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Threads is entering the fediverse. Users can now enable fediverse sharing in the Threads app and interact with content on other ActivityPub platforms, such as Mastodon. However, there are some limits to this functionality, and fediverse sharing is currently limited to Threads users in the United States, Canada, and Japan. Thefediverseis a decentralized collection of websites that can communicate with each other. It sounds complicated, but it’s actually a very simple idea....

Most people think of shows with puppets as being something for younger audiences, but like any art form, puppetry can be used to great effect in any genre aimed at any age. It doesn’t happen often, but there have been several shows over the years that either appeal to an adult audience, or appeal to all ages, while using the declining art of puppetry to full effect. Well, perhaps with the rise of digital performance capture and virtual puppetry, the puppeteers are actually getting the last laugh, but these shows exemplify what old-school hand-up-the-behind puppets can to do make awesome TV....

Pluto was long considered the ninth planet of the solar system, but changes to the definition of planet got it kicked out of the planetary club. Now, scientists are close to finally answering a pressing question: Is there another planet hiding out there? Why Do Some Scientists Think Planet Nine Exists? In the 19th century, scientists studying the planet Uranus noticed something weird: it’s orbit was slightly “wrong.” After surveying it for nearly a century, it wasn’t quite where it should have been....

Why settle for a boring, heavy lamp with one color bulb when you’re able to have portable, dynamic lights that can change color and patterns to match any room? Theseportable light bars from WiZare an affordable way to add dynamic lighting to any room while being lightweight, stylish, and easy to use. WiZ Gradient Light Bars These Wiz portable gradient light bars are an affordable and versatile way to add dynamic light and color to any room, thanks to their plethora of color and pattern options and their ability to be placed vertically, horizontally, or attached to other surfaces....

Xfinity Mobile and Spectrum Mobile now offer emergency satellite messaging services for select Android smartphones. Non-emergency SMS satellite messaging will arrive at a later date. The satellite messaging service will act as a fallback when customers do not have access to a cellular or Wi-Fi network. It may provide safety or peace of mind for customers who live or work in rural areas, and it will generally increase coverage in maritime settings....

Quick Links Summary With Apple Intelligence on select iPhone, iPad, and Mac models, Safari can make a webpage more digestible thanks to a new feature called Webpage Summaries. So how does it work and, more importantly, should you bother? Introducing Webpage Summaries While surfing the internet, its not uncommon to come across long bodies of text that take a while to get through. Press releases, news articles, long editorials, dry academia, and similar pieces of content can be a real slog....

Quick Links Apple Invites is a dedicated iPhone app that “brings people together for life’s special moments.” By contrast, Calendar is a boring productivity app primarily aimed at work and business. Let’s take a look at the ways in which the two apps differ. 1Apple Invites Is iPhone-Only Apple Invites has a dedicatediPhone app. Strangely enough, it’s unavailable on iPads, Macs, and other Apple devices. You may think that it doesn’t matter because you always have your iPhone on you, but I’d actually prefer to create invitations on a bigger screen....

Hunting for your next great watch onDisney+? I’ve got you covered, with three shows that are ideal to watch over the weekend. Not only are they brilliant, but you’re able to also reasonably start and finish them in a few days. Whether you fancy some bite-sized animation, fantasy adventure fun, or a Marvel treat, here’s what to hit play on next. 2021 - present 2 18 5 hours 24 minutes...

Are you tired of slow data transfers to your NAS? Well, it likely needs a SSD cache. If you don’t have a SSD as the first stop for incoming data to your NAS, then you’re doing networked storage wrong. There are several reasons why you should have a SSD cache on a NAS, ranging from faster incoming data transfers to improved performance with apps and services that you run on the system....

Quick Links Excel has so many tools that finding the right ones can often slow your workflow. Indeed, some of Excel’s most useful tools are also the most hidden, and it can sometimes take five or more clicks to perform a single action. This is why using the Quick Access Toolbar (QAT) is the way forward. While the search bar at the top of the Excel window can help you find and perform an action, it’s sometimes difficult to know which keywords to use if you don’t remember the name of a function....

Quick Links With so many distractions around, staying focused can be tough, but proper habits can make all the difference. I used to lose a lot of time to constant interruptions, but by adopting better practices, I’ve become more focused and productive. Here’s how you may achieve the same. 1Multitask With a Split Screen or Second Monitor Whilesplit-screen modemay seem like a potential distraction, it has been a game-changer for me....

Quick Links NVIDIA’s GeForce Experience is packed with useful features for NVIDIA GPU users. You can record instant replays of your gameplay, enable an always-on performance monitor, optimize your game settings in one click, and a lot more. Here are the features you should be using. Use GeForce Experience’s ShadowPlay For Instant Replay Gaming is a pretty fast-paced hobby. Great moments can happen in the blink of an eye, even in leisurely games....

Summary Privacy is always an issue on the internet, and we all have to be mindful of what we post, but AI technologies are beginning to challenge what’s possible when it comes to uncovering details that are not explicitly shared, using seemingly innocent data. Which is why GeoSpy is definitely worth taking notice of. GeoSpy Is Like the Deep Blue of GeoGuessr GeoGuessris a game where players try to guess where a Google Street View photo is from, just by what can be seen in the image....