MIT figured out how to secure Wi-Fi without passwords
PC and smartphone users tend to have a love-hate relationship with wireless networks. It’s great to have Wi-Fi Internet at home, at the office, and in public places, but you still have to deal with passwords and spotty coverage. One of these headaches may soon be a thing of the past, however: The brains at MIT have now figured out how to remove password requirements from a Wi-Fi network without compromising its security.
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8 new movie trailers you need to watch this week
It might be April Fools’ today, but it’s also a Friday, which means it’s time to look at a new set of movie trailers. We have a bunch of interesting new clips for you, including the second trailer of Alice Through the Looking Glass. Somehow, though, comedies and horror titles abound this week, which means you’re bound to find some movies to look forward to no matter what your favorite genre.
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A full-blown desktop PC that fits in the palm of your hand
When it comes to desktop computers, size doesn’t always matter. If you need a super high-powered PC for gaming then sure, you’re going to need a fairly big tower to house all of the components that come along with it. But if all you need is a computer that will handle web browsing, media streaming and typical work, you’ll be surprised at how much you can fit into a tiny package.
Meet the HP Pavilion 300-220 Mini Desktop, which packs an Intel Pentium 3805U 1.9 GHz, 4GB of RAM, 500GB of storage and the Windows 10 operating system into a compact and stylish housing that fits in the palm of your hand.
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‘No Man’s Sky’ is the ultimate role-playing game
Having watched every preview video and read every interview on the Internet, I wasn’t sure No Man’s Sky could do anything to surprise me. On Thursday, I had a chance to play the universe simulator from Hello Games for the very first time, and although I knew what to expect, I came away with a surprising revelation:
No Man’s Sky has the potential to be the best RPG ever made.
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An intriguing account from someone who replaced his Mac with an iPad
Apple’s pitch for the iPad Pro is a very in-your-face approach. The company told us on stage during its iPhone SE keynote that the iPad Pro is the perfect replacement for old PCs, taking a shot at Microsoft but also offending plenty of Apple customers who still have old Macs that operate just fine.
Leaving marketing tactics aside, iOS has evolved to a place where it can become the default computing platform for many users. At the same time, the iPad is not quite where some professionals would like it to be, even though the iPad Pro is the best and most impressive iPad update Apple has released in years.
One Apple customer who switched to a 12.9-inch iPad Pro when it launched last November recently tried going back to his MacBook after all this time. He discovered almost immediately that OS X feels like an old operating system that simply doesn’t offer the versatility of iOS.
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The 10 best new movies and TV shows coming to Netflix in April
As a curator of interesting content, April Fool’s Day is inarguably the most frustrating day of the year. Every other news story is a prank and no one wants to reveal something real in case no one takes them seriously. Thankfully, there’s one thing that can’t be faked: the mountain of new content that just landed on Netflix.
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You can download ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ in digital HD right now
Attention: this is not an April Fool’s Day joke. We would never toy with your emotions like that. This is the real deal, ladies and gentlemen… cancel your plans for the weekend, draw the curtains on your living room windows, and strap in. The movie that may very well be the best Star Wars film of all time — yeah, we said it — is now available to watch right in the comfort of your own home, or wherever else you might be.
As of today, Star Wars: The Force Awakens (Plus Bonus Features) is available for digital download from Amazon, and you’ll save $2 compared to the Blu-ray price, to boot!
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Tesla absolutely nailed the Model 3 design
Leading up to yesterday’s Model 3 unveiling, the pressure was on for Tesla to hit it out of the park. Indeed, the company’s entire existence has been predicated on delivering an affordable EV for the mass market. With the Model 3 being years in the making, Tesla would only have one shot to get it right. From a technical perspective (i.e. range, speed), there were few doubts that Tesla would deliver the goods. But from a design perspective, well, no one quite knew what to expect.
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‘Suicide Squad’ is about to get even better and it might be thanks to ‘Deadpool’
Suicide Squad is one of this year’s most highly anticipated superhero movies. Given the massive success of Marvel’s Deadpool, however, it sounds like the team behind the new DC Comics film is looking to significantly up its game. That is great news for fans everywhere.
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12 paid iPhone and iPad apps on sale for free right now
Happy Friday, everyone! What better way to enjoy the start of your weekend than by getting a bunch of paid iPhone apps that are on sale for free right now for a limited time? Today we’ve rounded up 12, yes 12, iPhone and iPad apps that would normally cost $41 but are on sale for free if you act right now. Let’s check them out!
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