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Gizmodo: “Just about everyone knows at this point that it’s important to use a strong password. But that hasn’t stopped a lot of people from using the dumbest passwords imaginable. NordPass just published its annual lists of the most popular easy-to-crack passwords, and there are quite a few bad ones, as well as some head-scratchers. …
How to Geek: “When I talk to people about my CD-collecting habits, they often remark that if they bought a CD, they wouldn’t have a way to listen to it. Their car and PC don’t have disc drives, they’ve ditched their DVD player for a streaming stick, and rather than a boombox they have a …
Vox: “An overwhelming majority of Americans say they’re concerned about the treatment of animals raised for meat, and many believe they can help by simply selecting from one of the many brands that advertise their chicken or pork as “humane.” But such marketing claims have long borne little resemblance to the ugly reality of raising …
Literacy Data and its impact on the Nation Illiteracy has become such a serious problem in our country that 130 million adults are now unable to read a simple story to their children 21% of adults in the US are illiterate in 2022 54% of adults have a literacy below 6th grade level 45 million …
CNN – “…Retail giant TJX, the parent of TJ Maxx, Marshalls and HomeGoods, said it’s equipping some store employees with body cameras to thwart shoplifting and keep customers and employees safe. TJX finance chief John Klinger disclosed the body-camera initiative on an earnings call last month. “It’s almost like a de-escalation, where people are less …
Pew Research – “Many Americans use social media to connect with one another, engage with news content, share information and entertain themselves. Explore the patterns and trends shaping the social media landscape. Which social media platforms are most common? YouTube and Facebook are the most-widely used online platforms. Half of U.S. adults say they use …
Tom’s Guide – “Today, Google announced the arrival of several new features meant to help with your holiday plans. The features cover everything from traveling on public transit to planning trips with your electric vehicle or a trailer. Most of the features are built around making travel easier and to help you get around without …
New interactive tool takes deep dive into voter demographics, Northeastern Global News – Demographic Vote Prediction Tool. “The tool developed by Northeastern University Distinguished Professor David Lazer allows users to select for demographics including gender, race, income, education, age and voting preference in 2020 and 2024. Trump secured victories in the key swing states of …
ZDNet: “I’ve been a fan of Firefox for a long time. However, a few years ago, I dropped it as my default browser because I found its tab management lacking. On top of that, the browser was missing some other UI customizations. Plus, it’s been nearly four years since the Firefox developers implemented a major tweak …
