Gaston Bastiaens leaves Apple: Today in Apple history

[ad_1] April 19, 1994: Gaston Bastiaens, the executive in charge of Apple’s revolutionary new Newton MessagePad product line, parts ways with the company. “We can’t say whether he fell or was pushed,” says an Apple spokesman. Reports suggest that the departing Bastiaens, general manager of Apple’s personal interactive electronics division, is leaving due to his failure … Read more

NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Friday, April 19 (game #47)

[ad_1] The working week ends here, for some people at least – but you’re not allowed to down tools and start relaxing until you’ve solved today’s Strands puzzle. OK, that’s not an official requirement – no, I don’t have the power to compel people to play – but it’ll get your brain working ahead of … Read more

Quordle today – hints and answers for Friday, April 19 (game #816)

[ad_1] Another day, another potentially tricky Quordle to solve. Or rather, two – because the Daily Sequence is a bit of a tough one, too. You’ll find clues for the main puzzle below, but none for the Sequence because you get 10 guesses there and I assume if you’re playing that game you know what … Read more

NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Thursday, April 18 (game #46)

[ad_1] When people say that Thursday is the new Friday, they’re typically referring to it being the main office night out day. In my case, it’s more about it being the day at which I start wishing it were already the weekend. Fortunately Strands is here to provide a pick-me-up, which it did today in … Read more

Quordle today – hints and answers for Thursday, April 18 (game #815)

[ad_1] Today’s Quordle might well catch out a few people, for reasons that shall become clear once you’ve played. I delve into that a little bit in my commentary below, but if you want to guard against trouble then by all means check out my daily hints first. SPOILER WARNING: Information about Quordle today is … Read more

NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Wednesday, April 17 (game #45)

[ad_1] Roll up, roll up for another instalment of the NYT’s Strands word game. Today’s is not incredibly tough, but some will likely find it easier than others, depending on what they get up to in their spare time. In my case, some of the words were not obvious! SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Strands … Read more

Quordle today – hints and answers for Wednesday, April 17 (game #814)

[ad_1] Hello, fellow Quordle addicts. Today’s puzzle is potentially a difficult one, and the Daily Sequence might well cause you some problems too. But don’t fret – I’ve come up with a few handy hints to help you out, plus the answers if you need them. Read on for all of that. SPOILER WARNING: Information … Read more

NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Tuesday, April 16 (game #44)

[ad_1] Another day, another Strands puzzle to solve courtesy of the gaming experts at the NYT. I doubt this will cause too many problems for too many of you, but if it does then simply scroll down for my selection of hints, and then the answers themselves. SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Strands today is … Read more

Quordle today – hints and answers for Tuesday, April 16 (game #813)

[ad_1] How’s your day going? If solving Quordle is part of your routine then it could be about to get much better – or potentially much worse. Today’s is not the hardest ever, but then again I’m not sure any Quordle counts as easy. With that in mind, you’ll find some hints below if you … Read more

NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Monday, April 15 (game #43)

[ad_1] Today’s Strands puzzle is a fun one. I can’t say any more without giving the game away, but approach it with an open mind and you’ll be fine. If you do struggle, however, don’t worry: I’ve got several hints for you below, plus the answers if you really, really need them. SPOILER WARNING: Information … Read more