Microsoft has done a tremendous job with Windows 10 in so many ways, which is even more impressive when you consider that the company’s prior release was nothing short of a disaster. Microsoft knew it had fallen behind in mobile, so it tried to make Windows 8 as tablet-friendly as it could. What the company seemingly forgot, however, was that most people use Windows on a laptop or desktop, and a tablet interface in those environments provides a horrible user experience.

Windows 10 succeeded in erasing Windows 8 from users’ minds almost entirely, and the public conversation surrounding Microsoft’s latest release has been overwhelmingly positive (aside from when the world learned that Windows 10 was spying on users, that is). Nothing is perfect, and now a new change Microsoft is about to make will undoubtedly upset many Windows 10 users.

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This past October, Drake released a music video for his hit single ‘Hotline Bling’ and the world would never be the same. In the blink of an eye, Drake’s comical, curious and downright bizarre dance moves in the video sparked a wave of hilarious Internet memes. If you need a quick refresher, you can relive the magic of some of the funniest Drake-themed memes over here.

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Welcome to the start of another week that’s sure to be jam-packed with hot Amazon deals, and we’re kicking things off with a terrific list. We’ve got 12 bargains in total for you today, and they range from an unlocked Moto X Pure Edition for $299 and a killer Xbox One Halo bundle to a gorgeous Samsung 4K TV, several well-reviewed iPhone 6s cases, a kit that will give you lightning-fast home internet on all your computers, and much more.

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Marvel’s latest superhero adventure is on pace to be one of the studio’s biggest to date, having now racked up more than $940 million globally at the box office. Captain America: Civil War pulled in $72.6 million in the United States alone this past weekend, its second weekend in theaters. Globally, the film took in more than $156 million total this past weekend.

Civil War is currently on pace to see its box office total top $1 billion this week, which will be yet another impressive milestone for the film. Perhaps even more impressive, however, is the milestone Marvel has already achieved: As of this past Sunday, Marvel’s 13 movies have now combined to pull in more than $10 billion.

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It’s finally happening, the threat that’s lurking in the shadows is going to make an appearance in the next episode of Game of Thrones. But if you haven’t seen episode four yet, you shouldn’t read any further because the trailer for episode five contains some spoilers that will ruin last night’s episode for you if you haven’t already seen it.

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It’s 2016. Think about how much consumer technology has progressed over the past few years alone. And yet you’re using the same wall outlets in your house have been used in homes for decades. It’s time to upgrade your power situation and you’ll be shocked at how little you have to spend. The Bluetech Electronics Charging Station includes six grounded plugs and two USB charging ports, and each one will only set you back $15.

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The death of Flash is imminent; we’ve known that for a few years. A security threat and a battery hob, Flash is replaced with other tools. Even Adobe has had it with Flash. But Google will drive another nail in Flash’s coffin by disabling it in Chrome by the end of the year.

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Google’s legal problems in Europe are far from over, and the European Commission is readying what might be a massive 3 billion Euros ($3.4 billion) fine in the antitrust case against the search giant.

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While cringe-worthy videos on the Internet are nothing new, there exists a certain class of videos that simply cannot be erased from memory. These videos, tragically, cannot be un-seen as they mercilessly haunt our thoughts and dreams. The following Forrest Gump spoof starring Hillary Clinton is one such video.

You can turn away now, but if you decide to proceed, don’t say that we didn’t warn you.

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The “Internet of Things” and “smart home” devices aren’t just a trend, they’re the future. These emerging technologies are great for a number of reasons, the biggest of which are convenience and savings. Connecting devices in your house to each other and to the internet gives you a level of control and capability that seemed like science fiction just a few short years ago. And beyond that, smart home devices like smart thermostats and other gadgets can save you a ton of money by optimizing your house or apartment.

But if you thought the Nest Thermostat was smart, wait until you meet the CURB Home Energy Monitoring System.

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