Whew! The ACLU says that Election Day 2020 has been ‘rather smooth’

Predictions of chaos at polling places have not become reality. 1 minute ReadAfter lots of apprehension about potential voter interference or intimidation, election day 2020 has gone surprisingly smoothly. And there’s not much election day left–polls began closing at 7 p.m. on the East Coast.

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How a not-yet-mature web covered the Florida recount in 2000

The first big U.S. story of the century was fodder for streaming video (over—ugh!—dial up), heated message-board posts, and a new medium called blogging. long ReadFor years, it seemed destined to remain the most bizarre and unfortunate presidential election any of us would see in our lifetimes.

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How a 4-year-old startup will call the winners on election night

From mail-in ballots to disinformation to a president talking about a rigged election, a bevy of factors make calling races in 2020 a high-anxiety game. long ReadThe most dramatic moment on election night usually comes when news organizations “call” the race for the winning candidate.

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Biden and Trump have wildly different visions for healthcare in America

Here are the most important elements of each presidential candidate’s plans for healthcare coverage, COVID-19, and the opioid crisis.

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How Hulu created a festive and fun Halloween event despite COVID-19

The streaming service usually makes a big deal out of the horror holiday, but this year it has had to get extra creative. 3 minute ReadHalloween is a big deal for Hulu.Last year, over six billion minutes of Halloween-themed programming was watched on the streaming platform.

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New iPad Air review: The iPad sweet spot, elevated

Take most of the iPad Pro’s good stuff, put it in a more affordable (though not inexpensive) package, and you have a tablet that makes sense for lots of people. 9 minute ReadLast year, Apple revived its iPad Air brand and put it on a new iPad. But not that new an iPad.

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Here’s how to make Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter fun again

In this excerpt from her book ‘24/6,’ filmmaker author Tiffany Shlain explains how she manages her social media use to keep it happy, not stressful. long ReadLike a lot of people, I wrestle with the pros and cons of social media.

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These 6 Chrome freebies are killer time-savers

Limit time-sucking sites, make short work of Gmail, get a handle on your passwords, and more. 3 minute ReadDespite nearly limitless technology at our collective fingertips nowadays, most of us still spend the vast majority of our time in a web browser.

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The ultimate iPad productivity guide: 24 ways to work smarter and faster

Here’s how to use an iPad like a laptop, wrangle your documents, automate tasks with shortcuts, and more. 10 minute ReadEvery year, the idea that the iPad is insufficient as a productivity device becomes staler.

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Despite Facebook’s fact checks, it’s losing the war on misleading news

A new study says that news outlets that twist the truth are thriving on Facebook.

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Gmail’s new logo is just a taste of Google’s plan to rethink productivity

Google’s productivity apps have a new name: Google Workplace. But there’s far more to this latest pivot than the death of the iconic Gmail envelope. 8 minute ReadLet’s get one thing out of the way right off the bat: Google’s habit of repositioning products has become a bit of a punchline.

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Fake video threatens to rewrite history. Here’s how to protect it

AI-generated deepfakes aren’t just a problem for politics and other current affairs. Unless we act now, they could also tamper with our record of the past. long ReadSince deepfakes burst onto the scene a few years ago, many have worried that they represent a grave threat to our social fabric.

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How to back up your computer to Google Drive

Syncing with Google Drive is one of the easiest ways to safeguard your data. And you can even specify how much of your internet connection’s bandwidth to use.

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The 8 best ways to speed up your sluggish Chrome browser

When Chrome gets sluggish, here’s how to optimize it for fast surfing on Windows, Macs, and Chromebooks—with some tips straight from Google.

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Tinder’s new relationship goal: Get users to hang out, not just hook up

The popular dating app is relaunching its choose-your-own-adventure dating experience, ‘Swipe Night,’ toward its ultimate goal of being a Gen Z hangout spot.

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The biggest hurdle to Facebook’s bold vision for AR glasses is trust

The project’s chief scientist speaks about the challenges of creating a computing system that integrates with your world—in the hope that you might eventually trust Facebook enough to wear it on your face. long ReadImagine your smartphone morphing to wrap around your eyes.

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4 under-the-radar Google Docs features that will save you time

Type as fast as you can speak, Google without Googling, gather feedback in a few clicks, and more with these Google Docs tools you may have overlooked. 2 minute ReadFor many of us, Google Docs is an oft-used weapon in the productivity battle.

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Use this next-level hack to train Gmail to work your way

Your Gmail inbox is far more customizable than you’d think—if you know the trick to taking control. 6 minute ReadIf you want to optimize your inbox, you have to accept a tough but unavoidable reality.

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With Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold2, phone experiences are morphing—again

Samsung’s mobile interface chief talks about how the interface of Samsung’s newest folding-screen phone has evolved from the original.

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How to schedule tweets on your computer or phone

It’s often handy to queue up tweets to go live at a later date and time. And it’s easy—once you know where to look. 2 minute ReadYou know, not everything on Twitter has to be right now. Maybe you want to time a witty, wonderful tweet you think of at 3 a.m.

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