Tag: computing

Image site Abload going offline reminds me of how much online content we’ve permanently lost

In a devastating blog post, image-uploading site Abload announced that it would be permanently shutting down its website by June 30, 2024. Abload, which has been around as a free service since 2006, stopped accepting new uploads back in December 2023. According to the blog post, the team had spent…

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Quordle today – hints and answers for Wednesday, April 24 (game #821)

Welcome to Wednesday’s Quordle. It’s the same as Monday’s, Tuesday’s and all the other days, other than it takes place today and not on a different one. Ahem. As always, you get four Wordle-style puzzles to solve at the same time, plus there’s a further game in the form of…

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NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Wednesday, April 24 (game #52)

Hello! Today’s Strands puzzle is a real head-scratcher, so you’ll need your wits about you to solve it. Not feeling at your smartest today? Don’t worry, I have some helpful hints for you below. (But you don’t need them really. Go on, you can do it. You got this!) SPOILER…

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Microsoft strips Windows 11’s Control Panel of another tool – is the writing on the wall?

The sun continues to set on the iconic Windows Control Panel, as another key part, the Fonts page, makes its way to the Settings app instead. The Control Panel isn’t on the way out just yet, but it’s directing users to the Settings app for an increasing number of functions.…

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Acer shows Apple how environmentalism is done with pledge to collect equivalent of 2.5 million plastic bottles with Plastic Bank partnership

Sustainability Week 2024 This article is part of a series of sustainability-themed articles we’re running to observe Earth Day 2024 and promote more sustainable practices. Check out all of our Sustainability Week 2024 content. When it comes to laptop makers committing to reducing their environmental impact, Acer is one of…

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Microsoft could add yet another advert into Windows 11 – and users are running out of patience

Microsoft could test its customers’ tolerance for ads in Windows 11 once again, as Windows Insiders have spotted yet another advert in an early version of the operating system that’s currently being tested. This means the feature is still technically in progress with Microsoft monitoring its reception, and it could…

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