled unprecedented collaboration with real-time problem solving, saving months of remote coordination and alignment. That kind of accelerated development and knowledge transfer not only brings the community together but fuels the contributors of critical open source projects for the rest of the year so they can renew their shared goals and work in the same direction. Having four first-time attendees gaining direct mentorship is also fundamental to seed future contributions and expand the volunteer base, ensuring the longevity of the Perl ecosystem and toolchain.The continued support of our sponsors ensures that the Perl Toolchain Summit remains a catalyst for Perl sustainability  translating sponsor investment into tangible improvements in performance, security, and ecosystem features and coherence. We look forward to partnering again to power the next wave of innovation in Perl&amp;rsquo;s toolchain.&lt;h3 id=&quot;sponsors&quot;&gt;Sponsors&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.perlfoundation.org/&quot;&gt;The Perl and Raku Foundation&lt;/a&gt;,&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.grantstreet.com/&quot;&gt;Grant Street Group&lt;/a&gt;,&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://geizhals.de/&quot;&gt;Geizhals Preisvergleich&lt;/a&gt;,&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://vienna.pm.org/&quot;&gt;Vienna.pm&lt;/a&gt;,&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.suse.com/&quot;&gt;SUSE&lt;/a&gt;,&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Trans-Formed Media LLC,&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.ctrlo.com/&quot;&gt;Ctrl O&lt;/a&gt;,&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.simplelists.com/&quot;&gt;Simplelists&lt;/a&gt;,&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://koha-support.eu/&quot;&gt;HKS3 / Koha Support&lt;/a&gt;,&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Harald Jrg,&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Michele Beltrame (&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.blendgroup.it/&quot;&gt;Sigmafin&lt;/a&gt;),&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Laurent Boivin.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.perl.com/article/perl-toolchain-summit-2026-key-results/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Wearing headphones every day has a greater effect on your ears than you might think. But your devices likely have features to help.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/what-is-60-60-rule-headphones-and-why-its-important/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>You may qualify for Amazon Prime at 50% off without even knowing - here's how</title>
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    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;There are a couple of lesser-known ways to get Amazon Prime at a discount right now. I break down the details.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/who-qualifies-for-discounted-amazon-prime-faq/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>American Airlines has new portable battery rules - here's what travelers should know</title>
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    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Restrictions on portable power during flights are already expanding. Here's what changed before American's latest move.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/american-airlines-new-battery-rules/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <description>Lately I've been on a kick to avoid microplastics as much as possible, after reading so many articles about their omnipresence.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;So I bought a &lt;a href='https://amzn.to/4ndenQP' target='_blank' title='leads to Amazon page'&gt;water bottle with a filter&lt;/a&gt; that traps 99.99% of the microplastics in the water I drink.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I felt pretty good, like I was taking positive steps.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Then I read this about &lt;a href='https://www.sciencealert.com/study-reveals-the-shocking-amount-of-plastic-we-breathe-in-every-day' target='_blank'&gt;microplastics even being in the air we breath&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Can't win.</description>
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    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Samsung Electronics reversed steep intraday losses after South Korea's government urged labor and management to resume talks.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/13/samsung-electronics-pares-66-billion-rout-as-seoul-moves-to-calm-strike-fears-involving-41000-workers.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Google is using its latest Android rollout to position Gemini as the AI layer across phones, Chrome, laptops and cars.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/12/google-races-put-gemini-at-center-of-android-before-apples-ai-reboot.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The U.S. chipmaker executive was not included in earlier lists of business leaders participating in President Donald Trump's trip to China this week.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/13/nvidia-says-ceo-jensen-huang-is-joining-trumps-china-trip.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;                                            The ThinkPads are sleek and powerful, and that workstation is a beast                                        &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.makeuseof.com/lenovos-new-thinkpad-and-thinkstation-pcs-look-better-than-ever/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;                                            Hello from the Penguin!                                        &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.makeuseof.com/this-free-app-brings-windows-hello-style-face-unlock-to-linux/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;                                            Restore full sound quality and fix slow charging speeds with this cheap fix.                                        &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.makeuseof.com/dont-replace-your-wireless-earbuds-yet-try-this-1-fix-first/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <link>http://jamesraposa.com/index.cgi/2026/05/13#auto___chromebook_vs__googlebook__how_i_m_deciding_which_laptop_to_upgrade_to_next</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Google is going all-in on its new product line while assuring users Chromebooks aren't being phased out.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/googlebook-vs-chromebook-differences/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <link>http://jamesraposa.com/index.cgi/2026/05/13#auto___fedora_kinoite_vs__silverblue__my_verdict_after_testing_both_immutable_linux_distros</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Fedora offers two different takes on an immutable option, each of which might be similar on the inside, but on the outside, they couldn't be different.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/fedora-vs-kinoite/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Robot mowers aren't one-size-fits-all devices - many have overhyped specs you don't even need. Here's what I recommend skipping.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/robot-mower-buying-guide-features-to-ignore-2026/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <link>http://jamesraposa.com/index.cgi/2026/05/12#auto___google_says_it_likely_thwarted_effort_by_hacker_group_to_use_ai_for__mass_exploitation_event_</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Hackers are rapidly adopting AI to find previously unknown software flaws even without the help of Anthropic's powerful Mythos model. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/11/google-thwarts-effort-hacker-group-use-ai-mass-exploitation-event.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;                                            Make your home ready for open houses.                                        &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.makeuseof.com/bedroom-upgrades-that-improve-home-value/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The OpenAI Development Company is a partnership with 19 investment and consultancy firms and is majority-owned and controlled by the startup. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/11/open-ai-dresser-enterprise-business.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;                                            It's also leaving this year, so watch it while you can.                                        &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.makeuseof.com/500-million-seinfeld-leaving-netflix-2026/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>OpenAI trial: Nadella says Musk never raised concerns to him about Microsoft investment</title>
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    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Elon Musk named Microsoft as a defendant in his lawsuit against OpenAI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/11/microsoft-ceo-satya-nadella-musk-altman-trial.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;                                            Reduce your home theater system's reverb with some rumble-reducing tricks.                                         &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.makeuseof.com/ways-to-soundproof-your-entertainment-setup-without-ruining-the-room/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>Windows 11's new Low Latency Profile may give your PC the speed boost it deserves</title>
    <link>http://jamesraposa.com/index.cgi/2026/05/12#auto___windows_11_s_new_low_latency_profile_may_give_your_pc_the_speed_boost_it_deserves</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Currently in early testing mode, Low Latency Profile is expected to boost the speed of Windows 11 apps, menus, flyouts, and more.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-speed-launch-time-windows-11-apps-features/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <link>http://jamesraposa.com/index.cgi/2026/05/12#auto___microsoft_powertoys_now_lets_you_control_your_monitor_from_the_taskbar___here_s_how</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Instead of pressing buttons on your monitor or hunting through your Windows settings, here's how you can now adjust your display directly from the system tray - plus other new PowerToys perks.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-powertoys-control-your-windows-monitor-from-the-taskbar/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The cost of SSDs, RAM, and other PC components has skyrocketed, but Best Buy is offering an impressive 65% discount on the 4TB WD Black SN850X.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/wd-black-sn850x-4tb-best-buy-deal/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;                                            Amazon, who hurt you, and why am I paying for it?                                        &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.makeuseof.com/new-fire-tv-operating-system-closes-loopholes-made-fire-tv-worth-buying/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <link>http://jamesraposa.com/index.cgi/2026/05/11#auto___4_cheap_gadgets_to_make_your_kitchen_smarter_without_remodeling_anything</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;                                            You don't need to spend an arm and a leg to make your kitchen feel smarter                                        &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.makeuseof.com/4-cheap-gadgets-to-make-your-kitchen-smarter-without-remodeling-anything/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;                                            Satellite SOS is a feature hopefully no one will have to use  but there's a critical demo mode that helps you prepare in the event you do.                                         &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.makeuseof.com/pixel-users-dont-realize-they-can-demo-best-safety-feature/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;While smart plugs are very convenient, here are some electronics you should never plug into them - even if they sound smart in theory.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/5-things-you-should-never-plug-into-your-smart-plug/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Google was seen as an AI laggard in the early days of the AI boom, but investors are now betting that the search giant will be a clear winner. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/10/alphabet-160percent-rally-in-year-reflects-value-of-owning-most-of-ai-stack.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;A burgeoning group of YouTube strategists are charging big money to YouTubers who want to expand their popularity.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/10/youtube-advisors-mrbeast-top-creators-platform-viewership.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I've tested 5G in cities and on interstates. Now, I'm going through small towns with three Samsung phones in hand.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/5g-in-rural-america-google-pixel/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;AI may now be coming for the C-suite, according to a report published Monday by IBM, which found that most companies were now staffing chief AI officer roles.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/11/heres-how-artificial-intelligence-is-changing-boardrooms.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I struggled with Wi-Fi dead spots throughout my home for years. Here were six worthwhile solutions.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/how-i-fix-home-wifi-dead-zones/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;                                            Proof that your TV can do more than just play shows.                                        &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.makeuseof.com/browse-on-smart-tv-with-tvbro/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;                                            It's helped me look into the future.                                        &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.makeuseof.com/chatgpt-rendering-home-images/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Upgrading your home theater with a big-screen TV can help create a more cinematic experience at home, and we tested the best from Samsung, Sony, and more.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/best-85-inch-tv/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>Nvidia embraces role of AI investor, pushing past $40 billion in equity bets this year</title>
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    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Nvidia is pouring billions of dollars at a time into companies across the AI infrastructure stack, while also signing commercial deals with them. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/09/nvidia-embraces-ai-investor-topping-40-billion-in-equity-bets-2026.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Up to 40% of people experience fainting episodes. What if their watches could warn them?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/samsung-galaxy-watch-faintng-detection-study-caveats/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <link>http://jamesraposa.com/index.cgi/2026/05/10#auto___my_roku_apps_were_running_slow___i_considered_9_quick_fixes_before_blaming_my_wi_fi</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If your Roku TV is lagging, with apps struggling to open, it might not be your Wi-Fi. Here's what I do to bring things back up to speed.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/roku-apps-loading-slowly-how-to-fix-clear-cache/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <link>http://jamesraposa.com/index.cgi/2026/05/10#auto___roku_s_home_screen_customization_solves_the_one_problem_everyone_complains_about</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;                                            I customized my Roku and now it doesn't feel like a billboard anymore, it actually helps me find the services I want to use.                                        &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.makeuseof.com/rokus-home-screen-customization-solves-problem-everyone-complains/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <link>http://jamesraposa.com/index.cgi/2026/05/09#auto___windows_has_been_hoarding_old_drivers_on_your_ssd___here_s_how_to_clear_them_out</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;                                            A hidden system folder has been filling up since day one  silently.                                        &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.makeuseof.com/windows-hoarding-old-drivers-on-ssd-how-to-clear-them/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <link>http://jamesraposa.com/index.cgi/2026/05/09#auto___your_old_smartphone_is_secretly_the_best_smart_home_device_you_already_own</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;                                            One unexpected choice could revolutionize your smart home setup.                                        &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.makeuseof.com/old-smartphone-secretly-best-smart-home-device-you-already-own/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>Don't connect your smart plug to these 5 household devices - an expert warns</title>
    <link>http://jamesraposa.com/index.cgi/2026/05/09#auto___don_t_connect_your_smart_plug_to_these_5_household_devices___an_expert_warns</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;While smart plugs are very convenient, here are some things you should never plug into them.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/5-things-you-should-never-plug-into-your-smart-plug/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>The biggest Dolby Atmos upgrade isn't a new sound system  it's this</title>
    <link>http://jamesraposa.com/index.cgi/2026/05/09#auto___the_biggest_dolby_atmos_upgrade_isn_t_a_new_sound_system___it_s_this</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;                                            Blu-ray discs are the key to getting Dolby Atmos music and moves in lossless audio quality, and almost no one realizes it.                                         &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.makeuseof.com/the-biggest-dolby-atmos-upgrade-isnt-a-new-sound-system/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>Jim Cramer says 'it's not to late' to own AI winners powering the market</title>
    <link>http://jamesraposa.com/index.cgi/2026/05/09#auto___jim_cramer_says__it_s_not_to_late__to_own_ai_winners_powering_the_market</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;CNBC's Jim Cramer said the AI-driven rally has dominated the market, and next week will test whether investors keep rewarding the winners.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/08/jim-cramer-its-not-to-late-to-own-ai-winners.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>Worried about the nationwide Canvas data breach? Take these 6 steps now</title>
    <link>http://jamesraposa.com/index.cgi/2026/05/09#auto___worried_about_the_nationwide_canvas_data_breach__take_these_6_steps_now</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;A ransomware group behind the attacks claims to have stolen 275 million records connected to students, teachers, and staff. Here's how to deal with it.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/canvas-breach-disrupts-schools-nationwide-6-steps-to-take-now/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>Wall Street sees 'changing of the guard in AI' as Intel, AMD shares soar while Nvidia lags</title>
    <link>http://jamesraposa.com/index.cgi/2026/05/09#auto___wall_street_sees__changing_of_the_guard_in_ai__as_intel__amd_shares_soar_while_nvidia_lags</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Intel, AMD and Micron surged double digits this week as investors bet on CPU makers and memory companies powering the next stage of AI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/08/wall-street-ai-chip-love-moves-from-nvidia-to-intel-amd-and-micron.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>Intel shares soar on Apple chip deal report. Here's why it signals a total pivot for chipmaking</title>
    <link>http://jamesraposa.com/index.cgi/2026/05/09#auto___intel_shares_soar_on_apple_chip_deal_report__here_s_why_it_signals_a_total_pivot_for_chipmaking</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Samsung, Intel and Taiwan Semiconductor are the only three companies in the world capable of manufacturing the most advanced chips needed for AI.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/08/intel-stock-apple-chip-deal.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>Windows rivals to MacBook Neo are arriving - but can you handle their shortcomings?</title>
    <link>http://jamesraposa.com/index.cgi/2026/05/09#auto___windows_rivals_to_macbook_neo_are_arriving___but_can_you_handle_their_shortcomings_</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Budget PCs have a ways to go if they really want to compete with the MacBook Neo. But Chromebooks could have a leg up.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/windows-rivals-to-macbook-neo-arrive-can-you-handle-shortcomings/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>This free launcher made my smart TV feel like it should have all along</title>
    <link>http://jamesraposa.com/index.cgi/2026/05/08#auto___this_free_launcher_made_my_smart_tv_feel_like_it_should_have_all_along</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;                                            Stop fighting your home screen and start enjoying it.                                        &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.makeuseof.com/use-arc-launcher-on-google-android-tv/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>Jim Cramer says the AI boom has 'the power to keep the country's economy humming'</title>
    <link>http://jamesraposa.com/index.cgi/2026/05/08#auto___jim_cramer_says_the_ai_boom_has__the_power_to_keep_the_country_s_economy_humming_</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;CNBC's Jim Cramer said he's confident in the power of the artificial intelligence boom to keep driving stocks higher, despite short pullbacks.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/07/jim-cramer-ai-boom-stock-market-impact.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>Nvidia CEO says AI partnership with Corning will 'revitalize American manufacturing'</title>
    <link>http://jamesraposa.com/index.cgi/2026/05/08#auto___nvidia_ceo_says_ai_partnership_with_corning_will__revitalize_american_manufacturing_</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang highlighted his company's partnership with Corning as an opportunity to reinvest in American manufacturing. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/07/nvidia-ceo-ai-partnership-corning-revitalize-american-manufacturing.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>Corning CEO to Cramer: Deals with 2 unnamed hyperscalers 'larger' than $6B Meta pact</title>
    <link>http://jamesraposa.com/index.cgi/2026/05/08#auto___corning_ceo_to_cramer__deals_with_2_unnamed_hyperscalers__larger__than__6b_meta_pact</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The investment story for Corning looks even sweeter in the wake of Jim Cramer's sit-down with CEO Wendell Weeks.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/07/corning-ceo-to-cramer-deals-with-2-unnamed-hyperscalers-larger-than-6b-meta-pact.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>Stop obsessing over Windows 11 HDR  these 5 settings matter way more</title>
    <link>http://jamesraposa.com/index.cgi/2026/05/08#auto___stop_obsessing_over_windows_11_hdr___these_5_settings_matter_way_more</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;                                            Your monitor may need display settings tweaks before you worry about HDR performance.                                         &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.makeuseof.com/these-windows-11-display-settings-matter-more-than-hdr/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <link>http://jamesraposa.com/index.cgi/2026/05/08#auto___i_spent__40_on_power_tool_accessories_and_they_completely_changed_how_i_work</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;                                            Upgrade your power tool game without breaking the bank with these essential accessories that won't break the budget.                                        &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.makeuseof.com/cheap-power-tool-accessories/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>After using Lenovo's $2,600 Yoga, I'm taking premium Windows laptops seriously again</title>
    <link>http://jamesraposa.com/index.cgi/2026/05/08#auto___after_using_lenovo_s__2_600_yoga__i_m_taking_premium_windows_laptops_seriously_again</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Lenovo's Pro 9i Aura Edition is a powerful laptop that fields strong, sustained performance, a vivid display, and a robust cooling system.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/lenovo-pro-9i-aura-edition-review/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>Roku apps loading slow? 9 quick fixes I try before blaming my Wi-Fi</title>
    <link>http://jamesraposa.com/index.cgi/2026/05/08#auto___roku_apps_loading_slow__9_quick_fixes_i_try_before_blaming_my_wi_fi</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If your Roku is lagging, with apps struggling to open, it might not be your Wi-Fi. Here's what I do to fix performance.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/roku-apps-loading-slowly-how-to-fix-clear-cache/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <link>http://jamesraposa.com/index.cgi/2026/05/08#auto___google_maps_vs__apple_maps__i_compared_two_of_the_best_navigation_apps___here_s_my_pick</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Apple Maps has improved over the years, but how does it compare to Google Maps today? Here's the verdict after extended use.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/google-maps-vs-apple-maps-2026/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;                                            I can finally sort through the mountain of tabs.                                        &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.makeuseof.com/onetab-chrome-extension-tab-sorting/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>Google's AI search just got a lot more useful  but make sure to vet those sources</title>
    <link>http://jamesraposa.com/index.cgi/2026/05/07#auto___google_s_ai_search_just_got_a_lot_more_useful___but_make_sure_to_vet_those_sources</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;                                            Google is bringing five new features to AI Mode and AI Overviews                                        &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.makeuseof.com/googles-ai-search-just-got-a-lot-more-useful-but-make-sure-to-vet-those-sources/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <link>http://jamesraposa.com/index.cgi/2026/05/07#auto___stop_tolerating_gnome_s_limitations___here_are_5_linux_desktops_that_give_you_real_control</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;                                            I switched away from GNOME to find five desktops that actually let you customize things, and they gave me a much better time.                                        &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.makeuseof.com/stop-tolerating-gnomes-limitations-linux-desktops-give-real-control/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>Arm's quarter shows how it's carving a lucrative path in the crowded CPU resurgence</title>
    <link>http://jamesraposa.com/index.cgi/2026/05/07#auto___arm_s_quarter_shows_how_it_s_carving_a_lucrative_path_in_the_crowded_cpu_resurgence</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This central processing unit renaissance was confirmed when Intel reported earnings two weeks ago. AMD and now Arm told similar stories.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/06/arms-quarter-shows-how-its-carving-a-lucrative-path-in-the-crowded-cpu-resurgence.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>Jim Cramer says Big Tech cannot afford to be cheap on AI spending</title>
    <link>http://jamesraposa.com/index.cgi/2026/05/07#auto___jim_cramer_says_big_tech_cannot_afford_to_be_cheap_on_ai_spending</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Cloud computing giants cannot afford to pinch pennies on the artificial intelligence buildout, CNBC's Jim Cramer argued Wednesday.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/06/jim-cramer-big-tech-cannot-afford-to-be-cheap-on-ai-spending.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <link>http://jamesraposa.com/index.cgi/2026/05/07#auto___i_ve_tested_several_remarkable_tablets__but_its_new_cheap_e_ink_tablet_had_me_fooled</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The ReMarkable Paper Pure pairs an accessible design with thoughtful features while retaining ReMarkable's niche functionality.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/remarkable-paper-pure-review/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <link>http://jamesraposa.com/index.cgi/2026/05/07#auto___i_ve_fully_converted_to_adaptive_chargers_from_fast_ones_and_already_feel_safer</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Adaptive charging aims to reduce battery wear by keeping speeds low. My favorite model is ideally suited for overnight charges.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/i-converted-to-adaptive-chargers-and-already-feel-safer/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The benchmark Nikkei 225 surged over 5% to a record high as Japan reopened after extended Golden Week holidays.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/07/japan-softbank-tech-shares-nikkei-to-record-high.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <link>http://jamesraposa.com/index.cgi/2026/05/07#auto___how_i_upgraded_my_sonos_soundbar_s_audio_quality___3_easy_and_free_methods</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If you're not satisfied with your soundbar's audio performance, these quick and simple tweaks made a big difference for me.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/how-to-improve-sonos-soundbar-quality/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;As China's AI competition intensifies, SenseTime is shifting toward multimodal AI, lower-cost models and overseas expansion to remain competitive, co-founder Lin Dahua said.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/06/china-ai-race-cost-efficiency-sensetime-competition.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <link>http://jamesraposa.com/index.cgi/2026/05/06#auto___your_google_search_widget_has_3_hidden_features_you_re_probably_missing</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;                                            The Google search widget has a lot of customization options you're probably ignoring.                                        &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.makeuseof.com/google-search-widget-theming/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;                                            Learning Linux has been a ton of fun, and Claude has been surprisingly helpful along the way.                                        &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.makeuseof.com/using-claude-in-linux-for-terminal/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Strategy is shifting from passive bitcoin accumulation to actively managing balance sheet to boost bitcoin per share value.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/05/strategy-breaks-from-never-sell-bitcoin-approach.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;                                            Stop putting up with lag, your Android TV can do better.                                        &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.makeuseof.com/speed-up-android-by-clearing-cache/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <link>http://jamesraposa.com/index.cgi/2026/05/06#auto___samsung_crossses__1_trillion_valuation_as_ai_frenzy_drives_historic_rally__lifting_shares_over_15_</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The rally comes after the company reported an over eightfold increase in first-quarter operating profits last week.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/06/samsung-electronics-ai-chip-rally-kospi-record-1-trillion.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Want the best possible out-of-the-box gaming experience on Linux? The latest Bazzite distro delivers.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/why-linux-gamers-should-take-latest-bazzite-release-seriously/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <link>http://jamesraposa.com/index.cgi/2026/05/06#auto___this_weird_pixel_feature_is_one_of_my_favorite_tools___too_bad_google_may_remove_it_soon</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Leaks hint that the next Pixel lineup will lose the thermometer for &quot;Pixel Glow&quot; LEDs&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/google-removing-pixel-thermometer/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The latest release from the Fedora Project is now available, and it includes a long list of refinements that make this one of the best versions yet.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/fedora-44-takes-the-distribution-to-new-heights/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;You don't have to shell out hundreds (or thousands) of dollars on big speakers and soundbars for a robust audio setup.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/5-ways-to-upgrade-bluetooth-speakers-instead-of-replacing-them/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Skip the optimizer apps. Simply enable Android Developer Options to unlock these performance-enhancing features. It's much easier than you think.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/android-phone-slow-change-2-developer-settings-for-speed-boost/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;                                            Android Auto is about to get much more customizable                                        &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.makeuseof.com/android-auto-is-finally-getting-home-screen-widgets-after-nearly-a-decade/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>Your Samsung TV has a secret menu that does 5 things you actually need</title>
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    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;                                            Just find the right code and get moving.                                        &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.makeuseof.com/the-samsung-tv-hidden-menu-uses-for-customers/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;James Dyett joined OpenAI in 2023, shortly after the company underwent a period of explosive growth with the launch of its ChatGPT chatbot.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/04/open-ai-executive-leaves-thrive-capital.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>Verizon will give you a free Samsung Galaxy S26, watch, and tablet right now - how to qualify</title>
    <link>http://jamesraposa.com/index.cgi/2026/05/04#auto___verizon_will_give_you_a_free_samsung_galaxy_s26__watch__and_tablet_right_now___how_to_qualify</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The latest add-a-line deal gets you a free Galaxy S26, Galaxy Watch 8, and Galaxy Tab S10 FE Tablet at Verizon.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/samsung-galaxy-s26-verizon-deal/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>This wearable gadget effectively soothes my migraines and headaches, and it's under $50</title>
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    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Renpho Eyeris 2 Massager helps alleviate my headaches and tired eyes, and I can stream music with it too.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/renpho-eyeris-2-massager-testimonial/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;CEO Andy Jassy said Amazon's massive AI spending reflects a once-in-a-generation opportunity and will ultimately reward investors.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/04/andy-jassy-amazon-investors-rewarded-ai-spending.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;CNBC's Jim Cramer said the computer-driven economy doesn't care about oil prices or interest rates.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/04/jim-cramer-own-stocks-dominate-new-economy.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <link>http://jamesraposa.com/index.cgi/2026/05/04#auto___this_e_reader_lets_you_view_in_color__and_it_s__60_cheaper_now</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Kindle Colorsoft brings a smooth color display to your favorite books, and it's dropped in price again.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/kindle-colorsoft-deal/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;                                            No customization can get you a Pixel.                                        &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.makeuseof.com/spent-hours-customizing-android-to-feel-like-pixel-should-have-bought-one/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;It's obvious from this quarter that the bubble talk has been proven wrong.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/03/big-tech-earnings-show-how-big-smart-spending-can-be-rewarded-by-the-market.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The latest Tuxedo InfinityBook Max 15 is an impressive Linux machine for everyday use, but it's not necessarily the best option for professionals.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/tuxedo-infinitybook-max-15-review/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;A trio of Club holdings report earnings. Plus, there is Corning's investor day and a fresh batch of jobs data. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/03/3-big-things-were-watching-in-the-stock-market-in-the-week-ahead.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <link>http://jamesraposa.com/index.cgi/2026/05/04#auto___this__cardputer__sits_between_the_raspberry_pi_and_flipper_zero___but_it_s_uniquely_better</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The M5Stack Cardputer Adv is a self-contained pocket computer with plenty of promise.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/m5stack-cardputer-adv-review/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Just how reliable is that smartwatch or smart ring? I tested three of the most popular health trackers to find out.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/step-tracking-apple-google-oura-health-trackers-accuracy/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;While a true 'all-in-one' pair of headphones may not exist for every user, these four come pretty close.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/why-i-own-4-different-pairs-of-headphones/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <link>http://jamesraposa.com/index.cgi/2026/05/03#auto___the_s_p_500_and_nasdaq_kept_their_record_rallies_going__here_are_3_key_takeaways</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;It seemed like what really captivated Wall Street though was corporate earnings.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/02/the-sp-500-and-nasdaq-kept-their-record-rallies-going-here-are-3-key-takeaways-.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Elon Musk, the world's richest person, took the stand and testified over the course of three days in his trial against OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/02/musk-testimony-dominated-first-week-musk-v-altman-trial-in-oakland.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>I enabled Data Saver mode on my Android phone to avoid overcharges - and it's a big relief</title>
    <link>http://jamesraposa.com/index.cgi/2026/05/03#auto___i_enabled_data_saver_mode_on_my_android_phone_to_avoid_overcharges___and_it_s_a_big_relief</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Android makes it easy for me to manage my data use and prevent it from exceeding my plan's limit. Here's how.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/how-to-enable-android-data-saver-mode-and-why/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;After a big week of mega-cap tech earnings, investors are starting to differentiate AI tech winners from those still proving themselves.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/01/the-market-isnt-grading-all-big-tech-earnings-the-same-heres-why.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;CNBC's Jim Cramer looks to the jam-packed earnings week ahead and explains what he's looking for.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/01/cramer-look-ahead-earnings.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;On its quarterly earnings call, Apple said revenue growth in the current quarter would be between 14% and 17%, well above analysts' estimates. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/01/apple-stock-rallies-on-q2-earnings-and-q3-guidance.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If you're a T-Mobile customer on an Experience Beyond or Go5G Next plan, Hulu and Netflix (both with ads) are now included with your service.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/t-mobile-free-hulu-and-netflix-deal/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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