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Today's NYT Connections Hints and Answer for May 5 (#329)

Connections is a game from the New York Times that challenges you to find the association between words. It sounds easy, but it isn'tConnections categories can be almost anything, and they're usually quite specific. If you need a hand getting the answers, we've got you covered.

Sun May 5, 2024 12:42
What Is a TS File? How Do I Use It?

While using your computer, you might run into a file with a .TS extension. Unlike most extensions that represent a specific kind of data, a file with ".ts" extension can be either a video file or a TypeScript code file. So, what's the difference between them, and what's a TS file anyway?

Sat May 4, 2024 23:28
Hard Drive Prices Are Going Up. Here's How to Get One for Cheap.

Need a lot of storage for cheap? Buy a refurbished hard drive instead of a new oneyou could save yourself hundreds. Here's what you need to know about used hard drives and where to buy them.

Sat May 4, 2024 22:26
How to Find Your Windows 11 Product Key

Windows 11 uses a product key to ensure your OS is genuinein other words, not pirated. You can find the product key in use on your PC, which is particularly useful if you bought Windows yourself and need to reinstall it.

Sat May 4, 2024 21:25
I Upgrade My Smartphone for the Camera (And You Should Too)

You can run most apps just fine, with very little lag, on a five-year-old phone. It's when someone sends you a photo taken on a newer model that you start to notice how old yours has gotten. Smartphone cameras have become remarkably good and are one of the most standout reasons to get a new phone.

Sat May 4, 2024 20:24
This Linux Distro Is Focused on Maximum Privacy and Anonymity, Heres How to Use It

Is online privacy a lost cause? Tails Linux lets you be private online, just as long as you understand its limitations, use it within those limits, and dont inadvertently blow your cover.

Sat May 4, 2024 19:22

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