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Apple Books is the default ereader provided by the Mac OS and primarily supports ePubs and iBooks. It allows the user to add downloaded books, track reading progress, set daily reading goals, purchase new books and more. Personally, I have been using it to read books and it is my preferred choice for a ereader. […]
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For any juror summoned to serve in New York State, the NY Court website is the main artery through which one can uncover information about serving on a jury (or find any other court-related information.) This includes critical updates about whether or not one is called to serve on their expected summons date, or whether they are dismissed from being summoned.
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by Julia Ahmad – September 13, 2022 “Good design is actually a lot harder to notice than poor design, in part because good designs fit our needs so well that the design is invisible, serving us without drawing attention to itself. Bad design, on the other hand, screams out its inadequacies, making itself very noticeable.”
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Zoom became one of the most popular platforms for live video chat during the yearlong COVID-19 pandemic. Zoom is a video conference platform that connects users to online video meetings, webinars and live chat and can be used through a desktop computer or the Zoom mobile app. I will be critiquing the Zoom mobile app
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NaviLens is an innovative navigation and labeling app specifically designed for people with visual impairments. By scanning the special tags generated by the systems, the users are able to get audio information on positioning and route guidance, empowering them to find their ways quickly and effectively.
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Tactile is a hardware product that converts any text into Braille. The braille reader has a refreshable braille display, scanning system, and OCR. With Tactile, a user can scan any printed document, such as mail, menu, or flyers, and immediately get the information back in Braille. Additionally, there is a companion app where documents can
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Tinder is a popular dating app used for meeting new people, casual hookups, or finding your soulmate. Tinder revolutionized the online dating industry and introduced the notorious phrase, “Swipe Right” as a means of showing interest in other’s dating profiles. The popular dating app is available as both a mobile app and desktop application. Note:
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A Brief History For those of us who live with a dog, or dogs, we make sacrifices to ensure our canine companions have the best life. We buy their food, purchase the best beds, and forgive them when they rip apart our favorite throw pillows. Most of all, we sacrifice our dignity and swallow our
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Lebanon Neighborhood Profiles is an online interactive portal created by UN-Habitat Lebanon to share maps, statistical data, and information on both Lebanese and non-Lebanese residing in more than 30 of the most disadvantaged neighborhoods in Lebanon. The platform also serves as an open source for any information related to Lebanon’s disadvantaged neighborhoods from their built environment, governance, social and economic sectors, and history.
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The entertainment-resort complex, Disney World, located in Orlando, Florida, is famously heralded for being the “Happiest Place On Earth.” This year Walt Disney World is celebrating its 50th anniversary. While the company and the world reflect on the joy and innovation Disney has achieved throughout the years, has it really lived up to its name?