YouTube now allows creators to pin comments, add moderators, blacklist words and phrases, and more

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The YouTube comments section - you will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy. Part of the reason comments can be so unbearable at times is the dreadful moderation tools, but YouTube is seeking to fix that. Today on their Creator Blog, they announced a number of changes to how comments can be moderated.

YouTube creators can now blacklist certain words or phrases, with comments violating the list requiring manual approval.

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Canary review: A connected security camera that nails the essentials, stumbles on the bonus features

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You don't understand the feeling of violation that a theft causes until you open the door to your home and see everything moved, turned, tossed, and the muddy footprints of a stranger everywhere on your floor, your kitchen cabinets open, and even your bedspread removed and balled up in the garden. That happened to my family's mountain house many, many years ago, and I still remember the feeling of disgust over the scene as well as helplessness with all the police procedures that followed.

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Chrome 64-bit Vs 32-bit For Windows – Is 64-bit Worth Installing?

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Chrome’s onward march to be the dominant web browser continues as Google recently released Chrome 64-bit for Windows. What this means is that this particular version of Chrome is optimized to run on Windows computers with 64-bit processors. Who Can Use Chrome 64-bit? Anyone who is using Windows 7, 8, or 8.1 on a computer with a 64-bit processor can use Chrome 64-bit. What’s the difference? I’m glad you asked. We can help you learn a lot more about the difference between a 32-bit and a 64-bit Windows operating system. First, make sure your computer is running the 64-bit version...

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Peugeot's new hybrid concept is half SUV, half sports car

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If you had any lingering concerns that hybrid cars were boring, Peugeot just smashed them to bits. Its new Quartz crossover concept blends the muscular, offroad-ready profile of a small SUV with green powerplants and aerodynamics that could give...

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Let’s Do Nothing in Video Games: A Compilation of Idle Animation from Classic Games

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A compilation of idle animation from 11 games (10 different series) by Youtuber Master0fHyrule.

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The Double-Barreled Shotgun In Video Games

The Double-Barreled Shotgun In Video Games: I think we can all agree that double the barrels means double the fun :-D

Well said!

10 Powerful Tips To Boost Your Self Confidence Instantly

10 Powerful Tips To Boost Your Self Confidence Instantly: “Look well into thyself; there is a source of strength which will always spring up if thou wilt always look.” ― Marcus Aurelius, Meditations The invisible string that holds people back to dare to do what they’ve always dreamed of, the invisible thing that instills fear in to the hearts of the brave, when under self-doubt. This invisible thread, the truth of human expressions is a lack of self-confidence or self-esteem. These two things are actually closely relative, [...]

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Great tips, think positive guys!

Try this Android App: Lockwatch - Track, find stolen phone

Is someone playing with your phone behind your back? Are you worried about that your phone is lost or stolen?

The Lockwatch Android App emails you with a photo and the current GPS location when someone tries to unlock your phone with the wrong pattern, pin or password.

Works perfectly even in free mode!

Skyrim Will Never Stop Getting Prettier

Skyrim Will Never Stop Getting Prettier:

It's 2014—almost three years after Skyrim's original release. Despite its age, the game can still look damn incredible thanks to modders.

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And it is not just pretty, it is awesome!

51 Life Changing Quotes To Bring Out The Hidden Best In You

51 Life Changing Quotes To Bring Out The Hidden Best In You: Practicing the knowledge is as important as acquiring the one! I always believe perfection is subjective, and what is perfect for me; is not perfect for you. Though one thing which I learned in my 28 years of journey, life is all about improving yourself. One of the thing that I usually do to improve myself is read a lot, and learn from other people wisdom and experience.

+1: If a duck can't swim, not the water is the stupid one.

Minecraft Gets Honest Trailer

Minecraft Gets Honest Trailer: Naturally, this trailer is pretty hilarious but contrary to most other Honest trailers, this one does not make fun of the game.

So true...

NASA Concept Aircraft Looks Like a Flying Vegetable

NASA Concept Aircraft Looks Like a Flying Vegetable:



NASA dubbed this futuristic aircraft concept the "Supersonic Green Machine." Online in Japan, it's being compared to a vegetable. A flying vegetable.

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However it gives a new meaning to baby feeding: "brrrr, open wide, NASA airplane landing..."

How To Buy A Lot Of Video Games With Very Little Money

How To Buy A Lot Of Video Games With Very Little Money:



Any good hobby requires investment, through time or money. Gaming requires both.

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Really nice sitelist and tricks to get more for your money.

These New, Simpler Transformers Are The Worst

These New, Simpler Transformers Are The Worst:



Last week the folks at Hasbro sent out a box of new Transformers: Age of Extinction toys, several of which feature simple, one-step transformations. I've taken to calling them Transformers for Dummies, and they are so disappointing.

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And it is really not just about the looks. Years ago, you needed dexterity and memory to transform it correctly. In a wacky way, but it was sort of educational.

The Steam Summer Sale Starts Now!

The Steam Summer Sale is here! For the next ten days, take advantage of huge savings throughout our store on thousands of games. Check back often to see our eight-hour Flash Sales. You can even help select what goes on sale with our Community's Choice Flash Sales.

More than a hundred products will be featured as Daily Deals throughout the sale, with new deals popping up every 24 hours.

Today's Daily Deals include:

• Day Z 15% off
• Democracy 3 66% off
• Divinity: Original Sin 20% off
• Dead Rising 3 Prepurchase 25% off
• Far Cry 3 75% off
• Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion 80% off
• The Witcher 2 80% off
• XCOM: Enemy Unknown 67% off
• Don't Starve 75% off

 

Let's get ready to rumble! 

The Manliest 32GB Flash Drive Ever

The Manliest 32GB Flash Drive Ever:



A 32GB USB flash drive shaped like a wrench, now how manly is that?

[32GB Wrench USB Flash Drive - $13.60 @ Amazon.com | Via]

Finally, the all in one set to fix internet tubes.

This is how ancient Egyptians moved rocks for pyramids

This is how ancient Egyptians moved rocks for pyramids:

Long before the days of trucks and bulldozers, ancient Egyptians were building pyramids out of heavy rocks they had to haul by hand. After getting slowed down in the desert terrain, they figured out a way to make transporting heavy stones a little..

So, no aliens... Am I the only one here, who wanted some "magic trick" behind all this?

11 Shape-Shifting Video Games For Hardcore Transformers Fans

11 Shape-Shifting Video Games For Hardcore Transformers Fans:

Transformers: Age of Extinction is set to release this summer, marking the fourth release in the reloaded tale of Autobots and Decepticons. Whether you just like a big sci-fi blockbuster full of Michael Bay’s signature explosive action, or your Transformer fever gives you chills every time you hear the opening chords of “The Touch“, there are lots of ways you can enjoy the adventures of form changing robots long after the movie’s credits roll. Check out your options for official Transformers games, and other shape-shifting franchises that might scratch your itch! Official Transformers Games The Cybertron Series Right now, the...

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There is something cool, spooky about playing with something which can transform. With a push of a button, you change game mode, visuals, sounds... The more shapes, the more possibilities.

Google's self-driving cars can now understand cyclists' gestures

Google's self-driving cars can now understand cyclists' gestures:

Whenever we see a self-driving car, we're always nervous that it won't see us and steamroller us straight into the tarmac. It's a fear that Google is trying to quell with its latest video, revealing that the vehicles are constantly tweaked to better...

It seems these cars will be more clever than some of the drivers out there...

"Thanks Nokia": Police officer's Lumia 520 saves him from taking a bullet

"Thanks Nokia": Police officer's Lumia 520 saves him from taking a bullet:

A police officer in Brazil has his Nokia Lumia 520 to thank this week for taking a bullet fired by a criminal. The smartphone was located in the officer's back pocket when the round impacted it. Read more...

I wonder how other companies will react to this - take their phone to warzones?