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TechStuff Classic: Tinder Loving Care? Oct 21, 2022

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It's time to tackle Tinder. Where did the app come from? Do people use it for more than just hooking up? And what do you get when you go premium?

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Tech News: Netflix Targets Shared Passwords Oct 20, 2022

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Netflix has a plan for all those households that share login credentials. Uber is going to advertise to you, a lot. A mysterious GPS interference affected air travel in Texas. And did physicists uncover the cheat code to the universe?

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TechStuff Tidbits: Putting a Stake in Vampire Power Oct 19, 2022

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What is vampire power? Why do electronic devices pull power even when they're not on? And what are some ways to stop it?

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Tech News: The Death of G4TV (Again) Oct 18, 2022

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Less than a year after its relaunch, G4TV once again goes dark. Plus online entertainment company Rooster Teeth faces harsh criticism in the wake of a former employee's accusations. And Parler is getting a new owner.

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Ghost Hunter Technology Revisited Oct 18, 2022

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Modern ghost hunting relies heavily on the use -- or misuse -- of technology. Learn about EMF meters, what constitutes electronic voice phenomena, and why your "ghost host" thinks it's all a misunderstanding.

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TechStuff Classic: Alphabetizing Google Oct 14, 2022

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What does Google's restructuring mean for the company?

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Tech News: Zuckerberg Triples Down on VR Oct 13, 2022

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At the Meta Connect event, the company showed off the new, more advanced and very expensive VR headset formerly known as Project Cambria. Plus we learn about what soldiers think of Microsoft's HoloLens.

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The Zombies Are Attacking Oct 12, 2022

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What is a zombie computer? What is a botnet? And what the heck is a DDoS attack? We look at a common tactic used by hackers to silence or inconvenience a target, how it works, and the measures companies like Cloudflare take to mitigate them.

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Tech News: Meta Gets Connect-ed Oct 11, 2022

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Meta is holding its Connected conference today and we expect to see the new VR high-end headset codenamed Project Cambria, plus updates on the metaverse. In other news, CNN dumps NFTs, Delta invests in air taxis, and the US government might redefine the gig economy.

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Much Ado About Nothing Phone Oct 10, 2022

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Nothing Technology, Ltd released the Nothing Phone (1) in July 2022. What sets this phone apart, and is it really going to transform smartphones forever? (Spoiler: No it is not).

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