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How to donate coronavirus aid and PPE online

How to donate coronavirus aid and PPE online

Why not use your idle time at home to pitch in and help humanity beat the pandemic?
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Zoom boss admits missteps but insists improvements have been made

Zoom boss admits missteps but insists improvements have been made

Video-conferencing software Zoom has been under fire for poor security and privacy. Its CEO has now admitted missteps but insisted improvements have been made.
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Zoom turns on passwords, waiting rooms by default to plug privacy holes

Zoom turns on passwords, waiting rooms by default to plug privacy holes

Following a wave of backlash, Zoom will enable its more secure privacy features automatically.
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Is it ethical to do a digital detox during the coronavirus pandemic?

Is it ethical to do a digital detox during the coronavirus pandemic?

There is no shortage of content right now during the coronavirus pandemic. But for some, more information means more anxiety. Is it okay to disconnect?
Google Community Mobility Report

Google Maps data shows whether people in your area are staying at home

Google Maps data shows whether people in your area are staying at home

Google has published an early look at its reports showing the effect of the pandemic of coronavirus, officially called COVID-19, on people's mobility.
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You can now download Facebook’s Messenger app to your desktop

You can now download Facebook’s Messenger app to your desktop

Facebook's Messenger app has long competed with other chat services, its latest desktop version features free video and text chat, as well as Dark Mode.
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Working From Home Deals: The essentials, for less

Working From Home Deals: The essentials, for less

Working from home isn't cheap — but it can be cheaper. That's where our list of the best working from home deals comes in.
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How to stream on Mixer

How to stream on Mixer

We explain how to stream on Mixer using the built-in tools on Windows 10 and Xbox One. We even show how you can stream Nintendo Switch and troubleshoot issues.

U.K. internet service providers lift caps on broadband data

U.K. internet service providers lift caps on broadband data

The U.K. government has reached an agreement with telecommunications companies to lift all data allowance caps on broadband plans.
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Google video thanks health care workers for coronavirus efforts

Google video thanks health care workers for coronavirus efforts

Google has posted a moving video thanking health care workers everywhere for their ongoing efforts to save people's lives during the coronavirus crisis.
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Microsoft will no longer invest in facial-recognition technologies

Microsoft will no longer invest in facial-recognition technologies

Microsoft is divesting its shares in AnyVision, an Israeli facial-recognition company alleged to be contributing to mass surveillance in the West Bank.
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Lawmakers says Amazon is failing to protect the health of its workers

Lawmakers says Amazon is failing to protect the health of its workers

U.S. lawmakers lead by Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Ilhan Omar have called on Amazon to do more to protects its workers from coronavirus.
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Apple’s manufacturing is back on track, but will there be demand for iPhones?

Apple’s manufacturing is back on track, but will there be demand for iPhones?

Apple will be able to manufacture more iPhones now that its factories have reopened, but there are concerns about the demand for these items.
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That famous BBC dad is back, and he’s talking about working from home

That famous BBC dad is back, and he’s talking about working from home

Millions of people are working at home for the first time. Robert Kelly, the man made famous by a calamitous BBC interview, talks about some of the challenges.
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Facebook usage is soaring due to coronavirus lockdowns

Facebook usage is soaring due to coronavirus lockdowns

Facebook says it's seeing usage growth on an "unprecedented" scale, driven mainly by people currently in lockdown due to the global coronavirus outbreak.
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This map shows how well your state is social distancing

This map shows how well your state is social distancing

Unacast's social distancing scoreboard shows which states are doing the best job of following isolation guidelines amid the worldwide coronavirus pandemic.
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Reddit just launched a poll feature. Here’s how to create one

Reddit just launched a poll feature. Here’s how to create one

Reddit's new poll option is now open to all users. Reddit polls are designed to encourage conversation without a comment — those comments are welcome.
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Google’s coronavirus info site is live (but not as Trump described it)

Google’s coronavirus info site is live (but not as Trump described it)

Google has launched a COVID-19 Information & Resources site that's intended to provide information about the coronavirus pandemic for the general global public.
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Lyft will deliver meals and medical supplies in shelter-in-place locations

Lyft will deliver meals and medical supplies in shelter-in-place locations

Lyft announced it would support the delivery of medical supplies and meals in areas of the U.S. most affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Amazon raises overtime pay for warehouse workers, but holds back one benefit

Amazon raises overtime pay for warehouse workers, but holds back one benefit

Amazon warehouse workers who are paid an hourly wage will now receive double pay for working overtime over 40 hours per week.
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U.S. senators call on Amazon to do more to protect the health of its workers

U.S. senators call on Amazon to do more to protect the health of its workers

Following a case of coronavirus in a U.S. Amazon warehouse, four senators have called on the company to do more to protect its workers from the outbreak.
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As coronavirus pushes millions inside, everyone is streaming on Instagram Live

As coronavirus pushes millions inside, everyone is streaming on Instagram Live

From comedians to your neighbors, Instagram Live is seeing a huge spike in viewership as the spread of COVID-19 keeps everyone indoors and on social media.
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Google and YouTube launch remote-learning tools for parents and teachers

Google and YouTube launch remote-learning tools for parents and teachers

Google and YouTube launched two separate features aimed at giving caregivers and educators the tools they need to provide homeschooling amid the coronavirus.
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Small businesses scramble to get online as coronavirus spreads

Small businesses scramble to get online as coronavirus spreads

Retailers and restaurants without any prior online ordering infrastructure are betting on their loyal customer bases to keep them afloat amid the coronavirus.
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Toilet paper calculator tells you if you’re hoarding or destined to run out

Toilet paper calculator tells you if you’re hoarding or destined to run out

Enter how many toilet paper rolls you have, plus the number of times you use the bathroom, and a calculator tells you the number of days your supply will last.
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Hackers try to disrupt Health and Human Services Department’s COVID-19 efforts

Hackers try to disrupt Health and Human Services Department’s COVID-19 efforts

No data was taken from Sunday's cyberattack, but false information about a national quarantine quickly spread throughout the internet as a result of the hack.
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Microsoft launches a coronavirus tracker as part of Bing

Microsoft launches a coronavirus tracker as part of Bing

Microsoft has launched its own tracker for people to follow the spread of coronavirus, officially called COVID-19, as part of its Bing search engine.
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Apple closes all of its stores outside China due to coronavirus

Apple closes all of its stores outside China due to coronavirus

Apple has announced it will be closing all of its stores outside of China to limit the spread of coronavirus, officially called COVID-19.
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This website will tell you what’s been canceled because of coronavirus

This website will tell you what’s been canceled because of coronavirus

On isitcanceledyet.com, you can find the events, organizations, sporting events, places, and more that have been canceled or postponed due to the coronavirus.
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Online dashboard tracks the spread of coronavirus cases globally

Online dashboard tracks the spread of coronavirus cases globally

An online dashboard is aiming to offer accurate information on coronavirus infections globally. It is updated by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering.
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Google Maps wants businesses to add coronavirus information

Google Maps wants businesses to add coronavirus information

With the coronavirus expected to cause disruption to businesses such as stores and restaurants, Google wants to ensure its Maps listings are kept up to date.
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Yelp condemns Google’s practices in senate antitrust hearing

Yelp condemns Google’s practices in senate antitrust hearing

Yelp expressed its concerns about Google’s ratings and reviews feature on its search engine, saying that it's rival stifles competition and lies to consumers.
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How to store files on OneDrive on Windows 10

How to store files on OneDrive on Windows 10

Microsoft's OneDrive cloud storage system is built right in to Windows 10. Here's how to store files on OneDrive on Windows 10 so you can keep your data safe.
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This hand-washing lyrics generator means no more Happy Birthday

This hand-washing lyrics generator means no more Happy Birthday

Fed up with singing Happy Birthday every time you wash your hands? This clever lyrics generator matches the words of any song with a hand-washing infographic.
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