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[Logo]( August 7, 2023 Did You Know Mount Wingen, located near Wingen, New South Wales in Australia, is better known as Burning Mountain because of the smoldering coal fire found in a seam beneath it. Scientists estimate that it has been burning for 6,000 years, making it the oldest known coal fire on Earth. 📧 A Better Email App Happy Monday! In case you missed it over the weekend, the Shortwave email app (which is a reboot of Google's Inbox by Gmail app from a few years back) [now has an Android app](. There's also [an exciting future ahead for RISC-V processors]( and Google is [rolling out a new tool]( to find and delete your personal data from the web. --------------------------------------------------------------- TODAY'S TOP STORY [The ThinkPad is the Porsche 911 of Laptops, But Why?]( [Rear of the open Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 3]( If it isn’t broken, don’t fix it! Like the classic Porsche 911, the ThinkPad has chosen to refine its design rather than start anew. But why stick with a design that’s 30+ years old? [Read More »]( --------------------------------------------------------------- SPONSORED [Introducing Affordable Luxury: Distinctive Bauhaus Inspired Watches from Tapferkeit]( [Tapferkeit (2)-1] If you're in the market for a sleek looking watch that looks expensive, but don't necessarily have a large budget to work with, then you should check out this collection of watches from Tapferkeit. For as low as $90, you can discover a timeless new look to take any outfit to the next level with these modern, affordable watches. [CHECK THEM OUT »]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [The Future Looks Bright for RISC-V Processors]( [RISC-V logo]( Modern devices are mainly powered by two CPU architectures: x86 and ARM. Now a third option is gaining traction - and Qualcomm is on board. Here's what we know. [Read More »]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Shortwave, the Google Inbox-Like Email Client, Adds an Android App]( [Shortwave screenshot]( Since [Google ended Inbox by Gmail in 2019](, we’ve been on a hunt for a worthy replacement. Shortwave seems to be that answer, and it's now available for Android. See what we think about the newest alternative to Inbox. [Read More »]( --------------------------------------------------------------- STUFF WE LIKE [Google Pixel Buds A-Series Wireless Earbuds ($40 off)]( [google-pixel-buds-aseries] Looking for the perfect accessory to go with your Pixel phone? Consider the Google Pixel Buds A-Series Wireless Earbuds. Google's latest earbuds give you 5 hours of listening time and talk time. Get the weather, directions, or even have notificatons read in your ear from your Android phone. It can be yours today at 40% off! 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[Read More »]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Google Will Help Delete Your Personal Data From the Web]( [Google logo]( Google recently updated its privacy tools to help combat your sensitive information from appearing in Google Search. Is it a positive step forward, or does the update leave much to be desired? [Read More »]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [How to Clear Cookies and Site Data on Android]( [How-To Geek website on Galaxy S23.]( Noticing that your Android’s browser is crawling at a sloth’s pace? It may be time to clear your browser’s cookies and site data. Here’s how to do that in a few simple taps. [Read More »]( --------------------------------------------------------------- ICYMI [How to See Who's Connected to Your Wi-Fi Network]( [null]( Slow Internet speeds are nothing new. But the root behind the slow speeds could be someone browsing uninvited on your Wi-Fi network. Here's how to see who's connected on your network. [Read More »]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Windows Key Not Working? Try Fixing it With These Tips]( [A standard Logi keyboard on a desk]( You press the Windows key, and nothing happens. Press it again, same thing. What's going on here? We have the fixes that'll have the Windows key working properly on your keyboard in no time! [Read More »]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [What Song is This? 8 Ways to Identify Music You've Heard]( [TriBit StormBox Blast Speaker placed in a sitting area]( Get that song out of your head and put it on a playlist! Here are several ways to identify music you’ve heard so you can put a title to the tune. [Read More »]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [How to See Birthdays on Snapchat]( [Close up of the Snapchat app on a Google Pixel.]( Don’t be embarrassed that you forgot the birthday of a Snapchat friend. It’s easy to see check and play it off like you never forgot in the first place – here's how. [Read More »]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [The Best Smart Notebooks of 2023]( [Rocketbook Fusion open]( Want the flexibility of writing on paper without the risk of losing your notes? Use a smart notebook to back them up. Here are several of our favorites of 2023. [Read More »]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Mophie Wireless Charging Vent Mount With MagSafe Review: Clean Look, Solid Performance]( [An iPhone charging on the mophie Wireless Charging Vent Mount with MagSafe.]( Mophie’s newest Magsafe wireless charger for your iPhone is also a durable vent mount that won’t fall off. Sounds ideal, but is it right for you? 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