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This guy installed Ubuntu Linux on his Google Nest Hub The2nd-gen Google Nest Hubis Google’s smartest smart display yet, offering sleep tracking, passable performance, and all the Assistant intelligence you could need. For all its smarts, the Nest Hub still isn’t a full computing device, though — the OS is far too limited. While Google is hard at work building aPixel tabletas an alternative, it will still take some time until it sees the light of day....

Twitter blocking third-party clients looks like it wasn’t any accident Twitterstands as one of the smaller major social networks that punches above its weight in terms of sheer influence. For those who’d like to track that influence down to specific numbers, third-party clients created with Twitter’s own API have filled the gaps that couldn’t be filled by the original app.Last week, however, it appeared as though the company shut down access to its API, effectively making all those clients useless....

Understanding Multipath Logic on Linux Servers Multipath is a fault-tolerance technique that generally aims to back up the connection of physical servers with storage. When there is damage to the fiber cables, it is important that the server does not lose access to the storage and maintains accessibility. That’s why systems like banks and global e-commerce sites use multipath. Here’s everything you need to know about multipath on Linux. Identifiers for Multipath Devices on Servers For multipath, it is also necessary to browse for multipath devices....

What Is Career Cushioning, and How Can You Do It? Whether the economy is experiencing an economic downturn or you’ve heard rumors that the company you work for is going through financial difficulties, you may wonder how to secure your employment. Career cushioning is a practice many employees do to ensure they are providing value to their employer and building their skill set. If the term is unfamiliar, continue reading to learn what it is and how you may do it in your career....

What Is Phishing? How Dangerous Is It? Phishing stands as one of the most widely used cybercrime tactics right now. Phishing can be worryingly easy to carry out and can result in device infection and the theft of highly sensitive data. What’s more, almost everyone is at risk of falling victim to a phishing attack. But what actually is it? How does phishing work? And can you steer clear of it?...

Amazon Echo: How to change your default music service Smart speakersare an essential part of a connected home, as they let you control most of your IoT (Internet of Things) objects, as well as help you with daily tasks, such as setting reminders and telling you about the weather. They’re also primarily designed as speakers, meaning you can play your favorite tunes on them, regardless of the source. These speakers can be connected to your phone using Bluetooth or used with an online streaming platform, such as Spotify....

Android 12L beta 2 is here for select Pixel phones Another month, another step closer toAndroid 12Lbecoming a reality. Google’s next version of Android might focus on big screens, butit’s also available in beta for some of its most recent Pixel phones. If you’re enrolled in Google’s testing program and have the right device in hand, you can try out Android 12L’s second beta starting today. As with most beta software, this patch primarily focuses on providing bug fixes for problems spotted in the December release....

Android 13 QPR1 Beta 3 lets you turn off the Pixels' smart reverse wireless charging Wireless and reverse wireless charging have become standard features on thebest Android phones. Despite limited speeds, the latter is a useful way to top up accessories like earbuds and wearables with Qi wireless charging support when on the move. Before you start wirelessly charging a device, you must jump into the phone’s settings menu or tap a Quick Settings tile to enable the feature....

Apple’s Self Repair Program for Mac: Everything You Should Know Apple’s MacBook lineup has been infamous for its lack of repairability, especially in recent years. As a result, the tech giant has been subject to criticism as a part of the Right to Repair movement. However, the situation is looking brighter, thanks to Apple’s Self Service Repair Program for Mac. Apple announced its Self Service Repair Program in 2021, but it was available for only some iPhone models....

Bose Portable Smart Speaker review The plainly named Bose Portable Smart Speaker is an interesting device. If you couldn’t guess, the $399 unit offers all the benefits of aquality smart speakerwith your choice of Alexa orGoogle Assistant. It also includes a built-in battery that lets you move the speaker from room to room and beyond without a power outlet. Its reliance on Wi-Fi for smart features does rain on the portable parade somewhat, but if you’ve got a niche it can fill, the Bose Portable Smart Speaker is a delight — albeit a pricey one....

Google’s Nest Hub Max gets Fuchsia update in Preview Program, here’s how to opt in We’ve suspected theNest Hub Maxwas the next in line to get Google’s nascent Fuchsia operating system since last year, and the wait is almost over. An update for Fuchsia is now rolling out as part of a small test for some of those registered in the Preview Program, who have opted in to test new software releases....

How to Find Public Google Docs (and Slides, Forms, Sheets, and Drawings too) You can literally find anything online; that is, if you know how to search and where to look. For instance, you can more easily search for a particular photo by using the right query and searching via Google Images. Similarly, you can easily find public Google Docs, Slides, Forms, Drawings, and Sheets using some easy but Advanced Search operations and tools....

How to Set Strict SafeSearch Results on the Web Search for Windows 11 As per Internet Live Stats, 102,920 searches are made on Google every second. When we need to find something, our first port of call is usually the search engine of our choice. But the web also has a lot of adult content that you and your family wouldn’t find suitable—especially age-inappropriate content that your kids shouldn’t watch. However, you can customize web search for your family and restrict adult content from showing up on your child’s PC....