USB-C fits. That does not tell you what the cable can do
Before replacing a cable, separate its connector, data capability and power rating. Then check the devices at both ends: a better cable cannot upgrade a limited port.
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JBL's Seoul gallery puts the living room back into audio design
A short exhibition pairs historic loudspeakers with recreated rooms and Seoul street scenes. It offers a useful way to look beyond a specification sheet, while keeping the brand's claims in view.
2 Nov 2026
The Nue Black Aesthetic asks how inherited forms become contemporary
Opening in London on 6 November, the exhibition connects 16 designers through individual methods. A source-based preview follows a balafon, hair furniture and a glass commission.
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Plug-in solar is here in Great Britain. Check the flat before buying the panel
A compliant panel is only one part of the decision: building permission, electrical suitability and honest savings matter. Batteries are a separate question.
2 Nov 2026
Artemis II's lunar archive: how to explore NASA's images, audio and observation notes
NASA's April lunar flyby has a public science archive released on 7 October 2026. Start with one observation and its context, rather than an enormous download, and keep the still-delayed navigation data separate.
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Satellite on your phone: check the service, not just the signal
A practical checklist for satellite-to-mobile: compatible device, country, supported features and the emergency limitations to understand before a trip.
2 Nov 2026
Passkeys protect the login. Check your recovery route before losing your phone
A stronger sign-in method still needs a practical recovery plan. Know where your passkeys are kept, protect the account behind them and check each service's fallback before changing devices.
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Firefox's new form and page tools start in US and Canada
The English-language desktop Smart Window beta can fill forms from chosen tabs and watch pages for changes. UK and African readers should treat the launch as a preview, with local availability still unannounced.
2 Nov 2026
Gmail access: check signed-in devices and linked apps separately
Google's latest reminder is a reason to inspect existing permissions. Understand device sessions, app access and data retained by other services before changing the account.
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Kate Faulkner and the names behind Morris & Co.'s designs
A Cambridge exhibition running until 3 May 2027 puts collaboration in view. Kate Faulkner's varied roles offer a useful way to read the people, processes and dates behind a familiar design name.
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