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I played Fire Emblem Engage on easy mode, and it got me back into gaming

I allowed myself to play Fire Emblem Engage on the easiest possible mode, and it finally got me back into gaming. The first time I picked up a Fire Emblem game back in 2010, a friend told me that the only correct way to play is in Classic mode with permanent death. For some reason, I took that to heart, and I played each subsequent game ready to restart my co

33m | Engadget
Samsung's Galaxy Ring: A Promising Start, but What's the Long-Term Plan?     - CNET

Samsung's ring-shaped health tracker is still a mystery. Here's who experts think would want it instead of -- or alongside -- smartwatches. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/samsungs-galaxy-ring-a-promising-start-but-whats-the-long-term-plan/#ftag=CADf328eec

2h | cnet.com
Child Tax Credit 2024: When Will the IRS Send Your Refund?     - CNET

Tax season is over, but you still haven't gotten your child tax credit refund? Here's how to find out when you'll get it. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/taxes/child-tax-credit-2024-when-will-the-irs-send-your-refund/#ftag=CADf328eec

2h | cnet.com
These Common Houseplants Are Known to Repel Bugs     - CNET

Stick a few potted plants on your kitchen countertop this summer and watch the ants go marching off. https://www.cnet.com/news/these-common-houseplants-are-known-to-repel-bugs/#ftag=CADf328eec

2h | cnet.com
Save $20 on this flashlight and emergency camping accessory
 Manor Lords is here and we benchmarked it — how much GPU horsepower do you need to play the indie hit?

Manor Lords was the most wishlisted game on Steam prior to its launch today. We've tested the initial early release version on a collection of 25 graphics cards to see just how much GPU horsepower you'll need to run the game well.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/manor-lords-pc-benchmarks

Google Meet’s New Device Switching Feature

Users can now seamlessly switch between devices during calls, eliminating disconnects and rejoins. This fosters a more adaptable work experience for the modern hybrid environment. https://webdesignernews.com/google-meets-new-device-switching-feature/

From blank page to legendary brand: Secrets of iconic branding

We’ve all been there. Staring at a blank page, tasked with crafting a brand that cuts through the noise. The pressure to create a killer logo, a catchy tagline – that magic bullet that propels your brand to legendary status. https://webdesignernews.com/from-blank-page-to-legendary-brand-secrets-of-iconic-branding/

Reality Check: Meta’s Earnings Report Breakdown

Meta reported its first quarter earnings after the close of trading yesterday, showing continued losses in its AR/VR Reality Labs division that were more then offset by growth and profitability in the rest of the business. https://webdesignernews.com/reality-check-metas-earnings-report-breakdown/

 5 AI tools for students: Use AI to help you study, summarize content, and edit papers

It's unethical to use AI to do your schoolwork for you (and it often doesn't produce the best results), but when used as a supplemental tool, AI tools for school are gamechangers.

https://www.laptopmag.com/software/5-ai-tools-for-students-use-ai-to-help-you-study-summarize-content-and-edit-papers

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3 Essential Design Trends in May 2024

Integrated navigation elements, interactive typography, and digital overprints are three website design trends making waves this month. Let’s take a look at each design trend with some fun examples. https://webdesignernews.com/3-essential-design-trends-in-may-2024/

Mastering JavaScript Loops: A Comprehensive Guide

What is a loop? Loops are a sequence of instructions that is continually repeated until a certain condition is reached. In short, they are used to do repetitive task Types of JavaScript loop

for loop

for...in loop

for...of loop

while loop

do whi... https://developermohit.com/mastering-javascript-loops-a-comprehensive-guide

Find Out the Best Time of Day to Exercise for Your Lifestyle     - CNET

Exercising during the morning, afternoon or evening can affect your workout. Here's how to find the best time to exercise. https://www.cnet.com/health/fitness/find-the-best-time-of-day-to-exercise/#ftag=CADf328eec

6h | cnet.com
 How to get M3 MacBook Air, Pro for all-time low prices at Best Buy this weekend

Best Buy has the deepest discounts we've seen on M3 MacBook Air, Pro, and older models this weekend. Get a My Best Buy Plus membership for the biggest savings on some configurations.

https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/macbooks/how-to-get-m3-macbook-air-pro-for-all-time-low-prices-at-best-buy-this-weekend

 The Zephyrus G14 gaming laptop is flawed, but I still love it —and you might, too.

The new Zephyrus G14 sits at a modest 4 stars. Why not more? Well, the graphics didn’t perform well. But I’ll tell you why I’d still buy it.

https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/gaming-laptops-pcs/the-zephyrus-g14-is-a-flawed-gaming-laptop-but-heres-why-id-still-buy-it

Show HN: React for Circuits

Hi HN! I've been working on a new way to build electronics/PCBs with Typescript/React, I'd love to know what you think!!

I've wanted to program circuits for a long time- I started experimenting with the concept of creating circuits in React almost 8 years ago and have spent many weekends since to prove the concept. Over the past 2 months, I've decided to start working on tscircuit full-time.


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10h | Hacker news
 Manor Lords: How to get Fuel and Firewood

Having lots of Firewood is crucial in Manor Lords, but how do you get it? We've got you covered with this quick guide.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/manor-lords-how-to-get-firewood

 Manor Lords: How to trade and make money

Trading in Manor Lords will do much to help your city thrive, but setting it up is a little complicated. Here's what you need to know.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/manor-lords-how-to-trade

Apple has reportedly resumed talks with OpenAI to build a chatbot for the iPhone

Apple has resumed conversations with OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, to power some AI features coming to iOS 18, according to a

12h | Engadget
 Manor Lords: How to fix Homelessness

Not sure how to get rid of the Homelessness effect in Manor Lords? Here's what you have to do.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/manor-lords-how-to-fix-homelessness