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Hey geeks! Remember when Google rolled out goo.gl back in 2009? Yup, it was that long ago. Other than Bit.ly, it was the go-to tool for turning those ridiculously long URLs into neat, tiny links. Fast-forward 15 years, and Google's decided it's time to pull the plug on goo.gl. So, what does this mean for you, me, and the entire internet? Let's dive in. Why People Use URL Shorteners People use URL shorteners to create clean links because no one wants to share ugly, lengthy URLs. Shortened links also allow users to measure the performan...

Fresh on the heels of a TiKtok ban, the US Government has banned Kapsery Software in the US due to its ties to the Russian Government. Ban Implementation Details On June 20, 2024, the https://www.reuters.com/technology/biden-ban-us-sales-kaspersky-software-over-ties-russia-source-says-2024-06-20/US government announced new restrictions on inbound sales of Kaspersky software in the US will come into effect on September 29, 2024, giving businesses 100 days to transition to alternative cybersecurity solutions. The ban will also apply to software up...

In its recently released mobile device best practices guide, the National Security Agency (NSA) goes old-school geek and advises people to turn their phones off and on again....

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Move over, Dr. Evil; Russia has just hit Google with a fine that would make even him laugh maniacally. That’s right: a whopping $20 decillion! For context, that’s $20,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000. It’s the kind of number so absurd that it stops being math and starts becoming pure science fiction. ...

Ah, the holidays—where buying gifts online should be about finding the perfect ugly sweater, not losing your credit card info to some sleazy scammer. But beware, the ''card declined'' scam that is on the rise and poised to play Grinch this season. ...

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Hackers target Bengal cat enthusiasts in Australia, who were targeted by cybercriminals using SEO poisoning and Gootloder. This threat is significant enough that Sophos issued an https://news.sophos.com/en-us/2024/11/06/bengal-cat-lovers-in-australia-get-psspsspssd-in-google-driven-gootloader-campaign/official warning advising people to avoid searching for Bengal cat information altogether, highlighting the scale of the issue. ''GootLoader campaigns are increasingly targeting niche interests to stay under the radar. These campaigns illus...

Vehicle prices are continuing on the downward trajectory, which is something that money expert Clark Howard has been saying would happen. “The used vehicle prices are on a steady downturn, and the new vehicles are on a downturn as well but not as steep because they don’t have as far to fall as the used […]

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Vehicle prices have been causing sticker shock for the past couple of years, but money expert Clark Howard says used cars have normalized recently. A recent report from vehicle research site iSeeCars indicates that shoppers are still throwing their dollars toward older used cars as the price of new cars remains stubbornly expensive. Here are […]

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It’s a natural inclination for parents to start thinking about a child’s education as soon as their baby is born. Considering the average cost of college in 2022 is more than $35,000 per student per year, a number that always seems to climb dramatically, it makes sense. Investing in a 529 plan allows parents to […]

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If you’ve ever looked for a quick, simple answer from a professional, maybe you’ve stumbled across JustAnswer. I first used the website after my cat had surgery and I wanted to ask a few follow-up questions after the veterinarian’s office had already closed. Recently, I signed up again just to see what new users can […]

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If you're going away for a while, you don't want your mail piling up. Here's how to submit a USPS mail hold request.

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Google Flights has released a new feature that allows travelers worldwide to find the best possible airfare deal with one click. The feature is currently being rolled out and should be available globally over the next two weeks. Google Flights Introduces “Cheapest” Tab Look for the new “Cheapest” tab (next to the “Best” tab) to […]

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If you’re in the market for a laptop or desktop PC, you know that pretty much all of them come with impressive features. But which brands stand out from the rest? The American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) Household Appliance and Electronics Study 2024 rates the best computer brands and types of devices according to customer […]

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Trackhouse Aprilia has announced the retention of its rider Raul Fernandez for the next two MotoGP seasons.

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Mother of two found dead in Karachi with signs of assault. Detained suspect says he had recently divorced the victim.

SHC dismayed over Sindh govt 'dragging its feet on the matter'

Sales of wooden, acrylic, glass, stone, ceramic pipes, roach clips, chillums banned

Action has been taken against 267 intercity bus terminals operating illegally within the city

Photographs of the climber's body were sent to his family for positive verification

In the initial six months, Khurshid’s relatively inexperienced government faced some tough challenges.

Group of Russian climbers were trapped after an Avalanch hit the Gasherbrum IV mountain in Gilgit-Baltistan region.

‘Standup Girl’ actor says she has no qualms about beau playing romantic roles

Sustainable Living: Simple Steps for a Greener and Eco-Friendly Lifestyle

A Road Trip through Italy’s Countryside

Contact Group on Jammu and Kashmir holds virtual meeting in NY

Police register case, launch investigation to determine exact nature of explosion in Sopore

IIOJK sees first local assembly elections in a decade with voting in the three-phased poll beginning on September 18

Singers highlight the musical connection between Pakistan, Afghanistan and India with their collaborative effort.

Investigators collect data on off-counter sale of chemical powder

These chart-topping artists traded stages for scripts, leaving viewers starstruck with their surprise appearances

A heart-wrenching ode to friendship and Jawad Ahmad’s powerhouse vocals make this a timeless track

Just how brilliant is the most iconic Pakistani hit of all time?

Soaring vegetable prices undermine expectations for a dovish approach in the upcoming monetary policy meeting

The annual rate, the slowest since February 2021, falls short of economists' 2.6% projection.

From Twiggy to Paris Hilton, this hue has proven it's got more lives than a cat with a good contour

Add Western touches to traditional outfits to get the best of both worlds

Today is the youngest you’ll ever be!

Both flirt with a problematic undercurrent - one that glosses over, if not romanticises, domestic violence