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A modern minimalist icon depicting a Windows Notepad app icon. The design shows a light blue notepad with spiral binding at the top represented by four dark teal oval shapes. The notepad contains three horizontal lines suggesting text entries. The icon is stacked on white and brown base layers creating a subtle shadow effect. The background features a blue gradient that transitions from light at the top to darker at the bottom.

How to enable spell check (and autocorrect) in Notepad

Notepad now checks your spelling! Here's how to enable spell…

Paul Mescal as Lucius in Gladiator II movie. A muscular man dressed as a Roman gladiator kneels in the sand, wearing armor and leather straps, with a determined expression. A sword is planted in the ground next to him.

You can now watch ‘Gladiator II’ from the comfort of your home

Stream 'Gladiator II' and see the legacy of Maximus continue.

Two smartphone screens showing the Amazon Haul beta app. The left screen displays the homepage with categories like Women, Men, Jewelry, Home, Beauty, Electronics, and Office. It also features a banner with the text "Crazy low prices start here" and icons for promotions like "Save 10% on $75" and "Free shipping on $25." Below, there are product sections for "New in," "Social faves," "Tiny treats," "Holiday," and "Gifts." The right screen shows a category page with a list of clothing items under the "Women" category. There are options for dresses, tops, tees, sweaters, bodysuits, activewear, accessories, kitchen, home improvement, beauty, sports, and more.

What is Amazon Haul? here’s everything from product range to user experience

Amazon Haul is here to change how you shop on…

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Xbox Developer_Direct 2025: games, schedule, and how to watch

Watch Xbox Developer_Direct 2025 live this Thursday. See new gameplay,…

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How to watch Samsung Galaxy S25 Unpacked event live on January 22

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Unpacked event is approaching. Here's how…

An image promoting a men's college basketball game between Kansas State and Kansas. The image features the CBS Sports logo at the top, followed by the text "MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL" and "KANSAS ST AT KANSAS" in large white letters. Below this, the text "SATURDAY 1 ET" is displayed in blue. On the left side of the image is the Kansas State Wildcats logo, a stylized white wildcat head on a purple background. On the right side is the Kansas Jayhawks logo, a colorful Jayhawk bird with "KU" on its chest, set against a blue background.

How to watch Kansas vs. Kansas State basketball game online

Stream Kansas vs. Kansas State live this weekend. Here where…

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Severance season 2 starts soon – here’s how to refresh your memory

Dive back into the mysterious world of Severance before season…

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How to activate WordPress.com’s defensive mode for enhanced security

A step-by-step guide to enabling WordPress.com's Defensive Mode for ultimate…

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How to register for the Samsung One UI 7 beta on Galaxy S24

Samsung’s One UI 7 beta is now open! Here's how…

Google Pixel 9 Pro

Google Photos now lets you undo device backups: here’s how

Want to stop Google Photos from backing up your photos?…

A smartphone screen displays the App Store page for "Threads, an Instagram app" by Instagram, Inc. The app icon is black with a white stylized "@" symbol. The app has a rating of 2.6 stars from 402 ratings, is suitable for users aged 12 and older, and is categorized as the No. 1 app in the Social Networking chart. The "GET" button is visible, indicating the app is available for download.

Threads lets you choose your default feed: here’s how to set it

Threads users can now select their preferred default feed. From…

An official cover image for the Transformers One film. Three large robots with a futuristic and mechanical design stand prominently in the image. The central robot (Optimus Prime) holds a glowing object above its head, emitting a bright blue light. The robot on the left (Optimus Prime) is primarily red with yellow and white accents, while the robot on the right (Megatron) is dark gray with blue highlights. The background features a gradient of warm colors on the left transitioning to cooler colors on the right, with a futuristic cityscape visible in the distance on the left side. The image is visually striking due to the vibrant colors, detailed mechanical designs, and dramatic lighting effects.

Transformers One arrives for streaming: where and how to watch

The ultimate battle for Cybertron is here. Watch "Transformers One."