If your first priority is saving money, you should take a peek at Verizon’s new prepaid plans. Verizon has completely overhauled its prepaid plans, making them more competitive with other budget carriers. There’s also a $50/mo “Unlimited” plan with 5 GB of dedicated hotspot data. Verizon Prepaid plans, as of October 20, 2022
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System76has been selling desktop and laptop computers built with Linux in mind for years. The Thelio Major uses AMD Threadripper CPUs, just like before. Source:System76 (Twitter) System76
That’s changing today, though. DuckDuckGo has announced that its internet tool can now be downloaded by anyone with a Mac. And it comes with some enticing additions. DuckDuckGo If this sounds like a good replacement for your online window, you candownload it from DuckDuckGo’s website.
Unfortunately, the price is going up for the family plan. Related:What Is YouTube Premium, and Is It Worth It? The price increase does not affect single-person YouTube Premium plans, or YouTube TV.
Amazon already sells a lot of stuff, from smartphones to digital movies to medication. Now the online store is trying something different: home insurance. If you’ve ever used sites like Moneysupermarket or QuoteWizard, this will seem similar. Amazon takes a cut of the sale, again like most of the competition. There’s no word yet on an expansion beyond the UK. Amazon has also offereddeliveries of prescription medicationsfor a while. Amazon / TechCrunch...
In one word, the answer is a resounding “no.” Let’s see why that is. Avirtual private networkis supposed to spoof your location and protect you while doing so. AtlasVPN passes this fundamental test, but it seems content to stay there, offering little else. For example, at first glance of its desktop tool, the interface looks pretty good. It’s a little likeNamecheap’s FastVPN, which in this case is not a bad thing....
Gmail’s mobile app offers light and dark mode options, but not customizable backgrounds. you’re able to choose from one of the many built-in themes or upload your own photo. There’s an option to enable dark mode, too. We’ll show you how. Then, sign in to your Gmail account. In “prefs,” from the tab list at the top, grab the “Themes” tab. Then, choose “Set Theme.” A “Pick Your Theme” window will launch....
Occasionally programs will recommend or require a specific version of Java to function. The problem gets worse if you’ve installed multiple versions of Java. How do you know which version you’re using? Luckily, one command is all you need. The discrepancy occurs because multiple versions of Java are installed simultaneously. It doesn’t matter if you use Command Prompt or PowerShell. Hit Windows+X to open thePower User Menu, then tap “i” to open up Terminal....
Let’s dive in! This 10.2-inch iPad features a classic design with home button, TouchID, and a powerful A13 Bionic chip. Depending on which plan you choose, that’s up to $45 in total savings. Apple, MageGee, HBO Max, Anker, Skullcandy This offer is valid only through the end of October, so jump on it while you still can. Save 40% when you purchase a full year of HBO Max’s ad-supported or ad-free subscription service plans....
Paid password sharing will now come to everyone sooner than later. Related:Will Netflix’s Paid Sharing Be the End for VPNs? This is the same account-sharing system that’s currently being tested in Chile, Costa Rica, and Peru. Elliott Cowand Jr/Shutterstock.com
Quick Links Remember Pandora? Well, Pandora is still alive, and it has remained unique in this crowded space. You might like it. Pandora Catch Up With an Old Friend Pandoraofficially launched all the way back in 2005. The concept of streaming music over the internet was still very new. Spotify wouldn’t launch for another five years. Pandora was an exciting new service at an exciting time on the internet. The big selling point of Pandora was a recommendation engine based on the “Music Genome Project....
Intel has kept developing it, though, and it has now teased the next generation of the standard. The company says the future spec will be three times as capable as Thunderbolt 4 currently is. Looking at the specs, the new Thunderbolt will be able to transfer up to 80 Gbps both ways. kontrymphoto/Shutterstock.com It will also be compatible with existing Thunderbolt 4 cables. Just buy a new machine equipped with the latest version of Thunderbolt, and you’re done....
