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So you've just noticed that your monitor has a little black dot on it even when it's turned on. Someone says that it's a dead pixel, but what exactly does that mean, and why has it happened? First, we'll explain exactly what a dead pixel is, so you know how to avoid them in the future.

Touchscreen laptops, and even desktops, are nothing new. Industry leaders such as Windows and Google have added touchscreens to their devices for years and continue to do so. Yet, diehard Mac fans don’t have access to what’s now considered a normal feature.

While Apple News is a fit and functional app, it may not have all the features you want from a news reader. Or perhaps the application just doesn’t suit your style. Whatever the case, several worthy Apple News substitutes do exist for the Mac.

A smart padlock can help you secure your fence gate, bike chain, and more. Unlike a traditional padlock, it includes smart features and easier ways to unlock it.

Dear Amy: I have an issue that I need to bring to you. I always felt that my daughter, “Carol” (from my first marriage) isn’t really “mine.” She was the product of a wife that cheated on me, and although my wife always swore that she was mine, I find that highly unlikely. I feel that Carol knows this, but we are both uncomfortable about bringing that up. I was involved in her upbringing and accepted her as mine in her earlier years, but we just grew apart. I see her on Facebook from time to time and although she is now a grandmother, she seems unhappy — in a hidden way. Her mother died 20 years ago. I think I have located her reluctant, biological father, but I don’t know if I should get involved because she may shun him, or she may be hurt because it’s been 50 years, now. A DNA test will be the proof and I am scared that (1) this whole thing will be about a father that doesn’t want her (2) I may freak out and find that after 50 years she was mine all along. I wouldn’t want her to hate both men involved. It could also lead to an unlikely happy ending. Related Articles Ask Amy: A grieving human might look over the rainbow Ask Amy: Teen struggles with besting her “bestie” Ask Amy: Long-term grudge earns a penalty for “holding” Ask Amy: Pandemic experience calls for resilience Ask Amy: Friend worries about pandemic’s toxic effect How should I approach this? — Caught Dear Caught: One way to begin would be to try your hardest to build a relationship with your daughter.

Access to charging stations is one of the stumbling blocks for America’s proposed electric vehicle future. Missouri-based EOS Linx found a way to combine its work in advertising, security, data analytics and renewable energy into an interesting package that could quickly boost EV drivers’ charging options. They’re pairing charging stations with 75-inch screens that will advertise stuff to people charging their cars — and even passers-by.

While Chrome stands as one of the world's most popular browsers, it is just as susceptible to the common issues seen by its competitors. A particularly common issue you may come across while using Chrome is the "A network change was detected" message.

Xfce is a rather humble desktop environment. It has been around for decades, but it has existed largely in GNOME's shadow as a more lightweight option that just so happens to also be based on GTK. Fewer developers work on Xfce and hence, there are fewer apps made with Xfce in mind.

The Linux terminal is full of useful commands, but few are as powerful as the seemingly simple grep. It stands for Global Regular Expression Print, printing the results of user-defined system searches for collections of characters.

The restaurant formerly known as Tacos Tequila Whiskey may pour its last drop in Cap Hill this month. Owner Kevin Morrison told BusinessDen last week that the restaurant’s 10-year lease at 215 E. 7th Ave. and its equipment went up for sale last month, and a deal with a potential buyer could close toward the end of January. If it does, the 1,500-square-foot restaurant in the Governor’s Park sub-neighborhood would close around that time, he said. Tacos Tequila Whiskey opened at the site in March 2018, following locations in City Park (2012) and West Highland (2013). In August, with the pandemic pushing people to takeout and delivery, Morrison tweaked the restaurant’s model and rebranded it as a fast-casual concept called Taco Bar. Taco Bar serves 11 different tacos, some of which were offered at TTW — like al pastor and the beer-battered “Fish N Beer” tacos — and some of which weren’t, such as pastrami-cured and smoked beef tongue tacos. Morrison still likes the Taco Bar concept, but he’s decided it needs a different location. “It doesn’t have the exact layout we need for what we envisioned and would cost too much money to get what we wanted,” Morrison said.

Google's second-generation Nest Hub smart display is an excellent alternative to wearables and other sleep trackers. It tracks your sleep without being too invasive, but it still offers some of the benefits that come along with those types of devices, like convenience or accuracy in tracking movements while sleeping.

After two challenging years of lessons learned, Pete Turner of Illegal Pete’s has nothing but gratitude for his restaurants’ customers. Turner closed Illegal Pete’s locations for several months when the COVID-19 pandemic began, citing concern for his communities and his 400 employees. When the restaurants reopened, Turner wanted to experiment in order to survive the difficult times. Turner, the founder of Illegal Pete’s, will look to do more new things with his popular quick-service burrito chain in 2022.

From sharing your birthday celebration pictures on social media to posting every single thing that happened that year, you might be oversharing on social media without even realizing it.