Disused refrigerant tanks containing CFCs in a warehouse in Illinois in 2021. Their power to dissolve the ozone layer shielding Earth from the Sun prompted a worldwide ban, but scientists on Monday revealed that some human-made chlorofluorocarbons have reached record levels, boosting climate-changing emissions. Despite being banned under the Montreal Protocol, the five chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)...
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Your Mint Mobile Plan Just Got a Free Upgrade
News The more mobile data, the better. @xguntherc Apr 3, 2023, 11:18 am EST | 1 min read Phone plans are pretty expensive these days, but if you’re a Mint Mobile customer, we have good news. This week the company announced that most subscribers are getting a free upgrade with an extra 5GB of mobile...
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Western Digital Hacked in “Network Security Incident”
News @jdannychadwick Apr 3, 2023, 11:13 am EST | 1 min read Tada Images/Shutterstock.com Digital storage company Western Digital this week announced that it is the victim of a “network security incident.” Its short press release is light on details other than to say that “an unauthorized third party gained access to a number of...
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What Is the Optical Audio Port, and When Should I Use It?
Jason Fitzpatrick / How-To Geek The optical port on televisions and other audio-video devices is a robust and dependable way to pipe audio out to older sound systems, headphones, and more. Ever wonder what that trapezoidal “optical” audio port is? You’ll find these on the back of computers, HDTVs, media receivers, and more, but hardly anyone...
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Android’s File Sharing Now Also Works With Windows
Justin Duino / How-To Geek Nearby Share has been available on Android devices and Chromebooks for a few years now, serving as an equivalent to Apple’s AirDrop. Google has now released a Nearby Share app for Windows. Google has released Nearby Share Beta for Windows, which allows Windows PCs to wirelessly send and receive files...
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How to Find an EV Charger
Finding a place to charge an EV is easier than you think. @xguntherc Apr 3, 2023, 10:24 am EDT | 5 min read Justin Duino / Review Geek Don’t let finding a nearby electric vehicle charger stop you from buying or renting an EV. You can easily find locations in the car, from your phone,...
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How to Reset All Audio Settings in Windows 11
Hannah Stryker / How-To Geek To reset all audio devices and volume levels in Windows 11, open Settings and go to System> Sound> Volume Mixer. Look for “Reset Sound Devices and Volumes for All Apps to the Recommended Defaults” and click the “Reset” button. If you’re PC’s audio isn’t working, or you’d like to bring...
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How to Fix a ChatGPT “Error in Body Stream”
Hannah Stryker / How-To Geek To resolve the error, try regenerating the response for your question, resetting your chat thread, relaunching the website site or browser, asking questions that require shorter responses, and clearing your browser cache. Reaching out to OpenAI support or simply waiting can also help. Sick of ChatGPT’s “Error in Body Stream”...
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Logitech’s New Kids Headphones Work With Everything
News The Logitech Zone Learn headphones are built to last. @xguntherc Apr 2, 2023, 10:24 am EST | 1 min read Logitech Logitech just launched new kid-friendly headphones called Zone Learn, perfect for an educational environment and the wear and tear that accompanies it. These headphones are durable, repairable, and work with all devices. Similar...
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The Best USB-C Hubs of 2023
Satechi Update, 03/27/2023: We’ve added a new category to our roundup: Best USB-C Hub for Steam Deck. What to Look For in a USB-C Hub in 2023 USB-C hubs expand the number of ports available on your laptop. Using a hub, you can easily connect other devices to your laptop, such as monitors, external hard...