Expensive Motherboards Are Literally Bursting Into Flames

Plus, a visual guide to profile picture NFTs.
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Antonio Brown And The Specter Of CTE | Intelligencer

ANTONIO BROWN AND THE SPECTER OF CTE

There were playoff spots, league records, and all sorts of jobs on the line during the NFL's penultimate weekend of the regular season. But the lasting image to come out of it was a shirtless man who appeared to be losing his mind. Intelligencer

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This Book Will Help You Unlock Your Greatness And Kick 2022 Off Right - MBS.works | [Partner]

THIS BOOK WILL HELP YOU UNLOCK YOUR GREATNESS AND KICK 2022 OFF RIGHT

Can you honestly say you're making the most of your life? We only get the one, so if your answer isn't "yes!," it's time to make a change. Stop sleeping on your goals with help from the book How to Begin: Start Doing Something That Matters. Consider this your comprehensive guide to tapping into your ambition and pursuing a project or career that really means something to you. Buy your book by January 11 for access to a live online event featuring four speakers, including the author, Michael Bungay Stanier. [Partner]

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Expensive Motherboards Are Literally Bursting Into Flames | The Byte

EXPENSIVE MOTHERBOARDS ARE LITERALLY BURSTING INTO FLAMES

As if the global chip shortage hasn't been unkind enough to PC builders and gamers, some are noticing their Asus motherboards heating up and — in rare cases — catching fire. The Byte

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How To Use A VPN: A Primer On Virtual Private Networks | StackSocial

HOW TO USE A VPN: A PRIMER ON VIRTUAL PRIVATE NETWORKS

Should you be using a virtual private network? And what the heck is it, anyway? If you're wondering whether a VPN is really necessary for you, personally, the answer depends to some extent on what you do online and what other security measures you are already taking. Here are the basics about what a VPN is, what it does, how to set up a VPN, and more, so you can make an informed decision about what's right for you. StackSocial

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Scientists Defy God, Teach Goldfish To Drive On Land | Vice

SCIENTISTS DEFY GOD, TEACH GOLDFISH TO DRIVE ON LAND

After a long day at work, the modern goldfish no longer has to take public transportation home — it can drive via a fish-operated vehicle (FOV). Researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev in Beersheba, Israel, set out to unpack how well goldfish can navigate terrestrial environments when tasked with the right tools. They created a small camera-equipped fish tank on wheels and put six goldfish in it, one at a time. Vice

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Get 20% Off Care For The Parts Of Your Body You're Probably Forgetting | The Fascination

GET 20% OFF CARE FOR THE PARTS OF YOUR BODY YOU'RE PROBABLY FORGETTING

Whether you're dipping a toe into a new wellness plan or stepping into 2022 with a solid regimen, nothing quite kills your stride like discovering dry, cracked heels, scratchy soles, and sandpapery skin. When it comes to personal care, it's easy to let our feet fall to the bottom of the list (especially during sock season). If your daily routine isn't exactly "full-body", FEETS is here to help. Their line of nourishing, podiatrist-backed foot masks, scrubs, creams, and kits delivers fantastic results you can see and feel after the first use. Step into softer, more nourished skin, feet-first, and save 20% on FEETS. The Fascination

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A Visual Guide To Profile Picture NFTs | Social Media Today

A VISUAL GUIDE TO PROFILE PICTURE NFTs

Depending on who you ask, NFTs are either the first step into the next stage of digital connection in the metaverse, or they're a total sham, and a waste of money, with little immediate or longer-term value. But NFTs, at least right now, are hugely popular, and with so many people switching their profile images to PFPs, it's worth, at the least, getting an understanding of the trend, and why people are so excited about the concept of supporting digital artists and building community around these projects. Social Media Today

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