Strands doesn't get as much attention as its New York Times game siblings Wordle and Connections, but it can be just as challenging and entertaining. Strands just moved out of beta, so it's now in the New York Times' official Games app, which might bring it more fans. I go into depth about the rules for Strands in this story.

Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Aug. 15, #165

Google has just launched its Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and Pixel 9 Pro Fold. Are they meaningfully better than their predecessors and what do we think? Also, Google's Pixel Buds Pro 2 and Pixel Watch 3 are here! Here's all you need to know.

The Pixel 9 Series Could MEAN Something

Bat command enhances cat with syntax highlighting, Git integration, and easier page navigation. Use it like cat with bat filename. ncdu is user-friendly for disk space analysis compared to du. Navigate the list easily and delete unnecessary files with ncdu commands. eza offers a stylish alternative to ls, providing colored...

I Replaced Default Linux Commands With These Powerful Alternatives

South Carolina State

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

It's coming up on six months since I first got my hands on the Galaxy S24 Ultra. Samsung's big, boxy beast has been in my rotation of phones for most of the year so far as it's gone through successive software updates, so it's time to sit down and think through how this phone has held up going into the second half of 2024.

Galaxy S24 Ultra 6 Months Later: Still the Android King?

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I grew up on these babies. This cookie is sweet nostalgia to me. There are so many variations to make it too, you really can't go wrong with it! For a super easy and fast cookie bar, these are a winner!

Magic Layer Bars aka Hello Dolly Bars

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Before deleting all her photos, Cazzu had kept a photo of Nodal

Why did Cazzu delete all photos with daughter Inti from social media?

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Do you know any self-righteous person who rarely apologizes? We all have different weaknesses and offend others once in a while. However, some zodiac signs’ pettiness and insecurity hinder them from seeking forgiveness when they cross someone’s path. Instead, they try to prove that they were right when they did something.

3 Zodiac Signs That Don’t Apologize

The cost of a like-for-like Disney+ subscription has doubled since the service launched, and it's not going to get any cheaper. That's why you must use these tips to get more bang for your buck from Disney+. 1 Binge for a Month. There is no limit to how much you...

7 Ways to Get Your Money's Worth Out of Disney+

TikTok has introduced group chats that let you send and receive messages with multiple people in group conversations for the first time, as well as video stickers. TikTok already supports one-on-one messages, but now you can create group chats like Instagram, WhatsApp, and other social media platforms. At long last, you can share viral videos with multiple friends at once! Group chats support up to 32 people simultaneously. "Watch, comment, and react together in real-time, making every interaction more dynamic and connected," TikTok said. There are several safety guardrails. For starters, group chats are off-limits to TikTok users aged between 13 and 15. If a particular group chat participant is harassing you, you can mute the user or block them. For other violations, TikTok lets you report an individual message or the entire group conversation. "We also limit the number of groups someone can create and the number of times a message can be forwarded," TikTok said. TikTok published detailed instructions on using group chats.

TikTok Now Has Group Chats and Stickers

Why limit your smart home to just the indoors? Kasa's Outdoor Smart Plug can help you control your outdoor appliances for under $20. Smart plugs are a great way to add some basic smart home functionality to items you can't or don't want to replace with a smart version. That can also go for appliances that are outside.

Don't Use Just Any Smart Plug Outside, Buy One That Can Survive the Elements

Google just announced a new weather app, exclusively for its newly announced line of Pixel devices. The app uses generative AI to quickly summarize weather reports. It’s also fully customizable, so you can prioritize the information that matters to you the most. The new Pixel Weather app, available in...

Google Finally Made a Weather App for Android

Kentucky State

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Major changes to how real estate transactions are conducted are set to take affect this month that will effect how both sellers, and buyers, compensate their agents. On March 15, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) settled a lawsuit brought by home sellers regarding how broker commissions were handled. As a result of that settlement, the NAR will remove agent compensation amounts from Multiple Listing Services, provide detailed compensation information to buyers and sellers and attain a written agreement outlining that compensation structure.

Broker commissions on real estate transactions will look a lot different starting August 17

Colorado State

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

There’s no avoiding grease, grime, and dust on your MacBook. As long as you stick to a few basic rules, you can clean your laptop up without causing any long-term damage. This might sound obvious, but resist the urge to remove spots of grime on your screen with your hands. Your fingers are covered in grease, which is then transferred to your screen the second you touch it. Sure, you’re going to get rid of that speck of dust but now you’ve got an ugly smudge instead.

8 Tricks I Use to Keep My MacBook Clean (Without Damaging It)

You can learn a lot from video games. Games with puzzles tax our brains to come up with solutions and solve problems, whereas fast-paced action games can improve reaction times. I want to celebrate this learning through games by rounding up a few real-world insights I have acquired through gaming.

I Learned These Real World Skills by Playing Video Games

Green Bay, WI

Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay, Wis., from 1985 until being laid off in July 2013. He still draws several cartoons a week and distributes them through his own syndicate. Through Heller Syndication, his cartoons regularly appear in more than 400 newspapers, making him the most successful self-syndicated editorial cartoonist in the nation. His cartoons are reprinted many times in USA Today, Denver Post, St. Paul Pioneer Press, The New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, Newsweek Japan, The Week and The Washington Post. Joe’s cartoons have won numerous distinctions, including 10 Best of Gannett awards, eight Milwaukee Press Club awards and two Honorable mentions for the John Fischetti Award. He lives in Green Bay with his wife, Pamela. He is a regular featured cartoonist for the NKyTribune .

Joe Heller: Cartoonist views Olympics, court limits, last supper, eye-for-eye, orange/black

First, clear the downloaded update files by stopping the Windows Update service and removing all files from the Windows Update cache folder. Then, use the options on the Settings > Windows Update screen to force install the available updates. Another way is to manually grab updates from Microsoft Update Catalog and install those updates.

How to Install Updates Manually on Windows 11

Los Angeles County, CA

Herbie J Pilato

It's been 33 years since the handsome actor and Emmy award-winning TV game show host Bert Convy died of a brain tumor at 57 in 1991. This is his story. Bert Convy was born July 23, 1933, in St. Louis, Missouri. His father was in the shoe business, while his parents separated when he was just seven years old. His mother moved the family to California in the San Fernando Valley, where Convy attended North Hollywood High and was named the "class clown."

In Memory of Actor/Game Show Host Bert Convy: 33 Years After His Tragic Death From Brain Cancer

Maitland, FL

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If you’re a fan of hearty Italian meals without the hassle of cooking, you might be feeling a bit nostalgic. Buca di Beppo, the Orlando-based chain known for its family-style Italian feasts, is closing its doors—not just one, but 14 locations!

A Much-Loved Italian Restaurant in Florida Has Closed, and the Company Will Also Close 13 More

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Today's NYT Connections Hints and Answer for August 14 (#429)

Connections is a game from the New York Times that challenges you to find the association between words. It sounds easy, but it isn't—Connections categories can...

Today's NYT Connections Hints and Answer for August 14 (#429)

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