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The Beelink S13 mini PC over a woodgrain background.
7 Reasons Why a Mini PC Makes the Perfect Home Assistant Server

It's the ideal device for running your smart home software.

Illustration of the Linux mascot Tux with a surprised expression, emerging from the center of a broken terminal window, surrounded by warning icons, and 'broken' written in neon text.
How I Use the Linux Terminal Without Destroying My OS

Be careful running commands to keep your system ship-shape.

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Side profile shot of a 2025 Volkswagen Jetta GLI
The Most Affordable German Sports Sedan You Can Buy in 2025

Sharp handling, premium feel, and German engineering, all at a surprisingly accessible price.

Xbox button smashing through glass in the ROG Xbox Ally reveal.
Why Microsoft’s Xbox Branding Binge Has Me Worried

Shouldn't an Xbox play Xbox games?

Anker dock on a desk.
Anker’s 15-Port Thunderbolt 5 Dock Is Impressive, but Expensive

All these ports don't come cheap.

The cover art for the Omens of Tyranny update in the game Helldivers 2.
Why I Want More Games to Rip Off My Favorite Movies

Games are blatantly stealing ideas from cinema (and that's a good thing).

An image showing Windows 11 logo.
Microsoft Family Safety Feature Is Blocking Chrome on Windows—Here Are Your Options

Try these fixes if Chrome is not opening on your child's account.

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A player standing in a forest englufed in flames in Don't Starve.
I Love Survival Crafting Games, but I Can't Bring Myself to Play Another

After years of building bases and scrounging for food in virtual worlds, I’ve hit my limit.

Spreadsheet in Collabora Online, surrounded by clouds.
LibreOffice-based Collabora Online Just Got a Big Update
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It's like LibreOffice, but in your own cloud.

Excel spreadsheet highlighting the XLOOKUP function, with a vertical arrow pointing down a column and a horizontal arrow pointing right across a row, representing a two-way lookup.
How to Perform a Two-Way Lookup in Excel With XLOOKUP

Execute dynamic data retrievals with nested XLOOKUP formulas.

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Windows 11 running on a laptop computer.
Want More Privacy on Windows 11? Here Are 6 Features I Always Disable

Windows 11 is quietly collecting more data than you might think, but you can take control of your privacy.

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A person's hand holding Apple iPhone 16 Pro.
Make Productivity a Game With These 8 iPhone Apps

Make focusing feel rewarding with these apps.

A TV with the Netflix logo with a plant a popcorn bowl and a remote control on a table.
Netflix Invented a New Film Grain Effect Just for Streaming

Making it easier to stream complex imagery.

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Ethan calling out for Jason in Heavy Rain.
3 Games Where Your Choices Actually Matter

I love my choices in video games having lasting consequences, and these three make sure every decision counts.

The Amazon Echo Hub mounted to a wall and being pressed by someone.
The Amazon Echo Hub Hit Its Lowest Price Ever

You can get an Amazon Echo Hub for a great price if you're a Prime member.

A woman standing and holding an Apple MacBook Pro laptop computer.
9 Things I Refuse to Do on My Mac

Sometimes a Mac just isn't the best tool for the job.

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Hisense 55 inch Class U8 Series Mini-LED ULED 4K UHD Google Smart TV mounted on wall
Want to Wall-Mount Your TV? Consider These 7 Essential Tips First

Mounting your TV? Great. Just don’t forget that gravity exists.

Collage featuring Predator Killer of Killers in the center, surrounded by characters from other animated spin-off series.
10 Fantastic Animated Spin-Offs Shows You Should Stream Now

These spin-offs showcase the full potential of animation.

The Samsung 9100 PRO NVMe SSD installed in a motherboard with other M.2 drives.
5 Reasons Why Your NAS Needs an SSD Cache

Stop wasting time with slow data transfers and just get a SSD already.

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A water water filter below a sink in a blue kitchen
Prime Day Picks for Every Home: Discover Waterdrop Filter’s Best-Selling Reverse Osmosis Systems

This post is sponsored by Waterdrop Filter.

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