Basiqs
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From signing up for an email to configuring DNS records for your domain, Basiqs helps you cut through the complexities and comprehend unfamiliar concepts by grounding them in the familiar.

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Self-Hosted Software List: Free and proprietary self-hosted software directory.

hostedsoftware.org

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Paper Sizes: A comprehensive resource listing all international standards for paper sizes, dimensions and formats.

papersizes.io

#Paper #Sizes #Dimensions #Formats #Tools #Website

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Apple to allow iOS app downloads directly from developer websites.

This is in addition to alternative app stores, but this practice will only be limited to developers in the EU.

Official Announcement | FAQ | Article

#Apple #iOS #DigitalMarketsAct #Apps #News

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Stashpad Docs: A Google Docs alternative that requires no login and supports Markdown formatting.

stash.new

#Stashpad #Docs #Markdown #Productivity #Website

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Google I/O 2024 Set for May 14

Given the significant focus Google placed on AI last year, expect more news about AI, Pixel, Android, and probably even more AI. Just like last year, the I/O 2024 keynote will be broadcast in front of a limited live audience and available for anyone to watch virtually.

Register here | Announcement post on X

#GoogleIO #AI #Pixel #Android

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Pornhub Suspends Site in Texas Over State’s Age-Verification Law

In the ongoing conflict between adult content platforms and Texas lawmakers, Pornhub suspended service to Texans. A new message now greets visitors from Texas, asserting that the imposition of age verification measures infringes on the rights of adults to access protected speech. Labeling the measure overly restrictive and ineffective, the company says it made the difficult decision to entirely cease operations within the state. So … no porn for Texans?

The message.

#Pornhub #Texas #AgeVerification #Censorship #FreeSpeech

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Chesski: Elevate your chess skills with adaptive AI coaching

Try it!

#Chesski #Chess #AI #Coaching #Website

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Current position of the ISS: Find the current position of the ISS with a live view showcasing what the station would see, looking straight down at the Earth. Additionally, track the projected path of the station in its orbit.

View here!

#ISS #LiveView #Space #Website

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The 2024 Steam spring sale is live with massive game discounts

Steam's Spring Sale is underway until March 21st, offering significant discounts of up to 90 percent off on a wide range of titles, including popular ones. Check your wishlist for discounted games and explore spring-themed items in the Steam Points Shop.

store.steampowered.com

#Steam #SpringSale #Games #Deals #Discounts #Sale

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LinkedIn to venture into gaming to boost user engagement

In a bid to enhance user engagement on its platform, LinkedIn is entering the gaming sphere. The company is currently in the process of developing a new gaming experience featuring puzzle-based games, reminiscent of the viral sensation Wordle. Among the initial titles in development are Queens, Inference, and Crossclimb. Although a launch date has not been disclosed, a spokesperson from LinkedIn has confirmed the development.

Source: X | Screenshots

#LinkedIn #Gaming #PuzzleGames #News

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Microsoft announces LTSC Office 2024 preview and Office 2024

Microsoft has announced that the Office LTSC 2024 preview will commence next month, with general availability slated for later this year. Office LTSC 2024 introduces new features in Outlook, Excel, and other applications while phasing out Microsoft Publisher. Unlike Microsoft 365, Office LTSC 2024 will not include AI capabilities like Copilot.

Additionally, Office 2024 for consumers is set to launch later this year. It will be supported for five years through a "one-time purchase" model.

Official Announcement

#Microsoft #Office #LTSC #Productivity #News

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AFFiNE: Privacy-focused, local-first, open-source, and ready-to-use alternative for Notion & Miro; an all-in-one workspace where you can write, draw, and plan just about anything.

Try now!

Website | Repository | WebApp | Download

#Affine #TaskManagement #OpenSource #Privacy #Productivity #Workspace #Tools

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WhoCanUse: Tool designed to highlight the impact of color contrast on individuals with visual impairments, aiding in the selection of more accessible color palettes for websites, in accordance with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).

Website

#WhoCanUse #Color #Contrast #Design #Accessibility #Tools #Website

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Spotify pilots video-based learning courses in the UK

Spotify has launched a new experiment, offering educational video courses to its U.K. users on subjects including music making, creativity, business and healthy living. The videos are provided through partnerships with BBC Maestro, Skillshare, Thinkific and PlayVirtuoso. Two lessons in each course are freely available to both free and premium subscribers, but the complete course entails a fee ranging from £20 to £80 on average (approximately ₹2,000 to ₹8,000). The content will live in both Spotify’s home and browse tabs (under “Courses”), and it’s accessible on the web as well as via the Spotify mobile app.

Official Announcement | Try on the web!

#Spotify #UK #Education #Learning #VideoCourses #News

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Psst: An open-source alternative to the default Spotify app. Fully cross-platform, Psst supports Windows, Linux, and macOS.

Repository | Download

Note: A Spotify Premium account is required. Also, Psst is still in its early stages of development, which means it may lack certain features and stability.

#Psst #Spotify #OpenSource #CrossPlatform

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Canva acquires design platform Affinity, emerging as a direct competitor to Adobe

With this acquisition, Canva gains ownership of Affinity Designer, Photo, and Publisher, three highly acclaimed creative applications available across Windows, Mac, and iPad platforms. These applications rival Adobe's Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign in terms of functionality and popularity. The move signifies Canva's strategic intention to challenge Adobe's dominance in the realm of digital design.

Official Announcements: Canva | Affinity | Post on X: 1, 2

#Canva #Affinity #Digital #Design #Acquisition #News

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Carbon - Create and share beautiful images of your source code.

Website | Repository

#Carbon #Code #OpenSource #Tools #Website

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AnthropicAI's Claude 3 surpasses OpenAI's GPT-4 on Chatbot Arena for the first time

Anthropic's Claude 3 Opus large language model (LLM) has surpassed OpenAI's GPT-4, which powers ChatGPT, for the first time on Chatbot Arena, a popular crowdsourced leaderboard used by AI researchers to gauge the relative capabilities of AI language models.

Anthropic, a newcomer in the artificial intelligence field, recently announced the release of Claude 3, a potent language model available in three sizes: Haiku, Sonnet, and Opus. Claude 3 demonstrates enhanced contextual understanding compared to its predecessors, resulting in fewer refusals. Additionally, Anthropic's smaller model, Haiku, is garnering attention for its impressive performance on the leaderboard.

The Leaderboard | Article

#Claude3 #GPT4 #ChatbotArena #AI #LanguageModels #News

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Taranify: Discover Spotify playlists, Netflix shows, books or food based on your mood with AI.

taranify.com

#Taranify #MoodMatch #Music #Shows #Books #Food #Website

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Google Play is running a new “Super Weekly Prize” giveaway for those on the Gold, Platinum, and Diamond Play Points tiers from March 29 to April 4.

The Platinum prizes on offer are Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 8, 1000 Google Play Points, and 500 Google Play Points. The offers are available in selected markets only.

Try your luck here.

#GooglePlayPoints #SuperWeeklyPrize #Rewards #Google #News

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