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Every time Dale Sperling's mother pops by for her weekly visit, she brings with her a possession she wants to pass on. To Sperling, the drop-offs make it feel as if her mom is "dumping her house into my house." The most recent offload attempt was a collection of silver platters, which Sperling declined.

"Who has time to use silver? You have to actually polish


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A woman takes a breather at her desk.
  • Chris Williams is an ex-VP of HR at Microsoft and has over 40 years of experience in his industry.
  • Williams says he's seen people struggle at work and shared when those struggles might mean trouble.
  • If you work too hard to finish your work, it could be a sign that you're not good at your job.

In the past, I've discussed how to tell if your



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Outside of a TSMC microchip fabrication plant in Taichung, Taiwan. September 13th, 2023.
Outside of a TSMC microchip fabrication plant in Taichung, Taiwan. September 13th, 2023.
  • TSMC has high power usage, and Taiwan's tight electricity supply will test its chip production.
  • Taiwan's sluggish electricity growth challenges the semiconductor industry's expansion.
  • TSMC aims for net zero emissions by 2050, but renewable energy growth faces hurdles



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Tim Tully is a partner at Menlo Ventures.
  • Tim Tully taught himself to code when he was six and went to school for computer science.
  • He started his career in software engineering at startups and later worked at Yahoo and Splunk.
  • He joined VC firm Menlo Ventures in 2021 and has invested in generative AI startups like Pinecone.

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I try to have an open mind when reviewing anything, but to be honest, I was kinda ready to dismiss the Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE as a gaming device out of the box.

After all, Chromebooks aren’t for gaming, right? These are cheap(er) laptops largely meant for students or people who don’t need advanced features from their computer. Most PC games aren’t supported by ChromeOS and the internal specs



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Portable 10-Port Charging Hub

TL;DR: Get a Portable 15W 10-Port Charging Hub for $23.99 and keep all your devices charged on the go — perfect for digital nomads.


If you’re a digital nomad whose suitcase is filled with chargers every time you travel, it’s time to simplify your setup. The Portable 15W 10-Port Charging Hub is your go-to solution for charging all your gadgets, now only $23.99 (reg. $36.99) — no more hunting for



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At a time when industries everywhere seem like they're gradually eliminating the concept of an employee and all the pesky rights and obligations that title confers, an increasing number of white collar workers are finding themselves conscripted into a growing army of freelancers. Unfortunately, hunting down honest work for honest pay on freelance job platforms like Upwork, Freelancer, or Toptal is



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TL;DR: Get the Paintstorm Studio Perpetual Lifetime License for just $19.99 (reg. $49.99) and unlock a powerful set of digital painting tools.


For digital artists looking to create stunning, professional-quality artwork without dipping into savings or taking out the credit card, Paintstorm Studio could be the answer. With its comprehensive brush system, intuitive features, and a one-time fee of