Amanda Smith is a freelance journalist and writer. She reports on culture, society, human interest and technology. Her stories hold a mirror to society, reflecting both its malaise and its beauty.

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Discover a simple yet effective PHD2 trick to improve your guiding accuracy—no multi-star tracking needed! Perfect for astrophotographers looking to refine their setup and capture sharper images.

Learn how to create hyper-realistic bruise effects with this detailed makeup tutorial using alcohol activated palettes from Skin Illustrator. Perfect for film, theater, Halloween, or special effects ...

Founded by former OpenAI staff members and funded by Amazon and Google, Anthropic has raised the stakes in the GPT wars. Anthropic's Claude Desktop app often outshines its ChatGPT rival in various ...

The adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in U.S. classrooms has accelerated rapidly over the past year, with double-digit growth in the number of students using AI tools for schoolwork, according ...

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CNBC's Dominic Chu breaks down how to use the Pro Portfolio tool, and how investors can use it to track multiple portfolios, get personalized insights, and make better investing decisions. Got a ...

If you’re completely new to Microsoft Word, you’re probably wondering where to begin. You’ve come to the right place because we’ll get you started. From what you see in the Word window to how to save ...

Extracting audio from video files on a Mac is a straightforward process, especially when using the built-in QuickTime Player. Here’s how you can do it efficiently. To start, locate the QuickTime ...