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We analyzed 100 websites of local businesses in Romania. Here's what we found

Am analizat 100 de site-uri ale afacerilor locale din România pentru a vedea cât de bine sunt pregătite din punct de vedere tehnic, SEO, UX și conversie. Nu ne-am uitat doar la design.

  • 92% of sites use HTTPS, but it's now a baseline requirement
  • Only 61% of titles are optimized (30-65 characters), impacting search visibility
  • Trust signals are rare; only 28% of sites show clear indicators

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How to tap into network debugging

I know there’s no connection between my local area network and our house’s plumbing system, but when the faucet started running uncontrollably literally seconds after I fixed a network outage, I had to wonder: did we have a poltergeist?…

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Apply now to host a Side Event at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

Apply before September 4 to be a part of the TechCrunch Disrupt community by hosting your own Side Event.

  • Application deadline for Side Events at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is September 4 at midnight PT.
  • Side Events allow hosting custom events between October 10-16, promoted to attendees and public.

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How an $80 accessory turned my tablet from mouse pad to productivity powerhouse

I never realized how revolutionary a simple stand could be. And the Satechi OntheGo Foldable Stand Hub does so much more than hold my tablet.

  • Satechi OntheGo Foldable Stand Hub transforms tablets into workstations
  • USB-C port supports up to 100W power delivery for power-hungry devices
  • Versatile connectivity options include USB-A, USB-C, HDMI, microSD, and 3.5mm audio jack

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Apple Adds Three More Macs to Obsolete Products List

Apple today added three Macs to its list of obsolete products . The 2018 Retina MacBook Air , the 13-inch 2018 MacBook Pro with four Thunderbolt 3 ports, and the 13-inch 2017 ‌MacBook Pro‌ with two Thunderbolt 3 ports are now considered obsolete. The three products were previously part of the vintage list, but have been moved.

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Former Intel Engineer Who Was One Of The Clear Linux Architects Is Starting A New Distro

One of the former Intel engineers who was a Linux OS architect on their legendary Clear Linux distribution and before that also driving their Moblin and MeeGo Linux efforts is starting a new…

  • Michael Larabel, former Intel engineer and Clear Linux architect, launches new distro.
  • Distribution aims to enable users and companies to build secure, customizable distros.
  • Key features include reproducible builds, Rust integration, and TUF update framework.

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Is Someone Hacking DoD Refrigerators?

It sure seems like it. The stores confirmed to be affected include Fort Irwin , Calif.; F.E. Warren Air Force Base , Wyo.; Fort Huachuca , Ariz.; Naval Station Newport , R.I.; Columbus Air Force Base…

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Doxxing Safety Part II: Incident Response

Doxxing, also known as the deliberate sharing of personal information to harass or endanger someone, is a tricky thing to protect against. It often happens by some ill-intentioned person accessing publicly available information, then sharing that information more widely in the hopes it will intimidate their target or worse.

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