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The Pandemic Changed Travel Forever: How Air Travel, Cruises Are Different 5 Years Later

The COVID-19 pandemic brought the travel industry to a near standstill, with cruise ships and airlines particularly hard hit. While most restrictions have been lifted, some changes, such as virtual muster drills on cruise ships and increased touchless technology at airports, are here to stay.

Top Loop Earplugs Discount Codes for March 2025

Get 10% to 50% off with today’s Loop Earplugs promo codes. Save on travel earplugs this March and finally enjoy a quiet night’s sleep on the road.

The US Island That Speaks Elizabethan English

English recently became the US’s official language. But on a tiny island, residents still speak the country’s most English version of English, and many Americans don’t understand it.

Surviving a Plane Crash Isn’t Just Luck. It’s About Doing These Things.

Don’t wear leggings. Do keep your shoes on.

The Ultimate Guide to the 2025 Jubilee in Rome

More crowds than usual are expected this year in the Eternal City. We explain what the Jubilee is, how to navigate the crowds, and what to see and do while there.

I Quit VPNs and Just Use This Browser's Private Mode Instead

I quit VPNs after years of relying on them, trading their complexity for a simpler solution: Brave’s private tabs with Tor. While not perfect, it’s become my go-to for everyday privacy. But why did I give up on VPNs in the first place? I had plenty of reasons to use a VPN.

12 Android phone settings you should change to dramatically increase battery life

I've spent large portions of my life looking for ways to extend the battery life on my Android phones. Admittedly, that sounds rather dramatic, but growing up with only budget models meant I was constantly tweaking device settings to squeeze every bit of juice out of their batteries.

Google Gemini: Everything you need to know about the generative AI models

Google’s trying to make waves with Gemini, its flagship suite of generative AI models, apps, and services. But what’s Gemini? How can you use it? And how does it stack up to other generative AI tools such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Meta’s Llama, and Microsoft’s Copilot?

Ultimate Alexa Guide: 200+ Voice Commands to Master Your Amazon Echo

Amazon's voice assistant Alexa is much more than just a talking tablet. In fact, like Siri on your iPhone, Alexa can do way more than you probably realize. Playing your go-to Spotify playlist or checking the weather forecast is just the tip of the iceberg.

This Free App Changed How I Navigate My Desktop

I thought I had desktop navigation figured out—until I found Kando. With a flick of the mouse, I can launch apps, open URLs, manage files, control media, and switch virtual desktops without having to remember all the complicated keyboard shortcuts.

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You Can Use the Windows App to Acess Your PC Remotely or in the Cloud

There's more than one way to use Windows now.

5 Reasons Ubuntu Is Not the Best Windows Replacement

Summary Ubuntu's interface is different from Windows in numerous ways, such as arranging apps along the left side of the screen and the absence of a Start Menu. Ubuntu is also backed by a private company, so you're still subject to desktop changes driven by market factors.

A simple Gmail trick unlocked 15GB of free space - here's how I did it without losing files

Every new Google email account comes with 15GB of free storage -- a solid offer at no cost. However, that space can fill up fast, especially since it also covers files in Google Drive and Google Photos.

All this bad AI is wrecking a whole generation of gadgets

We were promised multimodal, natural language, AI-powered everything. We got nothing of the sort. We were promised multimodal, natural language, AI-powered everything. We got nothing of the sort.

Here’s When Gemini Advanced Is Worth the Monthly Fee

As with other AI bots like ChatGPT and Copilot, there are free and paid options for Google Gemini: For $20 a month, you can upgrade to a Google One AI Premium plan, which includes Gemini Advanced.

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The Pandemic Changed Travel Forever: How Air Travel, Cruises Are Different 5 Years Later

Top Loop Earplugs Discount Codes for March 2025

The US Island That Speaks Elizabethan English

Surviving a Plane Crash Isn’t Just Luck. It’s About Doing These Things.

The Ultimate Guide to the 2025 Jubilee in Rome

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