Tag: Websites & Apps
Flappy Bird reboot will never match the awfulness of the original and that’s a problem
Flappy Bird set the bar (or rather pipes, placed randomly) for mobile game simplicity. Between that and its bizarrely high level of difficulty, it created a devilish blend of game-playing compulsion I have rarely seen, before or since. When indie developer Dong Nguyen launched it in 2014, it was almost…
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Use WhatsApp on your Mac? You should download this major upgrade now before the old one stops working
If you use WhatsApp on macOS, you may find that you have to redownload the app on your device very soon, as while the older WhatsApp app remains available, Meta (WhatsApp’s parent company) has confirmed that this version is due to be discontinued. The older version of WhatsApp is built…
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Microsoft is adding AI features to Clipchamp to help you make movie magic
Clipchamp, the successor to Windows Movie Maker from Microsoft, gives you the ability to edit videos in a very accessible and less intimidating interface – and now, Microsoft is bringing AI to the app. The video editor already has quite a few great features, and now its feature line-up is…
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NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Tuesday, May 21 (game #79)
Hello everyone – it’s time for another installment of the NYT’s Strands word puzzle. If you’ve not played it before, you’re in for a treat; if you have, you’re also in for a treat, but one that you’re prepared for. Hints below, if you need them. SPOILER WARNING: Information about…
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Quordle today – hints and answers for Tuesday, May 21 (game #848)
Today’s Quordle is another potentially difficult one, although probably not as bad as yesterday’s. But don’t worry if you get stuck – I’ve crafted some clues for you below to get you started. SPOILER WARNING: Information about Quordle today is below, so don’t read on if you don’t want…
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NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Monday, May 20 (game #78)
If you found yesterday’s Strands puzzle from the NYT to be a little too easy, then fear not – today’s is back to normal. If it’s too tricky for you, you can read my hints below. If not, you can skip straight to my commentary on the game. SPOILER WARNING:…
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