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Huawei introduces Lily White Honor 10 GT

Last month Huawei introduced Honor 10 GT - an updated variant of its flagship Honor 10 with 8 GB RAM. It also has GPU Turbo and Night Mode update that lets you take night pictures without a tripod out of the box. First, it was introduced only in Phantom Blue color, but the company now announced the device arrives in another color called Lily White. The Honor 10 GT has a 5.84" tall screen with a notch on top. The chipset is Kirin 970 with AI capabilities for machine learning and delivering power to the most used apps. The camera setup on the back is dual - a 16 MP main snapper and a...

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Huawei introduces Lily White Honor 10 GT

Last month Huawei introduced Honor 10 GT - an updated variant of its flagship Honor 10 with 8 GB RAM. It also has GPU Turbo and Night Mode update that lets you take night pictures without a tripod out of the box. First, it was introduced only in Phantom Blue color, but the company now announced the device arrives in another color called Lily White. The Honor 10 GT has a 5.84" tall screen with a notch on top. The chipset is Kirin 970 with AI capabilities for machine learning and delivering power to the most used apps. The camera setup on the back is dual - a 16 MP main snapper and a...

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Huawei introduces Lily White Honor 10 GT

Last month Huawei introduced Honor 10 GT - an updated variant of its flagship Honor 10 with 8 GB RAM. It also has GPU Turbo and Night Mode update that lets you take night pictures without a tripod out of the box. First, it was introduced only in Phantom Blue color, but the company now announced the device arrives in another color called Lily White. The Honor 10 GT has a 5.84" tall screen with a notch on top. The chipset is Kirin 970 with AI capabilities for machine learning and delivering power to the most used apps. The camera setup on the back is dual - a 16 MP main snapper and a...

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Huawei surpasses Apple in Q2 in number of units shipped

Today, The International Data Corporation (IDC) releases preliminary data that shows smartphone OEMs have shipped a total of 342 million units during Q2 of this year. This calculates to a 1.8% decrease from Q2 of 2017, where OEMs shipped a higher total of 348.2 million handsets. During the same quarter, Huawei has surpassed Apple in the number of overall shipments. The Chinese OEM shipped 54.2 million units with a record high of 15.8% of global market share and a whopping (also record breaking for Huawei) 27% market share in China. This puts Huawei at the No. 2 spot globally while Apple...

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Huawei surpasses Apple in Q2 in number of units shipped

Today, The International Data Corporation (IDC) releases preliminary data that shows smartphone OEMs have shipped a total of 342 million units during Q2 of this year. This calculates to a 1.8% decrease from Q2 of 2017, where OEMs shipped a higher total of 348.2 million handsets. During the same quarter, Huawei has surpassed Apple in the number of overall shipments. The Chinese OEM shipped 54.2 million units with a record high of 15.8% of global market share and a whopping (also record breaking for Huawei) 27% market share in China. This puts Huawei at the No. 2 spot globally while Apple...

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Huawei surpasses Apple in Q2 in number of units shipped

Today, The International Data Corporation (IDC) releases preliminary data that shows smartphone OEMs have shipped a total of 342 million units during Q2 of this year. This calculates to a 1.8% decrease from Q2 of 2017, where OEMs shipped a higher total of 348.2 million handsets. During the same quarter, Huawei has surpassed Apple in the number of overall shipments. The Chinese OEM shipped 54.2 million units with a record high of 15.8% of global market share and a whopping (also record breaking for Huawei) 27% market share in China. This puts Huawei at the No. 2 spot globally while Apple...

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Firmware leak reveals a lot about the Huawei Mate 20 - Kirin 980 and wireless charging

Today, a huge leak comes from XDA-Developers thanks to firmware files obtained by @FunkyHuawei that were shared with the development site. The firmware files are able to say a lot about the unannounced Huawei flagship, or flagships, rather, since it looks like there will be three variants of the next Mate device: Mate 20 Lite, Mate 20, and Mate 20 Pro. The firmware file obtained was specifically for the Mate 20, here's what was uncovered. The Mate 20 is said to be the first Huawei flagship to have HiSilicon's Kirin 980 CPU (expected to be announced at IFA next month) built on a 7nm...

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Firmware leak reveals a lot about the Huawei Mate 20 - Kirin 980 and wireless charging

Today, a huge leak comes from XDA-Developers thanks to firmware files obtained by @FunkyHuawei that were shared with the development site. The firmware files are able to say a lot about the unannounced Huawei flagship, or flagships, rather, since it looks like there will be three variants of the next Mate device: Mate 20 Lite, Mate 20, and Mate 20 Pro. The firmware file obtained was specifically for the Mate 20, here's what was uncovered. The Mate 20 is said to be the first Huawei flagship to have HiSilicon's Kirin 980 CPU (expected to be announced at IFA next month) built on a 7nm...

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Firmware leak reveals a lot about the Huawei Mate 20 - Kirin 980 and wireless charging

Today, a huge leak comes from XDA-Developers thanks to firmware files obtained by @FunkyHuawei that were shared with the development site. The firmware files are able to say a lot about the unannounced Huawei flagship, or flagships, rather, since it looks like there will be three variants of the next Mate device: Mate 20 Lite, Mate 20, and Mate 20 Pro. The firmware file obtained was specifically for the Mate 20, here's what was uncovered. The Mate 20 is said to be the first Huawei flagship to have HiSilicon's Kirin 980 CPU (expected to be announced at IFA next month) built on a 7nm...

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Apple Pay coming to Germany - 7 Eleven, and CVS Pharmacy in the US

This afternoon, Apple held an earnings call where CEO Tim Cook announced that Apple Pay made over 1 billion transactions this quarter alone. In fact, Apple Pay made more transactions than its competitors Square and PayPal. Cook also announced that Apple Pay will finally be supported at 7 Eleven and CVS Pharmacy stores sometime in the fall. If you have been following the story with CVS from almost four years ago, the store began to accept NFC payments until it disabled its NFC readers in favor of another QR-code mobile wallet called "CurrentC". Well, it wasn't CVS' fault, this was due to...

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Apple Pay coming to Germany - 7 Eleven, and CVS Pharmacy in the US

This afternoon, Apple held an earnings call where CEO Tim Cook announced that Apple Pay made over 1 billion transactions this quarter alone. In fact, Apple Pay made more transactions than its competitors Square and PayPal. Cook also announced that Apple Pay will finally be supported at 7 Eleven and CVS Pharmacy stores sometime in the fall. If you have been following the story with CVS from almost four years ago, the store began to accept NFC payments until it disabled its NFC readers in favor of another QR-code mobile wallet called "CurrentC". Well, it wasn't CVS' fault, this was due to...

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Apple Pay coming to Germany - 7 Eleven, and CVS Pharmacy in the US

This afternoon, Apple held an earnings call where CEO Tim Cook announced that Apple Pay made over 1 billion transactions this quarter alone. In fact, Apple Pay made more transactions than its competitors Square and PayPal. Cook also announced that Apple Pay will finally be supported at 7 Eleven and CVS Pharmacy stores sometime in the fall. If you have been following the story with CVS from almost four years ago, the store began to accept NFC payments until it disabled its NFC readers in favor of another QR-code mobile wallet called "CurrentC". Well, it wasn't CVS' fault, this was due to...

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Google’s New Chromebook Ad Roasts Windows and Mac

Google has unveiled a new commercial for Chromebooks. And this one serves the dual purpose of roasting Windows and macOS while simultaneously talking up the benefits of Chrome OS and the machines it powers. Microsoft and Apple can’t be happy about this.

Google Roasts Microsoft and Apple

From the moment it arrived on the scene, Chrome OS has battled to be taken seriously. It has felt like Windows and macOS are the big boys (with Linux the neverending trier), while Chrome OS is a junior operating system that doesn’t deserve to be taken seriously.

However, Google has fostered Chrome OS into a mature operating system, and with the addition of Android apps, Chromebooks are now worthy purchases. The only thing left to do is sell them to the great unwashed, which means releasing a punchy new TV ad…

In the space of a minute, Google not only puts the boot into Windows and Mac, but also highlights the strengths of Chrome OS. Owning a Chromebook used to be a frustrating affair, but the devices are now capable of competing with its more popular rivals.

Interestingly, there’s no mention of Windows 10. Instead, the error messages displayed in the ad are those which appear in older versions of Windows, up to and including Windows 8. Which suggests Microsoft is doing something right with Windows 10.

Selling to Students and Beyond

The timing of this ad is intentional, and designed to persuade even more parents that Windows and macOS are the past, while Chrome OS is the future. Chromebooks are popular amongst students, and this represents Google doubling down on its core market.

Whether you’re already a fan of Chrome OS or are newly interested in buying a Chromebook, our previous coverage has you covered. Here are some tips for first-time Chromebook users and the things you need to consider before buying a Chromebook.

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Android's default Clock app can now wake you up with Spotify

Today, Google made a blog post about Spotify integration with alarms in the Google Clock app. Starting today, you can set an alarm clock to wake you up with a Spotify playlist, or you can choose from Spotify's curated morning playlists. After you shut off your alarm, the Clock app will even give you the option to continue listening to the music that just woke up you so you can get ready with your jams. What's interesting is that Google decided to release Spotify integration before its own Google Play or YouTube Music streaming services. Perhaps Google wanted to test it with Spotify...

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Android's default Clock app can now wake you up with Spotify

Today, Google made a blog post about Spotify integration with alarms in the Google Clock app. Starting today, you can set an alarm clock to wake you up with a Spotify playlist, or you can choose from Spotify's curated morning playlists. After you shut off your alarm, the Clock app will even give you the option to continue listening to the music that just woke up you so you can get ready with your jams. What's interesting is that Google decided to release Spotify integration before its own Google Play or YouTube Music streaming services. Perhaps Google wanted to test it with Spotify...

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Android's default Clock app can now wake you up with Spotify

Today, Google made a blog post about Spotify integration with alarms in the Google Clock app. Starting today, you can set an alarm clock to wake you up with a Spotify playlist, or you can choose from Spotify's curated morning playlists. After you shut off your alarm, the Clock app will even give you the option to continue listening to the music that just woke up you so you can get ready with your jams. What's interesting is that Google decided to release Spotify integration before its own Google Play or YouTube Music streaming services. Perhaps Google wanted to test it with Spotify...

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The 20 Best Kodi Add-Ons You Didn’t Know You Needed

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If you have been using low-quality, illegal add-ons to watch TV shows and movies on Kodi, STOP!

Firstly, they could land you in legal touble. Secondly, there are plenty of great, content-packed add-ons that are perfectly legal, so why take the risk? Here are the best Kodi add-ons you didn’t know you needed, but should install right now.

1. Charge

Charge TV

Charge is a new live TV service that’s entirely free to watch. It offers action movies, TV shows, sports, entertainment, and even the occasional series.

Download the app in Kodi’s official repo.

2. Comet TV

The Comet TV add-on is made by the same developer as Charge. Like Charge, it offers 24/7 live streaming.

Comet TV’s focus is on science fiction. You’ll find old movies, classic TV shows, cult series, and forgotten gems. For more modern content, check out the best sci-fi movies on Netflix.

3. Tubi TV

Tubi TV is the first on-demand add-on in the list. It has more than 20,000 TV shows and movies, all of which are both free and legal to watch. The app is ad-supported, hence the extensive library.

You won’t find the latest blockbusters. To give you a taste, movies such as Jeepers Creepers, Afterlife, and Bandits are listed. Much like Netflix, the available content you see will vary depending on your geographic location.

Tubi TV is available in the BG Addons Repository.

4. FilmRise

FilmRise

FilmRise’s YouTube channel is one of the best ways to watch legal movies. The add-on lets you access the same library from your Kodi app.

The company behind the app is a film acquisition and distribution company, so the quality of the available movies is solid.

5. ToonJet

They don’t make cartoons like they used to. Let’s face it; the modern rubbish doesn’t hold a candle to classics like Looney Tunes, Mighty Mouse, Popeye, and Tom and Jerry. With the possible exception of Rick and Morty.

You can relive all the masterpieces through ToonJet’s official Kodi add-on.

6. Live Tube

YouTube has offered live streaming since May 2013, but it wasn’t until mid-2017 that the minimum subscriber level was reduced to 100.

The change has meant YouTube has become a treasure trove of live content. You can find everything from 24/7 music videos to news. This add-on makes the live streams easy to browse and watch.

It’s available in the Fusion repo.

7. USTVNow

USTVNow

USTVNow is a paid service for US citizens who live abroad. For $19/month, you can watch ABC, Fox News, ESPN, BBC America, AMC, and more.

On-demand content is also available.

8. The Internet Archive

The Internet Archive is a well-known online repository of digital materials. At the last count, it held more than 15 petabytes of data, including many classic arcade games that you can play for free.

The Internet Archive contains a lot of movies. Examples include The Night of the Living Dead, His Girl Friday, and Jungle Book.

9. Pluto.TV

Pluto.TV offers a mix of on-demand content and live TV channels. It provides access to mainstream networks like CNBC, Sky News, Bloomberg, and Cheddar, as well as internet-only channels such as The Nerdist and IGN.

10. BBC iPlayer

BBC iPlayer

If you’re in the UK and pay your TV license fee, you can use the unofficial BBC iPlayer app. It provides live streams of the network’s TV channels and a vast library of on-demand content.

Despite being unofficial, the app is available in the Kodi repo.

11. Popcornflix

Popcornflix is no relation to controversial Popcorn Time movie streaming app. The add-on offers full-length movies, trailers, clips, and TV series legally and for free.

You can also watch on the web or by using the company’s smartphone apps.

12. TBD TV

TBD TV is a channel for millennials. Its content includes web films, scripted and unscripted series, and featurettes.

It also owns the rights to some feature films. They form the backbone of the TBD Movie of the Day, which runs seven-days-a-week.

13. Twitch

Twitch

Twitch is essentially YouTube for gamers. You can watch other people play your favorite titles, listen to some (often hilarious) commentary, and chat with other people.

14. TV Land

TV Land is a Viacom-owned cable and satellite channel in the U.S that’s been running for more than 20 years.

Its bread-and-butter is television series. It offers an enjoyable mix of new and classic shows. You’ll also find the odd limited theatrical release movie and original series.

15. Plex

Plex is Kodi’s great rival, with most users committing to one of the two apps. So, if you’re a Kodi user, why should you install Plex on Kodi?

Well, you’ll get access to Plex’s unofficial channels, which will massively increase the amount of content you have available to you.

16. YouTube

400 hours of video uploaded every minute, 5 billion videos on the platform, and 50 million content creators.

Just install it already.

17. Adult Swim

Adult Swim

Adult Swim is an adult-orientated offshoot of the Cartoon Network. It screens animation, mockumentaries, sketch comedy, and live action programs.

It offers a large number of syndicated shows, including King of the Hill, American Dad, and Family Guy.

18. TVPlayer

TVPlayer is another add-on for people based in the U.K. If you’re located outside the British Isles, you’ll need to use a VPN to tune into it.

It provides more than 100 channels, including the full complement of leading British networks.

The TVPlayer add-on is available through the Fusion repo.

19. MovieZoot

MovieZoot is a legal way to watch thousands of Community Commons or copyright-free films. As such, the quality varies dramatically, but you can be confident you’ll always be able to find the latest indie film that the hipsters are talking about.

You’ll also have access to old classics such as To Kill a Mockingbird, A Farewell to Arms, and God Created Woman.

MovieZoot is in the Fusion repo.

20. NewsON

NewsON is a joint venture between five of the largest TV stations in the United States and offers 170 channels from 108 American cities. The NewsON add-on is geo-restricted, so you need to be within the US to watch the streams.

It’s one of the best ways to watch live news on Kodi.

Download Even More Content for Kodi

These legal Kodi add-ons should mean you never run out of content, but if you’re still looking for more, we’ve previously covered how to watch live TV on Kodi.

And if you would like more information about any of the technical details we briefly touched upon in the above article, be sure to read our beginners guide to setting up and using Kodi.

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Galaxy Note9 release date confirmed by another report, list of freebies outed too

A new report from Samsung's home of South Korea confirms the previously outed release date for the upcoming Galaxy Note9: August 24. As you can see from the image below, it's clearly written on a promotional poster made for the device by KT, one of the Korean carriers. Since the date was first leaked by a Polish Samsung employee, and now the same date is said to apply to the Korean market, we're assuming that's when the global launch will happen. Of course things might still change, but this is probably the best estimation of when the phone will be in stores - until August 9 comes, of...

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Galaxy Note9 release date confirmed by another report, list of freebies outed too

A new report from Samsung's home of South Korea confirms the previously outed release date for the upcoming Galaxy Note9: August 24. As you can see from the image below, it's clearly written on a promotional poster made for the device by KT, one of the Korean carriers. Since the date was first leaked by a Polish Samsung employee, and now the same date is said to apply to the Korean market, we're assuming that's when the global launch will happen. Of course things might still change, but this is probably the best estimation of when the phone will be in stores - until August 9 comes, of...

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Galaxy Note9 release date confirmed by another report, list of freebies outed too

A new report from Samsung's home of South Korea confirms the previously outed release date for the upcoming Galaxy Note9: August 24. As you can see from the image below, it's clearly written on a promotional poster made for the device by KT, one of the Korean carriers. Since the date was first leaked by a Polish Samsung employee, and now the same date is said to apply to the Korean market, we're assuming that's when the global launch will happen. Of course things might still change, but this is probably the best estimation of when the phone will be in stores - until August 9 comes, of...

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How to Get a Free Domain Name for Your Website

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A website advertises you 24/7—so long as people can find your website, of course. For many new businesses and organizations, a fresh website is one of the first expenses in the startup process.

Unfortunately, it can also be costly.

But finding a domain name doesn’t have to empty your wallet. In fact, what if I told you it doesn’t have to cost you a dime? Let’s take a look at how you can get a free domain name for your website.

What Is a Domain Name?

A domain name is the easy-to-remember name of your website. For example, MakeUseOf.com is a domain name, as is Facebook.com, Google.com, Wikipedia.org, and so on. Domain names are a vital part of internet infrastructure.

Without them, you would need to remember the exact IP address for each website you visit. The Domain Name System (DNS) translates the standardized name to an IP address, and helps you arrive at your desired destination.

The most common domain extension (known as a top-level domain, or TLD) is .com, but it isn’t the only TLD. Some TLDs have specific uses:

  • .com: Commercial enterprises, but general use
  • .edu: Educational facilities and organizations
  • .org: Generally non-commercial organizations
  • .net: Initially for network organizations, but is now general use
  • .gov: The TLD for US government websites; the US is the only country with a specific TLD for its government pages (for instance, the UK uses .gov.uk)

For a long time, there were only a few TLDs. That changed drastically in 2015 when the ICANN announced the introduction of over 500 new TLDs. Within the new TLDs were many business, location, and activity-specific extensions, such as .accountant, .barcelona, .loans, and .radio. Check out the full list here.

It is this last bit of information that concerns us. The sudden rise in TLD extensions made millions of new potential domain names. So many that some sites give them away to get your business, one way or another. Let’s take a look at the domain names you can lay your hands on for free.

5 Ways to Get a Free Domain Name

Now, I’ll level with you. While there are a few methods to obtain a completely free domain name, other methods involve purchasing web hosting first.

Sounds like a let-down? Well, you need web hosting to host a website for your domain name. Check out the options below and see what suits you best.

1. Use a Free Website Building Service

One of the easiest methods to grab a free domain name is through a free website building service. Free website building services have brought customizable website design to the masses.

Anyone with a little bit of time can drag and drop or copy and paste elements, as well as peruse professionally design templates. Popular free website building sites include:

When you sign up to one of these services and build your site, you also receive a free domain name. The downside is that the domain name contains a reference to the free service, such as wixsite.com/yourdomainname or yourdomainname.wordpress.com.

The example below is a site thrown together in less than two minutes, complete with a “custom” Wix domain name.

Wix

Notice the other issue? Many of the free website creation sites add an advertisement to your site in exchange for their service. For many users, it isn’t an issue. But for others, it betrays the professional touch many desire.

In that, all of these free website services have premium subscriptions that remove advertisements and the company tag from the domain name.

2. GitHub Student Developer Pack

The GitHub Student Developer Pack is a free bundle of services and tools for existing students. Within the bundle are a bunch of vouchers and tokens for services like Amazon Cloud, Digital Ocean, Microsoft Azure, Stripe, and many more.

Students can register a free domain name using the .me TLD for a single year with the Namecheap voucher included in the pack. The domain does expire after one year, so you’ll have to renew it or upgrade to another service.

Note: You don’t have to sign up to the entire GitHub pack to get a free Namecheap domain for students, but you get a load of extra stuff if you do.

3. Sign Up for Free Hosting

Buying a domain is only part of the website development process. When you buy a domain name, you need somewhere to host it. Even if you manage to snag yourself a free domain, you pay for it to be online. Unless you use a free hosting service that also offers a free domain name. Bonanza!

Unlike the free website building services, the free hosting domain offers require a more hands-on approach. That said, many offer a WordPress installation that in turn enables you to install custom and professional website templates.

The best free services have caveats such as site downtime every day, advertising on site, design limitations, and others. Here are a few options available to you:

  • 000webhost: Free website builder, SSL security, no adverts, one-hour downtime every day, support preference given to premium clients
  • X10Hosting: Free website builder, no adverts, unlimited storage, and bandwidth, plus three free email accounts
  • AwardSpace: WordPress and Joomla installers included, 1GB storage, advertising-free, one email account, but doesn’t allow eCommerce sites

x10hosting free domain name hosting

4. Pay for Web Hosting, Receive Free Domain

For some businesses, the idea of using a free service doesn’t make sense. Sure, those free services are great. But some offer next to no customer support, while others simply need more from their hosting provider.

In those cases, why not sign-up to a hosting provider that throws in a free custom domain name? Exactly, it’s a great idea. Here are a few options for you to peruse:

  • Bluehost: You can grab a free domain with Bluehost’s Basic, Plus, and Prime web hosting options
  • GoDaddy: Similar to Bluehost, GoDaddy throws in a free domain name when you sign-up to one of their hosting subscriptions
  • 1&1: Sign up for 1&1 web hosting and you get a free domain name, unlimited storage, and SSL certificates

There are many more similar deals to these out there. Furthermore, your local hosting company may offer a similar sign-up deal, and its always good to support local businesses.

5. Free Domain Sites

Last of all, there are several sites where you can grab any number of free domain names. The free domain names use the phenomenal range of TLDs to provide free domain names. Your domain name won’t have a .com or .org TLD; rather it will have .tk, .ml, .gq, and so on. However, that doesn’t matter much if the domain name itself is completely free.

Here are three choices for you to check out:

The domain name renewal status varies between sites. Make sure to check out the renewal details so you don’t lose your site and it’s a free domain name.

dot tk free domain name

Free Domain Names Are Out There

Free domain names, along with free web hosting, make it easy for anyone to get online. A website is vital for businesses and organizations looking to reach the rest of the world. And why reach deep into your pockets when there are so many excellent free domain name options available?

That said, is free hosting the best choice for your first website?

Read the full article: How to Get a Free Domain Name for Your Website

Dual-SIM iPhones may finally arrive this year, HomePod to start making phone calls

Apple might be adding a much-requested feature to at least one of the three iPhones it's gearing up to launch this fall. We're talking about dual-SIM support, something that's very popular in certain markets, but not so much in the US where the company is based. This has been rumored before, but now we get a sort of confirmation from Apple itself, through some code included in iOS 12 developer beta 5. As you can see from the screenshot below, a component of the system that generates diagnostic reports includes new references to "second SIM status" and "second SIM tray...

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Dual-SIM iPhones may finally arrive this year, HomePod to start making phone calls

Apple might be adding a much-requested feature to at least one of the three iPhones it's gearing up to launch this fall. We're talking about dual-SIM support, something that's very popular in certain markets, but not so much in the US where the company is based. This has been rumored before, but now we get a sort of confirmation from Apple itself, through some code included in iOS 12 developer beta 5. As you can see from the screenshot below, a component of the system that generates diagnostic reports includes new references to "second SIM status" and "second SIM tray...

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Dual-SIM iPhones may finally arrive this year, HomePod to start making phone calls

Apple might be adding a much-requested feature to at least one of the three iPhones it's gearing up to launch this fall. We're talking about dual-SIM support, something that's very popular in certain markets, but not so much in the US where the company is based. This has been rumored before, but now we get a sort of confirmation from Apple itself, through some code included in iOS 12 developer beta 5. As you can see from the screenshot below, a component of the system that generates diagnostic reports includes new references to "second SIM status" and "second SIM tray...

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The 5 Best Sites for Finding Perfect Font Pairings

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In the design world, fonts are worth their weight in gold. A trustworthy group of fonts, such as the fonts found in Windows 10, can be applied to any design or project you come up with. The hard part is finding the perfect font(s) for you.

With so many options, how is one supposed to choose? The answer: font pairing websites!

These are an underutilized tool that will help your pair various types of fonts with one another to create the perfect poster, design, website, and so on. In fact, you don’t even need to know about font weights and styles to use these sites. Here are the best ones we’ve found.

1. Type Connection

First up to bat is Type Connection, a fun and surprisingly effective font pairing web app. Type Connection turns font pairing into a kind of dating game, allowing you to select different types and styles of fonts. The site then presents you with a variety of similar or complimentary fonts that you can download and use.

The process is simple: you begin by choosing a font from a selection.

Then, you begin the process of selecting a viable match for the font. Type Connection is part font pairing device and part educational tool, and the process provides abundant information of what makes or breaks a font pairing.

type connection process

Once you’ve picked your pairing font, the app will provide you with a rundown on the similarities and differences of both fonts.

type connection rundown

Continue on and the app will device whether or not your font pairing would be effective. If you choose two fonts that don’t belong together, you will be told why.

type connection bad pairing

If you pick the correct font, however, you will not only be given the name of your font. You’ll also be given a detailed explanation of why the fonts function well together, information concerning each font, and a fantastic example of both fonts.

type connection match

What more could a typographic designer wish for?

2. Google Type

Google Fonts is a Godsend for all designers, and Google Type makes an art of the fantastic free font repository. Google Type presents users with a simple type and background interface.

These examples display a variety of Google Fonts—which you can even use in Adobe Photoshop—showing fantastic font pairings you can also use in your own projects.

To download and use the fonts yourself, click on a font at the top of the example. You’ll be redirected to the official Google Fonts webpage.

select this font

Click the SELECT THIS FONT option. Then, click on the menu that appears on the bottom of the window. Select the Download icon once you’ve finished selecting your font or fonts.

google fonts download

That’s it, enjoy your fantastic font pairing!

3. Font Pair

Font Pair is another site that’s part exhibition and part font pair repository.

font pair

The best part of this website is the helpful navbar on the top of the site. Options like “Sans-Serif/Serif” or “Display/Sans-Serif” allow users to specify the exact type of font they’re looking for.

Scroll down the site to peruse the catalog. You can adjust any type you see in the examples to view your example text directly from the site.

font pair example

To download the font, simply click on either the Heading or Body options below the text. These fonts are available in Google Fonts, so you’ll be redirected there.

Additionally, the View font pair in the wild option will show a website using the particular font pairing in the example. Not only will it label the font pairing, it will also link the example and note the color scheme of the website.

font pair in the wild

Do you have the perfect font pairing you want to share to the world? Font Pair also allows you to submit new font pairings—and possibly include them in the website—by clicking on the Add a Font Pair option at the top of the page and filling out a form.

4. Mixfont

Mixfont is a everything you would want in a font pairing site. Head to the site and click on Start the Generator! to generate a random pairing.

You’ll be given a randomly generated font pairing. Every font pairing on Mixfont creates a mini-website to exhibit the pairing.

mixfont example

Simply click on the red button to the bottom right of your window to continue creating random font pairings.

Once you’ve found a font you like, lock it by clicking the font on the top left of the window. A green lock will appear next to the font, locking it in.

mixfont lock

Then, continue clicking on the red button to generate additional pairs. Once you’ve found your perfect pairing, click on the Embed option to the top right of the window and then click on the font you want to download.

What makes Mixfont truly impressive, however, lies just under the font selection. Mixfont also provides users with a selection of different text examples to showcase your fonts.

mixfont showcase

It even displays simple applications using the fonts you’ve chosen, creating a truly comprehensive outline of the perfect font pairing for you. And all for free.

mixfont app

5. FontJoy

What Mixfont does, FontJoy simplifies. From the UI to the font selection, FontJoy is a quick, simple, and useful font pairing site you’ll definitely revisit again and again.

fontjoy dials

Head to the site and you’ll be presented with a very simple, largely editable UI. Above the text, you’ll see two icons, a Generate button, and a slider.

To create a random font pairing, click the Generate button. The slider on the right adjusts whether the font pairing is different, complimentary, or similar.

To the left, you’ll see the individual names of the fonts you’re using.

fontjoy example

Click on the Lock icon, and then the Generate button to find complimentary fonts for the locked font. You can lock each font at your discretion.

To the right of the lock button is the Adjustment button. If you want to pick a different, specific font for a section, click on the Adjustment button. You’ll be presented with a large selection of different font types, all depicted by images instead of name.

fontjoy fonts

Click on the option you choose to change the font selection. Remember to adjust the dial at the top of the text in order to narrow your search.

Have you found the font pairing you’re looking for? Then simply click on the name of the font to be redirected to its Google Fonts page.

These Fonts Make Quite the Pair

Fonts can make or break a design. Whether it be a project, an essay, a thesis, or something else, choosing the right fonts can be as important as punctuation.

If you’re designing something someone is reading, never settle for weak fonts. Instead, use these font pairing sites. And if you still can’t find the perfect font, why not try making your own font for free?

Read the full article: The 5 Best Sites for Finding Perfect Font Pairings