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CNN founder Ted Turner dies at 87
The media mogul pioneered the modern 24-hour news culture when he launched the Cable News Network in 1980.

Ars Asks: Share your shell and show us your tricked-out terminals!
A celebration of the tweaks and customizations that make life easier at the CLI.

Lenovo’s 2-in-1 productivity laptop is a great buy at $699 ($300 off)
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Strike Graph launches Trust Chain for supplier risk
Strike Graph unveils Trust Chain to verify vendor evidence with AI, cutting third-party risk admin and boosting supplier assessment completion rates.

I used AI to fix my biggest Windows 11 annoyances in minutes
AutoHotkey (AHK) is a free and simple yet powerful Windows scripting language. It doesn’t get a lot of press these days, but Windows geeks used to love writing and swapping AHK scripts. You can learn AHK and write the scripts yourself if you want to—the AutoHotkey documentation is pretty good—or you...

Fix Windows’ clunky volume controls with this free app
If you’ve ever tried to change your volume in Windows and ended up clicking through a maze of menus, you know how clunky it feels. Something as simple as adjusting sound shouldn’t take that much effort, but somehow it still does. Enter EarTrumpet. It’s a free app that gives you full...

Peter Kay show rescheduled after arena evacuation
Ticket holders can attend the rescheduled show on 25 July or will be entitled to a refund.

Hey, PC builders: Tray CPUs are cheaper for a reason
Desktop processors are among the few hardware components that are sold both in elaborate individual packaging (boxed) and in a plain cardboard box or plastic tray. Tray CPUs are mass-produced goods that retailers and computer manufacturers purchase in large quantities at a volume discount. The packaging for CPUs usually holds 21...

Why is my Wi-Fi still slow after upgrading my internet plan?
A faster internet plan doesn’t always translate to faster real-world Wi-Fi – your router may be limiting the speeds your devices receive. Older routers struggle with walls, distance, and multiple connected devices, causing buffering, lag, dropouts, and dead zones. If you’re paying for fast internet and not feeling the benefit, it may...

Anker’s 240W USB-C cables are $5 each now. Unlock ultra-fast charging
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Schneider Electric to launch Southeast Asia training hub in Malaysia

I Bought Atlassian Stock When It Was Down 87%, and Now It's Soaring. These Were My Reasons.

ICANN opens new domain ending applications for 2026
ICANN launches 2026 application round for custom internet endings, widening access to multilingual domains and tighter brand control.