Solve your data problems with this discounted MySQL bootcamp

TL;DR: The Complete MySQL Bootcamp is on sale for £6.85 as of August 2, saving you 95% on list price.

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Only three things in life are certain: Death, taxes, and the enduring importance of good data management. 

You're on your own when it comes to the first two (sorry), but as far as the latter goes, you'll find it easy to systematise and manipulate databases when you learn MySQL through the affordable Complete MySQL Bootcamp.

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Based on the computer language SQL — that's pronounced "see-cue-ell" and stands for Structured Query Language — MySQL is the world's most popular relational database management system. It's ultra-efficient and really useful in the realms of e-commerce, app development, and sales, qualities that have made it a go-to tool for heavy-hitters like Apple, Amazon, Airbnb, Facebook, and Twitter. Read more...

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Build your own website with this front-end web development course

TL;DR: The Complete Front-End Web Development course is on sale for £11.43 as of August 2, saving you 92% on list price.

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Interactive buttons. Scannable layouts. Flashy graphics. Beautiful typography. Elements of a website — or any digital product for that matter — that make you go "ooh" and "aah" are all thanks to the front-end developer.

The geniuses responsible for the look and visual aesthetic of a site, front-end developers make sure that it's pretty enough that people spend more than 30 seconds browsing it. It's not surprising that they get paid handsomely, too. 

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Microsoft's Cortana is saying goodbye to Android and iOS in 2021

It's looking like curtains for Cortana, Microsoft's digital assistant. On mobile, at least.

In an announcement posted on July 31, the company said it would pull the Cortana mobile app from both iOS and Android devices in early 2021. While this is new for American users, Microsoft did a similar scrubbing of mobile Cortana in regions like Canada, Australia, and the U.K back in Jan. 2020.

As Mashable tech reporter Alex Perry explained back then, this means that, "your reminders and lists won't work through [mobile Cortana] anymore. They'll still be synced to the Microsoft To Do app, as a minor consolation prize. It's also being integrated into Microsoft 365 apps." Read more...

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Netflix rolls out new playback speed settings, starting with Android

You want to watch a 30-minute episode on Netflix but you only have 20 minutes to spare. What can do you?

The answer to that question used to be "nothing," but a new feature on Netflix now lets Android users bend time to their will. The addition of playback speed settings allows viewers to watch their content at both slower (0.5x and 0.75x) and faster (1.25x and 1.5x) speeds.

The feature is hitting Android first – I don't have it yet, but watch for an app update soon if you haven't gotten it – and Netflix intends to test it for eventual release on iOS and the web as well. The feature's release comes after a testing process that started back in Oct. 2019. Read more...

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Apple may be setting up to compete with Square's contactless payments

Is Apple preparing to take on the mobile payment company, Square, Inc.? A recent purchase suggests as much.

Apple has reportedly acquired Mobeewave, a Montreal-based tech startup that empowers tap-based payments. It works like this: a vendor with the app installed can turn their near-field communication-equipped (NFC) smartphone or tablet into a contactless payment terminal.

So unlike Square, which depends on a card reader for payments, Mobeewave's technology can accept payments from NFC-equipped cards and smartphones with a tap. Apple's iPhones, notably, have come packing NFC tech since 2014. Read more...

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Microsoft Surface Go 2 review: A versatile tablet in a laptop’s clothing

Microsoft Surface Go 2

$399.99 (starting)

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The Good

Lightweight • compact design • Useful kickstand • Bright • sharp display • Solid performance

The Bad

Mediocre battery life when using third-party apps • Thick bezels • Cramped display

The Bottom Line

With a larger display and slightly longer battery life, the Microsoft Surface Go 2 is an excellent choice if you're looking for a flexible device to power you through work during the day and comfortably binge watch TV at night.

⚡ Mashable Score 4.25

😎 Cool Factor 4.0

📘Learning Curve 5.0

💪Performance 4.5

💵Bang for the Buck 4.0

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Best audio workout apps for training without a screen

Since your gym is still closed and will be for a while, the world is now your workout space. But for those venturing outside or training in the living room, staring at a screen is the last thing you want after a day of, well, staring at a screen. 

That's why we recommend audio fitness apps. Ethan Agarwal, CEO and founder of audio workout app Aaptiv (full disclosure: I'm an active user on a 259-day streak) wrote in an email that "Zoom fatigue" is real, and that "working out without looking at a screen is such a relief."

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During the pandemic, fitness junkies are going to have to get creative when it comes to weight training, yoga, and other forms of exercise. So grab your headphones and take a listen. Read more...

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