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  • Kintsugi
  • October 5, 2021October 5, 2021

9 Ways To Know if You Have Been Hacked

Shelly Lott September 29th, 2021 Let’s talk about some “symptoms” you may notice if you are a victim of hacking. #1 – Running Slowly There are many reasons why your computer, tabl

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  • Kintsugi
  • June 30, 2021June 30, 2021

When Is It Better to Restart vs. Shut Down Your Computer?

Leah Campbell Updated: Mar. 23, 2020 Anh Trinh is the managing editor at Geek with Laptop, a site that helps readers gain knowledge around all kinds of tech subjects. She explains that sh

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  • Prof Patty
  • November 21, 2020

13 Mistakes That Shorten Your Laptop’s Life

Marissa Laliberte Updated: Dec. 18, 2019 You never turn it off. You don’t use a surge protector. Too many programs launch when you boot your computer up You never bothered to install antivir

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NY Times

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  • Trump Administration Begins Program to Increase Government’s Tech Worker Ranks

NPR

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  • A new study reveals an unprecedented discovery of new species
  • Fewer characters on TV had abortions this year — and more stories reinforced shame
  • Amputees often feel disconnected from their bionic hands. AI could bridge the gap
  • For 50 years, Rockalina the turtle lived on a kitchen floor. Now she has a new friend

The Progressive

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FactCheck.org

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Snopes.com

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