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I fixed my home office’s spotty Wi-Fi with Samsung’s free diagnostic tool – and it took just minutes

I fixed my home office’s spotty Wi-Fi with Samsung’s free diagnostic tool – and it took just minutes

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Kerry Wan/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways I used Samsung’s Connectivity Labs to diagnose and fix an internet problem. The tool shows useful data points like Wi-Fi dead spots, signal strength, and more. While it’s free and limited to modern Samsung phones, other makers have alternatives. I recently decided to fix a home office problem that I’ve put for six years: my desktop location, and its never-quite-adequate internet reception. See, when I first built out my home office at the start of COVID-19, I worried more about the natural benefits of my desk’s positioning relative to the window and door — the “feng shui” of things, as the WFH influencers say. Also: My home’s Wi-Fi dead zones were worse than I thought – here’s what fixed them It was all about getting as much natural light as possible, not turning my back against the door, and most definitely not “in what quadrant of the room would I get the best internet connection?” — because that’s the least important thing …

How to Build AI Agents Without Coding in 15 Minutes

How to Build AI Agents Without Coding in 15 Minutes

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AI agents are no longer reserved for developers or tech experts. In a recent overview by Zinho Automates, the process of creating functional, no-code AI agents is broken down into a clear, step-by-step approach. By defining an agent’s purpose, integrating it with platforms like Gmail or Slack and configuring workflows, users can deploy these autonomous systems in as little as 15 minutes. For instance, an Inbox Management Agent can handle tasks such as reading emails, drafting replies and checking calendar availability, all while adhering to strict security permissions to protect sensitive data. Discover how to apply these methods to your own needs, from automating social media publishing with a Content Publishing Agent to generating real-time insights using a Business Analysis Agent. You’ll also learn how features like memory settings and identity definition enable agents to adapt to evolving workflows and collaborate effectively. Whether you’re looking to optimize repetitive tasks or enhance decision-making, this guide offers actionable insights to help you get started. What Are AI Agents? TL;DR Key Takeaways : AI agents are autonomous tools …

U.S. attorney who served for 54 minutes sues over firing by Trump

U.S. attorney who served for 54 minutes sues over firing by Trump

Published by Sam Flores

The U.S. attorney who was fired last week after less than an hour on the job sued the Trump administration Tuesday, arguing he should be allowed to serve until a permanent successor is named. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Shortly after he was sworn in last week as the top government attorney in the Western District of Washington, Roger Rogoff was informed that President Donald Trump had fired him. Rogoff, a former judge who also was a state and federal prosecutor, was unanimously appointed by a panel of federal judges to fill the job, in line with federal law, after the position in Seattle had been vacant for months. In his lawsuit, which names Trump, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and the Justice Department as defendants, Rogoff asked a federal judge to declare the firing “unlawful” and allow him to resume his assignment as U.S. attorney until the vacancy is filled by way of presidential nomination and Senate confirmation. The White House referred questions about …

The pet I’ll never forget: Bird the hawk – the predator who once hugged me for 20 minutes | Life and style

The pet I’ll never forget: Bird the hawk – the predator who once hugged me for 20 minutes | Life and style

Published by Sam Flores

My children brought hawks into my life. My youngest son, especially, became fascinated by birds of prey at the age of six, drawing beautiful pictures and reciting endless facts to bird owners at various country shows. Eventually I decided, why not? We live in the countryside, after all, on Anglesey (Ynys Môn). So, during Covid, Bird, the Harris’s hawk, came into our lives. We got her from a breeder after she hatched. It was perfect timing: I was home-schooling my three kids, and at 2pm every day, rain or shine, with a brilliant local falconer, we would set out on to the headland to watch her fly. It was beautiful to see. For years, my youngest never missed a day, no matter how cold. Bird’s full name is Sophia Houdini White Wing. My children wanted to name her after her mum, Sophie. White Wing relates to the bloodline she descends from and Houdini is because of her brilliant skill as a shapeshifter. She can imitate the branch tip of a tree or stand bolt upright …

The pretty riverside town with indie shops and a fairy tale trail just 30 minutes from Birmingham

The pretty riverside town with indie shops and a fairy tale trail just 30 minutes from Birmingham

Published by Sam Flores

Here’s a fun day out that’s free and super close to home. The black-and-white town of Droitwich Spa is set on the banks of the River Salwarpe and has seven miles of canals, making it great for walks and picnics. It has independent shops to mooch and cute cafes for ice creams and milkshakes, the famous lido for outdoor swimming and a brand new Saltwich Splash Park. And, just launched for summer 2026, there’s a fairy tale trail for families to follow, exploring each of the 10 beautifully illustrated shop windows Read more: 20 free things to do around Birmingham for the whole of the summer holidays Read next: Summer 2026 things to do in and around Birmingham Once Upon a Trail is free to enjoy and kids can pick up free trail activity books to collect hidden words in each window then turn them into their own story. The black and white buildings in historic Droitwich Spa -Credit:Darren Quinton/Birmingham Live A spokesman for Wychavon District Council, which is running the trail, said: “Looking for …

Dave Kendall death: MTV’s 120 Minutes host dies at 63

Dave Kendall death: MTV’s 120 Minutes host dies at 63

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Dave Kendall, the creator and host of MTV’s iconic nineties show 120 Minutes, has died. He was 63. His friend and former fellow MTV host Matt Pinfield confirmed Kendall’s death with a tribute post shared Tuesday. “Heartbroken to hear about the passing of Dave Kendall,” Pinfield wrote on X. “Dave was one of the true believers. Long before alternative music found its way into the mainstream, he was there every week on 120 Minutes, introducing people to bands that would go on to define an era.” He continued: “He didn’t just host a show. He gave a home to music that deserved to be heard. He loved the music, respected the artists, and connected with fans in a way that always felt authentic. That’s a rare gift. Sending love to everyone whose life he touched. Rest easy, Dave.” Kendall’s cause or …

I removed GNOME and my laptop battery lasted 40 minutes longer — this is what I replaced it with

I removed GNOME and my laptop battery lasted 40 minutes longer — this is what I replaced it with

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There’s a common misconception that battery life on Linux is far superior to that of Windows, which is plain untrue. The truth is, Linux installs can often get just as bloated over time, and this drastically affects battery life, just as it would on Windows. To test this out, I ran a simple battery drain test across two popular desktop environments, using GNOME as a reference — in two separate installs: one “bloated” with extensions and another with barely anything on it. The results were eye-opening, to say the least. Related Stop tolerating GNOME’s limitations — here are 5 Linux desktops that give you real control I switched away from GNOME to find five desktops that actually let you customize things, and they gave me a much better time. Setting a baseline for the battery test, and some parameters Hardware, software, and test configuration specs I used a gaming laptop for this battery drain test, specifically a ROG Flow Z13 (2025) with an AMD Ryzen AI MAX 390 as its CPU/iGPU combo. The device is …

‘I can make someone’s yearly salary in four minutes’: Dinner lady’s son builds £280,000 a month reseller business

‘I can make someone’s yearly salary in four minutes’: Dinner lady’s son builds £280,000 a month reseller business

Published by Sam Flores

A 21-year-old man who turns over £280,000 of revenue a month by reselling clothes said he was “always adamant” he would “never need grades” to succeed in life. Robbie Cartwright, from Huddersfield in West Yorkshire, said his father had his own business and his mother was a school dinner lady, so he had a “fairly working-class upbringing” – but his “business acumen was always there at a young age”. At eight years old, he bought bracelets in bulk and started selling them by putting them in trays in pubs, estimating he made up to £500 over two months in total for charity. Over the years, this escalated to reselling fidget spinners and sweets in the schoolyard, then designer shoes that he woke up early to buy from shoe stores in Leeds so that he could sell them to family and friends, from the age of 13. Over the next few years, he expanded his reselling business to social media sites like Instagram and TikTok, then rented a three-floor physical shop for £600 a month in …

150 Minutes Of Exercise A Week Is No Longer An 'Absolute Threshold' For Health

150 Minutes Of Exercise A Week Is No Longer An 'Absolute Threshold' For Health

Published by Sam Flores

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