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NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Wednesday, September 18 (game #199)

NYT Strands today is a word game introduced by the New York Times.
The theme of today's NYT Strands is 'Handy helpers.'
The clue words for today's NYT Strands are: LIVE, LIVER, LIVID, WEAR, CLOSE, CLOSET.
The spangram hint for today's NYT Strands is 'Essential DIY collection' and its position on the board is first: right, 7th row, last: left, 5th row.

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Quordle today – hints and answers for Wednesday, September 18 (game #968)

Quordle is a popular game and has been one of the original Wordle alternatives.
If you are struggling with the game, there are hints available to help you.
These hints can give you insight regarding the number of vowels, repeated letters, uncommon letters, and similar starting letters in the answers.
There are no Quordle answers containing a repeated letter.
None of the uncommon letters such as X, J, Z, or Q appear among today's Quordle answers.
Today's Quordle answers start with C, V, M, and M.
The answers to Quordle today are Cedar, Venom, Might, and Medic.
There are also the answers to the past 20 Quordle games mentioned in the article.
The author provides his experience and mentions that he found starting with 'M' beneficial.
Quordle can be very challenging, so if you need help, there are many resources available.

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Issue 62 of AWS Cloud Security Weekly

Amazon Elastic Container Registry (ECR) in AWS GovCloud (US) Regions now offers dual-layer server-side encryption using AWS Key Management Service (KMS) for stricter compliance and regulatory standards.
AWS Backup introduces AWS Backup Audit Manager control to verify if backup data is stored in an air-gapped vault and aligns with business/compliance requirements.
AWS Private Certificate Authority (AWS Private CA) introduces Connector for SCEP, allowing secure enrollment of mobile devices at scale using a managed cloud CA.
AWS IAM Identity Center supports language and visual mode preferences in the AWS access portal.
AWS Network Firewall now supports AWS PrivateLink, enabling private access without routing traffic over the public internet.

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Best VPN deals: Save on NordVPN, ExpressVPN, and Surfshark

VPN services have become quite popular in recent years due to content online being geo-blocked.
VPNs offer more than access to geo-blocked content including anti-virus protection, ad-blocking, and obfuscation.
We have collected some of the best VPN deals and highlighted their features to help you choose what works best for you.
NordVPN tops our list by providing excellent encryption protocols such as IKEv2/IPsec, OpenVPN, and NordLynx.
CyberGhost is a well-priced VPN service that offers servers in 100 different countries, and the ability to connect to up to 7 different devices at the same time.
StrongVPN is an excellent choice for security and privacy as it offers StrongDNS, which helps prevent DNS leaks that could potentially show where you are going on the internet to your ISP.
AdGaurd is a relatively new VPN service that is well-priced at $60 for two years and lets you connect to a whopping 10 different devices simultaneously.
Surfshark One is a middle-of-the-road option, which costs $76 for two years and offers an ad blocker, a VPN, and a cookie pop-up blocker.
Proton is a company that’s all about privacy and providing a whole suite of products. It has over 4,200 servers and does an excellent job of masking your IP.
Picking a VPN comes down to getting around geolocation blocking. Check out all the areas available for access through the VPN and look for a VPN that doesn't keep any logs if you are interested in security and privacy.

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Google will begin labeling AI-generated images in Search

Google will begin labeling AI-generated and AI-edited image search results in Search, Google Lens, and Android's Circle to Search features.
The labeling will be done through the 'About this image' window and will help users distinguish between AI-generated and legitimate search results.
Google is using Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity (C2PA) metadata to track the provenance of AI-generated images.
The move aims to address the increasing number of online scams and deepfake-related incidents utilizing AI-generated images.

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This 15.6-inch HP laptop is only $339 at Walmart today

Walmart is offering a $260 discount on the HP 15.6-inch laptop as part of their back-to-school sales.
The laptop features a 12th-generation Intel Core i5-1235U processor, 8GB of memory, and 256GB of SSD storage.
It has a 15.6-inch full HD screen with anti-glare properties and micro-edge bezels.
Other features include Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5 support, numeric keypad, fast-charge technology, multi-touch support on the touchpad, and HP True Vision HD camera with AI noise removal.

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Best Alienware deals: Gaming PCs, laptops, and monitors

Alienware is a premium brand that offers some of the best gaming laptops, gaming PCs, headsets, and gaming chairs on the market.
We have compiled some of the best Alienware deals available in the market currently.
The deals include Alienware Low Profile RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, Alienware AW720H wireless gaming headset, and Alienware AW2723DF 27-inch gaming monitor.
Alienware m16 laptop comes with 1TB of solid state storage space, 16-core Intel Core Ultra 9 185H processor, 32GB of RAM, and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 graphics card.
Alienware Aurora R16 gaming desktop comes with the Intel Core i7 14700KF processor, 32GB of RAM, and a 1TB drive along with Windows 11 operating system.
Alienware m18 gaming laptop has a massive 18-inch screen, 480Hz refresh rate, and Nvidia G-Sync, which is relatively rare to find on laptops.
Other deals include Alienware 500Hz 25-inch Gaming Monitor and Alienware Aurora R16 gaming desktop with RTX 4070.
The Alienware wireless gaming headset features Dolby Atmos, Surround Sound, and Stereo Sound options to help immerse you in the game.
Alienware Low Profile RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard has media keys and anti-ghosting and N-key rollover features.
The Alienware 27-inch gaming monitor comes in at QHD resolution and has a 240Hz refresh rate.

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CyberGhost review: a fast streaming VPN with some inconsistencies

CyberGhost is a popular VPN with thousands of servers in 100 countries, great customer service, and speeds that are good enough to make CyberGhost a viable ExpressVPN and NordVPN alternative.
CyberGhost currently has a good bargain on a one-year subscription and unlimited data for $13 per month.
CyberGhost offers a 24-hour free trial and a 45-day money-back guarantee, so there’s no risk when testing the service.
CyberGhost is known for its easy-to-use design with links to install VPN apps and browser extensions on various platforms.
Privacy settings include a kill switch enabled to block internet traffic if the connection drops and the ability to disable the VPN for certain websites, but it isn't available for apps and only works with the slower OpenVPN protocol.
CyberGhost provides reliable connections and generally fast speeds, but speeds are somewhat inconsistent depending on location and server load.
CyberGhost offers 24/7 support via live chat and a strict no-log policy to protect your internet activity and personal information.
CyberGhost is a Romanian company outside of the Five Eyes security alliance.
Overall, CyberGhost is a very good VPN option for those seeking an easy-to-use VPN service with a decent number of servers worldwide and excellent customer service.
However, if you need a more advanced VPN with additional features and faster speeds, NordVPN and Proton VPN are better options.

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Best Adobe Photoshop deals: Get the photo-editing software for free

Adobe Photoshop is one of the most-used editing software in the world. It is undoubtedly a powerful and expensive software that people have to pay a lot to get access to.
Adobe offers a free trial of its photo-editing software, Adobe Photoshop, for the first 7 days. During this period, you can leverage tutorials, fonts, templates, and more from Adobe's massive library, and for the trial period, it provides you with up to 100GB of cloud storage.
Students and teachers always have the benefit of receiving discounts while trying to purchase Adobe subscriptions. The All Apps subscription for Creative Clouds comes at a nominal cost of $20 per month, without a contract, cancel-able any time of the month. The subscription covers other Adobe apps, too, such as InDesign, Adobe Dimension, Adobe Lightroom Classic, Adobe Photoshop, and much more. You also get 100GB of cloud storage, and you can access your plans with your Apple account.
Image and photo manipulation are made simple by using Adobe Photoshop Elements, designed explicitly for amateur photographers who aren't adept with software editing tools. The package costs $100 or $80 for an upgrade, has prepaid access through a digital redemption code, and works across both Mac and PC.
The Adobe Photoshop Elements and Premiere Elements 2024 digital bundle is also available on Windows computers. Both tools make photo editing 'one-click' easy with their intuitive design.
It's always worth considering grabbing a laptop or desktop deal available online that fits your budget after purchasing one of the used Adobe Photoshop software packages.
For casual users, Adobe Elements Suite may be a better option than subscribing to Adobe Creative Cloud. The customer can leverage Photoshop and get a simpler software suite aimed at photo editing and simple graphic design tasks instead of complex professional work.
One can buy Adobe Photoshop Elements one-time and get a lifetime license. On the other hand, subscriptions for Adobe's complete suite or bundles are priced on a yearly, monthly basis. One can also look for discounts while purchasing yearly licenses in advance.
Chromebook still doesn't facilitate the Adobe PhotoShop software, but users can leverage the mobile version of Photoshop, i.e., Photoshop Express if they have installed it on their Chromebooks. Moreover, the option of remote desktop control is also available; thus, users can use their Chromebooks remotely access their PCs and Macs.
Adobe Photoshop is widely used by professionals and graphic designers worldwide. One can leverage discounts and save money while purchasing the software.

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Best printer deals: 10+ cheap printers on sale as low as $79

A collection of budget-friendly printers is in place for those looking to equip their homes with a printer without breaking the bank.
Printer options are no longer limited to just HP; Canon, Epson, and Fujifilm are some of the brands that offer inexpensive yet efficient options.
Canon Pixma TR4722 is capable of print quality prints at a rate of 4 pages per minute for color and 9 pages per minute for monochrome at $59.
Canon Pixma TS6420a is another option at a budget price of $60 and can do up to 13 monochrome images per minute.
The Fujifilm Instax Mini Link 2 is a fun and portable option that creates Polaroid-like prints within 12 seconds at $89.
Epson Expression Premium XP-6100 comes with a lightning-fast speed of 11.3 pages per minute for colors and 15.8 for mono and scan resolution up to 9600 dpi at $127.
HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e is ideal for heavier print loads, capable of printing up to 20 pages per minute in black and 10 pages per minute in color at $160.
Epson EcoTank ET-2850 avoids the usual issues of having to deal with printer cartridges and comes with four different colors of ink and high-quality photo prints at $220.
HP Smart Tank 7301 is another ink tank-based printer option that comes with faster print speeds at up to 12ppm for black and white printing and up to 7ppm for colored prints at $290.
Lastly, the Canon MAXIFY MegaTank GX6021 combines ink tanks with high-volume printing and can hold up to 350 paper sheets for continuous printing at $450.

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Early Prime Big Deal Day Deal: HP touchscreen laptop for $500 — $100 off

The HP touchscreen laptop is available for $500, discounted by $100 as part of Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days.
It features 40GB of RAM, 1TB of storage, including a 512GB solid-state drive and 512GB external SSD, and is powered by an Intel i3 six-core processor.
The 15.6-inch touchscreen display uses Intel UHD graphics, and it comes with Windows 11 Pro.
The offer is a limited-time deal.

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How to add page numbers in Microsoft Word

Adding page numbers to Word documents is a great way to better organize them as they grow longer, and especially if you print it all out.
Page numbers can be added to the header (top), the footer (bottom), the margins, and a few other places depending on your preferences.
You also have the option to apply different styles, as well as the ability to adjust the appearance of the page number itself.
To add page numbers, select the Insert tab, select Page Number button, and choose exactly where you want it to be displayed within the document.
Further customization options include formatting page numbers, customizing the appearance of page numbers and removing page numbers from a specific page.
Starting page numbers from page 2 or a specific page is also possible with the option to select the start number or unlinking previous section.
To remove a specific page's number, select the page, navigate to Insert > Page Number and select Remove Page Numbers.
You can show the current page number and the total number of pages by selecting 'Page X of Y' option when adding page numbers to a document.
Adding page numbers to your Word document with customization options is a great way to keep organized and professional.
The formatting and customization of page numbers also allows you to adjust page numbers as per needs to make them more effective.

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AI in Gaming: Kinetix Launches Fund for User Content as Cloud Deal is Inked

Hyperfusion and The Game Company partner to boost gaming performance in the cloud.
Kinetix launches $1 million fund to support AI-powered user-generated content in video games.
Campfire secures $3.95 million in funding for its AI game engine, Sprites.
China's game 'Black Myth: Wukong' highlights the growing role of AI in the gaming industry.

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AWS shuts down DeepComposer, its MIDI keyboard for AI music

AWS has announced the shutdown of its AI-powered MIDI keyboard, DeepComposer.
DeepComposer allowed users to compose music with the help of generative AI.
The support for AWS DeepComposer will end on September 17, 2025.
Opinions on DeepComposer were mixed, with some users finding it difficult to use and criticizing its musicality.

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Optimizing Java Heap Setting for AWS ECS

Running Java services on AWS Elastic Container Service (ECS) Fargate and optimizing the Java Heap Setting.
Issues faced with containers being killed due to excessive memory usage and OutOfMemoryError exceptions.
Steps taken to optimize JVM parameters including adjusting MaxHeapSize and InitialHeapSize.
Further considerations for optimizing Young Generation size and reducing GC time.

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