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I ditched my database app after Obsidian added one feature, and I'm not paying for separate tools anymore
My notes became my database overnight, and that was enough to make another paid app disappear.
GMC put five screens in the 2027 Sierra, but it's the one thing getting worse in new vehicles
Might need to consult a YouTube video just to rest the trip odometer.
3 Google Apps you're probably not using, but should
Even if you've tried these before, they're worth another look.
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Google’s killing off Tenor GIF searches in other apps
The GIF-picking interfaces in some of your favorite online platforms might look different going forward, as Google prepares to shut down the Tenor API today. While the Tenor website, along with its searchable GIF library, will remain live,
Threads adds new features to Live Chats as it expands access
The updates include translations, new tools for hosts, and more.
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Microsoft's own Azure CTO is still annoyed by Windows' "file in use" error
In a recent video published on the "Microsoft Developer" YouTube channel, Russinovich offered a concise explanation of what the "file is in use" error message means when Windows refuses to comply with a request. The creator of Sysmon, Proce
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Google pulls the plug on Tenor API, killing GIF pickers around the web
GIFs are a huge part of the modern web, with Tenor being one of the libraries that powers a variety of apps including Twitter/X. Google acquired Tenor in 2018 and, while the library itself remains intact, the Tenor API is shutting down toda
You might be paying more for YouTube Premium if you subscribed through Apple
Don't get hit with the Apple tax.
WhatsApp Usernames feature will let you connect without sharing numbers
If you are someone who feels unsafe sharing their phone numbers just to maintain a connection, then WhatsApp is bringing the new usernames feature for you. The capability will enable you to connect with others without sharing your personal
UK Pushes Apple to Loosen App Store Payment and NFC Rules
The U.K.'s competition regulator has proposed letting app developers direct users to payment options outside Apple's App Store and Google's Play Store, in a move aimed at increasing competition and reducing the fees charged by the two compa
I ditched my database app after Obsidian added one feature, and I'm not paying for separate tools anymore
My notes became my database overnight, and that was enough to make another paid app disappear.
GMC put five screens in the 2027 Sierra, but it's the one thing getting worse in new vehicles
Might need to consult a YouTube video just to rest the trip odometer.
3 Google Apps you're probably not using, but should
Even if you've tried these before, they're worth another look.
Google’s killing off Tenor GIF searches in other apps
The GIF-picking interfaces in some of your favorite online platforms might look different going forward, as Google prepares to shut down the Tenor API today. While the Tenor website, along with its searchable GIF library, will remain live,
Threads adds new features to Live Chats as it expands access
The updates include translations, new tools for hosts, and more.
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Join us on Threads
Join in the discussion on our daily tech thread.
Microsoft's own Azure CTO is still annoyed by Windows' "file in use" error
In a recent video published on the "Microsoft Developer" YouTube channel, Russinovich offered a concise explanation of what the "file is in use" error message means when Windows refuses to comply with a request. The creator of Sysmon, Proce
Google pulls the plug on Tenor API, killing GIF pickers around the web
GIFs are a huge part of the modern web, with Tenor being one of the libraries that powers a variety of apps including Twitter/X. Google acquired Tenor in 2018 and, while the library itself remains intact, the Tenor API is shutting down toda
You might be paying more for YouTube Premium if you subscribed through Apple
Don't get hit with the Apple tax.
WhatsApp Usernames feature will let you connect without sharing numbers
If you are someone who feels unsafe sharing their phone numbers just to maintain a connection, then WhatsApp is bringing the new usernames feature for you. The capability will enable you to connect with others without sharing your personal
UK Pushes Apple to Loosen App Store Payment and NFC Rules
The U.K.'s competition regulator has proposed letting app developers direct users to payment options outside Apple's App Store and Google's Play Store, in a move aimed at increasing competition and reducing the fees charged by the two compa