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5 new Netflix shows you can binge in one weekend

How-To Geek - 2 hours 51 min ago

If there's one thing I love about Netflix, it is the platform's offering of short yet gripping shows. Be it a limited or a miniseries, compact shows make for amazing weekend watches, especially when the plot is thick with intrigue.

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This French Porsche Cayman rival could finally come to the U.S.

How-To Geek - 3 hours 6 min ago

For years, American enthusiasts have watched from afar as one of Europe’s most exciting lightweight sports cars remained out of reach. Designed with a clear focus on balance, agility, and driver engagement, this French coupe has earned widespread praise as a true rival to the Porsche 718 Cayman. Despite growing interest, however, it has never officially been offered in the U.S. market.

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Why Western Digital completely embarrassed Seagate in the 2025 Backblaze reliability report

How-To Geek - 3 hours 21 min ago

Backblaze is one of the largest cloud storage companies in the world and the publisher of an annual HDD stats report it has been providing since 2013. The company recently published its 2025 report, so let’s dive into the data and see which drives were the most reliable, and which earned the dubious honor of being the least reliable.

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6 settings that are holding your TV back

How-To Geek - 3 hours 51 min ago

TVs are often set up to look great in the store, but they don't always look so good when you get them home. They have gimmicky features that are designed to make your experience better but often have the opposite effect.

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When it’s time to haul the family, this used minivan delivers

How-To Geek - 4 hours 6 min ago

Minivans are back in style, and the Chrysler Pacifica has been leading the pack as America’s top-selling model. It’s consistently at the top for both sales and value, making it a reliable pick for families.

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Stop running these homelab apps 24/7—here's why they should run on a schedule instead

How-To Geek - 4 hours 6 min ago

Some people treat self-hosted apps as permanent infrastructure. Once installed, they leave them running forever, waiting to be used, even if in reality many apps are only actually needed for a few hours a week.

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The hidden cost of cloud-based smart home devices (and why you should stop buying them)

How-To Geek - 4 hours 21 min ago

Smart home devices with cloud-based features can feel surprisingly affordable and convenient when you first buy them. However, the ongoing costs and potential risks aren't always obvious until further down the line. The real cost isn't just what you pay up front, but what happens when the company changes the rules.

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How I ditched Google Photos and built my own photo server

How-To Geek - 4 hours 34 min ago

I grew tired of paying for Google One storage just to use Google Photos. Plus, I wanted more privacy and security over my stored pictures. What did I do? I built my own server to replace Google Photos, and you can too.

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Stop using RAID cards for RAID—here's what they're actually good for

How-To Geek - 4 hours 51 min ago

Are you still using your RAID card for RAID? It’s time to move to software-based RAID—but don’t throw that RAID card out yet, it still has a lot of use in your homelab.

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How to watch Arsenal vs. Manchester City in the EFL Cup final online for free

Mashable - 4 hours 51 min ago

TL;DR: Live stream Arsenal vs. Manchester City in the EFL Cup final for free on ITVX. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The EFL Cup doesn't have the history or the prestige of the FA Cup, but nobody is complaining when we get Arsenal and Manchester City battling it out for the trophy at Wembley Stadium.

The top two in the Premier League are going head-to-head for the first significant title on offer this season — it's going to be a fascinating contest between two talented sides with managers who know all about each other. Could this be Arsenal's year to turn the tables on Man City?

If you want to watch Arsenal vs. Manchester City in the EFL Cup final from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Arsenal vs. Manchester City?

Arsenal vs. Manchester City in the EFL Cup final kicks off at 4:30 p.m. GMT on March 22. This fixture takes place at Wembley Stadium.

How to watch Arsenal vs. Manchester City for free

Arsenal vs. Manchester City in the EFL Cup final is available to live stream for free on ITVX.

ITVX is geo-restricted to the UK, but anyone can access this free streaming platform with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in the UK, meaning you can unblock ITVX to stream the Champions League for free from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Arsenal vs. Manchester City in the EFL Cup for free by following these simple steps:

  1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

  2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

  3. Open up the app and connect to a server in the UK

  4. Visit ITVX

  5. Watch Arsenal vs. Manchester City for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but most do offer free-trials or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can access free live streams of the EFL Cup without actually spending anything. This obviously isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream Arsenal vs. Manchester City in the EFL Cup final before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for ITVX?

ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on ITVX, for a number of reasons:

  • Servers in 105 countries including the UK

  • Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

  • Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

  • Fast connection speeds free from throttling

  • Up to 10 simultaneous connections

  • 30-day money-back guarantee

A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $68.40 and includes an extra four months for free — 81% off for a limited time. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.99 (with money-back guarantee).

Live stream Arsenal vs. Manchester City in the EFL Cup final for free with ExpressVPN.

Categories: IT General, Technology

3 excellent Paramount+ documentaries to watch this weekend (March 20 - 22)

How-To Geek - 5 hours 6 min ago

Every week I deliver posts on some of the best documentaries to watch on Netflix and Prime Video, but I'm also a Paramount+ subscriber, and lately I've been finding some absolute killer docs on the service, and you deserve to enjoy them, too.

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3 great HBO Max shows to binge-watch this weekend (March 20-22)

How-To Geek - 5 hours 21 min ago

I know March Madness will be on everyone's TV this weekend, and rightfully so, but if you're not among the basketball devout, or you just want a break from all the, er, madness, flip over to HBO Max and try out one of our suggestions this weekend.

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The secret to Ryobi savings: Why Tuesday is the magic day for tool deals

How-To Geek - 5 hours 36 min ago

Have you ever found yourself wanting a new Ryobi tool, only to realize how expensive it is, and left the store or closed your browser tab? Cordless power tools (and battery packs) are expensive, and the secret to finding lower prices and better Ryobi deals is easier than you think.

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5 unexpected Wi-Fi 7 benefits that have nothing to do with internet speed

How-To Geek - 5 hours 51 min ago

Wi-Fi standards keep moving fast. First, we got Wi-Fi 6, which got a massive bump with a third 6GHz band thanks to Wi-Fi 6E, and now Wi-Fi 7 routers are already starting to become mainstream. If you're still running an older router that already matches your internet speed, it's easy to wonder what the point of upgrading is.

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Elon Musk found liable for defrauding Twitter investors

Mashable - 6 hours 26 min ago

A San Francisco jury ruled Friday that Elon Musk defrauded Twitter investors during his chaotic $44 billion acquisition of the platform in 2022 — and the damages could exceed $2.6 billion.

As reported on by Courthouse News Service, the case centers on a series of tweets and public statements Musk made in May 2022, when he publicly cast doubt on the deal by claiming spam and bot accounts made up a significant portion of Twitter's user base. Investors argued he was manufacturing an excuse to either back out or renegotiate the deal on cheaper terms, tanking the stock in the process. The lead plaintiffs in the case sued Musk in October 2022.

SEE ALSO: Elon Musk's X teases new dislike button on replies

After deliberation, the jury unanimously found that Musk's May 13 and May 17 tweets were materially false or misleading. They did not, however, find him liable for a May 16 conference comment in which he claimed that 20% of Twitter users were spam accounts. The jury also rejected the plaintiffs' broader fraud scheme claims.

Musk's legal team has already signaled they'll appeal, calling the verdict "a bump in the road."

Plaintiff attorney Mark Molumphy told Courthouse News the verdict makes clear that wealth doesn't exempt anyone from accountability — a point that feels increasingly worth making these days.

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The short, strange life of mechanical smartphone cameras

How-To Geek - 6 hours 36 min ago

When you think of a camera, you're probably thinking of a device that's at least partly mechanical. The zoom lens, the shutter, and the little knobs and wheels are all moving parts that exist even in a DSLR.

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These 5 cheap networking gadgets will transform your homelab for under $200

How-To Geek - 6 hours 51 min ago

Do you think that everything about a homelab is expensive? Think again! These are my five favorite cheap gadgets that improved my homelab the moment they arrived.

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NYT Pips hints, answers for March 21, 2026

Mashable - 6 hours 58 min ago

Welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalogue.

Released in August 2025, the Pips puts a unique spin on dominoes, creating a fun single-player experience that could become your next daily gaming habit.

Currently, if you're stuck, the game only offers to reveal the entire puzzle, forcing you to move onto the next difficulty level and start over. However, we have you covered! Below are piecemeal answers that will serve as hints so that you can find your way through each difficulty level.

How to play Pips

If you've ever played dominoes, you'll have a passing familiarity for how Pips is played. As we've shared in our previous hints stories for Pips, the tiles, like dominoes, are placed vertically or horizontally and connect with each other. The main difference between a traditional game of dominoes and Pips is the color-coded conditions you have to address. The touching tiles don't necessarily have to match.

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The conditions you have to meet are specific to the color-coded spaces. For example, if it provides a single number, every side of a tile in that space must add up to the number provided. It is possible – and common – for only half a tile to be within a color-coded space.

Here are common examples you'll run into across the difficulty levels:

  • Number: All the pips in this space must add up to the number.

  • Equal: Every domino half in this space must be the same number of pips.

  • Not Equal: Every domino half in this space must have a completely different number of pips.

  • Less than: Every domino half in this space must add up to less than the number.

  • Greater than: Every domino half in this space must add up to more than the number.

If an area does not have any color coding, it means there are no conditions on the portions of dominoes within those spaces.

SEE ALSO: NYT Strands hints, answers for March 21, 2026 Easy difficulty hints, answers for March 21 Pips

Equal (2): Everything in this space must be equal to 2. The answer is 2-2, placed horizontally.

Equal (1): Everything in this space must be equal to 1. The answer is 3-1, placed vertically; 0-1, placed horizontally.

Number (0): Everything in this space must add up to 0. The answer is 0-1, placed horizontally.

Number (12): Everything in this space must add up to 12. The answer is 4-4, placed horizontally; 4-0, placed vertically.

Number (0): Everything in this space must add up to 0. The answer is 2-0, placed horizontally.

Medium difficulty hints, answers for March 21 Pips

Greater Than (0): Everything in this space must be greater than 0. The answer is 4-4, placed horizontally.

Equal (0): Everything in this space must be equal to 0. The answer is 0-4, placed vertically; 0-2, placed vertically; 0-0, placed horizontally.

Less Than (3): Everything in this space must be less than 3. The answer is 0-2, placed vertically.

Number (5): Everything in this space must add up to 5. The answer is 0-4, placed vertically; 1-2, placed vertically.

Number (1): Everything in this space must add up to 1. The answer is 1-0, placed vertically.

Number (4): Everything in this space must add up to 4. The answer is 2-2, placed vertically.

Greater Than (1): Everything in this space must be greater than 1. The answer is 1-2, placed vertically.

Hard difficulty hints, answers for March 21 Pips

Number (5): Everything in this purple space must add up to 5. The answer is 3-2, placed horizontally.

Greater Than (5): Everything in this space must be greater than 5. The answer is 6-3, placed horiontally.

Number (5): Everything in this dark blue space must add up to 5. The answer is 6-3, placed horizontally; 1-1, placed vertically.

Number (5): Everything in this orange space must add up to 5. The answer is 5-5, placed horizontally.

Number (5): Everything in this light blue space must add up to 5. The answer is 5-5, placed horizontally.

Number (5): Everything in this red space must add up to 5. The answer is 3-1, placed horizontally; 1-0, placed vertically.

Number (5): Everything in this green space must add up to 5. The answer is 2-1, placed horizontally; 2-5, placed vertically.

Number (5): Everything in this red space must add up to 5. The answer is 2-5, placed vertically.

Number (5): Everything in this dark blue space must add up to 5. The answer is 0-5, horizontally.

Number (5): Everything in this green space must add up to 5. The answer is 5-1, placed horizontally.

Equal (1): Everything in this space must be equal to 1. The answer is 4-1, placed vertically.

Number (5): Everything in this purple space must add up to 5. The answer is 4-1, placed vertically; 6-1, placed vertically.

Greater Than (5): Everything in this space must be greater than 5. The answer is 6-1, placed vertically.

If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.

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I refuse to buy a laptop without these 10 features

How-To Geek - 7 hours 5 min ago

When you're shopping for a laptop, there are plenty of features to consider. Some are obvious—like a fast processor or, for gamers, a dedicated graphics card. After all, no one wants a sluggish, unusable machine.

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I finally made Plex remote streaming bulletproof, and I love it

How-To Geek - 7 hours 6 min ago

Despite the many worthy alternatives, I always find myself coming back to Plex. I know people have strong opinions on Plex, partly because it's the corporate face of self-hosting and partly because it has paywalled features that feel like they should be free.

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